The New Rules of Lifting for Women - by Lou Schuler & Cassandra Forsythe & Alwyn Cosgrove (Paperback)

About the Book

Finally, a weight-training book that doesn't treat women like weaklings. This book 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 she wants. Illustrated.

Book Synopsis

In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss -- it's that simple. The program demands that women put down the "Barbie" weights, step away from the treadmill and begin a strength and conditioning regime for the natural athlete in every woman. The New Rules of Lifting for Women will change the way women see fitness, nutrition and their own bodies.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

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.