"Includes hundreds of exercises for weightlifting and cardio plus everything you need to get the most from your gym membership"--Title page, cover

"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."--

Includes index

Part One: Membership Your Muscles. The off-site advantage ; How to pick the right gym for you ; What to look for in a contract ; Little things mean a lot -- Part Two: Gym Resistance Programs. The where, what, and how guide to your muscles ; A plan for all reasons ; Body of work ; Land of the free ; Basic cable ; Approach the bench ; Rack up frequent free weight miles ; Standard machinations ; Put the function into fitness ; Using it ALL for your advantage ; Cardio equipment demystified ; Yank in the right direction -- Part Three: Filling In The Gym Gaps. Memberships may run out ... but your results never have to! ; Brand management ; Gym etiquette 101 ; The 4 questions every personal training better say "yes" to ; Ins and outs of exercise classes ; Don't recognize it? Don't worry! ; Boutique gyms : the new approach to fitness! ; Gym resources -- Sample workouts and training logs