New Rules of Lifting for Women
leooftheyear
Posts: 429 Member
Anybody else out there just start NROLFW, i was looking throught the group but didn't get any responses....
0
Replies
-
CHANGED MY GOSH DARN LIFE AND A HALF.0
-
I just started on Saturday! Still sore so I am excited to continue!0
-
Got the book just before Christmas. Haven't tried the workouts yet, but it all makes a lot of sense. Looks like it's going to be helpful!0
-
-
I'm starting in the spring after my knee replacement. Can't wait!!!0
-
I just picked up the book from the library and am starting it now. I am enjoying lifting weights.0
-
I've never even heard of this - is this just a book for woman just starting to lift weights? I started lifting in july but would probably benefit from a book on the basics!!!0
-
-
I enjoyed reading the book and completed stage 1.
I looked ahead at the program and determined that it was too complicated for my liking and would be difficult to complete given the equipment I had available. With stage 1, I was already having to make some substitutions and criss-cross the gym just to complete it.
BUT it got me lifting. I switched to SL after Stage 1, ICF 5x5 for a bit before an injury and have gone back to SL/ICF (training for half marathons)0 -
Hoping to get the book and start in the next month or two. I have been doing Stronglifts for a year now, and although I am enjoying it I feel like I need a change.0
-
Just ordered the book - it should arrive later this week!0
-
kaylajane11 wrote: »Hoping to get the book and start in the next month or two. I have been doing Stronglifts for a year now, and although I am enjoying it I feel like I need a change.
Not to disuade you, but look at ICF 5x5 as well.
it's like SL but has some isolation work added to it0 -
I enjoyed reading the book and completed stage 1.
I looked ahead at the program and determined that it was too complicated for my liking and would be difficult to complete given the equipment I had available. With stage 1, I was already having to make some substitutions and criss-cross the gym just to complete it.
BUT it got me lifting. I switched to SL after Stage 1, ICF 5x5 for a bit before an injury and have gone back to SL/ICF (training for half marathons)
Yeah I read it and thought it was a great read, and a fun one. Too complicated for me as well (and I wasn't really a beginner so I couldn't figure out how to adjust it to my needs best). It seems like a good program though. Happy lifting ladies!0 -
kaylajane11 wrote: »Hoping to get the book and start in the next month or two. I have been doing Stronglifts for a year now, and although I am enjoying it I feel like I need a change.
Not to disuade you, but look at ICF 5x5 as well.
it's like SL but has some isolation work added to it
Awesome! Thank you for the tip, I will look into it.
0 -
I think it is a good reference book due to the exercises in the back. I ended up not following the program because it was a bit complicated and because I didn't like the rep scheme (starting at 15 and working down didn't click with me.) But I always recommend it to brand new lifters.0
-
The book looks like a textbook. A real turnoff (to me). I think SL 5x5 seems way easier for a beginner.poodlenoodlemuffin wrote: »Got the book just before Christmas. Haven't tried the workouts yet, but it all makes a lot of sense. Looks like it's going to be helpful!
0 -
I think it is a good reference book due to the exercises in the back. I ended up not following the program because it was a bit complicated and because I didn't like the rep scheme (starting at 15 and working down didn't click with me.) But I always recommend it to brand new lifters.
I am new to lifting and it does seem complicated. But I am hoping to stick it out to the end. Would you recommend Stronglifts after completing NROLFW? I don't know anything about SL and was wondering how it compares to NR. Thanks!0 -
aedaniels89 wrote: »I think it is a good reference book due to the exercises in the back. I ended up not following the program because it was a bit complicated and because I didn't like the rep scheme (starting at 15 and working down didn't click with me.) But I always recommend it to brand new lifters.
I am new to lifting and it does seem complicated. But I am hoping to stick it out to the end. Would you recommend Stronglifts after completing NROLFW? I don't know anything about SL and was wondering how it compares to NR. Thanks!
