Sculpting Her Body Perfect - Softcover

Schoenfeld, Brad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736044698 ISBN 13: 9780736044691

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 2002

Synopsis

A fitness program that can be followed in the convenience of their own homes helps women achieve total-body conditioning, as well as toning of specific muscle groups.

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Review

If you're a woman who's serious about strengthening and sculpting your physique, expert trainer Brad Schoenfeld provides a progressive program with a variety of resistance exercises for each muscle group. This second edition of Sculpting Her Body Perfect updates the 1999 book and adds new exercises, notably many that can be done at home rather than at a gym. The exercises, using free weights, machines, bands, and cables, are well illustrated with clear photographs. Personal stories and photos of female fitness competitors and body builders make it seem as though this book is aimed at women aspiring to the competitive level, although it does start with a beginner's program and progresses through the advanced level. The abdominal section still focuses on creating visually appealing abs with no mention of core conditioning (also known as functional training or stabilization), which trains the abdominals for daily life. (For that approach, see Athletic Abs by Scott Cole and Tom Seabourne.)

This book is a fine addition to your training library, whether you want a progressive program or simply an assortment of exercises to choose from. It's recommended for serious exercisers who want a varied strength program. --Joan Price

From the Publisher

"...the book that every woman needs in her quest for being the best she can be."

Ms. Fitness magazine

"Very thorough... beg, borrow, or steal this book (from a friend)."

Oxygen magazine

"...an excellent book for women who want to strengthen, streamline, and shape their bodies. Loaded with training tips, illustrations, special maintenance programs, and safe workout routines for pregnant women, the book is a perfect guide to sculpting a beautiful physique."

BookPage

"...an excellent book for all women. From beginner to advanced athlete, women will get a world of knowledge on how to train their bodies. I highly recommend it!"

About.com

"...an excellent primer that includes 80 exercises to burn fat, tone muscle, and shape your physique to the proportions you desire. This book will help you take your fitness program to the next level, and also help you avoid the pitfalls and myths typical of competitive bodybuilding."

IVillage.com

"A golden resource for any woman who can't afford a physical trainer, here's a sensible and easy-to-follow fitness system ... superior photos and training instruction."

Today's Librarian

"Thoroughly "user friendly" step-by-step instructions enhanced with extensive black-and-white photographs fill out this excellent and highly recommended instructional guide to tailoring an effective physical workout for any woman regardless of age, background, or physical condition."

Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0736044698
• ISBN 13: 9780736044691
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240