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Thinner Leaner Stronger

The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body

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Thinner Leaner Stronger

By: Michael Matthews
Narrated by: Elliott Denkers
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In just 3-5 hours of training per week, you can lose up to 35 pounds of fat and build lean, visible muscle definition in your first year—and see real changes in your first month.

Thinner Leaner Stronger gives you a clear, science-based plan made for women's bodies and goals—without extreme dieting, endless cardio, or workouts that leave you dreading the gym.

Backed by hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and trusted by over 500,000 readers, it’s a proven system that works for all ages, starting points, and experience levels.

Even better: You don’t have to starve yourself, cut out carbs, or live on the treadmill. You don’t have to fear heavy weights or worry about getting “bulky.” You just need a plan that actually matches how your body works.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Bust the 10 biggest fitness myths that keep women stuck in the diet-and-cardio loop, including “carbs make you fat” and “lifting heavy makes you bulky.”
  • Follow a step-by-step, 12-month strength training plan for sculpted glutes, legs, arms, back, and abs—using simple equipment at home or in the gym.
  • Build strength and muscle definition with efficient, progressive resistance workouts, not marathon sessions or punishing bootcamps.
  • Eat in a way that supports fat loss, muscle tone, energy, and hormones while still enjoying foods you love—no “good” vs. “bad” food lists or tiny "poverty portions."
  • Track your workouts, progress, and habits with practical journaling tips so you can see exactly what’s working and stay motivated.
  • Stop wasting money on supplements with honest advice that cuts through the marketing and highlights the few products that are actually worth it.

Whether you’re new to strength training, coming back after a break, or tired of doing everything “right” and not seeing changes, this book gives you the structure, clarity, and confidence to finally reshape your body on your terms.

If you’re ready to feel stronger, leaner, and more at home in your body—without living in the gym or obsessing over every bite—Thinner Leaner Stronger is the last fitness book you'll ever need.

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If you could sum up Thinner Leaner Stronger in three words, what would they be?

Innovative, concise, no-bullshit

What did you like best about this story?

Mike explains in simple language how to lose weight and train without all of the bro-science and BS

Which character – as performed by Jeff Justus – was your favourite?

Great narrator, love his voice!

Amazing book for women

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very helpful and informative. i have learned a lot from reading this book definitely worth it.

Worth reading

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This is the best fitness book ever, this is how bodies are built. My nutrition Coach recommended I read it and I’m so glad I did.

A must read

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Mike Matthews knows his stuff, refreshing to be taught the truth about the fitness industry and get results!

Amazing read!

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great source of detail. everything you need to know about losing fat and gaining strength explained succinctly

everything you need to know

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