The benefits of weight training for women include enhanced strength, increased bone mineral density, elevated metabolic rate and improved body image. These benefits may prevent osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and depression. Numerous books have been written on the subject of weightlifting for women. The best are written not by fitness enthusiasts, but by certified personal trainers and physicians. These books offer clear, step-by-step weightlifting instructions, while providing expert insight about the science of strength training for women.
"Strong Women Stay Slim"
Dr. Miriam Nelson's "Strong Women" series can be considered the bible of strength training for women. Nelson was involved in Tufts University studies on the benefits of weight training for the prevention of osteoporosis. "Strong Women Stay Slim" features a fully illustrated exercise program, a strength training log and detailed information about diet and exercise.
"The New Rules of Lifting for Women"
Three experts collaborated on "The New Rules of Lifting for Women." Lou Schuler is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and a former fitness editor of Men's Fitness magazine. Cassandra Forsythe is a registered dietitian who holds a Ph.D. in kinesiology, and Alwyn Cosgrove is a former taekwondo international champion who now trains Olympic bodybuilders. The first part of the book debunks the myths and highlights the benefits of weight training for women. The second section offers nutritional advice, and the third provides a step-by-step workout program. This book is also available in a Kindle edition, which means you can bring it to the gym and not worry about turning the pages.
"Strength Training for Women"
Author Joan Pagano is the former director of the Personal Trainer Certification Program at Marymount Manhattan College. Her book "Strength Training for Women," for women of any age and ability level, details resistance training programs that use free weights, gym equipment and stability balls. Pagano outlines three specific programs address the upper body, lower body and core.
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