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With heart disease and diabetes topping the list of health hazards for women, strength training effectively reduces the risks by burning calories and bringing down body weight. Featuring two programs for all ages and levels of ability, Strength Training for Women offers a sensible, workable plan that every woman can follow for life, whether at home or in the gym.

Author Biography: Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a health/fitness instructor, Joan Pagano has worked In New York City as a personal trainer for more than 15 years. She is the Director of the Marymount Manhattan College Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program and a member of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee.