Thinner Leaner Stronger

lizh · 12-30-19, 11:38 AM

I just became aware of Michael Matthews and his book "Thinner Leaner Stronger". He also has a podcast and sells supliments yadda yadda. However a few folks in a facebook group I am in were singing his praises.

Anyone here buy his book and do his program? I'm obviously procrastinating getting off the couch and looking into new programs is a good way to keep me stuck here! haha!

thanks
Liz

fanofladyvols · 12-31-19, 11:30 AM

It's a good read. He sold me on post workout fueling. It has a few good meal ideas I use.

But I have to have a video. I can't seem to only ever do a book/paper workout. I can do it once in awhile..but not Every workout.

So sharing my thoughts to basically bump your thread

rhbrand · 12-31-19, 12:18 PM

I love that book, and I have the Year One Challenge book, both the men and women's version of it.

I am going to really give it a go in 2020. I've gotten away from videos for a while, and want to focus on building as much muscle and strength as I can.

Often you can get the book in Kindle version on Amazon for 99 cents if you have a Kindle or the app.

lizh · 01-01-20, 10:27 AM

Thanks for your thoughts on the program. A generous "VF-er" is sending me the book and I'm curious to give it a look through and maybe try it.

rhbrand · 01-01-20, 06:57 PM

Let me know what you think of it

I thought the macros were to low for me, so I'm going by other figures, but I really love the workouts.

severin817 · 01-03-20, 06:41 PM

I actually went through his coaching program and got great results.

What appealed to me about the program is it's very no-nonsense. It's focused on heavy compound weight training (3-5 split), 2-3 LISS workouts per week and 2-3 HIIT workouts per week.

His articles and podcasts are really helpful too.

Laura

laurawd · 01-04-20, 08:21 AM

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rhbrand · 01-04-20, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by severin817

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His articles and podcasts are really helpful too.

Laura

I really love his podcasts. One of the few I will listen to from time to time

Taiga · 01-04-20, 12:57 PM

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Sue B · 01-04-20, 02:09 PM

I bought this when it was on sale for 99 cents. His advice is sound, but the book is awfully wordy, and aimed at beginners. I felt that the books Lift Like A Girl and Eat Lift Thrive had the same basic info but more compact and easier to read. (Plus I like supporting women fitness authors

)

I can loan out the kindle edition 1 time - if anyone wants to borrow it, please pm me your email address.

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12-30-19, 11:38 AM
lizh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012	Thinner Leaner Stronger I just became aware of Michael Matthews and his book "Thinner Leaner Stronger". He also has a podcast and sells supliments yadda yadda. However a few folks in a facebook group I am in were singing his praises. Anyone here buy his book and do his program? I'm obviously procrastinating getting off the couch and looking into new programs is a good way to keep me stuck here! haha! thanks Liz

12-31-19, 11:30 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	It's a good read. He sold me on post workout fueling. It has a few good meal ideas I use. But I have to have a video. I can't seem to only ever do a book/paper workout. I can do it once in awhile..but not Every workout. So sharing my thoughts to basically bump your thread __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

12-31-19, 12:18 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	I love that book, and I have the Year One Challenge book, both the men and women's version of it. I am going to really give it a go in 2020. I've gotten away from videos for a while, and want to focus on building as much muscle and strength as I can. Often you can get the book in Kindle version on Amazon for 99 cents if you have a Kindle or the app. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

01-01-20, 10:27 AM
lizh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012	Thanks for your thoughts on the program. A generous "VF-er" is sending me the book and I'm curious to give it a look through and maybe try it.

01-01-20, 06:57 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	Let me know what you think of it I thought the macros were to low for me, so I'm going by other figures, but I really love the workouts. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

01-03-20, 06:41 PM
severin817 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas	I actually went through his coaching program and got great results. What appealed to me about the program is it's very no-nonsense. It's focused on heavy compound weight training (3-5 split), 2-3 LISS workouts per week and 2-3 HIIT workouts per week. His articles and podcasts are really helpful too. Laura

01-04-20, 08:21 AM
laurawd Join Date: Sep 2006	Friendly reminder that VF is a diet-free talk zone.

01-04-20, 02:09 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	I bought this when it was on sale for 99 cents. His advice is sound, but the book is awfully wordy, and aimed at beginners. I felt that the books Lift Like A Girl and Eat Lift Thrive had the same basic info but more compact and easier to read. (Plus I like supporting women fitness authors ) I can loan out the kindle edition 1 time - if anyone wants to borrow it, please pm me your email address. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.