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

Wini Linguvic (Author), Montel Williams (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 2004

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The message she delivers . . . will not only change your body, it will change your life,"
Montel Williams wrote in the foreword to BodyChange. Women will find that equally true of Lean, Long & Strong.

From Bookpage:
Lean, Long & Strong is one of the best new entries in the fitness category, allowing resolution-makers to get the bodies they dream about. The six-week program of 12-minute resistance workouts by personal trainer Wini Linguvic, co-author of the bestselling BodyChange, combines yoga and Pilates, two trendy exercise methods, with strength training to keep interest high and accelerate results. Basic, intermediate and express workouts using a mat, exercise ball and dumbbells are clearly illustrated. A tinted box along the bottom of each page has tips on breathing and form, making it easy to move correctly. Linguvic also provides a guide to a “precision cardio” workout to maximize results in 60 minutes a week, and helps readers build their own custom program for fat blasting, core body work, or a focus on lower or upper body. A nutrition program that involves keeping a food journal (one of the biggest predictors of successful weight loss), and training log pages are also included in this beautifully designed book that banishes boredom, and body trouble spots, from women’s vocabulary.

About the Author

Wini Linguvic, the owner of BodyChange , is one of New York City¹s most
sought after personal trainers. Her positive philosophy and passion for
excellence has helped people make positive changes in their lives. Her
approach to pushing past one¹s prior limitations is well balanced with her
serious focus to the science of changing bodies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (December 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157954956X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579549565
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Passionate about the transformative benefits of movement, Wini Linguvic has been supporting individuals in changing their bodies since 1985. Her knowledge of the human body and its potential is drawn from extensive experience in functional training, bodywork, core conditioning, and both traditional and modern yoga methods.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book for real people!!!, January 6, 2005

By 

N. Rizzo Schwartz (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women (Paperback)

This book is wonderful! Finally a book that tells you realistically that you can succeed at working out and getting the body you want. Wini's focus is not on spending hours in the gym, but on setting up a systematic approach to your workout to get in and get it done, by doing it right! I was sick and tired of going to the gym and wasting time not knowing what exercises to do. Following the Synergy sets in Wini's book helps you to complete a balanced workout in a short amount of time. The pictures are wonderful and her explanations of the exercise help you to really focus on the target area. She has multiple exercise for your core, legs, arm, and stretching exercise for your whole body. The best part is that you can do the workouts at the gym or at home and only need simple equipment. The main difference that I have noticed is that I am actually looking forward to working out because I know exactly what I am going to be doing and I am getting a good workout and making the MOST out of my time.

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars suggestion, March 19, 2006

By 

T. Czelder "reader at large" (portland, or) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lean, Long & Strong : The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women (Paperback)

I think this book is wonderfully well written and well thought out. I do have one suggestion which is to take the book to your local Kinkos and have the binding cut off and three hole punched. This allows for moving the six week programs around to suit your needs at the time. I did this for $1.50 which added greatly to the user friendly aspect of the book.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wini is a winner!, March 2, 2005

By 

Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady" (MILWAUKEE, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women (Paperback)

When you first see the cover of this book, you may feel intimidated by Wini's buff body - but as soon as you open the book, Wini's warmth and positive tone give you the impression that you too can be fit and strong! I picked up this book about 11 weeks ago and have been working with it ever since. The changes in my body are amazing - especially in my arms and legs. I finally have some biceps and my butt is very firm. My midsection, which is my weakest spot, has been gradually reducing and I am now at the point where I can easily wear a bikini and not look like a fool.

I am a big fan of workout books, but usually my interest wanes after about 6 weeks. This year, I have been determined to really trim off that last bit of flab and build some muscle - this book is a great starting point. The information is sound, the pictures are great and the descriptions really help you to perfect your form.

I would recommend this to anyone who would like to get in shape - it really is a pretty darn good book.