a word on NROLFW

...ow...

Hurts so good.

I know what you mean... I'm on my third workout of stage 1... ow is correct.

Couldn't agree more... hurts sooo good.

Love it, can't get enough of it

Guys, this might be cause for a new group under "masochistic muscle burn mania" or something...

Shoot.  Now I'm done at the computer and have to stand up.

...ow...

Love, Love, Love, Love NROLFW!

:)

umm, what is that?

New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Godde

http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women -Goddess/dp/1583333398/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8& ;s=books&qid=1224466702&sr=8-1

It's a book about weight lifting for women, with a six-month fitness program.  The philosophy of the book is that for best results, women should lift heavy weights like men do.  It has good explanations and an encouraging tone, unlike a lot of weight information that is very macho in tone and off-putting for women.

A lot of people here really like the program!

ooh, i'm gonna check it out! thanks!

come join the crowd :-)

I've been pouring over this book since I got it last week and am SO excited to start.  I've been strength training for for quite a while now and would love to spice it up with this new routine.   ALTHOUGH, and I am terribly embarrassed to even admit this, I am SOOOO CONFUSED as to the charts, sessions, sets (a1, b2....).  Since you ladies seem to be enjoying the workout, maybe you can shed some light on this?  I'm probably just making it much harder then need be.

Original Post by heatherhm3:

I've been pouring over this book since I got it last week and am SO excited to start.  I've been strength training for for quite a while now and would love to spice it up with this new routine.   ALTHOUGH, and I am terribly embarrassed to even admit this, I am SOOOO CONFUSED as to the charts, sessions, sets (a1, b2....).  Since you ladies seem to be enjoying the workout, maybe you can shed some light on this?  I'm probably just making it much harder then need be.

ditto. ive just started to read it (i read while i do a very challenging interval program on the treadmill for 30-45 mins- 350 cals!)

i flipped to the programs in the back and didnt really understand it either.

can someone explain with an example?

thank

Original Post by chelslaw1984:

Original Post by heatherhm3:

I've been pouring over this book since I got it last week and am SO excited to start.  I've been strength training for for quite a while now and would love to spice it up with this new routine.   ALTHOUGH, and I am terribly embarrassed to even admit this, I am SOOOO CONFUSED as to the charts, sessions, sets (a1, b2....).  Since you ladies seem to be enjoying the workout, maybe you can shed some light on this?  I'm probably just making it much harder then need be.

ditto. ive just started to read it (i read while i do a very challenging interval program on the treadmill for 30-45 mins- 350 cals!)

i flipped to the programs in the back and didnt really understand it either.

can someone explain with an example?

 

thank

1ST DAY - do workout A -  (follow the first line of each exercise for reps - mostly all are 15 - except the prone jackknife)

The A exercise is the squat... do 15 rest 60 sec, do 15 more rest 60

THEN B series

do B1... do 15, rest 60 sec

Do B2.... rest 60

Do B1.. rest 60

Do B2... rest 60

THEN C series (same as B series)

Do C1. rest 60

Do C2 rest 60

do C1 rest 60

do C2 rest 60

The next workout day - do the same thing with workout B

For each time you do a workout do the amount of reps state.  First time & second time you do each workout do 15, then 12 the next 2 times, then 10.

Make sense?

Do you need to join a gym to do the exercises or can you manage with a set of dumbells?

I'm doing it at home with weight set I bought at the store.  I have both a barbell and dumbbells, plus a bunch of weights.   You have to do modified versions of the rows and lat pull-downs (actually do pull-overs) but you can still get the full workout. 

Yogagirl!  Thanks so much for taking the time to explain that!!!  I'm so excited to get going.  I feel like my current strength training routine is stale.  Need to shake it up a bit!!!