The Body Sculpting Bible for Women by Hugo A. Rivera, James Villepigue (2002, Paperback, Revised)

I've been hesitant to purchase these types of books specifically for women, but did so once I saw the great reviews written here.

The great reviews here are well deserved. This is an AMAZING book. THis is the most thorough book I've seen on weight training. This book answered EVERY question that other books left unanswered. In addition, the workouts that are included in here are excellent. Not many books teach you how to alter your workout from day to day, from week to week, and from month to month. This one does.

An avid exerciser, I have been doing these workouts for a week. And, every day, I've been sore. I've felt muscles that I didn't realize I had. I used to weight train 3 days per week and do cardio three days per week. Now I've increased my weight training to six days per week and my cardio to six days per week, also. Each exercise is COMPLETELY explained in a way I've never seen before. If one follows the author's instruction, proper form is guaranteed.

Included are workouts for the absolute beginner, for the not-so-new beginner, for the advanced exerciser, and for those who don't have any body fat to lose, but want to gain muscle. For the advanced exerciser (which is what I'm doing), there are so many variations and routines that can follow you through 6 weeks. After that, you may want to cut your weight training back, or continue along those lines. I work out at home and am able to do these on my well-equipped home gym. Otherwise, I'd have to go to the gym. The basic workouts can be done at home with dumbbells and a bench.

This is my favorite book on this subject. As a matter of fact, I'm going to be taking a break from reading any other books on this subject for awhile. . . since everything I need to know at this time is included here. I may pick up the abs book, too, but that would be only because I'm so impressed with this book. As it is, I currently do the Slim in 6 abs routine six days per week rather than the recommended workout included here. For abs, it's just much easier for me to go along with a dvd.. . keeps the momentum up and the Slim in 6 abs routine is excellent.

Included also is a lot of diet information. It is also excellent, although I've kept to my own eating plan which I'm happy with.

The only improvements I would recommend is that this would have had more publicity than it did (I didn't even know about this book until recently) and that it be rereleased in hardcover and some color photos. But, really, I couldn't praise this book any more than I have. It's absolutely the most thorough I've seen.

I bought this book in addition to the other smaller books (abs and buns). These books have been extremly thorough and helpful in creating an easy-to-follow work out plan. The Body Sculpting Bible is great book for beginners and teaches about healthy eating habits, how to use weights properly, and how to tone your body correctly. I would recommend this to anyone that is new to working out!

The book arrived quickly and was in great condition, I would definitely recommend to a friend. Thank you. -R. Kline

I skimmed through the book. I bought if for the workout. I started last week and I feel the pain. I hope it makes a difference. I use to do weights and need to start up again. I just did not want to think about what to do - this tells you exactly what to do - you do not need to think - just do it.

Loved the pictures and explanation of the exercises. I wanted more exercises that focused on dumbell exercises. Easy to understand.