The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess

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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 beans. But muscles aren't modelling 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 programme that will give her the body of her dreams. This 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 body builder. 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 Cassandra Forsythe has designed a regime 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.

Lou Schuler is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, the author of popular diet and strength-training books, and a dedicated blogger. He has written and edited Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Health Muscle, Men's Journal, and other magazines. Alwyn Cosgrove is co-owner, with his wife Rachel, of Results Fitness in Newhall, California. He is a professional member of the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine, among other organizations, and is a frequent contributor to a variety of magazines, including Men's Health and Men's Fitness. Cassandra Forsythe, M.S., is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut, studying exercise science and nutrition. She is an expert consultant for fitness and nutrition media, including Men's Health, Fitness Rx for Her, and Fitness Rx for Him.

"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 ?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 aLou 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. Iam starting the program tomorrow!a a Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., author of "Power Eating" and "The Good Mood Diet" aThe workouts in this book are unique, challenging, and extremely effectivea]be prepared to get into the best shape of your life!a aValerie Waters, celebrity trainer