Strength Training Past 50-3rd Edition

Exercise Finder -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Key to Muscles -- Chapter 1 Benefits of Strength Training -- Chapter 2 Assessment for Success in Training -- Chapter 3 Applying Principles of Training -- Chapter 4 Strength Training Equipment -- Chapter 5 Learning Basic Exercise Techniques -- Chapter 6 Machine Exercises -- Chapter 7 Free-Weight Exercises -- Chapter 8 Alternative-Equipment Exercises -- Chapter 9 Basic Training Programs -- Chapter 10 Advanced Training Programs -- Chapter 11 Sport-Specific Training Programs -- Chapter 12 Nutrition for Continual Improvement -- References -- About the Authors.;"Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Strength Training Past 50. Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Whether your are just getting started or have been training your entire life, Strength Training Past 50 has you covered."--Page 4 of cover. Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Strength Training Past 50 . Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Whether you are just getting started or have been training your entire life, Strength Training Past 50 has you covered. In the third edition of this best-selling guide, you'll find these topics: - 83 exercises for free weights, machines, bands, and balls - 30 workouts for increasing size, endurance, and strength - Sport-specific programs for tennis, golf, cycling, running, and more - Eating plans and nutrition advice for adding lean muscle and losing fat Strength Training Past 50 will keep you active, healthy, and looking great with workouts and programs designed just for you. Strength Training Past 50 is the authoritative guide for active adults. The all-new third edition features 83 exercises for free weights, machines, kettlebells, stability balls, and elastic bands and 30 programs for endurance, speed, and strength.