Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for The New Rules of Lifting for Women : "Cosgrove and Schuler's groundbreaking program is based on the concept that a healthy, sculpted body is the result of your muscles working the way they were intended." -- Women's Health "Lou Schuler has finally written a training book for me, and for all women. His expert advice, no-nonsense plans, and sense of humor are reassuring, motivating, and entertaining. I'm starting the program tomorrow!" - Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., author of Power Eating and The Good Mood Diet "The workouts in this book are unique, challenging, and extremely effective...be prepared to get into the best shape of your life!" --Valerie Waters, celebrity trainer, Praise for The New Rules of Lifting for Women : "Cosgrove and Schuler's groundbreaking program is based on the concept that a healthy, sculpted body is the result of your muscles working the way they were intended." - Women's Health "Lou Schuler has finally written a training book for me, and for all women. His expert advice, no-nonsense plans, and sense of humor are reassuring, motivating, and entertaining. I'm starting the program tomorrow!" Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., author of Power Eating and The Good Mood Diet "The workouts in this book are unique, challenging, and extremely effective…be prepared to get into the best shape of your life!" -Valerie Waters, celebrity trainer
Dewey Decimal613.713082
SynopsisA groundbreaking strength and conditioning plan for women, from the authors of The New Rules of Lifting for Women . Forget the elliptical machine and the candy-colored Barbie weights. Female athletes are hungry for real fitness. They want to be Strong . By now, it's common knowledge that women can and should train the way men do. Today's women want to be strong, with lean and athletic physiques. Fitness author Lou Schuler and renowned strength coach Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan to help women burn fat and build muscle by getting them off the machines and revolutionizing how they work out. Offering direct guidance and proven tools to help readers enhance their strength and get truly fit, Strong provides: - A three-phase training program, including nine unique total-body workouts - More than 100 exercises, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs - Simple nutrition guidelines to cut through the barrage of trendy diets in magazines - Inspiring success stories from women who have used this training program Schuler and Cosgrove's The New Rules of Lifting for Women has empowered tens of thousands of women inside and outside the weight room. Filled with the latest research distilled in Lou and Alwyn's signature direct style, Strong will help women remake their physiques and reimagine their lives., A groundbreaking strength and conditioning plan for women, from the authors of The New Rules of Lifting for Women . Forget the elliptical machine and the candy-colored Barbie weights. Female athletes are hungry for real fitness. They want to be Strong . By now, it's common knowledge that women can, and should train the way men do. As a woman, you want more than a lean and athletic physique-you want to be healthy. In Strong , fitness author Lou Schuler and renowned strength coach Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive conditioning plan to help you burn fat and build muscle. By moving your workouts off the machines, Schuler and Cosgrove will revolutionize the way you exercise, one deadlift and squat at a time. With direct guidance and proven tools to help you enhance your strength and get truly fit, Strong provides- A three-phase training program, including nine unique total-body programs. More than 100 exercises, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs. Simple nutrition guidelines to cut through the barrage of trendy diets in magazines and show you what really matters-and what works-when it comes to your diet. Real success stories from women who have used this transforming training program and gained lasting results. Schuler and Cosgrove's The New Rules of Lifting for Women has empowered tens of thousands of women inside and outside the weight room. Filled with cutting-edge research delivered in Lou and Alwyn's signature direct style, Strong will inspire you to remake your physiques and reimagine your life. 'In the fitness-book arena, Strong is a runaway gold-medal winner. I've not only read Strong ; I'm doing the training program, and I love it. It's the best concept, best for science, and best for training guidance. Ladies- Get this book!.' Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN, author of Power Eating