Part III: Getting to the Heart of the Matter .........................................
This part is devoted to cardiovascular exercise — the kind that strengthens
your heart and lungs, burns lots of calories, lowers your stress level, and
gives you the energy to chase down your cat for a bath. We tell you how long,
how often, and how hard you need to work out in order to slim down, live
longer, or train for a 10K run. We cover the most popular cardiovascular
options, both indoor and outdoor, and offer tips on how to combat boredom
when you’re walking, climbing, or pedaling in place.Part IV: Lift and Curl: Building a Stronger Bod with Weights ...........
In this part we explain why everyone — whether you’re 18 years old or 80,
male or female — ought to strength-train. We give you the know-how to get
started and answer questions such as:What’s the difference between weight machines, dumbbells, and
barbells?
How much weight should I lift?How many exercises should I do?
What’s a deltoid, and why should I care?We also updated the book by including a complete weight-training routine
you can perform either at home or at the gym.Part V: Cardio-Strength Workouts:
Getting the Best of Both Worlds ................................ Part V: Cardio-Strength Workouts:
If you can combine cardio workouts with strength building, you’ve managed
to get two workouts in one. One of the most popular cardio-strength work-
outs is circuit training, in which you set up strength-building and cardio exer-
cise stations, and walk or briskly run between each, giving you a total-body
workout; in this part, you find a chapter devoted to circuit training. Yoga,
one of the oldest forms of exercise in the world, is also discussed here, in
its many forms and varieties. You also find out about hot, hot Pilates, a
strength-and-cardio workout phenomenon.4 Fitness For Dummies, 3rd Edition