Lift Like a Girl
by Nia Shanks
A sane, anti-diet-culture approach to strength training for women: simple programs, body respect, no punishment. Refreshing.
Read it if…
you want fitness without the self-loathing.
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Skip it if…
you want aggressive fat-loss programming.
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Three things you will actually use
- Train to be capable.
- Simple, consistent.
- Respect your body.
Do this first
Read the chapter on reframing why you train.
Our verdict
Strength without punishment.
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