The Rbg Workout: How She Stays Strong . . . and You Can Too!

I first became aware of the RBG workout last March when Politico ran an article "I did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Workout. It Nearly Broke me." Unlike the present book, it was not written by RBG's trainer of some 10 years but a Politico staffer. It had a few illustrations but was mostly text. I gave a copy to my trainer for his reaction. I guess the article stirred up so much interest, that a book was put together. I bought two copies and gave one to my trainer; we went over it section by section to see if we could incorporate any elements of the Justice's dynamic workout into my much less ambitious routine.The book is much more valuable than the article, even though you have to pay for it. It is written by her trainer, and the illustrations by Patrick Welsh are fantastic--every exercise is illustrated using a drawing of RBG doing it. This makes it much easier to follow the written description. Most exercises also have a second section which is how you can do the equivalent exercise at home if you are not working out in a gym. The book though small in dimensions is encased within very sturdy covers, so you can slip it into your gym bag with no fear of damaging it. The paper is also very high quality and should last for many workouts.The book is divided into three sections: warm-up; strength exercises; cooldown. Also a bonus is the interesting intro where her trainer recounts how their relationship came about. He now is also working with two other Justices. The routine calls for twice weekly sessions. Also helpful are illustrated descriptions of key equipment, and a brief section on "Precautions" or use common sense and avoid injury. Being interested in RBG and her work on the Court, I found the examples of their chatter during workouts as very helpful in gaining an insight into her remarkable personality. So the book is a winner all the way around.One final word, if you are under the impression that a workout an 84 year old female judge performs must be a snap, let me warn you that is not the case. RBG is ten years older than me and leaves me far in the dust in tackling these exercises. This is a very good sign: she is determined to make it AT LEAST to the next election and doing this workout will certainly give her the best odds of doing so.

This is a great little book. I'm about the same age as RBG was when she began working out, and I started working out with a trainer four years ago after recovering from an accident that put me in a wheelchair for four months. Recently I decided I no longer needed a trainer since I could do a pretty good workout on my own (and save many $$$, and not have to show up for specific appointments). I ordered this book after seeing RBG herself at an event where she mentioned the book and her overwhelming gratitude to her trainer.Looking over the book, I am amazed at how it is very much like the workout I developed on my own after the years with a trainer. It includes many things I do, as well as many I haven't been doing but have done with my trainer (and would probably be wise to incorporate into my routine). It's a solid, simple, no gimmicks workout, probably good for all ages but particularly for older people who are not looking to bulk up or win body-building competitions, but rather want to maintain or increase strength, flexibility, and balance. I am a huge believer in working out to stay in shape, as my doctors said if I hadn't been so fit before my accident, I wouldn't have recovered. And exercise afterwards got me back to doing everything I had done before. If you don't have a trainer--and even if you do but would prefer to work out on your own--this is a great program.And I hope Ruth lives forever!

Considering this diminutive book is marketed as a fun nod to Justice Ginsburg's fans it actually delivers a solid workout for someone of any age looking for an at-home resistance band workout routine. I feel like it has enough information to get started with, the workout props are budget and user friendly and the tips seem useful.My only con is the book itself isn't something one can easily prop open or actively pick up and put down during an actual workout. It relies on the reader to either make a list for their reference or go on memory, which isn't my strong suit. It would greatly benefit from the addition of a pull out or downloadable worksheet for real life use, and I would really love to see the author consider doing a video version for visual learners.

I've tried several programs that were supposedly for people no longer in their 20s and can be done at home but really are not suitable for one or the other. This one actually does accommodate both those with less strength/beginners and those who are stronger/more experienced. It's also very easy to follow - no need to keep flipping around the book. I already had a 5' band and some dumbbells and after I "borrowed" a longer band from my neighbor, had everything I needed to do this. I didn't bother getting the recommended door stop - I just hold the door between my feet. I have a yoga ball in storage somewhere, but for now am just doing the ball parts on a chair.I don't see how RBG does this in only an hour - it takes me 65 minutes, which is excluding the warmups, cool down, and the exercises that are hard on my knees, like squats. But then, I don't see how an 84 year old women does standard pushups, either :DAt first I was wishing that this was in video form, but now that I've been doing it for a while, am fine with the book. I love it! Gave it as a birthday present to a friend and will give it to another for Christmas.

This program allows you to substitute the exercises at the gym with expensive equipment to your home with reasonably priced adjustments and things you use on a daily basis. The exercises are easy to understand, an awesome book.

This is a great little book. The problem is that it isn't properly bound so that the pages quickly start to fall out. If you want a book which will last you about 2 months, this is the one for you!

Very realistic and achievable. Using it daily, really usable.

You can do every one of these exercises at home. Very clear and well written format. If you do not have access to a gym, you will need to buy exercise bands and and a door anchor (which I did from AMazon). The book tells you exactly what you need. Nothing expensive.Highly recommend. And I am 71 years old.

We're slowly working through this as space is at a premium right now and I'm still looking for a door suitable for pulling cords against. The exercises are variations on what I've done over the years, but more organized into a program I can follow rather then being random exercise done in no particular order. Small book which I may take apart (I have 2 copies) and put into a 3 ring binder so it lays flat on the floor or table while so I can see the next position/exercise to be in without any bother with keeping the pages flat.Fun for him and me. Maybe gardening won't hurt as much this year!

I think this book is excellent. Ever since I saw Justice Ruth Ginsburg's fitness routine with Stephen Colbert, I have been dying to know what it is. Her personal trainer Bryant Johnson writes an easy-to-understand book with pictures for the fitness novice. It's a great way to get started on a fitness maintenance routine.