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The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess |  | Authors: Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe
Creator: Alwyn Cosgrove
Publisher: Avery
Category: Book
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Rating:  87 reviews
Sales Rank: 10702
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.5 x 1
ISBN: 1583332944
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.41
EAN: 9781583332948
ASIN: 1583332944
Publication Date: December 27, 2007
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If you believe what most women's magazines tell you, muscles can be "shaped," "toned," and "sculpted" with nothing more than a little dumbbell that weighs less than a can of peas. But muscles aren't modeling clay, and the only way to transform them is to strengthen them. The New Rules of Lifting for Women is for the woman who's ready to throw down the "Barbie" weights and start a strength and conditioning program that will give her the body of her dreams.
The book puts to rest the shop-worn notion that women who train with heavy weights will bulk up. Nonsense! Women simply don't have enough testosterone to pack on muscle like a bodybuilder. Here's the truth: lifting weights not only makes you stronger, it also makes you leaner. In fact, most women would have to run twice as long to receive the same fat-burning benefits as weight lifters.
A better workout in less time may sound too good to be true, but champion trainer Alwyn Cosgrove creates six months' worth of workouts that will build strength, burn fat, and rev up the metabolism. His total body workouts target all the major muscle groups, and each exercise is accompanied by clear black- and-white photographs that illustrate proper technique and form.
A nutrition plan is another key feature of the book. To gain strength you have to feed muscle, and nutritionist CassandraForsythe has designed a regimen to achieve this goal. She strongly recommends small, frequent meals and offers meal plans, along with fifty recipes, to satisfy women's special needs through breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. The New Rules of Lifting for Women will become the standard for smart women who take their fitness goals seriously.
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 I'm sore every single day October 29, 2009
leah (Mannheim, GE)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been working out for years and I thought the exercises looked pretty simple. I decided to stick with it and I'm definitely (and for the first time) seeing results. I'm not doing as much cardio as I used to and I've gained five pounds but my arms and abs are getting definition and my legs are looking awesome. But most importantly, I can tell that I've gained a lot of strength. I'm lifting heavier than ever before and I'm knocking out push ups like nothing. I've been using this routine for about 3 months now and working out 2-3 times a week. I'm also eating every three hours and taking at least two protein supplements daily. I think that anyone following this exercise routine and eating properly will see results.
it's kicking my butt! October 6, 2009
ben smith (Seattle, WA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I started exercising seriously 13 years ago, taking tae kwon do and pilates, then started running 3-5 times a week as well as spending 3 hours a week lifting and yet always felt like I wasn't getting the results for the amount of time I was putting in. I'm on week 4 in this book and even though the workouts are 30 minutes-45 minutes long (and I haven't started the intervals yet) I come home with feeling uplifted and with that good "all over sore muscle" feeling. I haven't tried the diet plan yet (although I've ordered some Whey protein powder for after work outs) and I probably enjoy a bit too much wine to see the fat drop off my abs as quickly but for the first time in a long while I feel like I'm getting a full body workout and I feel stronger. Looking forward to the day when I can finally do 10 full push ups and a chin up!
 Repetitive, unorganized workout routine October 3, 2009
Portia Belmont (Texas)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was very dissapointed when I purchased thie book. The workout routine formula is troublesome. Basically you have to create your own workout routine and there are timeconsuming bookfilling explanations that are tedious and worthless. I want my money back.
Personal Trainer...In book form October 3, 2009
Nikki (rockchalk, jayhawk)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been training with a personal trainer three times per week for the last year (to the tune of $50 an hour). While many (many) years ago, I was a gymnast and a diver - I was not unfamiliar with exercise, but I WAS unfamiliar with a standard/typical weight room. I opted for a trainer because I wanted to work hard, I wanted results - and I didn't know what to do (AND I was intimidated) when I walked in to the weight room.
After a year with my trainer, I couldn't be more happier with the results. I have gone from 25% body fat to 13%. But the reality is, is that I need to be able to do this on my own, in the gym, without paying that kind of money for my trainer. So sad - but such is life. :)
I was looking for a book to help me do just this - transition from a personal trainer three times per week at over $500/mo - to doing it on my own.
I was amazed to find out that through the coaching and guidance of my trainer - that I had built up to doing the exact (advanced) workouts in this book over time.
I shared this book with my trainer who is now a football strength coach for a local university and he laughed. He said "It's not rocket science...It's just science". He agreed with all of the principles in this book and was quite familiar with the philosophies and techniques.
This is a great book to give you all the important background before heading to a gym or working with a trainer. Like anything in life - you have to work hard to get what you want. Start small - and continue to build - one step at a time. This book gives you the road map to do just that.
I love this book.
 Insightful weight lifting for Women September 20, 2009
Amy Grosshandler (Queens, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Book was extremly helpful and insightful. It disspells many of the myths that consumers are conditioned to believe. The author writes an a friendly tone which keeps you interested and also makes you feel safe and comfortable about his plan.
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