The Magic of Lifting Weights

By: Rick Newcombe

Narrated by: Rick Newcombe

Lifting light weights with good form has helped Rick Newcombe look and feel youthful his whole life, especially in his golden years. Told in a lively style in the first person Newcombe takes us on his journey, starting with wanting to be a bodybuilder as a 13-year-old and resulting in his love affair with lifting weights as an adult. He is passionate about this fantastic hobby because it helps build muscle and maintain fitness. His weightlifting story is one of inspiration, success, failure, frustration, and ultimate success, all while he was building a multimillion-dollar media company, traveling the world, and maintaining a close family life. He calls it magical because he went after one goal - muscles - and received a dozen unexpected and rewarding benefits, such as increased bone density, fat loss, better balance, and increased energy. The author says that working out has helped him to feel youthful with each passing decade, and it is the foundation for energy as a senior citizen. The key is to make exercising fun.

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inspired

I like hearing the stories of old skool lifters. Lots of good information. Positive outlook.

I read and listen to this book again and again

Like Rick says the workout that’s best for you is the one you enjoy doing the most. This book is one I enjoy the most and I keep going back to it. I bought the book and liked it so much that I downloaded it on Audible so I can keep going back to it to pick up advice. I’m in my late fifties and stopped lifting weights for years. I got back into it and reading Rick’s journey made me more motivated and enthusiastic to keep going. It is magical!