Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women

by Wini Linguvic, Montel Williams (Foreword)

Lean Long & Strong is a tailored strength training program created just for women. Each workout, designed to be completed in just 12 minutes a day, incorporates synergy sets, a combination of precision strength training exercises with specially chosen stretches.

Now top personal trainer Wini Linguvic tailors her precision body-sculpting methods just for women in workouts that integrate the "flow" and stretching of yoga to produce the even more impressive real results of strength training. Finally, an expert women can turn to for a program designed to create the fabulously fit, lean, long, strong body that today's woman yearns to achieve.

o Features beautiful, large full-color photographs of the author doing each exercise, accompanied by detailed instructions for completing each move
o All exercises can be done at home with hand weights and an exercise ball
o Specific workouts focus on firming key trouble spots such as abs and core, butt and thighs, or upper body

Genres: Health, Fitness

312 pages, Paperback

First published December 9, 2004

Reviews

[Kristen MacGregor · Rating 5 out of 5]

She gives very sound advice without stepping on toes. I like her nutrition breakdown, it sort of combines theories in a way that makes sense. Her strength training is definitely unique, I'm curious to see how it works, but won't be doing her program for a couple of weeks, when I finish my current one. She has a no-nonsense way of explaining things without putting down or being snobbish. It's actually a very short book though because more than half is just explaining her exercises in depth, with tips and adjustments for beginners or advanced. Overall, probably one of the best women's weight loss books I've come across!

[Kelsey Breseman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a straightforward and simple manual to building a stronger body, in exercise sets that really are only 15 minutes a day. You need a small dumbell set, a chair, and maybe an exercise ball- it's very do-at-home friendly. The author explains how to find the appropriate weight to work with for your level, and the routines are easy to remember (I read this book in high school and still remember the patterns 8 years later). I do wish she suggested how to do the bodyweight exercises with weights; without overload, those exercises stop being very effective.

[Sylwia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually I still use it. The workouts are fun and challenging. And all data included is given in clear, no-nonsense way. Very handy if You're fighting with Your body, lol. Especially if You're time-restricted.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a current student of Wini's, I read this for fun to see what she was like in the past. She doesn't recommend this but there's a lot of good stuff in here :) I'll be sticking to the workouts on her site, but if you come across this book maybe it'll inspire you to seek out her current work!

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've needed to add strength training to my workout regime for YEARS and I'm finally doing it! I really like what this book has to offer. The exercises seem simple and quick. Can't wait to go buy my "grown-up bouncy ball" and give them a try!

[Lara]

I read it, but I don't think its fair to rate it until I actually complete the 6 week program, and I don't know when that will be.

[Hanouf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy steps, gotta give it a try.

[lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

why are strength training books for women so stupid? There are some good exercises but the whole thing is pretty dumbed down.