I have never done SL. I started out with a personal trainer who worked up a program for me. Then I switched over to AllPro's Simple Beginner Program. Now I do Greyskull LP for upper body and Strong Curves Gorgeous Glutes for lower body.
I think that any of the programs are good, you just have to find what works best for you. I like the Greyskull rep scheme (2 sets of 5 plus one set of AMRAP - as many reps as possible) better than the 5x5 of SL. And I like the varied lower body workouts from SC. I want to get stronger but I also want more flexibility and a better butt, etc. and feel like I can get that more from SC than I was getting from AllPro's. I also had some problems with the 5 week cycles for AllPro's because it seemed like every time it came to heavy weeks, I was in my weakest time of the month (right after ovulating.) The way re-sets work with Greyskull work better for me because it doesn't mean 5 weeks of repeating a weight the way it does with AllPro when you fail test week. So my best suggestion is to try something out for a month or two to get an idea of what works and doesn't work for you.
0 -
Some_Watery_Tart wrote: »
I read it twice! It wasnt boring, I learned ridiculous amounts of info that changed how i workout, changed how i see my body and what exercise does to it - best decision ever was to teach myself with that book!
and extra points for it being funny instead of condescending!
0 -
in..to review later0
-
I read it a while back, I found it had a lot of helpful information. Even if you choose to do a different program like Stronglifts, Strong Curves or whatever it's still worth a read if you are new to lifting.0
-
Worth reading. Personally I do SL 5 x5.0
-
Thanks jemhh!!!! I will check into all those programs and keep them in mind when/if I want to change things up! 0
-
sheepotato wrote: »I read it a while back, I found it had a lot of helpful information. Even if you choose to do a different program like Stronglifts, Strong Curves or whatever it's still worth a read if you are new to lifting.
agreed. I read it and started 5/3/1 instead of following their program.
0 -
I got dumbells for Christmas and have been using them every day. Working on the back and arm area primarily, but am excited to expand my workouts!0
-
I'm finishing up Stage 1 right now. I'm working out at home and so am doing a fair number of adaptations, but so far I like the general layout, especially because it takes me only half an hour to complete.
I also notice that, at least in stage 1, the two workouts seem to be split Anterior Chain/Posterior Chain instead of Upper/Lower body, which makes more intuitive sense to me because Compound lifts don't break up their action at the waist!
Not sure if future stages will be more complicated, etc, but at this point I feel like I would get a lot out of repeating Stage 1 for a good long time, simply increasing weight or reducing adaptations (I do pushups on the 3rd or 4th tread of the stairs now, lowering the incline as I get stronger will keep that one tough)
What weight did you all start on for Squats and Deadlifts? I thought I had chosen a good weight based on feeling some strain on the 8th rep and really pushing for 15, but when I see what other people are lifting I feel like I might be too low. I've always been a wee weakling, so that might be it, but I'm hoping I'm not under-challenging myself. (I started with 30 pounds for both, now on 50. I keep seeing these women doing 200 pound DLs, and I feel like an idiot!)0 -
I love it. I asked anyone who would listen to me for a barbell and bench for Christmas (and got them), and my husband is building me a squat rack in the basement so I can increase the weight of my squats. I've seen a ton of progress in myself, and the book was phenomenal. There's a New Rules of Lifting for Women group here on MFP that's quite active, too!
@EWJLang Don't worry about how much you're lifting or starting off with! Just keep adding weight and you'll get there!0 -
I just got the book and it's been hard to put down! I have been traveling a lot lately, but once I'm done I plan on starting the journey!0
-
Do it! It completely changed my body. Below pic: Before is after losing 20 pounds with mostly cardio and bodyweight exercises. After is after completing NROLFW and only 6-7 pounds lighter! I ate at a slight deficit and lifted 3x/week most weeks.
0 -
I've never even heard of this - is this just a book for woman just starting to lift weights? I started lifting in july but would probably benefit from a book on the basics!!!
I actually started out with Stronglifts 5x5 then just recently switched to NROLFW to change things up, NROLFW is only for women but they have other programs too.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions