Publisher's Synopsis
Muscular strength and power: the foundation of total fitness. Now you can improve your total fitness by incorporating strength training into your regular fitness program. Included in this clearly illustrated book are: Everything you need to know about your muscles and how to train them. The 5 properties of a strength conditioning program. A complete guide to the proper use of free weights and machines. Eighty machine and free-weight exercises that can make you stronger. How to beat the GAS (General Adaption Syndrome). Strength training tips for the serious athlete. And much, much more.
