Sculpting Her Body Perfect - 3rd Edition
by Brad Schoenfeld
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Author: Brad SchoenfeldBrand: Power Systems
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-12
ISBN: 0736073884
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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- Author(s): Brad Schoenfled
- Published: 10-12-2007
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Book Reviews of Sculpting Her Body Perfect - 3rd Edition
Book Review: The vain part of exercising
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this book along with several others to learn about strength and fitness for life. Although perhaps I might have known it from the title, this book is not about the fitness you will need for daily life. This book is about how to build an exercise program in order to adore yourself in the mirror. I personally find that thought revolting, so the book isn't really for me. That said, ...
This book does a good job of outlining a flexible exercise program that can easily be adjusted to meet anyone's needs. It outlines the basic muscles that need to be worked. Then, each program has slots for each muscle group. So, fill in an exercise for chest muscles, another for ham-strings, etc. From the standpoint of building a program, this may be the easiest and simplest book I have come across. This is also the only book I have seen that actually treats women's issues in particular. Things such as time of the month, or pregnancy, can affect how your exercise program works. Unlike other books, this author has recommendations for dealing with those issues.
The author also recommends using the mirror to determine what goals you wish to set for yourself.
What is not in this book are the why's: why this program versus that one. Why should I do three sets of 8-12 reps, and when should I (if ever) switch to sets of low reps? When is my program okay, versus when should I change it and how? I mean, the three exercise program outlines are likely to get old quickly. Likewise, Schoenfeld offers only one program during pregnancy, and no insight on how or why to vary it for variety and safety--only that his must be followed to be safe.
Knowing what I do now, I would not buy this book again. I think I'd recommend Schuler's New (old) Rules of Lifting for Women instead. (They aren't new rules, but I like the book anyways.)
Summary of Sculpting Her Body Perfect - 3rd Edition
The best is now even better!
Sculpting Her Body Perfect has helped hundreds of thousands of readers improve muscle tone, sculpt their physiques, and tone up hard-to-reach and troublesome body areas.
This third edition of Sculpting Her Body Perfect not only provides the exercises you need to achieve your body-shaping goals, but it also demonstrates them in an easy-to-follow fashion on the accompanying 60-minute DVD!
With Brad Schoenfeld's proven conditioning program, you will build an essential foundation for further muscle development. Then, with targeted bodysculpting instruction to smooth out any remaining problem areas, you can add the specific definition you need to complete your new look.
The companion DVD provides even more exercise techniques along with tips on creating your own exercise combinations and workout plans. Seeing the program in action, you will learn the secrets of how pacing, transition, varying technique, and effective execution can take your workout to another level.
One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the United States, fitness expert Schoenfeld has a sculpting program tailored to the unique training needs and goals of women. Whether you're working out at home or in a gym, before work or after, his program is for you. Read it, watch it, perform it. You'll see the results!
If you're a woman who's serious about strengthening and sculpting your physique, expert trainer Brad Schoenfeld provides a progressive program with a variety of resistance exercises for each muscle group. This second edition of Sculpting Her Body Perfect updates the 1999 book and adds new exercises, notably many that can be done at home rather than at a gym. The exercises, using free weights, machines, bands, and cables, are well illustrated with clear photographs. Personal stories and photos of female fitness competitors and body builders make it seem as though this book is aimed at women aspiring to the competitive level, although it does start with a beginner's program and progresses through the advanced level. The abdominal section still focuses on creating visually appealing abs with no mention of core conditioning (also known as functional training or stabilization), which trains the abdominals for daily life. (For that approach, see Athletic Abs by Scott Cole and Tom Seabourne.)
This book is a fine addition to your training library, whether you want a progressive program or simply an assortment of exercises to choose from. It's recommended for serious exercisers who want a varied strength program. --Joan Price
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