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The Female Body Breakthrough: The Revolutionary Strength-Training Plan for Losing Fat and Getting the Body You Want
The ultimate guide to strength training for sustainable fat-loss, increased energy, and healthy body image for women who want to be in great shape, look amazing, and feel sexy and empowered The key to losing fat and getting a strong, sexy body can’t be found in the pages of some fancy diet book. It can’t be found in a magic pill. According to strength coach, Rachel Cosgrov...more
Paperback, 246 pages
Published
November 10th 2009
by Rodale Books
(first published 2009)
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I'm giving this three stars because I think it could be very useful for those stuck in the cycle of starving themselves and hopping around like mad to lose a few calories, only to gain all the weight back (and then some) when that inevitably stops working. I had real trouble getting through this book though, because there was so much pep talk and silly stuff to wade through to get to the useful information. I don't like the slightly low(ish)-carb leanings of the diet, but it does emphasize a who...more
Feisty and funny, trainer Rachel Cosgrove’s latest book finds her on a mission to destroy once and for all the myth that lifting heavy weight is
not for ladies. On the contrary, she argues, heavy lifting does wonders for the female body, boosting baseline metabolism and building muscle tone
far better than steady-state aerobics. Training with weights is also far more supportive of regular-life activities, she argues — from lifting bulky briefcases to hoisting wiggling kids — rendering ...more
not for ladies. On the contrary, she argues, heavy lifting does wonders for the female body, boosting baseline metabolism and building muscle tone
far better than steady-state aerobics. Training with weights is also far more supportive of regular-life activities, she argues — from lifting bulky briefcases to hoisting wiggling kids — rendering ...more
The four-star review is based mostly on having read the book, not having put into practice its suggestions yet. That begins this week.
Some of the prose style is a bit irritating, a little too girlfriend-powah! for my liking, but there's still a lot of good information in here. I really like that it's a comprehensive workout plan that focuses on strength training while also accommodating a caloric deficit; my first choice was going to be New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I've been tol...more
Some of the prose style is a bit irritating, a little too girlfriend-powah! for my liking, but there's still a lot of good information in here. I really like that it's a comprehensive workout plan that focuses on strength training while also accommodating a caloric deficit; my first choice was going to be New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I've been tol...more
A friend is doing the exercises in the back of the book and said that it makes her feel really good. I was curious and want to add some strength training to my routine. This was a great and realistic book and I liked that it was tailored to real-life, busy women. I'm starting the strength training tomorrow. Hopefully I'll feel stronger, more toned and build my bone mass over time.
I also liked that Cosgrove tackled very female issues, and that she wants her readers to build healthy bo...more
I also liked that Cosgrove tackled very female issues, and that she wants her readers to build healthy bo...more
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As a endurance cardio junkie, this book introduced me to a new way of exercising. I have been lifting consistently for a long time, but I would have never even considered not doing my 90 minute spin sessions or runs, etc. As with most fitness books, I like the exercise strength portion, but tend to differ some on the nutrition. (I eat very little meat or soy, and that makes following this pretty hard for me). She does, however, have a nice focus on whole, real foods. Overall, I think this boo...more
I met the author of this book when we were both attending a marketing seminar. Good so far but more for younger women than I am. It's inspired me to crank my workouts up a few notches, though.
Added later: great motivational ideas here, and clearly has some terrific exercises/workout routines. I found it too much to assimilate on my own and made the trainer at our gym read it so she could help me work out a plan of action appropriate for my age and my condition.
Best take-a...more
Added later: great motivational ideas here, and clearly has some terrific exercises/workout routines. I found it too much to assimilate on my own and made the trainer at our gym read it so she could help me work out a plan of action appropriate for my age and my condition.
Best take-a...more
Currently in the middle of this 16-week workout and it's awesome. The emphasis is on body-weight workouts that challenge a lot of muscle groups at once, in dynamic movements that also challenge your balance and complimentary muscles--which in the end gives the best kind of muscle definition. Lot's of core work and special dynamic stretching to compensate for spending lots of time at a desk. Good stuff!
Good basic concepts, lots of information. Main complaint -- not very user friendly for a nook -- the exercises and their explanations don't appear on the same pages. I think a video would be much more useful. Plan to implement many of the concepts. As with many self-help books, there was a lot of "fluff" to get through to the most important concepts. I'd love the Cliff Notes.
The book has a sound workout philosophy and good eating guides. I did not feel like it was really harnessing all the muscle power it could with the exercises. I preferred the workouts in the The New Rules of Lifting For Women, but it did add some variety.
I also did not care for the way she referred to women as bitches and girls. There is no need to continue those sexist terms. It isn't a huge deal, but it is distracting and I found myself discounting what was said in the book more because of it...more
I also did not care for the way she referred to women as bitches and girls. There is no need to continue those sexist terms. It isn't a huge deal, but it is distracting and I found myself discounting what was said in the book more because of it...more
I bought this again, because I like her husband and his work in the training world. This book had great information (workouts, diet advice), but read too much like a silly women's magazine, like Shape for me to love it.
Rachel's program is fantastic. When you stick to it, it really works. The best thing to note is that your body will change, but your weight may not, and you're still improving your overall health. Fully recommend it!
Have not put it practice yet, but the information is great. I am hoping to start the program next month. It read a bit cheesy for me, however, these types of books usually do.
I'm currently reading this book and cannot put it down. So much information on nutrition, resistance training and aerobics. To be the best you can be it is a must read.
Nothing in here you can't get from fitness magazines. Basically just about the importance of including strength/resistance training in your exercise regiment.
Fabulous! Can't wait to try this.
Giving the book 4 stars right now but I plan on purchasing it and putting her advice in effect. I'll give it 5 stars if I follow the plan and somehow lose weight. One point: her overemphasis on what BITCH (Be inspiring, totally confident, and hot) stood for got old VERY quickly.
I dig the workouts. (And let's be honest, I didn't really read this book from cover-to-cover.
This is written by the owner of the gym where I work. She is amazing, and so far I have really been motivated by her book. Still have a lot to go, though, so we'll see!
Rachel Cosgrove comes across as a real woman who has been down the same road. She tells a great story. I think there could have been about the the number of success stories and it would have been just as effective.
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