Smart Girls Do Dumbbells: 30 Minutes, 30 Days, 30 Ways -- Develop the Leanest, Healthiest, Sexiest Body You've Ever Had

by Judith Sherman-Wolin

An inspiring exercise program created by Judith Sherman-Wolin, exercise specialist at the UCLA Center for Nutrition.

You've probably been dieting and exercising--or trying to--your entire life. You lose the weight; you gain it back. Or you lose most of the weight, but can't get those last stubborn 5 to 10 pounds to budge an inch. Or you exercise like mad, but still, the butt's a little saggy, the arm's a little flabby, and the belly's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573223867
• ISBN13: 9781573223867
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

LOVE this book

I bought this book while I was in the service a long time ago. I was incredibly fit but did the calisthenics and running. No weight lifting. I wanted better definition. I bought some dumbbells and I knew a few exercises but wanted to know more. This book is not incredibly advanced BUT it's incredibly useful and a great place to start and build on. I realized on some of the moves I already knew and practiced, my posture wasn't ideal. I absolutely loved this book and found great use out of it. I will be rebuying it since a mouse got into the storage unit.

Great program.

Love this program. I didn't need all the motivational chapters in the book because I had already decided that weight-training was the way to go for me, in order to prevent osteoporosis (being thin and small boned I am at risk). This is a very do-able program, nothing complicated or expensive, something that you can easily stick with. The 30 day recipes provide enough variety so that you won't get bored, and if you start to feel 'blah' in your workouts, remember to increase the weight a little bit to challenge your body. I feel better, look better, and love the feeling of 'strength'. The author is really committed to providing service - she even includes her e-mail address in the book so that you can write to her with your workout questions - AND she actually will answer your e-mails! (Give her a few days to get back to you).

Good investment

Love this book. It's bigger than I expected. Everything about it was more than expected. And exercises. It's loaded with exercises. This book is a winner if you want to get yourself looking great by using a few sets of dumbells. I especially like that there are a number of different exercises for the same body parts, so you can change, add, take away or rework your routine by changing some of the exercises you do. This book is one big winner in my book. Get it. You won't be disapointed.

I LOVE this book!

The summer months are approaching and I've tried almost everything to keep myself looking fit without having to commit to a time-consuming workout regimen. With other fitness plans, I couldn't take all the time out of my day necessary to achieve the results I wanted. Until I found this book! This book is the answer to all of my fitness needs. The workouts are easy to understand, fun to do, and take almost no time at all...best of all, the results are stellar! This book is a GREAT addition to any home. It's also adorable and a great gift to give to your best girl friends!

Don't be dumb, buy this book!

I'll be honest, the first thing that attracted me to this book was its adorable, bright and fun cover. As soon as I opened it however, I learned there was more to this book than looks! "Smart Girls Do Dumbbells" is filled with excersizes (with illustrations!) that help me to stay toned, slim and fit! And best of all, they are extraordinarily accessible and easy to perform! I have been doing the "recipes" since I picked up the book last week and already see (and FEEL) great improvements! Judith Sherman-Wolin is a dumbbell genius! Buy this book NOW, you won't regret it!

Feeling the BURN

This book is no gimic! No fad dieting, no quickie promises. I love the honesty in this book. I have been doing Smart Girls for two weeks now and after the 3rd day, I was already feeling my muscles burn. I started with 5 pound weights and I have already started using 8lbs for the tricep excercises. My favorite part of Smart Girls is the variety! Because you are doing different excercises everyday, there is no room for boredom. I wake up and I can not wait to see what I am doing that day! The recipes are so easy to follow. This book is for long term and permanent weight loss and toning!!