Strong: Nine Workout Programs for Women to Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism, and Build Strength for Life

I've been following this plan for 9 weeks and I really like it. I'm a confident gym goer and never been afraid of the weights section. However this book/plan would be great for novices or 'experts' alike. The instructions for each exercise are very clear with helpful pictures. Every four weeks the workouts change and I have found that I have made progress in all areas. Some workouts are quicker then others, but I'm finding they usually take an hour. The intros to each phase clearly explain what is required and the progressions you are expected to be able to make. The whole plan if followed correctly takes almost a year and it recommends in the book that you then repeat. So if your looking for a long term plan that has plenty of variation and can be adapted for your level then I would recommend you take a look. I have bought a few pieces of equipment for these workouts but it isn't essential as both authors provide alternatives if equipment isn't available.

This is a great book for beginners and experienced lifters as it has 1-9 stages with monthly programs for each. Starting at stage 1 for beginners and so on.Has some good explanations around anatomy and physiology as well as how the program works. Great pictures and description of how to undertake individual workouts. Most can be done without visiting the gym if you have equipment at home, weights/ resistance bands etc. Really pleased with outcome so far !

Great book, second hand but excellent quality. Really useful information and easy to follow guidance on the plan

Lots of great information, easy to access that’s really helped me with own training and understanding of what my body needs. Beyond the programme this is just a great guide to nutrition and recovery as integral parts of a strength programme. Really great guides to exercises too. A good accompaniment to any training programme even if you’re not following the ones from the book. I have applied information to help me better understand my own training with a coach. Also less mansplainy than previous books by this guy

I love this book! I find it to be a no-nonsense, feminist approach to the body. Women can do the same things as men in the gym! It is inspiring and encourages a beginner's mindset, even if you've been lifting for a while. Easy to use and manageable workouts. I would say you would have to be a member of a gym for it to benefit you, as most of the exercises require weights or cables.

Never ever thought I would be excited to do deadlifts and to squat almost my body weight, but I am loving going to the gym these days. This book is awesome, written with women in mind without being bright pink, glittery or fluffy in any way.

I used this programme as a follow up to NRFLFW and its good. You can use it as a standalone book and still benefit from the programmes

Excellent programme, comprehensive, interesting, challenging and very well thought out routines to develop strength. I joined the NRoL group on Facebook as a result and get lots of help if I don't quite get any of the exercises.

I got great results from these workouts.

Livre avec beaucoup d'informations (ce qui parfois lui donne un côte "fouilli"). Des informations utiles et différentes de ce que l'on peut lire habituellement (par ex ils conseillent 3 séances full body/semaines au lieu des 5-6 en split).Les auteurs savent de quoi ils parlent et nous accompagnent bien.

Quick freight, no issues

Ich war schon länger auf der Suche nach einem guten Buch mit guten Workouts. Dieses Buch bietet genau das, ein komplettes Workout-Programm für fast ein ganzes Jahr, mit sich stetig steigender Intensität und Schwierigkeit. Die Übungen sind sehr gut beschrieben, die Workout-Pläne sind etwas kompliziert, aber nach 2 -3 Mal hat man es durchschaut.Ein gutes Buch für alle, die lernen wollen, mit freien Gewichten zu trainieren anstatt Stunden auf diversen Cardio-Geräten zu verbringen. Das Training ist sehr ausgewogen, einfach genug für Anfänger, aber mit anspruchsvollen Varianten für Fortgeschrittene. Es gibt 2 gute Facebook-Gruppen zu den Büchern, plus Websiten und YouTube Kanäle. So kann man sich Übungen auch anschauen bzw. sich mit anderen austauschen.

My daughter came home from school and saw my copy of Strong on my desk... "Ooo what's this? I want to be a badass. What do I have to do?"The good news is that the contents of Strong are every bit as good as the cover.The idea of a badass woman is commonplace to my kids. Girls are top athletes and they are more than capable of looking feminine and still be super strong and fast and mobile. Title IX along with books like the authors' original "New Rules of Lifting for Women" and the rise of mud runs, obstacle course racing, and Crossfit are a big reason for this.Strong is the (new) template for how to get there.With three phases and 9 full body workout programs there is enough here to keep the newbie and advanced person busy. The workouts will make you stronger and more "fit" -- more able to do things in life and in play like run faster, jump higher, pick and carry things, and bend and move without hearing the hinges creak. If you find an exercise you can't do that's fine -- the book covers progressions and substitutions. All the workouts are based on fundamental human movements (to coin a Dan John phrase) -- pushing, pulling, squatting, hinging at the hips, carrying things, etc. -- and can be scaled.And if you're like me and like to read fitness books for the text as well as the workouts you'll get even more out of the book. Like the author's New Rules of Lifting books, the text is well researched and cited in a dedicated Notes chapter. Opinions are based on real world experience at one of the premier gyms in the US and on the latest exercise science research. There's a dedicated section on lifting weights for beginners, on the importance of protein in the diet, why weight control tops weight loss most any day of the week, and a host of other topics. The writing style is light but authoritative. It's really a good "read" especially compared to the usual fad diet and workout books that top the best seller lists.p.s. Truth be told you don't have to be a woman to get a lot out of the workouts and programs here. They are just as applicable for a youth baseball player or a guy playing in the local pickup basketball league.