pt. I. Before you pick up a weight
1. Weight training for life
2. Workout lingo and proven training concepts
3. Testing your strength, setting goals, and tracking progress
4. Examining tools of the weight-training trade
5. How to avoid dropping a weight on your toe (and other safety tips)
pt. II. Weighing in with weight training wisdom
6. Exercising at home : setting up your own gym
7. Exercising away from home : clubs, trainers, and classes
8. Stretching : the truth
9. Avoiding common weight lifting mistakes
pt. III. Tackling the exercises
10. Interpreting the exercise instructions
13. Working your shoulders
15. Working your abdominals
16. Working your butt and legs
pt. IV. Setting up your workout programs
18. Basic workouts to get started
19. Quickie workouts for busy days
20. Core programs for good balance and a healthy back
21. Tackling more advanced programs
22. Workouts for special needs
23. Adding yoga and Pilates for flexible strength and coordination
24. Ten (okay, eleven) G-rated things you can do with latex rubber
25. Ten ways to have a ball (almost literally)
26. Ten thoughts on supplements, diets, and healthy eating.
