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The Female Body Breakthrough: The Revolutionary Strength-Training Plan for Losing Fat and Getting the Body You Want |  | Author: Rachel Cosgrove
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 3477
Media: Paperback
Edition: Original
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1605296937
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9781605296937
ASIN: 1605296937
Publication Date: November 10, 2009
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The ultimate guide to strength training for sustainable fat-loss, increased energy, and healthy body image for women who want to be in great shape, look amazing, and feel sexy and empowered The key to losing fat and getting a strong, sexy body can’t be found in the pages of some fancy diet book. It can’t be found in a magic pill. According to strength coach, Rachel Cosgrove, the key to shedding fat and keeping it off can only be found on the strength-training floor. After trying—and failing—diet after diet, hundreds of women have turned to Cosgrove and her revolutionary Fit Female strength training program to finally get the fit, strong, and healthy bodies they’ve always wanted. Her clients have lost up to 70 pounds, dropped up to six dress sizes, and drastically changed their body shapes and muscle-to-fat ratios. Now any woman can get the same results with The Female Body Breakthrough. A program for every female who is tired of starving herself, exercising for hours with no results, and feeling bad about it all, this revolutionary plan uses a combination of innovative strength training and sensible nutrition. The 16-week program includes: - A 2-week Bodyweight-Only Jumpstart Phase that will help women adjust to strength training while seeing results in just days
- Over 100 fully illustrated warm-up moves and innovative strength-training exercises using everything from dumbbells and barbells to bands and straps
- A comprehensive nutrition plan including nutrient-timing strategies that work with workouts, satisfying foods that promote optimum health and energy, and even an indulgent snack every day
- A Do-It-Yourself guide to program design so women can craft a program that works toward her personal goals and with her schedule
Written in an accessible, girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone, The Female Body Breakthrough delivers doses of motivational advice, testimonials from real Fit Females, and all the know-how any woman needs to get a strong, healthy body.
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I love this book March 4, 2010
JM (Livingston County MI)
What a great addition to my fitness library! Your body will be the best it can be by following this program. At first the exercises may seem confusing, but before long, you'll find yourself sailing through them. THis program provides two workouts that you alternate between on different days so that you aren't doing the same things all the time. This is much better for your body. I'm in my late 60's and don't think this program is only for the 20's and 30's. I'm not ready for a rocking chair yet, and this program is apt to keep me out of one. You won't regret buying this book!
awesome book! February 15, 2010
G. Moore (belfast)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Rachel Cosgrave's book is an excellent buy. The information in it is easy to understand and highly relevant in this era of information overload. With 10 simple nutrition rules and workout regimes that are easy to follow the plan is one of the best i have ever followed.I'm currently in week 6 of the plan. I have lost inches &feel great.The workouts push me to my limit. I love the challenge& feel great after each work out. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to get in shape & who is willing to work hard to achieve their goals.
From a male Personal Trainer February 14, 2010
James R. Freyensee (Rapid City, SD United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a male Personal Trainer with the majority of my clients' females, I found Rachel's book to be the best complete training book for women I've read so far, and I've read all that I could find. I have purchased this book many times and have given it to my new clients before I start them on a fitness schedule.
What I found so great about her book is, first of all, she's a woman. She had many of the problems women have such as image disorders, eating disorders, that "time of the month" problems, and disorders of the mind when thinking that running is the fastest way to lose bodyfat. She doesn't write for the "Cover Girl" models, but for everyday women that you'll see at the mall, stores, gyms, or PTA meetings. She is a Sports Nutritionist, (CISSN) that addresses the very important nutritional aspect of being fit.
I'm not saying that I understand every problem that a woman brings to me during a training session, but her 16 secrets in her "Fit Female Credos" address a lot of the problems that hold back a woman from mediocrity to success. They should be read frequently, and my male clients could learn a few things from that Credo!
I have a minor disagreement regarding her statements that women don't need isolation exercises that hit the arms or shoulders, and define those muscles more. In my experience, most of the women that I train, that have been successful in losing body fat into the low 20% range, there is a request for an isolation "arm" or "shoulder" workout. This is especially true when summer is approaching and sleeveless clothing is being worn. We use these workouts when my clients have been up most of the night with kids, or not feeling up to a strenuous workout. This is such a minor point that I still think her book is the best, and she sets a very good example of a successful fit female.
The Results Speak for Themselves! February 9, 2010
K. Overcashier
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was given this book for Christmas by a close friend who knew I was looking for a new fitness and nutrition program. I am overjoyed that after only a month I feel stronger, healthier, and have more energy than I've had in a long time. The number on the scale has dropped, which is fantastic, but it doesn't even compare to how great I feel - this even after taking a week off from working out because I was sick! Thank you Rachel for making a program that works and makes sense! For those who are saying that they wish they had a poster with the exercises - I don't mind carrying the book with me to the gym, and after a few weeks you have most of the exercise routines memorized anyway. Don't hesitate to try this program - I had tried every diet and exercise program out there - South Beach, Atkins, Weight Watchers - this is the one that will work for every woman who has the dedication to stick with it.
 Are you kidding? January 27, 2010
Sam Stan (Edmonton, AB CAN)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is definitely not for the beginner weight lifter. It seems very complicated to me.There are so many exercises and charts and pictures. You would have to study for your workout each time you went. Unless you are familiar with these kind of exercises it would be helpful to have a poster with what you need to do for each workout. It does have wonderful information and I believe that it would work it's just getting around all the abundance of information that is presented. It would be nice if there was alternative exercises to able to do it at home but I guess she owns a gym, right?
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