Strong Women Stay Slim Author:Miriam Nelson, Phd From the Publisher — Strong Women Stay Slim is the first book to combine the extraordinary fat-fighting power of strength training with a safe, medically proven weight-loss program. Scientific research has shown that strength training increases metabolism - a key to permanent weight loss - by as much as 15 percent. No matter what your age or fitn... more »ess level, you can start tomorrow with six simple, no-sweat exercises you can do at home or in the office. You'll feel stronger, more energetic and vital almost immediately.« less