Summary

If you have followed the information within this guide, you should have gained a general knowledge of the following areas:

• Why we need to exercise
• What the human muscle structure looks like
• How to train specific muscle groups
• Which exercises are best for different needs
• Why the correct food is important and which foods we should eat
• How to keep track of our progress
• Why over-training and plateau's should be avoided

The guide is supposed to be general but to appreciate its contents the most, it is recommended a good length of time is taken reading all the sections in turn. Only once you fully understand how and why things work will you be able to take advantage of a full training routine.

Of course, the guide is not supposed to be a complete reference or the 'Ultimate One-stop Guide' to weight training. This is why I also recommend spending time on the net viewing various specific sites for your needs. Also take a good look in the local library or a good book store as the diagrams in a book will aid your understanding much more than can be depicted here.

And final advice? Never try to undertake vigorous physical activities on the days you are not training. If you use your muscles for lifting or carrying as part of your job, then you will need to think twice about weight training in the first place. Lifting weights all day and exercising in the evening can lead to over-training. Also, think about taking a 14 day rest period after 6 months of steady training. This will rebuild any fibers which need long term repairing and cure any 'weak' links in your system. When you return to your routine, you may find you have actually increased in strength - even though you took time off.

Keep up the good work!

Dan