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Tables of Contents for Fitness for Dummies
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
1
6
Part I: Getting Your Butt off the Couch
7
66
100 Reasons to Break a Sweat
9
10
Testing Your Fitness
19
16
Your Plan of Attack
35
12
Nutrition Basics
47
14
Educating Yourself
61
12
Part II: Working Your Heart
73
58
Cardio Crash Course
75
10
Designing Your Cardio Program
85
12
Using Cardio Machines
97
18
Exercising Outdoors
115
16
Part III: Building Strength
131
82
Why You've Gotta Lift Weights
133
8
Your Muscles: Love 'Em and Learn 'Em
141
20
Demystifying Strength Equipment
161
16
How to Design a Strength-Training Program
177
10
A Simple Strength Workout
187
26
Part IV: Staying Flexible
213
32
The Scoop on Stretching
215
6
An Easy Stretching Workout
221
12
Yoga, Pilates, and Other Mind-Body Workouts
233
12
Part V: Braving the Gym
245
50
Choosing a Health Club
247
10
Hiring a Trainer
257
14
Gym 101: The Unwritten Rules
271
10
Choosing an Exercise Class
281
14
Part VI: Exercising at Home
295
40
Designing a Home Gym
297
6
Buying Cardio Equipment
303
8
Buying Strength and Stretching Equipment
311
12
Exercise Videos
323
12
Part VII: The Part of Tens
335
48
Ten Great Fitness Investments under $100
337
8
Ten Fitness Rip-Offs
345
12
Ten Common Fitness Injuries
357
10
Ten Tips for a Fit Pregnancy
367
10
Ten Ways to Stay Motivated
377
6
Appendix A: Resources
383
6
Appendix B: Your Fitness Test Results
389
2
Index
391