women, young athletes, older lifters, beginners

Recommended Books (2)

This page lists books for women, young athletes, older lifters and beginners. In addition, please check our other products page for books of general interest, performance of exercise, psychology, etc.

For Beginners:

Building Strength & Stamina by Wayne Westcott,
Second Edition (2003)(combines weights and aerobics)

Famous fitness authority Wayne Westcott, PhD, gives you the basics on integrating strength and endurance training. If you want a more muscular, fatigue-resistance body, this is the book to get you started safely and effectively. Westcott explains the basic principles of muscle and aerobic training, and provides two- and six-month programs using machines or free weights, cardiovascular training options (treadmill, stationary bike, step and rowing machines) and stretching. This excellent book will put you on the road to total fitness. 222 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, $19.95 + $4.60 media or $6.60 priority.

Keys To Weight Training For Men and Women (Video)

Bill Pearl is the on-screen trainer in this video for beginning weight trainers, guiding you through three progressive free-weight routines and a selection of machine exercises featuring ordinary people as exercise models. There is a 20 page handbook and exercise logs included with this award winning video, which has motivational tips and guidelines for creating your own custom routines. If you're looking for a video to help you get started, this is it. Recommended for beginners. $19.95 + $5.60 shipping priority. Foreign postage on ordering page.

Weight Training Fundamentals by David Sandler (2003)

We’ve been looking for a book to replace Bill Reynold’s out-of-print Weight Training for Beginners. Here it is. A short, easy to read book by Professor David Sandler, who teaches weight training and biomechanics at Florida International University. Everything you need to get into the weight room and start training safely and effectively: common terms and basic principles, exercises for each body part, easy-to-follow instructions and sample programs. It’s a learn-by-doing book, with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs. Experience the benefits of weight training instead of just reading about it. What are you waiting for? 131 pages, 7 x 10, $14.95 + $4.60 media or $6.60 priority.

Books especially designed for young athletes and women:

Strength & Power For Young Athletes
[ages 7 to 15] (Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, Wayne Westcott, PhD)

According to the authors, it's never too early to begin a sound strength-training program. Significant gains in muscle mass, strength and power are possible from the age of seven they contend. The authors provide detailed instructions for 82 free weight, body weight, machine, cord, and medicine ball exercises. Emphasizing safety and technique, the programs include stretching exercises and nutritional guidelines to prevent injuries and ensure an overall fitness base. Also included are training programs tailored to power, jumping, striking, and endurance sports. 203 pages [11x8.5] $19.95 + 4.60 shipping (media class) or $6.60 (priority). Foreign postage is listed on ordering page.

Strength Training For Young Athletes
(William J. Kraemer, Ph.D. & Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D.)

We're often asked about books for young trainers. Here's a good one. As it says on the cover, "Thanks to Kraemer and Fleck, coaches, physical education teachers, and physical directors are now able to say with confidence: Young athletes can and should train with weights. If you have any doubts, read this book." and "What exercises, how much weight and with what equipment? This book answers all these questions and more...." 207 pages, $18.95 + $4.60 shipping (media class) or $6.60 priority (USA) [Size 8.5x11]

Strength Training For Women (James A. Peterson, Cedric X. Bryant, Susan L. Peterson)

If you're a woman thinking about starting a strength training program, but don't know how to get started, this book is for you. It starts by answering questions women have and dispels common myths. It covers the basics of nutrition and explains everything you need to identify which goals are right for you and organize your program. Whether you simply want to firm up and get stronger or design a training program to improve performance in your favorite sport, it's all here: basic concepts, equipment, exercise performance, sample workouts. It's an easy-to-use blueprint to help you achieve the level of muscular fitness you've always wanted. Get started now! $17.95 + $4.60 shipping (media class) or $6.60 shipping priority. Foreign postage listed on ordering page. [Size 8.5 x 11]

Women’s Strength Training Anatomy (2003) by Frederic Delavier

This new companion volume to the men's book, this volume stresses the anatomical features unique to women. As one would expect, it’s packed with information on strengthening and toning the legs, buttocks, abs, and back. It belongs on your bookshelf along side the volume for men. Both books include slightly different foldout glossaries covers anatomical terms from abdomen to vital capacity. 135 pages, 7 3/4 x 10, $19.95 + $4.60 media rate or $6.60 priority.

Pavel’s From Russia with Tough Love Kettlebell Workout for a Femme Fatale (book and video)

Until now, the benefits of kettlebell training have been unavailable to all but a few very strong women. Pavel Tsatsouline changes that with this book explaining how women can join in the fun. It offers the first-ever kettlebell program designed for women. It’s not easy – that’s why it’s called tough love – but it delivers spectacular results: fitness, firmness, strength, speed, fat-burning, you name it. It’s an exciting challenge: total fitness just for women.

Dragon Door (www.dragondoor.com) now offers 4kg (9 lb) and 8kg (18 lb) kettlebells for women. (Kettlebells were previously available only in the traditional Russian 16-, 24- and 32-kg sizes.) This book explains how to use them from the ground up; it gets you started and takes you as far as you want to go. (With proper supervision, youngsters, boys and girls, can join in as well. In book and video, Pavel stresses safety.)

What sets kettlebell exercises apart from other forms of training is that they involve the whole body; the body – arms, legs, hips, torso – works as a unit. Movements such as the swing, snatch, clean-and-press, front squat, overhead squat and many others strengthen and tone the whole body. Pavel is a genius at getting the most out of kettlebells. Special exercises to firm and shrink your waist, such as the power breathing crunch, are also included. The range of exercises in the book and video is nothing short of amazing. Plus, he’s a wonderful teacher. He can take you from beginner to super-fit, shapely siren – and show you how to enjoy the journey.

The book tells you why and how and the video, featuring Andrea Du Cane and D.C. Maxwell, demonstrates kettlebell training from start to finish. We think you’ll be happiest with both.

For more about kettlebell training, click on articles 65 and 72 on our home page.

What are you waiting for, ladies? Order today! The book is large format (8 ½ X 11), 128 pages, $34.95 plus $4.60 shipping media rate or $6.60 priority. The video is 1 hour and 12 minutes, $29.95 plus $4.60 media or $6.60 priority shipping. Shipping for book and video together is $5.60 media or $7 priority.

Strength Training Past 50, Second Edition (2007) by Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, and Thomas R. Baechle, EdD

Two leading authorities on fitness--Westcott has authored or co-authored 20 books on strength training and Baechle is a professor of exercise science and athletic training--team up to provide everything you need to start enjoying the strength, health and appearance benefits of strength training: 63 exercises for both free weights and machines; 14 workout plans for increasing size, endurance, and strength; sport-specific programs for running, cycling, swimming, skiing, tennis and golf; eating plans for increased strength and endurance gains. The exercise information and prescriptions are tailored to the needs of anyone over 50 who is beginning or restarting a weight training program. It guides you through how to establish an appropriate starting place and what to do after that. There is a discussion about buying basic home equipment, or selecting an outside facility or personal trainer, along with using correct technique. There are pictures showing training with free weights, machines or no weights, training principles, building an effective program, nutrition information and much more. 255 pages (6" x 8") $16.95 + $4.60 shipping media class or $6.60 shipping priority. Foreign postage see ordering page.

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