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The New Rules Of Lifting (Hardcover)

by Lou Schuler (Author) "A GENERATION AGO, the idea that strength training was actually good for youthat it offered any health benefits, that it helped people live longer, that..." (more)

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Product Details

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Avery; 1 edition (Jan 3 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583332383
ISBN-13: 978-1583332382
Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19 x 3.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 613 g

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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This work talks about a revolutionary method of weight lifting that uses today's science for maximum results. In "The New Rules of Lifting", fitness guru Lou Schuler and strength-training expert Alwyn Cosgrove boil down the most recent findings on weight lifting and fitness to create a program of workouts that focuses on the movements at which the body naturally excels. These six "real-life" movements-squat, bend, lunge, push, pull, and twist-compose three complete programs for three distinct goals: fat loss, muscle gain, and strength improvement. At home or at the gym, these routines can be mixed and matched for a year's worth of workouts that will keep boredom at bay and lifters challenged long after most plans have called it quits. And while coordinated, useful muscles will always turn heads at the beach, they'll also help you live better and longer. Besides providing comprehensive workout programs, "The New Rules of Lifting" covers much-needed background on aspects of lifting that are often overlooked, like warming up, nutrition, and meal planning. Throughout, Schuler and Cosgrove debunk strength-training myths, troubleshoot dangerous pitfalls, and clearly illustrate moves with black-and-white photographs

About the Author

Lou Schuler is a fitness expert and Alwyn Cosgrove specialises in strength-training expert, they both have years of expericence in the fitness industry.

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A GENERATION AGO, the idea that strength training was actually good for youthat it offered any health benefits, that it helped people live longer, that it did anything besides give you bigger muscles to flex or stronger muscles to push people around withseemed absurd. Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for the "General Fitness" crowd, Jun 10 2008

By	Marc-Antoine - See all my reviews

PRO:
This book covers pretty much everything any casual gym enthusiast could want to know about training. It includes sample programs for gaining muscle, losing fat and getting stronger, as well as nutritional information to help you accomplish these goals, and exercise illustrations.

In a nutshell the authors' message is that you can train your entire body using 6 basic movements: Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Squatting, Dead lifting and Lunging. For each of these basic movements there are several variations, but they are almost exclusively 'compound exercises' (meaning multi-joint exercises) which are time efficient and allow you to use many different muscles with few exercises.

Also:
-The nutritional information is solid but relatively basic (they don't go into some of the fancier topics like calorie or carbohydrate cycling; nor do they discuss contest preparation if that stuff interests you)

-Exercise illustrations are sufficient and don't consume the majority of the book's pages like many fitness books do.

CON:
By far the biggest drawback to this book is that you probably won't be able to follow the programs specifically as written if you train at a busy commercial gym. I would say that about +90% of the sets listed in the programs have you alternating between at least two (sometimes four) exercises. For example: Squats with Bench Press, or Shoulder Press with Cable Rows. While the reasons for the pairings are sound (time management, longer rest periods compared to straight sets, improved conditioning from dense workouts) I think they fall under the category of 'Fitness Porn Fantasy'. One of the two authors owns a gym which I'm certain he's designed to accommodate this style of training and, I'm guessing, probably most of the folks who train there must follow similar programs which could make them more understanding of the equipment hogging this program requires; but of the 6 gyms I've trained at over the years I think it would be very difficult, or at the very least stressful, to pull off.

Also:
- The exercise descriptions that accompany the pictures are somewhat barebones.

- If you like a lot of single joint exercises like bicep curls, triceps cable extensions, or calve raises; you'll be disappointed with the programs because they are essentially void of them.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
-Anyone looking to improve their general fitness, increase lean body mass and reduce body fat; but aren't looking to become bodybuilders.
-Anyone with 45-75 minutes to train 3-4 times per week
-And preferably anyone who trains in an empty gym.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Feb 1 2009

By	Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

The problem with most health and fitness information is that everybody has a different opinion, and far too often none of the ones you look at seem to match up. The advantage of this new book is that it goes back to basics. It has a focus on six basic moves that will help to optimize for maximum muscle. The focus is for both beginners and for elite lifters.

Schuler and Cosgrove write with a very fluid and engaging style. Their writing not only makes you want to keep reading but to try to implement their ideas. They go through a series of techniques, exercises, programs, nutrition and life. In the end they remind us that lifting is not life, and that we need to have a balanced life.

The six core exercises they focus on are: Squat, Deadlift, Lunge, Push, Pull, Twist and Combo moves. They use these core exercises to build the core of your strength and of your routines. For each of the exercises they have a range of variations.

Lou and Alwyn have written a great fitness book. The writing is excellent, the research impeccable. The book also contains an extensive section of notes, and a great index to go back and search for something you read months ago when it comes time to make a change. This book is easy to read, easy to understand and if you're motivated, trouble-free to implement.

So if you are looking to start working out, or have been for years and need to change things up, check out this book. It has tools to help you here while at university and for the rest of your life.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Another hit for Lou Schuler!, Jun 4 2007

By	S. Ciampa "sal" (Oak Ridges, Ontario CANADA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like Lou Schuler's Testosterone Diet, I finished reading this book in a weekend. Lou's material is easy to read, understand and hard to put down. A great addition to my fitness collection.

I love the book because Lou breaks down working out into 6 simple movements for the most efficient and effective workout. Lou also includes several plans from fat loss to increasing size and strength.

The advice he offers is great and I've just begun the Fat Loss I plan.

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