The Body Sculpting Bible for Women: Featuring the 14-Day Body Sculpting Workout: The Ultimate Fat Loss/Muscle Gain Program for the Ultimate Physique

I've always had a very high metabolism and always been able to eat what I want and never worry about gaining weight. That is, until I hit 25. I never knew how to exercise because I never felt like I needed to before. The original version of this book popped out at me at the bookstore one day and I bought it hoping maybe to get some insight. Wow. I am very pleased with the results I have gotten by following this program. I have since given that book to my mom and bought the revised edition and am still tickled. If you want to work out but don't know where to even begin, this book is definitely for you.

**This is a review of the training portion of the book only. I have a tough time sticking to nutrition plans, and just try to eat smaller portions of reasonably healthy food.** I was a dedicated to Bill Phillips' Body for Life workouts, and saw a lot of great results from the training. However, I was bored to tears with the same old workouts, and had hit a serious plateau in appearance and performance. I love this program because the workouts are varied, there are so many workouts, AND you can personalize each workout by choosing from numerous exercises for each muscle group. I love knowing that I'll be doing a different routine with every session, and I have noticed a significant difference in my lower body, triceps and abs. The photos and descriptions for each exercise are thorough and make it easy for beginners and experienced weight trainers. Great book to get you out of your workout rut.

This book covers it all. It is not only a book filled with exercises and workout routines, it gives you an understanding of exacly what happens when you work out and begin to shape your body. There is also a section on nutrition and the interaction of different foods with your body. There are different workouts routines depending on where you want to be and if you are a beginner or someone who has been exercising regularly. I just wanted to scult and tone, so I followed that one. The exercises are easy to understand and explained in detail. The DVD also goes over proper technique. I highly recommend this book for any woman who wishes to get her body in shape.

I've been hesitant to purchase these types of books specifically for women, but did so once I saw the great reviews written here. The great reviews here are well deserved. This is an AMAZING book. THis is the most thorough book I've seen on weight training. This book answered EVERY question that other books left unanswered. In addition, the workouts that are included in here are excellent. Not many books teach you how to alter your workout from day to day, from week to week, and from month to month. This one does. An avid exerciser, I have been doing these workouts for a week. And, every day, I've been sore. I've felt muscles that I didn't realize I had. I used to weight train 3 days per week and do cardio three days per week. Now I've increased my weight training to six days per week and my cardio to six days per week, also. Each exercise is COMPLETELY explained in a way I've never seen before. If one follows the author's instruction, proper form is guaranteed. Included are workouts for the absolute beginner, for the not-so-new beginner, for the advanced exerciser, and for those who don't have any body fat to lose, but want to gain muscle. For the advanced exerciser (which is what I'm doing), there are so many variations and routines that can follow you through 6 weeks. After that, you may want to cut your weight training back, or continue along those lines. I work out at home and am able to do these on my well-equipped home gym. Otherwise, I'd have to go to the gym. The basic workouts can be done at home with dumbbells and a bench. This is my favorite book on this subject. As a matter of fact, I'm going to be taking a break from reading any other books on this subject for awhile. . . since everything I need to know at this time is included here. I may pick up the abs book, too, but that would be only because I'm so impressed with this book. As it is, I currently do the Slim in 6 abs routine six days per week rather than the recommended workout included here. For abs, it's just much easier for me to go along with a dvd.. . keeps the momentum up and the Slim in 6 abs routine is excellent. Included also is a lot of diet information. It is also excellent, although I've kept to my own eating plan which I'm happy with. I had the original and recently bought this when I found out the revised edition had come out. THe photos are a little better than in the original, and the layout better. I like the idea of the dvd, but I didn't really find it too helpful. They show the exercises, but it could have been more helpful for new exercisers. I don't think the dvd increases the value of this wonderful book, although I still love the book. Lastly, the updated supplement section isn't that great. It's okay, but it's not wonderful and isn't that informative. It's written for beginners who may want to buy some supplements and can't decide what to buy and want someone to tell them what they should use. It's not enough information, and it seems a littl

I have been working out and eating according to this book's plan for about six weeks now and I am very pleased with the results. I have been weight training for several months and I have tried many plans that I considered unsuccessful, but this one is motivating and effective. I saw positive changes in my body after only a couple of weeks. I work out strictly at home; I have a very basic weight bench with a barbell and several dumbbells. I have no problem using the workouts with this basic equipment. I find the two-week "cycling" of workouts and diet both refreshing and effective. I will be able to continually progress using these workouts as I get stronger. The descriptions of the exercise techniques are the most detailed that I have ever found in a workout book. And I e-mailed the authors with a couple of questions and received a prompt, detailed and helpful reply.I cannot praise this book enough!