Have you put-off starting an exercise program because you don't know where to begin? Are you confused by the mixed messages surrounding fat, calories and cholesterol? Don't sweat it!

Fitness For Dummies is your essential "get fit" references, covering cutting-edge fitness concepts in a practical, fun, and friendly way. This easy-to-understand guide has answers to all of your fitness questions: How do you know if you have too much body fat? Are celebrity exercise videos any good? Can you gain weight on fat-free food? Are those infomercial gadgets worth the "three easy payments of $19.95"? By cutting through fitness myths and jargon, this book provides you with tips, techniques, and suggestions for how to maintain a healthier lifestyle in the 90s and beyond!

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Test your fitness level, set realistic goals, stick with your program, and get great results
• Judge the accuracy of fitness reports in the media--and see why you can't always believe what you read!
• Design aerobic and weight-training routines that meet your personal needs
• Avoid high-pressure sales tactics used to sell health club memberships
• Find out where fat is lurking in your diet
• Use high-tech machines with confidence
• Understand fitness buzzwords like "target zone," "circuit training," and "metabolism"
• Design a home gym on a budget
• Find a qualified fitness trainer that you don't have to be a movie star to afford
• Survive an exercise class--even if you feel like a klutz!

This is a great book for people just starting out in bodybuilding or fitness. There is a lot of fitness and bodybuilding information that is relevant in every day life.