Health and fitness experts have long trumpeted the importance of strength training to lose weight andtone trouble spots for a top-notch physique. But many women have been intimidated by the time andequipment needed to reap these benefits. Now, Prevention has brought together top fitness experts and the latest scientific research to create an eight-week success program that's been proven to be up to three times more effective than traditional weight training.Prevention partnered with Ithaca College in a strength-training study combining dumbbells and resistance bands in an easy and effective body-sculpting workout. And Tone Every Inch (TM) - by Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie with the editors of Prevention® magazine - comes equipped with an easy-to-follow cardio routine and an optional (yet optimal) eating plan to help readers tighten trouble areas while simultaneously shedding pounds and boosting energy—in just 30 minutes a day! This achievable plan fits into anyone's schedule and can be done at home or on the go. Read Less