Lift Light, Get Lean: 28-day weight-training plan for safe and easy weight loss

This book looked good but I hesitated because of the price and the number of pages. 'Free Returns' had me confident that if it was bad, I'd send it back so I gave it a try. It's a beautiful book, functional with it's hard cover and spiral binding. I was surprised that all the introductory text is informative and motivational! Usually with exercise books I skip/skim the intro. It's well worth the read. The exercises are clearly pictured and described. There are short-cut lists of routines that give page numbers to the full descriptions. One page number is wrong (typo) on page 90, American Swings are actually on page 108, not 104 as printed. I do think it is well-worth 5 stars, but tabs to the sections would have been helpful. I've made my own for quick reference though. If you're a beginner or intermediate exerciser looking for a good light-weights workout book, this is a winner. It will stay in my library for decades to come.

Excellent book. Although it has a lot of writing at the beginning, it has plenty of pictures to depict how each movement is done. The only problem is what to do after the 4 weeks are done.

I have a small set of dumbbells at home but all the choices on YouTube/TikTok are overwhelming. I needed a quick program to guide me from day to day. I’m post-menopausal and have had some health issues the past few years, so I was looking for a simple, straightforward weight program I could do at home with minimal investment. I like the way I can keep track of my progress, and if a movement isn’t clear, I can always look it up online. The weight workouts are about 20-30 minutes and there’s enough variety to keep it interesting and to keep building strength. If any of this describes what you’re looking for, I’d recommend this resource.

Such a great concept and I loved the spiral binding and wellness tips. But so many of the exercises incorporate lunges and squats that I couldn't follow the plan. I wish there had been a disclaimer that this plan is unsuitable for those with knee issues (or that non-lunge modifications were offered for the beginner level). I'm surprised that Prevention didn't have more low-impact "beginner" exercises in here, I'm disappointed I wasted my money on this.

21 days in and down 11 lbs. easy to do while watching a toddler :)

This is a great book! I figured I'd be returning it because the exercises would be too easy and the weights too light. Wrong! It was a Friday so I started with Friday's workout (whole body & core). Even though I exercise regularly these exercises kicked my butt. Not quite sure why but I definitely felt these. Maybe it's the sequencing or the combination of exercises. Whatever it is I plan to stay with the whole program.

The book itself is nice, and having a spiral bound backing is helpful. The book recommends diet and aerobic exercise as much as weight training! I know, I know diet and exercise is always the answer, but light weight training is was what I was interested in! Although the pictures are good, the practice is a little confusing. But you can use parts of the book that will work for you.

Love this book, I lost 4 pounds after doing the first 28 day section. Easy to follow and motivating.