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Reddit mentions of The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess

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Reddit mentions: 15

We found 15 Reddit mentions of The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess. Here are the top ones.

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Found 15 comments on The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess:

u/scru · 13 pointsr/secretsanta

So here's what you do:

Get her one of these, they're grip strength trainers and you can get her one for about $4$8 or a pack of them for $10$20 (sorry, they've raised their prices). They're especially good for rock climbers but make great tools for working out in the car or at the office.

Then, get her a used copy of a book on sizism or which serves to humanize the kind of people she mindlessly hates. Two easy to read but good young adult novels are "Fat Kid Rules the World," by K. L. Going (which Matthew Lilliard has made into a film, partially because of its punk environment) and "Big Fat Manifesto" by Susan Vaught (this one has a female protagonist). Another good choice would be "Fat: The Anthropology of an Obsession" by Don Kulick. This one is more for adults and might be slightly more academic. You can get all of these for less than $2 apiece on Amazon, and you may even help to diminish some hate in this world. Good luck!

[Edit]: If you are really against pointing out someone's faults through an anonymous gift exchange, you could also get her a fitness book like The New Rules of Lifting for Women, which is highly recommended for female fitness geeks, especially if she doesn't yet lift weights.

u/Lupicia · 11 pointsr/xxfitness

Super, super sketch. If there's hope that it's actually going to work, there are easier ways of getting the info... The site lists these "factors" that result in having a smaller butt: 1. Hormonal imbalance during time of puberty, 2. Low fat genetics, 3. Low muscle genetics, 4. Natural body shape, 5. Physical activity, 6. Diet, 7. Lower body strength

Well, these actually boil down to the things we already know:

  • Genetics
  • Muscle
  • Diet

    First, genetics can't really be controlled... with time and effort, you can look like the very best version of you. (You can't make yourself look fundamentally different, but you can fulfill your genetic potential.) If you think you have a hormone imbalance keeping you from having a bigger butt, seeing a doctor might help.

    Second, muscle is awesome. Check out strength-building programs such as Starting Strength or NROL4W if you have access to a gym with free weights. The compound lifts work multiple sets of muscles at once, and the basic lifts are squats, deadlifts, bench press, and overhead (military) press. Or look into Convict Conditioning if you want to use your body weight. These programs are balanced. These are well-researched. These are non-gimicky. If you follow the program, you will get stronger.

    The complete list of movements to build glutes are listed here at EXRX. They boil down to two main lifts - squats and deadlifts.

    The way to build strength and muscle mass is to lift heavy enough that the 3-5th repetition is really hard, and keep lifting more each time. If you never increase the weight, your muscles won't adapt to lift more. Progressive overload builds muscle.

    As an aside, doing lots of abdominal work can build your abs, which may make your waist-hip ratio smaller. If you're shooting for a killer butt, overdoing it with extra ab work (on top of the stabilizing work your abs do on heavy lifts) can't help you much in this quest. Spot reduction is a myth. See the "Brittany Spears Effect".

    Finally, in terms of diet, you can build muscle if you get enough protein. If you need to lose fat, eating enough protein and cutting out "junk" calories might be enough. If you need to gain fat, eating plenty of calories while you're lifting may be enough. If you don't need to lose fat, just focus on getting enough protein and eat sensibly when you're hungry.

    As you build strength in the posterior chain, you'll fill out looking like a goddess with "dat ass".

    TL;DR: No need for gimmicks - squats and deadlifts.
u/PixelTreason · 8 pointsr/xxfitness

You could try Starting Strength, AKA "SS" - I haven't started that one yet but I did enjoy The New Rules of Lifting for Women, which I am almost done with.

You look great to start with and you are young so you should show awesome results.

FYI your ass is fabulous.
I would kill for dat ass.

u/EmeraldGirl · 6 pointsr/loseit

You probably will lose weight faster than her. In addition, you will "harden up" more easily while she will complain of loose skin and being "squishy".

So number one you need to get her lifting weights. She should be lifting just like you are. Number two, you need to focus on body composition and measurements rather than just "weight". Take underwear-only before pictures. Buy a tape measure. She needs a way to focus on her own progress, rather than competing with you.

u/sacca7 · 5 pointsr/Fitness

Way to stay determined! Try r/loseit too.

For lifting I like The New Rule of Lifting for Women: Lift like a Man, Look like a Goddess.

Best!

u/likertj · 4 pointsr/Fitness

I'm told this is a good read for women to keep them sane and that they aren't going to Hulk Out:

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583332944

That being said, a novice program like Starting Strength or even StrongLifts 5x5 would work for women; both full-body compound movements.

