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Thomas D. Fahey (Ed.D.,University of California, Berkeley) is Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Chico, where he teaches Exercise Physiology and Principles of Strength and Conditioning. In addition to writing college textbooks and trade books on exercise physiology, wellness, and athletic training, he has written hundreds of articles for scholarly journals and popular magazines and is a contributing editor and writer for several fitness magazines. A volunteer assistant coach with the track and field team at Chico, he is a world-class masters discus thrower and has won many international awards and medals. He is a former competitor in powerlifting, highland games, alpine skiing, and tennis.

1. Weight Training for Women 2. Weight Training and Your Body 3. Basic Principles of Weight Training 4. How Weight Training Improves Your Body 5. Getting Started: The Basics 6. Developing the Chest and Shoulders 7. Developing the Arms 8. Developing the Neck and Back 9. Developing the Abdominal Muscles 10. Developing the Lower Body 11. A Womans Guide to Nutrition for Weight Training Appendix 1: Muscular System Appendix 2: Sample Weight Programs to Build Strength for Sports