Weight training for life

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hesson, James L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Australia ; Belmont, CA : Thomson Wadsworth , c2007
Edition:8th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What, who, and why
  • 2. Frequently asked questions
  • 3. Muscle structure and function
  • 4. Warm-up, flexibility, and stretching
  • 5. Safe and effective weight training
  • 6. A beginning weight training program
  • 7. Nutrition, rest, and drugs
  • 8. Chest exercises
  • 9. Back exercises
  • 10. Shoulder exercises
  • 11. Arm exercises
  • 12. Leg exercises
  • 13. Trunk flexion and extension exercises
  • 14. Measurement and evaluation
  • 15. A formula for success
  • 16. Planning your personal weight training program
  • 17. Beyond the basics
  • 18. Weight training for life