Editorial Review:

Lean Long & Strong is a tailored strength training program created just forwomen. Each workout, designed to be completed in just 12 minutes a day,incorporates synergy sets, a combination of precision strength trainingexercises with specially chosen stretches.Now top personal trainer Wini Linguvic tailors her precisionbody-sculpting methods just for women in workouts that integrate the "flow"and stretching of yoga to produce the even more impressive real results ofstrength training. Finally, an expert women can turn to for a programdesigned to create the fabulously fit, lean, long, strong body that today'swoman yearns to achieve.o Features beautiful, large full-color photographsof the author doing each exercise, accompanied by detailed instructions forcompleting each moveo All exercises can be done at home with hand weights and an exercise ballo Specific workouts focus on firming key trouble spots such as abs and core,butt and thighs, or upper body

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

This is a nice book, but...:

Be aware that a large majority of the rave 5-star reviews for this book were written by people who've not contributed a single other review on Amazon. Sure sounds like 'planted' reviews to me. Friends/clients of the author??
The book is good and the exercises are effective, more so if you are a beginner to exercising, never mind how intimidatingly built the author is. It does what it sets out to do and is easy to follow.

Must have for anyone over 50:

I love this book. It truly is geared toward all levels of fitness. I especially like that there is not a lot of expensive equipment to by. And, who can say they don't have time to exercise when it's only 12 miniutes a day for the strength training and 20 minutes 2-3 times a week with cardio.

Terrific Book:

I just received this yesterday and have read it pretty much from cover to cover. This is a wonderful tool for people who are committed to their workouts and really want to see results. The photos, explanations, etc. are excellent. It is laid out in a very systematic and organized way. I love how she includes both easier and harder options for each exercise and stretch and how she integrates stretching throughout the workout rather than just at the end. I've been teaching fitness classes for years and... more info

Strength Training and Fitness:

I was looking for a book that would help me strengthen and tone my muscles. Help me get a routine going that I can stick with. As I've gotten older I have lost a lot of muscle mass and I feel it's important to gain most of that back. Now that I'm alone I need to be able to take care of myself and do for myself. I believe this book will do the trick. It has helped Montel Williams out as this woman is his personal trainer.

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