Strength Training Bible for Women The Complete Guide to Lifting Weights for a Lean, Strong, Fit Body

by Kirschen, David; Smith, William; Ladewski, Julia

• ISBN13: 9781578265886
• ISBN10: 1578265886
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-10-27
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

A comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to mastering the basics of weight lifting and barbell training at home or at the gym, created specifically for women

Stop looking for the “perfect program” and start working towards your goals with an exercise regimen designed to help you reach the next level in physical fitness. Top strength training professionals will show you how to craft powerful workouts that are tailored to your unique goals. Experts agree the fastest and most effective way to build strength and enhance muscle tone is to lift weights.

This all-in-one woman's guide to building strength and toning up will show you how to:

• Build muscle and definition while increasing endurance and energy
• Achieve perfect form with detailed, step-by-step exercise instructions
• Turn your home work space or garage into a fully functional weight room
• Reach long-time fitness goals and maintain definition year-round
• Stay motivated with helpful tips from professional powerlifter and physique competitor Julia Ladewski

You can find additional resources for this book at GetFitNow.com and on Facebook at GetFitNowdotcom.

Author Biography

William Smith, MS, NSCA-CSCS, MEPD: In addition to his many years working in fitness, Will currently works for the #1 rated health system in New Jersey. He is an avid athlete participating in soccer, rugby, triathlons, and marathons. Will has been featured on NBC, Canyon Ranch, and World Spinning Conference.
 
David Kirschen has over 20 years of experience in personal training, coaching, education, and club management. He is a respected presenter and coach for a number of professional training seminars along the East Coast, including the elitefts.net Learn to Train series. He is an active professional powerlifter who has been ranked #1 in the United States.
 
Julia Ladewski, CSCS, is an Elite level powerlifter in three different weight classes and a physique competitor. She is also a coach to athletes, women, men, powerlifters, crossfitters, fitness enthusiasts, recreational lifters and those seeking body transformation. She also writes and speaks about youth sports performance, strength sports and nutrition. Her writing can be found on Elitefts.com and JuliaLadewski.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. About the Experts
2. Why Be Strong?
- Strength Training versus Bodybuilding
3. Strength Training Terminology
4. Programming Basics
5. The Truth about Strength Training
6. Basic Muscular Anatomy
7. Equipment and Gear
8. Warming Up
9. The Exercises
10. The Programs
- Introductory Cycle
- Beginner Cycle
- Intermediate Cycle
- Advanced Cycle
11. Creating Your Own Program
12. Injury Prevention and Maintenance
- The Mobility Myth
- Injury Prevention Exercises by Body Area
- Injury Prevention Workouts
Index of Exercises