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Summary: This book is a life changer!
Review: By my age I've seen any number of self-improvement books and I tend to be skeptical, but Stephanie Gold's review made me think Strong Women was worth a look. I bought it, I read it, and I found it convincing, so I bought the weights and started the program. Sure enough, only 12 weeks later (and believe me, I am no jockette and I haven't been 100% on schedule with this every week!) I actually AM stronger. My balance is better. I walk taller. And I enjoy my physical being more than I have since I was a kid!
The book is easy to read, informative, based on persuasive research, and outlines a program that just about anyone can do. Women in their nineties have benefited! For me one of the main selling points was the assertion that women who do the program also increase their general physical activity, and it's true--it seems to just happen. I do more activities better and I enjoy them more. I was already conscientiously walking a couple of miles a couple of times a week, but now I walk faster and more often. I used to swim half a mile; now I often swim a mile. I've started to learn Tai Chi, and best of all, I've bought a little sail boat. By now, at 12 weeks, I am reaching the point where my progress is supposed to slow down, and the authors predict that my enthusiasm will wane, but they are realistic about this and have good motivational suggestions. I think this is a life-long program, so I'm going to hold on to my own copy, but I think it will make good gift book for practically every woman I know.
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Summary: Great osteoporosis prevention resource book
Review: A great reference book to keep handy to help you start and maintain a healthy lifestyle in preventing and slowing down osteoporosis(bones full of holes). Great exercises for balance as well as building bone mass and muscle. I refer to my book all the time. I bought my Mom a copy and she uses it too!
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Summary: Weight training for those intimidated by other programs
Review: A well written, very motivational book which encourages women to take control of their health and physical fitness, with detailed directions on how to do just that. I wish I had found this book years ago, but it is never too late to begin taking care of oneself. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Every woman over 40 should read this book.
Review: A well written, very motivational book which encourages women to take control of their health and physical fitness, with detailed directions on how to do just that. I wish I had found this book years ago, but it is never too late to begin taking care of oneself. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Well-written, well-researched, understandable, a must have!
Review: Aerobics haven't worked, walking 7 miles a week hasn't worked, but weight training as described in Strong Women Stay Young has given me strength, vitality and a better body than I could have hoped for. I have asthma, and most exercise leaves me so weak I can't stand it. This book has led me to wonderful exercise that works!
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Summary: A must read for women with a family history of osteporosis.
Review: After "baby sitting" my mother during a recent hospital stay by my father, I realized I had to do something. My mother is now in her 70's and was diagnosed with osteoporosis several years ago. She has be going downhill ever since with the classic widow's hump. A woman who was 5'7" that now barely comes up to my shoulder and I am 5'6". After doing some research on osteoporosis I realized that strength training was a key component to preventing osteoporosis. I borrowed "Strong Women Stay Young" from a friend and the book aroused my interest enough that I bought my own copy along with my weights. (You should have seen the man's face at the sporting goods store when I requested 20 lb leg weights.) I started out at age 47 with 3 lbs on the triceps lifts, 4 lbs on the biceps lifts, and 5 lbs. on each leg. I will admit I could barely complete both sets of reps on the triceps at 3 lbs. Now, 17 weeks later, I am lifting 9 1/2 lbs on the tri! ! ceps, 10 1/2 lbs on the biceps, and 16 lbs on each leg. And still progressing at a slow rate as each weight becomes easier. I love the way my muscles feel. . . toned and tight but not bulked up. I plan to continue my lifting for the remainder of my life in order to keep from ending up with problems like my mom. I have also started my 16 year old daughter on the program. She is fit, healthy, and active in sports, but I feel that the program will benefit her long after the school sports have been left behind. I would like to start my mom on the program, but she doesn't think she can do it because she is so weak. Maybe one day. Buying Strong Women Stay Young and my weights and committing to the program was one of the best decisions of my life, which I hope will be a long and healthy one.
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Summary: A must read for women with a family history of osteporosis.
Review: After "baby sitting" my mother during a recent hospital stay by my father, I realized I had to do something. My mother is now in her 70's and was diagnosed with osteoporosis several years ago. She has be going downhill ever since with the classic widow's hump. A woman who was 5'7" that now barely comes up to my shoulder and I am 5'6". After doing some research on osteoporosis I realized that strength training was a key component to preventing osteoporosis. I borrowed "Strong Women Stay Young" from a friend and the book aroused my interest enough that I bought my own copy along with my weights. (You should have seen the man's face at the sporting goods store when I requested 20 lb leg weights.) I started out at age 47 with 3 lbs on the triceps lifts, 4 lbs on the biceps lifts, and 5 lbs. on each leg. I will admit I could barely complete both sets of reps on the triceps at 3 lbs. Now, 17 weeks later, I am lifting 9 1/2 lbs on the tri! ! ceps, 10 1/2 lbs on the biceps, and 16 lbs on each leg. And still progressing at a slow rate as each weight becomes easier. I love the way my muscles feel. . . toned and tight but not bulked up. I plan to continue my lifting for the remainder of my life in order to keep from ending up with problems like my mom. I have also started my 16 year old daughter on the program. She is fit, healthy, and active in sports, but I feel that the program will benefit her long after the school sports have been left behind. I would like to start my mom on the program, but she doesn't think she can do it because she is so weak. Maybe one day. Buying Strong Women Stay Young and my weights and committing to the program was one of the best decisions of my life, which I hope will be a long and healthy one.
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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: After 18 years of increasing disability with CFIDS/Fibromyalgia and a brain injury in 1997, I was a mess. A friend sent me a copy of this in 1998, and it helped turn my life around. I went from being so weak I was barely able to do one set of 8 reps (with NO weights), to outgrowing first 3 lb, then 5 lb, then 10 lb hand and ankle weights. Despite the unpredictable and cyclic nature of my illness, I'm able to keep up my strength when I'm doing well, and rebuild it quickly and easily after relapses. I've recommended this book to family, friends, and even one of my doctors, and have yet to find anyone who didn't benefit from it.
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Summary: Very little substance - very disappointing
Review: After hearing an interview of the author and the research study, I was interested in the book. Most of what was written could have been consolidated into a much smaller book. It made good points, but had very little substance and seemed to be written for a 5th grade reading level. If someone is new to the concept of fitness, health and aging, it might be a good starter. Otherwise, skip the book, but keep staying fit mentally and physically
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Summary: Perfect
Review: At last, a no-frills, scientifically based book on women's strength training with built in motivators that works! This is easy to comprehend, and literally no-sweat to carry out. I'm very encouraged! Cut to the chase: avoid all the glossy, celebrity-based hard-core-pump-iron exercise books, and go for this one. The book is a prescription for vitality in older age, strong bones, a slim physique and the morale boost from accomplishing all of these things!
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