antidietleah's review
4.0
I'm completely biased as I love the original and women's versions of the New Rules of Lifting. I knew I would enjoy this book and I did. It's targeted to an older, more sedentary demographic that may have otherwise not been inclined to try the other books but that does not mean that this book is any less challenging!
The major upside to this program is how malleable it is. The "Chinese Menu Style" workouts can be tailored to fit anyone of any fitness level - even me, a 27 year old experienced lifter and running junkie that has been sidelined for close to a year with a knee injury. The workouts also include a pretty intensive warm-up, doing core work first instead of last, and doing some power moves which I love (it is almost more like a Cross-fit style workout without the ridiculous box membership fee!).
As always, Lou does a great job at explaining things and his reasoning in a clear, conscise manner and manages to throw in some of his signature charming wit as well. As far as the nutrition aspect goes, I like that his focus has morphed away from calorie counting and into a more holistic approach by adopting the "fire, fuel, free" methodology.
The major upside to this program is how malleable it is. The "Chinese Menu Style" workouts can be tailored to fit anyone of any fitness level - even me, a 27 year old experienced lifter and running junkie that has been sidelined for close to a year with a knee injury. The workouts also include a pretty intensive warm-up, doing core work first instead of last, and doing some power moves which I love (it is almost more like a Cross-fit style workout without the ridiculous box membership fee!).
As always, Lou does a great job at explaining things and his reasoning in a clear, conscise manner and manages to throw in some of his signature charming wit as well. As far as the nutrition aspect goes, I like that his focus has morphed away from calorie counting and into a more holistic approach by adopting the "fire, fuel, free" methodology.
satyridae's review
3.0
I love the original NROL, and I was pretty sure I'd like this because it's billed as sort of the NROL for geezers. I'm a geezer, I love NROL, what's not to like? Well, the biggest thing I didn't like about this was the complicatedness, and the fact that the log sheets are one sheet per workout instead of one sheet that lasts a month or more. I get that this one is far more customizable, and I still adore Schuler's authorial voice. But this is not a plan I'll be following, I think I'll stick with the original.
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