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BL
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629669
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Schlosberg, Suzanne
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Fitness for dummies /\ by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent
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| Edition Statement
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4th ed
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| Publication Statement
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Hoboken, N.J. :: Wiley ;Chichester :: John Wiley [distributor],, ©2011
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| Series Statement
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For dummies series
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xviii, 412 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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9780470767 597
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: 0470767596
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: 9780764528064
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: 0764528068
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| Notes
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Previous edition: 2005
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Includes index
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| Contents
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Introduction -- pt. I. Getting your butt off the couch -- 1. Establishing your plan of attack -- 2. Testing your fitness -- 3. Watching what you eat: nutrition basics -- 4. Educating yourself -- 5. This doesn't have to happen to you: avoiding common inuries
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pt. II. Going cardio -- 6. Cardio crash course: getting the right intensity -- 7. Creating a cardio program -- 8. Using cardio machines -- 9. Exercising outdoors
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pt. III. Building muscle and strengthening bone -- 10. Why you've gotta lift weights -- 11. Your muscles: love 'em or lose 'em -- 12. Demystifying strenght equipment -- 13. Designing a strength-training program
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pt. IV. Limbering up with flexibility, balance, and mind-body exercise -- 14. Flexibility training: getting the scoop on stretching -- 15. Finding your balance -- 16. All about yoga -- 17. Getting the lowdown on pilates
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pt. V. Getting fit in health clubs and home gyms -- 18. Choosing and using a gym -- 19. Designing your home gym -- 20. Hiring a trainer -- 21. Choosing an exercise class or digital workout
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pt. VI. Exercising for all ages and stages -- 22. Fit pregnancy : exercising for two -- 23. Getting kids fit -- 24. Staying active as you age
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pt. VII. The part of tens -- 25. Ten great reasons to break a sweat -- 26. Ten fantastic fitness investments
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| Abstract
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Presents comprehensive information on physical fitness, providing advice on strength training, cardio programs, stretching exercises, yoga, nutrition, working with a personal trainer, and designing a home gym
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Physical fitness
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Exercise-- physiology.
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| Dewey Classification
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613.7
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RA781.S274 2011
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QT 256S345f 2011
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| Added Entry
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Neporent, Liz
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