Now or Never: Keep Your Body Young, Fit and Firm with the Weight Training Program That Works Even as You Age [Paperback]

Joyce L. Vedral (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1986

Dr. Joyce Vedral shows how you can reverse the signs of ageing even if you have been out of condition for years, in a 6-hour-a- week workout that can be done in the home or in the gym.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (July 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044637010X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446370103
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my faves in the sea of strength training referenences, November 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Now or Never: Keep Your Body Young, Fit and Firm with the Weight Training Program That Works Even as You Age (Paperback)

Also one of the first book I added to my now extensive collection of strength training/ body-building/ weight lifting/ fitness references. She is a very inspiring author and the before and after photos (especially of herself) are worth a thousand words. I have changed my weight lifting routine countless times over the past 14 years and this routine is by far the one I use most. It gives proven results and keeps me from "plateauing".

I believe those who would enjoy it most are those who are ready for training that packs a wallop! I thought I was fairly strong (for a middle-aged female) before I started on this weight training program. I was surprised at the increase in strength this program gave me. I now use fairly heavy weights (no I can't quite bench press my weight...YET!), but it keeps the compliments coming. What a great feeling to have total strangers comment on your great (and still feminine) muscles and ask you WHERE you work out (not DO you work out?)! This book really kicks up muscle tone and strength by leaps and bounds! You just need to make the time commitment to do this for yourself.

If you would rather not work with somewhat heavier weights, Joyce Vedral's "Bottom's Up" and "Definition" books would be a better bet.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks Dr. V!, August 2, 2000

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Mary Peret (Pasco, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now or Never: Keep Your Body Young, Fit and Firm with the Weight Training Program That Works Even as You Age (Paperback)

I recently started weightlifing as my primary sport. In the past, I had only strength trained as part of a conditioning regimen for other sports (basketball, rowing, volleyball). At age 35, I decided to start working out again, with the focus on my shape and muscle size and tone. Of all the books I looked at to start my workout regime with, I chose this one. Dr. Vedral covers all of the angles -- diet, motivation, what exercises to do, how to do them (with pictures!), how to do them at home or at the gym, how often to do them, and when to fit in your cardio workouts. It is clear that she knows her stuff, and from her photos, it works. I also have Dr. Vedral's 12-minute workout, which I had pretty good results with. My goal - to look as good as Dr. Vedral! (I have a ways to go....)

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works! But you have to have MOTIVATION!!!, August 24, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Now or Never: Keep Your Body Young, Fit and Firm with the Weight Training Program That Works Even as You Age (Paperback)

Joyce's program works because I've been doing it. Make sure you do exactly how she has it laid out. The only thing you really need to have to do the program is MOTIVATION. Without the motivation, you won't get any results. If you've dreamed about being trim, toned, and looking great, this is the program for you. You will not be disappointed