The Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Workouts,9780028639536

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Workouts

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ISBN13: 9780028639536
ISBN10: 0028639537
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-11-09
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

This guide is for those who workout and for those who don't, but know that they should. If you already workout but have difficulty finding time to keep a regular workout schedule, if you are interested in getting a better workout in a shorter time, or if you want to begin working out but never seem to find the time, this book provides solutions. It contains expert advice from workout specialists for building a short program that works for you.

Author Biography

Diedre Johnson-Cane, a licensed physical therapist, is a two-time world power lifting champion. Jonathon Cane, a competitive cyclist, has a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. Joe Glickman is a freelance writer and nationally ranked marathon kayaker.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Basics 1(53)
Why Try Short Workouts?
3(10)
Getting in shape in far less time than you think
Fitting It In
13(14)
Finding the time to work out
Workouts and Your Body
27(14)
How your body responds to different types of exercise
Nutrition
41(12)
Eating right on the go
Part 2: The Components of Fitness 53(48)
Aerobics
55(10)
Sweating it out for cardiovascular health
Strengthening
65(10)
The basics of muscle building
Start with Stretching
75(14)
Staying limber and loose
Working Out with Babies and Toddlers
89(12)
Parenthood doesn't mean the end of your health
Part 3: The Workouts: 15 Minutes to 30 Minutes 101(48)
The 15-Minute Cardio Workout
103(8)
Burning calories in just 15 minutes
The 15-Minute Strength-Training Workout
111(14)
Quick muscle-building workouts
The 30-Minute Cardio Workout
125(8)
Half-hour workouts for your heart and lungs
The 30-Minute Strength-Training Workout
133(16)
Muscle-building strategies in 30 minutes
Part 4: The Workouts: 45 Minutes to 60 Minutes 149(100)
The 45-Minute Workout
151(8)
Putting it all together in 45 minutes
The 45-Minute Cardio Workout
159(8)
Forty-five minutes of calorie burning
The 45-Minute Strength-Training Workout
167(22)
Thorough weight-training routines
The 60-Minute Workout
189(8)
Full workouts you can do in an hour
The 60-Minute Cardio Workout
197(10)
Hour-long aerobic regimes
The Hour of Power
207(14)
Full one-hour strengthening plans
Don't Waste Your Time
221(14)
Avoiding the most common pitfalls in the gym
Weekend Warrior---Conditioning for Sports
235(14)
Sports-specific exercise routines
Part 5: Away from the Gym 249(56)
Working Out on the Road
251(10)
Exercise strategies when you're away from home
Five-Minute Workouts at the Office
261(14)
What to do when you're stuck at your desk
The Workout Wardrobe
275(12)
Stylish and effective clothing and equipment options
Seasonal Workouts
287(18)
Exercising in hot or cold conditions
Appendixes
A Glossary
297(4)
B Resource Guide
301(4)
Index 305

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