Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am not a hard core feminist, so when even I cringe, a red flag goes up. I was expecting a book –designed for women- on training for a fit and healthy body. But this book assumes that my main goal is to have an “attractive” body (attractive/according to men standards by the way). It assumes that I most likely want a big butt like J-Lo and large breasts. (Euh…no.) Let’s quote: “Wearing high heels will alter your posture, rendering your silhouette more attractive.” How is that for scientific? I am shattered. I don’t wear high heels. This means that I am missing the chance every day to look more attractive. Strangely, not a word about the long term impact of high heels on the body. Never fear, with specific exercises, I can modify my posture so that I look like I’m wearing heels even in flats. Wow, of all the motivations I ever had for strength training, this one had never crossed my mind! Then, going against undisputed research that says otherwise, the author still raises the possibility that spot training might be efficient after all. He therefore pays a lot of attention to which area of your body your desire to “sculpt”, for optimum looks. Still no word on fitness and health. I find the tone of the book unbearably condescending. Let’s quote again: “However, nature has not provided us with abdominal muscles to look pretty.” No, really? It mentions how some women will prefer to keep in thin layer of fat over their abs so that the definition is less apparent and doesn’t look too masculine. I’m truly touched by this level of concern for my looks. I’ve always been worried about my abs looking too masculine. It might turn men off. By then I was so disgusted with the book, I didn’t care whether the exercises were good or the drawings excellent. The one good thing about this book is that it made me really question WHY I was strength training. Since it is NOT to have a “perfect” body (to better attract men), I will look elsewhere for guidance and coaching, with less stereotypes and a more scientific approach.