Weight Training Workouts that Work

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Summary: Excellent weight training book! I would highly recommend!!
Review: I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. I have tried everything: dieting, running, aerobics and now weight lifting. Weight lifting is the only thing that showed be immediate (within a month) results. I used to go to the gym and simply mimick what others were doing. I've learned that there are a lot of people out there who don't have a clue about what they are doing. This book shows you exactly how and what to do, to begin your work out program. You can target the areas you feel need the most work or follow the total body workout. It is very flexible-I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn the right way to lift weights!

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Summary: This book is a great investment in yourself
Review: I have exercised quite regularly at the gym for about 6 years. Although maintaining some stability, I have never felt that I really progressed until I diligently followed this book. I just completed week 12 and feel great. My clothes are all loose on me now and I see the definition that I hoped for.

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Summary: AWESOME! Very well written and easy to follow!!!
Review: I lost 10 pounds in two weeks using this book. The inches are falling off in all the right places. I can't thank James Orvis enough for writing a weight training book that I can follow (and not get bored doing the same exercises). You don't have to have a ton of equipment to use this book, so the investment is minimal. I am looking forward to his next book!!!

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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: I've been looking for a plain and simple workout that I could follow and this is it! Everything is clearcut and simple to understand. James Orvis gives you a fantastic step-by-step process that goes through all the ways you can lift weights. There's no way you can get bored on his workout plan.

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Summary: Great Workouts!!! They Really Do Work!!!
Review: This book is terrific! I just wanted to tone up, lose some body fat and gain some strength and muscle. To my amazement, I am
doing all of this at a rate I thought impossible!! After only
5 weeks, I am wearing clothes that were too tight a month ago!
The FAT is falling off!! I feel great, stronger, and energized!
These workouts really, really work! Fantastic book for someone
getting started. Can't wait for a second book from Mr. Orvis!

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Summary: LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Review: I have bought many books on weight traning, but this book is by far the best!! The pictures are great and the detail on each exercise is flawless. It's very easy to follow and I have lost weight and am very tone after a short period of time. I highly recommend this book. I will look forward to Mr Orvis's next book.

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Summary: Excellent for beginners only
Review: This was the first book I bought on weights training since I first started the sport 8 months ago . It was great in teaching the basics of various exercises. However, I outgrew the book rather quickly. Still, would heartily recommend it for newcomers.

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Summary: It Really Works
Review: This book has been an invaluable tool for me as a beginner in learning the basics of weight training. It is easy to use and understand with clear instructions and photographs. I have been using it for six months and can see a definite difference in my overall appearance. Can't wait for his second book to come out!

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Summary: Okay book for beginners
Review: This book is only good for the beginner. Also, this book doesn't go into the reasons why you should be doing what you're doing. It just tells you to do it. I don't like that approach but some people might. I bought this book in conjunction with 'Bodybuilding a Realistic Approach : How You Can Have a Great Body' by Frank Melfa and liked the latter one a lot more. The latter one is appropriate for the beginner to somewhat knowledgeable person interested in lifting weights. You will surpass James Orvis book in about 1 month (if not less) so save yourself the money and get the other, more complete book.

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Summary: Waste of time and money
Review: Very, very, very (did I mention very) limited / basic info. on weight lifting. If you haven't dropped one too many dumbells on your head, you should know more than what's in this book. I think it was written in the 70's based on the pictures and text. There ane MANY more helpful books out there and I guess I'll chalk this one up as a lose!!