The Men’s Health Gym Bible is the ultimate resource for the total gym experience. Men’s Health fitness advisor Michael Mejia and co-author Myatt Murphy will teach you how to use various types of gym equipment for optimal strength and cardiovascular fitness. In addition to hundreds of exercises for strength and cardio equipment like free weights, stability balls, and treadmills, this updated edition is filled with exercises and expert fitness advice for cutting edge equipment like TRX suspension training, sandbags, and kettle bells. With almost 700 photos, this edition features all new images that demonstrate proper form and technique for every functional exercise.
The Men’s Health Gym Bible is for anyone trying to get the most out of your fitness goals, no matter what your fitness level is. Gym novices will find helpful information such as the ins and outs of gym memberships, contract negotiation tips, and how to safely use a piece of equipment for the first time. This is the ultimate resource for the total gym experience and a book that no fitness enthusiast should be without.
Author(s): Myatt Murphy
Edition: 2
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 336
Tags: Includes Hundreds of Exercises for Weightlifting and Cardio
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART ONE: MEMBERSHIP YOUR MUSCLES
CHAPTER ONE: The Off-Site Advantage
CHAPTER TWO: How to Pick the Right Gym for You
CHAPTER THREE: What to Look for in a Contract
CHAPTER FOUR: Little Things Mean a Lot
PART TWO: GYM RESISTANCE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER FIVE: The Where, What, and How Guide to Your Muscles
CHAPTER SIX: A Plan for All Reasons
CHAPTER SEVEN: Body of Work
CHAPTER EIGHT: Land of the Free
CHAPTER NINE: Basic Cable
CHAPTER TEN: Approach the Bench
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Rack Up Your Frequent Free Weight Miles
CHAPTER TWELVE: Standard Machinations
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Put the Function into Fitness
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Using It ALL to Your Advantage
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Cardio Equipment Demystified
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Yank in the Right Direction
PART THREE: FILLING IN THE GYM GAPS
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Memberships May Run Out . . . But Your Results Never Have To!
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Brand Management
CHAPTER NINETEEN: Gym Etiquette 101
CHAPTER TWENTY: The 4 Questions Every Personal Trainer Better Say “YES” To
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: The Ins and Outs of Exercise Classes
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: Don’t Recognize It? Don’t Worry!
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: Boutique Gyms: The New Approach to Fitness!
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: Gym Resources
SAMPLE WORKOUTS AND TRAINING LOGS
