Weight Training

In these page you will find all the information you need to purchase products that have to do with weight training. For novices there is information on training and fitness as well as all the necessary products you might need to get started. For experienced lifters, click on the product links below to go directly to what you want.

For beginners who are looking to get into weight training or weightlifting, be aware that not all products are the same. What I mean is that dumbbells will offer different advantages over home gyms and vice versa. Depending on your specific fitness needs, budget range, and personal preferences, you may find that one system will work better than the other. You might also want to go directly to the guides pertaining to dumbbells and home gyms.

The Ways of the Weights: Which is Best for You?
Freeweights PROS Easy to use. No instruction manuals and no fancy equipment. Won't break. Small and portable. Least expensive. They let your muscles work through their entire range of motion. Good for building muscle. Infinite versatility no matter what your fitness ability may be. CONS Doesn't help novices learn proper form without some sort of guide, whether it be an exercise video, book, or trainer. Sometimes a spotter is necessary to avoid the risk of injury. Inability to replicate some exercises.	Home Gyms PROS Most decent machines can match the quality of commercial gym equipment. Your movement is directed, smoother, and restricted to going one direction. It is helpful for beginners to learn proper form. There is no need for an extra person to help spot. Home gyms offer a convenient way of switching from one weight level to the next. Good for cicruit training. CONS By restricting your movement, you have to work around the machine, not around physical capabilities. The amount of maximum weight available is limited, which is not always good for advanced lifters.

General Information

• Nutrition
• About.com -- A nutrition guide for weight lifters.
• Sports Nutrition -- ShopWiki guides about all types of sports nutrition and supplements.
• Weight Lifting Guides
• Total Fitness
• Injury Prevention
• The Ultimate Handbook
• BrianMac
• Training Resources - The following are websites that are easy to navigate and which include comprehensive training resources to develop your workout program, plus workout schedules, nutrition guides, and more.
• Intense Workout
• Dave Draper
• Body Building For You
• Dmoz -- A site with links for more specific training needs.
• exrx.net -- Animations which demonstrate many exercises.

Related Products
Barbells	Dumbbells	Home Gyms	Exercise Balls	Belts