Part I: Before You Pick Up a Weight.

Chapter 1: Weight Training for Life.

Chapter 2: Workout Lingo and Proven Training Concepts.

Chapter 3: Testing Your Strength, Setting Goals, and Tracking Progress.

Chapter 4: Examining Tools of the Weight-Training Trade.

Chapter 5: How to Avoid Dropping a Weight on Your Toe (and Other Safety Tips).

Part II: Weighing In with Weight Training Wisdom.

Chapter 6: Exercising at Home: Setting Up Your Own Gym.

Chapter 7: Exercising Away from Home: Clubs, Trainers, and Classes.

Chapter 8: Stretching: The Truth.

Chapter 9: Avoiding Common Weight Lifting Mistakes.

Part III: Tackling the Exercises.

Chapter 10: Interpreting the Exercise Instructions.

Chapter 11: Working Your Back.

Chapter 12: Working Your Chest.

Chapter 13: Working Your Shoulders.

Chapter 14: Working Your Arms.

Chapter 15: Working Your Abdominals.

Chapter 16: Working Your Butt and Legs.

Chapter 17: Working Your Core.

Part IV: Setting Up Your Workout Programs.

Chapter 18: Basic Workouts to Get Started.

Chapter 19: Quickie Workouts for Busy Days.

Chapter 20: Core Programs for Good Balance and a Healthy Back.

Chapter 21: Tackling More Advanced Programs.

Chapter 22: Workouts for Special Needs.

Chapter 23: Adding Yoga and Pilates for Flexible Strength and Coordination.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 24: Ten (Okay, Eleven) G-Rated Things You Can Do with Latex Rubber.

Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Have a Ball (Almost Literally).

Chapter 26: Ten Thoughts on Supplements, Diets, and Healthy Eating.

Index.