From America's Leading Fitness Expert comes Kathy Smith's Lift Weights To Lose Weight, a 12-week guide to boosting metabolism, toning & sculpting the body, building stronger bones, & getting the body you want.
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After some 20 years as a highly respected aerobic fitness instructor and health promoter--one who rarely uses the phrase "lose weight"--Kathy Smith is shifting her priorities. "I would never want to choose, but if I could only do one form of training from now on, I'd give up cardio and focus on weight training." A strong statement, indeed! The title of this, her fourth book, suggests Smith's goal is to help exercisers lose weight. But as readers work through the engrossing chapters on physiology, exercise basics, and making the shift from aerobics to weight lifting, Smith says they'll note that weight loss is simply a pleasant by-product of the true benefits generated by this straightforward, nonthreatening weight-lifting program.
Smith believes in the power of consistent, progressive exercise with free weights and weight-lifting machines to counteract the muscle loss and slower metabolism that naturally come with age and typically cause the pounds to pile on. Her 12-week "mini commitment" eases newcomers into a comprehensive program of weight lifting and sensible eating, and includes weekly checklists for tracking workouts and meals. Large photos accompany clearly written descriptions of more than 60 stretches and exercises, nicely organized by muscle group (chest, back, abdominals, and so on). Just pick a gym or a room at home, and Smith will provide the routine. Advocates of her popular fitness videos (more than two dozen to date) will appreciate Smith's natural warmth, encouragement, and intelligence throughout this motivational book. --Liane Thomas
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By lesaaa
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be very helpful! I loved it. I have been exercising for many years using at home videos. I actually like this book more then some of the Kathy Smith Videos I have used! I wanted to get more involved with working out with weights now that I am in my 40's. The book covers the benefits of working out with weights, nutrition and covers lots of different exercises for each muscle group.(proper form is covered and explained in detail) for the entire body along with a suggested schedule or routine for each week. I have been very happy with the routines and do them entirely at home and have seen great results.
By LORI
Format:Paperback
I had weight trained several years ago with good results but a bad fall down a flight of stairs led me in a different direction and I after gaining weight and loosing muscle I need to start again. This was an excellent fresh start for me. I saw results in just a few weeks and feel stronger and healthier and have now moved on to more serious weight training once again.
Kathy's book is very easy to follow and had very clear direction. Her training advice is sound and her guide to technique was excellent. Her eating plan is sensible and easy to follow and I found no problem working it into my day to day lifestyle. The amount of time spend training each week is very reasonable.
Kathy's book is very easy to follow and had very clear direction. Her training advice is sound and her guide to technique was excellent. Her eating plan is sensible and easy to follow and I found no problem working it into my day to day lifestyle. The amount of time spend training each week is very reasonable.
A great book for beginners or people who want a FRESH START
Also a very reasonably priced book.
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Prior to reading this book, I only used weights if they were part of an aerobics class. Now I have the confidence to walk into a weight room at a gym! Kathy teaches readers how to use weights both at home and in the gym setting. The how-to photos are very helpful. I also enjoyed the chapter on diet and was impressed by the fact that Kathy consulted with a Registered Dietitian for guidance on the nutrition chapter. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning how to incorporate strength training into their fitness routine.
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Kathy is one of the best!
I've been lifting weights for a little over a year, so have already experienced many of the benefits Kathy mentions in her book. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2003 by Colleen McDonnell
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Kathy is one of the best!
I've been lifting weights for a little over a year, so have already experienced many of the benefits Kathy mentions in her book. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2003
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Weight Lifting Reinforcement
Kathy Smith's companion book Lift Weights to Lose Weight to her popular tape and DVD is a strong reinforcement to her weight lifting program. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars
bad
This tape would be ok if the instructer wasnt a complete distraction, she paid hardly any attetion to women but flocking about the men in this video. Read more
Published on Feb 14 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
The information she gives on the importance of weight training and that kind of thing is really good. The exercises are pretty basic. But basic works. Read more
Published on Dec 21 2001 by Rabia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great foudation for weight lifting
When I bought this book I didn't know the diffence between a rep. and a set. I have enjoyed the benefits of cardio workouts for years and I felt like I was ready to go a step... Read more
Published on July 21 2001 by Brandy Serna
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but no cigar
This book is broken into several sections. The 1st is good because it tells you about the benefits of lifting weights. Read more
Published on July 6 2001 by Melissa Orman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for beginners
I am a very big fan of Kathy Smith, and her "Lift Weights To Lose Weight" is one I use frequently, so of course I had to check out her new book inspired by the video. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2001 by Kathleen R. Weller
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Weights are the answer!
I thought this was a great book for the person who is very new to weight lifting. I have Kathy's video, which is great... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2001 by Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a solid book on the topic!
The first reviewer of this book, seemed to be referring to a video tape he/she had seen. She is confused. This is not a tape. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2001
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