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« on: May 07, 2010, 01:30:03 PM »
Unfortunately I dont have any expertise on the female-specific aspects of working out.  Has anyone purchased an eBook on womens workouts that they think is particularly good?  On my website I want to start doing some reviews of the better eBooks and if I'm going to start reviewing, I might as well start with the best ones first.
 
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 06:28:17 PM »
LOL don't ask me, Scooby! I just do YOUR workouts!
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 10:07:44 AM »
Quote from: Scooby on May 07, 2010, 01:30:03 PM
Unfortunately I dont have any expertise on the female-specific aspects of working out.  Has anyone purchased an eBook on womens workouts that they think is particularly good?  On my website I want to start doing some reviews of the better eBooks and if I'm going to start reviewing, I might as well start with the best ones first.
 
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Women should work out exactly the same as men do. Weight training is the best way for a woman to lose fat / get the physique she wants.
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 09:00:42 PM »
Goldie, thats funny! 

I did find one eBook specifically taylored for women bodybuilders but its pretty hard-core competition stuff, not sure how interested women would be in it.  I plan to review it anyway just because I'm really excited about hearing a female bodybuilders perspective on things.  Its called "Iron Dolls", gotta love the title Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 10:57:20 AM »
This would be good to see if there is truth or if its a myth that women workouts are different.  They may have different goals.  But most people have different goal too...
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 07:33:23 AM »
So have any ladies read iron dolls and is it worth the investment?
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 04:16:51 PM »
Quote from: crouchmagic on May 08, 2010, 10:07:44 AM
Women should work out exactly the same as men do. Weight training is the best way for a woman to lose fat / get the physique she wants.

Your first sentence is correct, but the second is not. To lose fat weight training is quite ineffective, cardio and proper nutrition are key there.
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2010, 11:37:34 PM »
Scooby,
Like many here I prefer your training advice the most, but since you asked -
I recently enjoyed reading a book on women's fitness that covered many of the topics I am interested in: Knack Weight Training for Women: Step-by-Step Exercises for Weight Loss By Leah Garcia, 2009.

In addition to a variety of topics, the exercises are well illustrated and easy to follow. If I were to criticize the book I would say that including more information on nutrition would have made it more 'complete'. 

a Preview of the book is available online through Google books:
http://books.google.ca/books?id=5un2SO9VYaMC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 03:52:26 AM »
Hey Scooby
2 books worth a read aimed at females are New Rules of Lifting for Women and Body Breakthrough both by the Cosgroves!

Hope that helps Cheesy
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