Editorial Review:

With heart disease and diabetes topping the list of health hazards for women, strength training effectively reduces the risks by burning calories and bringing down body weight. Featuring two programs for all ages and levels of ability, Strength Training for Women offers a sensible, workable plan that every woman can follow for life, whether at home or in the gym.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Another 5 star review:

This is a great entry or re-entry level book. I used it summer before last to prepare for a camping trip. At the time (alas) I had decent cardiovascular fitness but knew I wanted to improve upper body strength along with core and lower body fitness. I created a work out I could enjoy.
If you are new to weights, she has a very sensible approach to starting. The models are obviously strong women but no oiled, beef-cake type poses, no ultra-buffed bods. So indeed, if that's what you're looking for, this... more info

Not a good strength training book!:

I was shocked to see that this book got such high reviews. I found it to be extremely lacking. I suppose it might be alright for a woman whose never lifted a weight in her life, but for anyone serious about weight training, this book will not help you. I highly recommend Strength Training Anatomy (not the women's version). I use now use that book to formulate all my strength routines.

Excellent for general well-being, but not serious weight training:

Joan Pagano's first love is yoga, and it shows in the type of exercises in this book. She also appears to have a cross-disciplinary interest in physical therapy; I recognize several exercises (all excellent) which I learned from physical therapists in recovering from injuries.
I give Ms. Pagano an A+ for both clarity and variety. The book has clear descriptions of exercises, and excellent photos with a white dotted line showing the muscles each exercise is supposed to work. I was able to understand how... more info

Strength training for women:

This is a good book for a women who wants to add strength training to her workout program. The pictures make it easy to follow and there notes of where to "feel it" offers a good way to know if you are doing the activity correctly. It offers programs at a glance which also helps to do the program once the moves are familiar. I use it in conjunction with a weight training workout CD (Denise Austin) so that I really understand the best way to make my workout successful and the time well spent. This is also a... more info

Accessories:

Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor from Tanita (Health and Beauty)

Luna Bars, Nutz Over Chocolate, 1.69-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15) from Luna (Health and Beauty) - Usually ships in 24 hours

Similar Products:

101 Ways to Work Out with Weights: Effective Exercises to Sculpt Your Body and... by Cindy Whitmarsh (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

Lean, Long & Strong : The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for... by Montel Williams, Wini Linguvic (Paperback)

The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess by Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe (Hardcover) - Usually ships in 24 hours

Strength Training Deck (DK Decks) by Joan Pagano (Cards) - Usually ships in 24 hours

The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Revised Edition: The Way to Physical... by James Villepigue, Hugo Rivera (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

101 Workouts for Women: Everything You Need to Get a Lean, Strong and Fit... from Triumph Books (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

Strength Training For Women by Lori Incledon (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

Total Strength Training for Women by Amazin Lethi (Spiral-bound)

Women's Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours