Rating: 
Summary: Insulting to Women
Review: After espousing as fact that women lack focus and are distracted by esteem issues, this book then proceeds to train you exactly as if you were a man. The reason women get bigger is because they train isolated muscles at too high a weight - that isn't the kind of body most women want, which is why I got a book specific to women in the first place.
Rating: 
Summary: good, but lacking...
Review: As a person wanting to get back into weightraining, I found this book very helpful and motivating. The only reason I gave it a 3 star rating is because there was not one word about nutrition. I would have liked to have had a chapter on diet, supplements, nutrition, etc. I was hoping for a plan or sample plan that I might be able to follow, because if you're not eating right, alot of time and energy are wasted. I have since had to order a book on nutrition. (There wasn't even a recommendation for a nutrition plan or book)
Rating: 
Summary: Maximize your body's potential!
Review: As a personal trainer specializing in women's fitness, nary a day seems to go by when a woman does not walk into my office and lament that she is unhappy with her body. Many of these women feel that they are at the end of their rope and have lost faith that they will ever look good again. I have had women literally cry about their physical state. "You are my last hope," one woman told me, "if you don't help me get into shape, I don't know what I'll do!" These anecdotes reflect how important aesthetic appearance is to a woman. There is an adage stating that virtually every guy looks in the mirror and thinks he is ten pounds away from being Mr. America while even the most beautiful runway model thinks she is overweight and out of shape.While their stories differ, the prevailing theme amongst women remains the same: they all aspire to develop a toned, feminine physique. They will try virtually every conceivable means to alter their shape and improve their appearance. Some join health clubs, others use fad diets and some even opt for radical surgery to reach their goals. It is not uncommon for a woman to be so despondent that she resorts to the use of "miracle" pills, creams and potions as a last-ditch alternative. Unfortunately, without a proper course of action, the plight of these women will almost always end in frustration. I wrote Sculpting Her Body Perfect with one goal in mind: to teach a woman how to achieve her ideal physique. Not every woman can look like a fitness model; however, every woman can maximize her genetic potential and look terrific. This book will show you how. Think of Sculpting Her Body Perfect as your "pocket personal trainer." It takes you through the bodysculpting process on a step-by-step basis, allowing you to gain control over your body. Within your own genetic framework, you'll be able to sculpt your body any way you want. You can add a little here, subtract a little there-do whatever you wish to create the look that you desire. Whether you are an aspiring fitness competitor or just want to look better in a bathing suit, this book will help you achieve your fitness goals. In addition, you'll reap all the ancillary rewards including better posture, improved mood, increased strength and stronger bones. If you put in the effort, results are guaranteed! Feel free to write me with any comments or questions that you may have and be sure to let me know about your success in reshaping your physique. Stay Fit! Brad Schoenfeld
Rating: 
Summary: Ok but could be improved
Review: As far as weight training goes, this is not really the best books out there. I gave it two stars simply because it gives an alternative to what similar exercises can be done at home if you're not at the gym, or if you don't have access to a gym (while traveling, for example). But even this is not enough. It seems that the book is hastily compiled. I would like to comment also about the models used in the book - personally, the don't have the look of someone working out or anything, with the impractical long coiffed hair and all that, that sometimes hid an essential part of the form during the exercise, like the shoulder. It would be more realistic to dress them as regular gym-goers do - like tying their hair up, for example, instead of having them look as if they're going to a pub. It's just irritating and unappealing.
Plus, I agree with what one of the readers said about bad form in the book. Like I said, this book could be improved.
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent
Review: At last a fitness book for women that delivers on its promises. The book is clear and concise. It reads very easily and covers all aspects of exercise. As an advanced exerciser, it has taken me to a new level of training.
Rating:
Summary: Great advice for any woman who works out
Review: Before I joined a gym six months ago, I had not worked out for five years. I began weight training with a personal trainer, but after my sessions were up (and I ran out of money) I was nervous about being able to maintain a steady routine on my own. I purchased this book and was very impressed with it's training advice and recommended workout routines. There are many exercises with pictures and explanations that that have proven to be very effective for myself. This book also explains how to work out intelligently- how to incorporate cardio exercises, how to allow muscle groups to recuperate, and how to concentrate on the muscles being utilized in each exercise. The routines suggested are designed for a woman's body but do not lack in intensity and endurance. This is a fantastic book for any woman who just joined a gym as well as those who would like to improve upon their current routine. I'm very pleased with my results and I attribute them to the advice and information provided by Mr. Schoenfeld.
Rating:
Summary: This is THE book for women who want lean strong bodies
Review: Brad Schoenfeld does a wonderful job with this book. It is well thought out -- and moves you from the beginning exercises to the advanced. I have been doing the beginner exercises for about 8 weeks now and have seen a tremendous improvement in my body -- and my energy as well. It is imperitive that you have access to a gym to work out. Or else you will have to have an extensive gym in your home. I really learned a lot from this book -- and have every intention to continue my work outs. I know that I can get to the advanced levels -- but I am moving slowly so that I don't injure myself. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about starting a weight lifting program. I have learned more from this book than from the "personal trainers" at my gym. Kudos to Brad!!
Rating:
Summary: Simply the Best Fitness Book I've Ever Read
Review: Fitness is my passion and I'm always reading books and articles about fitness. After a while, a lot of the information starts to sound the same. What a refreshing relief to have found this book! This is the first book that I can say that I really learned something from in years. It is divided into three parts; body conditioning, toning and shaping and advanced bodysculpting. While there is good info throughout the book, I found the advanced bodysculpting chapters to be of particular benefit. These chapters show how certain exercises can be combined to achieve optimal definition. The sample routines are great and demonstrate exactly how to incorporate the concepts into a total fitness program. Overall, the book is very well written and easy to understand. It's a great reference that I'll use time and again.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent book for the intermediate exerciser!
Review: For over a year, I had been working out at the gym on my own. I did not have a lot of previous knowledge on different exercises, or the machines or weights that should be used. So, I searched for a book at the library to use as a guide in my training. I have had this one in my possession for about three weeks, and just ordered my own copy. I think this is a great book for someone who is not really new to strength training, but not for a pro either. The book really gives you good ideas on what you can do at the gym, without feeling intimidated because you are unsure of what you're doing. The descriptions of each exercise are helpful because the words are easy to understand...after all, this shouldn't be made more complicated with fancy words. What I've doing now is incorporating a new exercise for a muscle group each week, just to familiarize myself with them. My old program was getting stale, and doing this spices it up!
Rating:
Summary: For those who are serious about getting fit!
Review: For those who are serious about getting fit! This book is great if you are willing to dedicate yourself to a workout. It tells you how to workout and answered numerous questions that I always had about working out. I would recommend reading the Intro chapters and the chapter about phase 1 first. Then read the section in the back about cardio. Lastly, make a list by muscle group of all the exercises throughout the book with the page numbers so that you have a quick reference.
| 