With extra research you can help her get stronger and not be concerned with becoming "swole" and "bulky."

u/mang0lassi · 3 pointsr/Fitness

The part about "Targeting Your Trouble Spots" sounds like they know they're trying to BS you. They present the true facts that lifting heavy and eating enough will target weight loss at fat, not muscle. But they stick this information in a paragraph suggesting that spot reduction is actually possible.

At any rate, as a woman I'd definitely recommend SS (which I'm doing) or SL to a lady who's interested in strength training. This book, The New Rules of Lifting for Women might also be helpful to outline the effects of strength training on women, as well as dietary myths/tips. It also outlines its own strength training program, but the general information it gives can be applied to any program.

u/k-dingo · 3 pointsr/Fitness

I'm repeating what a bunch of others have said, but:

  • You've got every right to be at the gym and using the equipment anyone else there does.

  • You just ran into a bully. There are several ways to deal with this.

  • 99% of anyone at the gym really doesn't give a shit what you're doing. The biggest exception is if you're violating gym etiquette, which usually boils down to clean up after yourself, don't put others or yourself in danger, and don't use equipment in such a way that someone else needlessly can't do their workout (getting in the way, making a mess, squat rack curls, etc.). The other rare exception is someone showing freaky strength or ability.

  • Have a plan. Read the FAQ, look over the programs listed, do some reading. I'm also a fan of The New Rules of Lifting for Women as well which gives you a training plan, diet (with recipes), and a ton of good knowledge.

  • Keep on keeping on. We all started somewhere. I was the fat guy when I began. Now I'm the big strong guy. Lifelong geek (with admitted athletic tendencies), and I'm getting a lot of respect at a hard-core meathead gym, and I love it.

    Oh yeah: and I usually wear a t-shirt with the sleeves cut off -- but I also carry a notebook and train seriously. So you can't judge straight by appearances.
u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Depends on her goals. She's not going to build any significant muscle that way (which, in spite of what she probably thinks, isn't necessarily a good thing). In fact, if she's not getting her heart rate high enough for that to be good cardio, she's pretty much completely wasting her time.

This book may be relevant to her interests - I know a good number of women who absolutely swear by it.

u/ehwhydubya · 2 pointsr/loseit

You may want to take a look at this link to figure out what your BMR is: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/. Your BMR (basal metabolic rate) is the number of calories you need to take in just to keep basic body functions going... basically, this is the amount of energy your body needs just to exist. I threw in some numbers based on what you have listed, and your current BMR is about ~1500 cal, which means you want to eat at least that much each day, just to keep your body going.

If you want to not jiggle, you may want to consider weight lifting, as well. You'll build muscle, which burns fat faster, and end up looking more "lean" and "toned." I read this pretty fantastic book called New Rules of Lifting for Women, and it's got a good nutritional plan and six-month weight lifting plan as well.

I hope this helps!

u/Pluckabee · 1 pointr/loseit

Lifiting is an intense workout if you lift heavy enough!!

search around, look at /r/xxfitness and you will find tons and tons of stories about how lifting heavy helped women reach their goals. I'm not one of them yet but I know once I get to about your weight I'm going to start eating at maintenance and (continue to) lift heavy to get what I want.

You don't need to run for miles and miles everyday to get a smaller waistline, especially if you hate running. Lifting doesn't just help your arms :)

Honestly consider getting this book http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-For-Women/dp/1583332944

It will explain a lot about how lifting can help you.

u/notochord · 1 pointr/TwoXChromosomes

I hit the gym three days a week and do a full weight circuit. Bench, rows, pull-downs, squats, lunges, hamstring curls and all the assorted ab work/minor lifts I can pack in. I try to be in and out of the gym in less than an hour, lift as heavy as I can for 3 sets of 10 reps and then get out.

I can't stand doing cardio on machines but that doesn't matter too much since I bike commute everywhere.

You might like the The New Rules of Lifting for Women, the book is very helpful and the workouts are quick.

u/ktchnmama · 1 pointr/NakedProgress

Watch This! :) I also have this and really like it. The balance balls come in sizes based on height. My SO has the blue ball and I have green/teal, and the purple ball is the smallest. What's great about it is, if you feel you need more of a challenge than the band is providing you can buy dumb bells as you increase in strength.

Also, if you've interested in strength training I really recommend this book. It has a plan and for those who do not have access to a gym, there are modified exercises. I've read it a few times, marked it up, and passed it along to a friend who is going to be doing it with me. If you haven't heard of it yet lurk around r/fitness. It's full of some awesome, supportive ladies!

By the way, you look great!