Have You Read New Rules of Lifting for Women? What Do You Th

msmayor

Ok,,,,, I'm so siked about getting this book - I've read some reviews and noticed some of my MFP friends speak highly of it and boy oh boy I seen some results....the one thing that kinda concern me is the 6 month program being to repetitious and not having to do cardio - pls give me your thoughts on this and why would you recommend this book to someone.....and would you recommend this book to a newbie to lifting or is it friendly enough for a newbie to strength training begin with?

It didn’t come in the mail yet but I may go to the library to stick my nose in it because I'm so eager..........I'm ready to LIFT!!!

I reposted with the correct name in the title for clarity....
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marycmeadows

Although I have been strength training for a year with trainers and on my own, I just finished reading this book. Luckily it was right in line with what I've been doing, and it is a great book.

BUT it does not advocate no cardio. It does not say anywhere that you don't need to do cardio. cardio is very important. The point of the book is that it stresses the importance of lifting for anyone (but women in particular in this book). It stresses the idea of upping your metabolic rate so you can build muscle and continue to eat (as opposed to doing what a lot of people think you have to do to lose weight (starve yourself)). You need to strength train 2-3 days a week -- so there's plenty of time for cardio.

The idea is to build more muscle, and therefore, burn more calories when you are not working out. But cardio is a very important aspect of working out and living healthy. My trainer recommends at least 2 hours of cardio a week (which is only 4 half hour sessions so it's not that bad because you can do those on your strength days or on their own).

SW 303.4 (1/1/11)
CW 198.4 (Down 105lbs)
GW 160
29y/o female, 5'6''

bizco

I'm in the final stage of this program and I loved it! It's a great program for newbies or intermediate lifters. There is an entire chapter on "Extra Stuff to Do" and you can still do cardio. Plus, stages 2-5 include interval training and/or an intense cardio segment called the body matrix.

There is a group of women on MFP who are following this program and they provide wonderful support and it contains great information and common questions. Spend some time reading the threads. To find the group just go to the Community tab, click on Groups, and do a search using NROL4W, the acronym for the book's title.

Good luck with the program, it's awesome!

msmayor

I just spent 30 mins or so reading - I so needed that!!!! thannks for referring me there......

msmayor

Although I have been strength training for a year with trainers and on my own, I just finished reading this book. Luckily it was right in line with what I've been doing, and it is a great book.

BUT it does not advocate no cardio. It does not say anywhere that you don't need to do cardio. cardio is very important. The point of the book is that it stresses the importance of lifting for anyone (but women in particular in this book). It stresses the idea of upping your metabolic rate so you can build muscle and continue to eat (as opposed to doing what a lot of people think you have to do to lose weight (starve yourself)). You need to strength train 2-3 days a week -- so there's plenty of time for cardio.

The idea is to build more muscle, and therefore, burn more calories when you are not working out. But cardio is a very important aspect of working out and living healthy. My trainer recommends at least 2 hours of cardio a week (which is only 4 half hour sessions so it's not that bad because you can do those on your strength days or on their own).

SW 303.4 (1/1/11)
CW 198.4 (Down 105lbs)
GW 160
29y/o female, 5'6''

Yeah I love my cardio......great!!! thanks for the response