Strong Women Stay Young Mass Market Paperback – December 27, 2005

I really love the idea of women building muscle to survive and thrive into their senior years.Pro: Dr. Nelson is not an MD but a PhD in (this is not clear) nutrition science from Tufts. This is a GOOD thing: she knows how to use real data to draw her conclusions.Strength training is essential, IMHO.Dr. Nelson recommends using good but inexpensive equipment, probably ticking off her corporate sponsors, were she to have any.Cons: The difference in quality of the book I had 10 years ago and the copy I reordered is like night and day. This new copy is smaller (the print is fading grey and the size and shape of the font make it very difficult to read, even in the best conditions. And yes, I have my specs on...) The paper is cheap and chalky-feeling and turning the pages is a nasty experience.The actual workout itself is not particularly well-formatted and somewhat difficult to find in the index and table of contents. It's there, but after a professional life of looking at well-formatted graphics and slide shows, her main points could have used some editing. I may be spoiled in this age of Pinterest.Personal quibble with Dr. Nelson, I am disappointed she chose to sit on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for the USDA, which makes her complicit in the refoisting of the unsubstantiated recommendations to avoid dietary cholesterol and increase low-fat dairy choices. I cannot believe she's not a better judge of data than that. Perhaps she has changed her mind since then, since she was not on the 2015-2020 edition, which has recommended giving statins to some children as young a 5. No, wait! I just checked! There she is!!! That must bring up some cognitive dissonance! IA will clear that up sooner rather than later. Super solid advice on the strength training, though.

My mom had this book years ago, about maintaining strength and fitness with a simple at-home weight lifting program. I remembered it recently, and realized that my mom, my sister and I could do the workouts together over zoom during the pandemic. So I bought copies of this book for all of us a month ago, and we've been doing zoom meetings twice a week since!The author has done studies showing how these basic weight-lifting exercises can help women maintain mobility, balance, energy AND their weight throughout their lives. Two sessions per week, about 40 minutes per session (probably less if you're not chatting!) will help keep you strong and active.You will need dumbbells of various weights, and ankle weights. The author recommends adjustable 20 lb ankle weights (you can add 1 lb at a time). I purchased the ankle weights she recommended, and 5 lb dumbbells - the first few weeks we used canned goods until our dumbbells arrived! The one lb weights for the ankle weights can also be taped together to use as dumbbells until you can lift the 5 pounders. I just got 8-pounders this week, and will be getting 10-pounders either next week or the following. I'm up to 7 pounds on each ankle, so I'm glad I followed the author's advice to get 20 lbs each - I will be at 10 lbs per ankle in another month! We're all enjoying noticing our increasing strength and energy!

On a visit to the library, I picked up this book and casually flipped through it. I checked the book out, took it home and returned it only after I realized it was being used twice a week for the last month and overdue.The first thing that stands out is the page formatting with call-out boxes and drawings of people doing the exercises; not actual pictures of people which can provide unclear examples in comparison to drawings.This is an exercise/health book for women of all ages. The exercises are extremely simple and really do work. The directions are simple to follow. For a twice a week program and results one can see and feel after two weeks, it is well worth the price. Enthusiastic walker? Couch Potato? It works for both.If you decide to actually read it, there are interesting factoids and reasons to continue to build your muscle strength.

I purchase Strong Women Stay Slim years ago and used it often. When I needed to get back into strength training I decided buying a new book would be easier than finding the old one, so I purchased a different version of Mirian Nelson's books, just so I wouldn't have two copies of the same. I like Strong Women Stay Slim better. It was written in an easier format, or at least it was 10 years ago.

I am six weeks now into the program, I read and scanned most of the book before I started the program and checked with my health care provider. She is so impressed with the book she plans to purchase it. I had to do something as I was losing weight and in so much joint and muscle pain from arthritis in various parts of my body. I suffered from fatigue. I couldn't take it anymore and decided to find a way to fight back. This book was recommended by a rheumatologist on arthritis.org. Six weeks now and much of my pain is gone, fatigue fading away, I am sleeping better. I am 75 years old and weigh 115 lbs, it is not too grueling for me. I started out with lesser weights as it suggests and am working my way up. I am in it for the long haul and look forward to the twice a week workouts. I walk every day too and gained back the weight I had lost. I really am feeling much stronger and younger.

This book was recommended to me by a 40-something doctor with whom I work. I noticed her arms were more 'cut' and that her clothes were fitting better, and I asked her what she was doing. She told me about Strong Women Stay Young and I ordered it.I read through the book and loved it. It's based on science, not some new fad, and it's easy for the lay person to understand. The exercises are simple and easy to do. You can do them anywhere anytime. I noticed results in my upper and lower legs and my upper arms within one month. It's easy to see that this regimen can be used for a lifetime. I didn't lose any weight, but I appear slimmer and I feel better and stronger. My balance is better, too. I highly recommend this book and I have no intention of reselling mine. I've urged several friends to buy it.

This book was written a few years ago but the message is current. It uses great strategies. There is little danger in doing something crazy with pulled muscles or damaged joints resulting.

stupendo

This is an extremely interesting book that every woman should read. The information is explained very well

I am 67 years old, and healthier than I have ever been in my life, thanks to weight training. I started two years ago, and I have lost fat and gained muscle mass, and become stronger and surer on my feet. I have more energy and sleep better, and a recent checkup put my metabolic age at ... 51 years of age. This excellent book gives the scientific background to why weight training is good for women; for me it was great to have this solid information about the benefits of what I am doing. The beginner's programme that it sets out is feasible, requires little equipment, and doesn't take a huge time commitment. I am buying several of these to give to friends.

Good explanation of why getting stronger gives all round benefits. Very encouraging to all. Am following exercises and hoping for good things!