Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out "on my own") - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something...) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I dont have any suggestions Donna, but I do think it's a great idea!Darcy Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out " on my own " ) - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something...) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 hey donna thought that was you posting at VF. since somebody already mentioned denise maybe her shrink your female fat zones book. there was exercise for each body spot(abs,upper,lower) as well as a total body quick fix routine. it was a decent book, not the greatest but a decent read. i lent it out to somebody and they never returned it pretty basic exercises if you have ever done denise austin and there were some plans in but i don't remember the exacts. strength training for women may be another option as well. i remember getting that one from the library before and it was overwhelming for me b/c i was just starting out with weights but looking back it would be good for folks with some experience. lots of ideas with that one. http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Training-Women-Lori-Incledon/dp/0736052232 never read but it was a recommendation through amazon was sculpting her body perfect http://www.amazon.com/Sculpting-Body-Perfect-Brad-Schoenfeld/dp/0736073884/ref=pd_sim_b_3hope i gave you some ideas. kassia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Try a book by Joyce Vedral, she's pretty good...better in book form JenSubject: Turning to booksTo: FitFirmies , "fitnbusy moms" <fitnbusymoms >, exercisevideos Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 5:17 PM Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out "on my own") - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something.. .) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks, ! I'm just trying to keep on working out intelligently.....seems that i tend to hurt myself when I follow a DVD (some, anyway) and I want to stop doing that! Donna Subject: Re: Turning to booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 7:21 PM Very interesting. .. I have no suggestions but I wish you luck with this! I love how creative you are and especially how dedicated you are to fitness, Donna, you are certainly an inspiration to the rest of us! Turning to books Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out "on my own") - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something.. .) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 THanks, Kassia for mentioning Densie again - I have the DVD of Female Fat Zones, I bet that would be a good one - I also have her ball workout from a few years ago. I only wish there were a way to mute ! Her workouts are good in terms of the exercises, but her presentation drives me crazy!!! Take care, Donna Subject: Re: Turning to booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 6:01 PM hey donna thought that was you posting at VF. since somebody already mentioned denise maybe her shrink your female fat zones book. there was exercise for each body spot(abs,upper, lower) as well as a total body quick fix routine. it was a decent book, not the greatest but a decent read. i lent it out to somebody and they never returned it pretty basic exercises if you have ever done denise austin and there were some plans in but i don't remember the exacts. strength training for women may be another option as well. i remember getting that one from the library before and it was overwhelming for me b/c i was just starting out with weights but looking back it would be good for folks with some experience. lots of ideas with that one. http://www.amazon. com/Strength- Training- Women-Lori- Incledon/ dp/0736052232 never read but it was a recommendation through amazon was sculpting her body perfect http://www.amazon. com/Sculpting- Body-Perfect- Brad-Schoenfeld/ dp/0736073884/ ref=pd_sim_ b_3hope i gave you some ideas. kassia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 and hence the book is good for a reason fitness blogmy domainSpecial Needs Scouting Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.-Will Subject: Re: Turning to booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 4:34 PM THanks, Kassia for mentioning Densie again - I have the DVD of Female Fat Zones, I bet that would be a good one - I also have her ball workout from a few years ago. I only wish there were a way to mute ! Her workouts are good in terms of the exercises, but her presentation drives me crazy!!! Take care, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm impressed that you keep trying at all! So many people would just say, "Darn, I guess I can't exercise at all!" Way to go, Donna! Turning to books Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out "on my own") - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something.. .) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks, ! Quitting is not an option!! Aside from the studies (and my Chiropractor) that say that inactivity is one of the worst things to do for a "bad" back - I have found that to be subjectively true as well. And, it is my hobby, I can't give it up! Donna From: nancydewolf@ sbcglobal. net <nancydewolf@ sbcglobal. net>Subject: Re: Turning to booksTo: exercisevideos@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, March 23, 2009, 7:21 PM Very interesting. .. I have no suggestions but I wish you luck with this! I love how creative you are and especially how dedicated you are to fitness, Donna, you are certainly an inspiration to the rest of us! Turning to books Hi Everyone, I think I may *gasp* turn to books for exercise ideas for strength training sessions. My forays into using DVDs (other than for certain cardio - , mostly- and Pilates workouts) have been pretty unsuccessful for the most part (with the exception of a few, which I will keep using!) and result in my back acting up. I'm thinking a book may be better b/c I can set my own pace (no need to follow a video/DVD), I can easily skip what looks or feels questionable (yes, I know I can do this w/ a DVD - that is what the remote is for - but I tend to get caught up in it and I *do* tend to follow mindlessly with probably much less attention to form than if I were working out "on my own") - so in order to get back into strength training safely, I think I'm going to turn to books for now (I'm sure I'll use DVDs, too and I'm sure as I get better and stronger I'll be able to use a wider variety of DVDs). Soooooo my question is - any good strength training book recommendations?I do have New Rules of Lifting for Women - which looks good, but I think is too advanced for me at the moment. Anyone have a good suggestion for something more basic? I asked over on VF and got some good title to look into, already: Austin's Balls and Bands workout A book by - Peak Performance (something.. .) which is focused on REHAB training, so that is already on-hold for me at the library. My libray does also have most of Austin's so I'll have to look through those as well. Anyone have others to suggest?Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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