It is not uncommon to see more men than women on the weight-training floor at the gym. While women tend to flock toward the elliptical trainer and treadmill, the men seem to favor lifting iron. Taking a lesson from the men may be helpful: Strength training benefits women, building lean muscle mass, preventing osteoporosis and toning your body. The right weight-training book can teach you how to sculpt your body without bulking up.
'Sculpting Her Body Perfect'
In "Sculpting Her Body Perfect," personal trainer Brad Schoenfeld teaches women from beginner to competition levels how to sculpt their bodies with strength training. Shoenfeld explains the different muscle groups and appropriate exercises so that even beginners can understand why they are doing what they are doing. Detailed workouts, photos and comprehensive explanations are included. Many of the workouts are suitable for a home workout as well as a traditional gym.
'The New Rules of Lifting for Women'
In "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove hope to bring out the natural athlete that they believe is in every woman. The books addresses women's fear of weight training and bulking up and explains that since women lack testosterone, the male hormone that helps to pack on the muscle, they do not have the ability to develop muscles in the way that men do. Weight training can benefit women by conditioning the body, increasing your metabolism and helping with calorie and fat burn, which can lead to weight loss.
'Strength Training for Women'
Lori Incledon's "Strength Training for Women" helps you to customize a strength-training workout that is right for your goals and body. The 102 included exercises are easy to follow and targeted toward the way that women's bodies are formed and how they function. Along with helping you to increase your strength, agility, balance and endurance, Incledon tells you how to burn fat and if you're interested, train for competition.
'Strong Women Stay Slim'
Lori Incledon's "Strength Training for Women" helps you to customize a strength-training workout that is right for your goals and body. The 102 included exercises are easy to follow and targeted toward the way that women's bodies are formed and how they function. Along with helping you to increase your strength, agility, balance and endurance, Incledon tells you how to burn fat and if you're interested, train for competition.
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