Fitness for Dummies |
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| Title: | Fitness for Dummies |
| Author: | Suzanne Schlosberg
Liz Neporent |
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 07 December, 1999 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0764551671 / 9780764551673 |
| List Price: | $21.99 |
| You Save: | $19.00 |
| Amazon Price: | $2.99 (via Amazon marketplace seller) |
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Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
In the exercise world, there's something new in equipment, research, gadgets, videos, and Web sites just about every day. Health clubs are offering innovative new classes like cardio kickboxing and firefighter boot camp, and nifty new machines, like the elliptical trainer. Meanwhile, scientists have published scores of new studies suggesting that exercise may, among other things, improve memory, reduce the risk of breast cancer, and give you a mood boost. Fitness For Dummies, 2nd Edition, updates you on all the latest – the good, the bad, and the totally weird. But the central mission of this book is to tackle your fears, whether you worry that operating a stairclimber requires a degree in mechanical engineering or fret that no matter what exercise routine you start, sooner or later you'll end up back in the recliner. This book is for anyone who wants to Set realistic fitness goals Analyze your eating habits Maximize your cardio workout Demystify strength equipment C hoose a health club This down-to-earth guide tells you the stuff you really want to know, such as: Will you burn more fat if you exercise at a slower pace? Which brands of home exercise equipment are most reliable? Can you actually become "Rock Solid in 6 Weeks," like the magazines say? Which weight training exercises are best for beginners? What the heck is Pilates, and how do you pronounce it? How many days a week do you really need to work out? How can you tell if a fitness trainer is qualified? Will exercise ever be fun? Don't become a fitness statistic. The fact is, among people who start an exercise program, half quit within eight weeks. Fitness For Dummies, 2nd Edition, presents strategies for making exercise a habit and explains the basics of healthy eating so that you steer clear of fad diets and useless supplements. This book gives you the knowledge and motivation to stick with fitness for the rest of your life.
Amazon.com Review
The original Fitness for Dummies, published in 1996, was a real breakthrough: a book that took a reader through all the fitness basics without being offputtingly complicated or insultingly simplistic. This second edition only improves on that tough balancing act. The authors are two of the most experienced fitness writers in the business--Suzanne Schlosberg is a longtime contributor to Shape and Liz Neporent is a veteran personal trainer, corporate fitness consultant, and contributor to Shape and The New York Times. In addition to being experienced at explaining exercise, they're both exercise junkies, and their firsthand knowledge and love of the topic is evident throughout. Each section of the book--whether dealing with basic fitness issues, cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility, joining a gym, or exercising at home--offers a combination of well-researched, easily understandable information, combined with informed opinion. For example, in chapters discussing exercise equipment, they're able to offer personal reactions to the gear--mentioning that Life Fitness makes great exercise bikes but a treadmill they don't care for. New information in this second edition includes "100 Reasons to Break a Sweat," featuring the latest research on exercise benefits; sections incorporating Internet fitness resources; and beefed-up exercise-video advice. That latter section includes tips about avoiding rip-offs (older videos are sometimes repackaged, with new covers promising different benefits) and a handy guide to choosing the best video instructors for different fitness levels. The core information, though, is the best reason to buy this edition of Fitness for Dummies. Exercise science is complicated, but this book makes it as simple--and entertaining--as it can possibly be. --Lou Schuler
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Customer Reviews:
• Thorough And Straightforward.
24 March, 2006
I like the fact that the book took me back to the basics of fitness and health.This was a good awakening, especially now that i'm dealing with some beginner exercisers.It heightened my sensitivity.
I like the book for its straightforwardness, the authors are honest and I was impressed by this.I've had other dummies books, and this one hasn't failed in delivering the information.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Very Good Book
11 November, 2008
Good Book! On time, great shape the book was in. I loved dealing with them and I will do more business with them. As far as the book, I am a fitness and PT trainer, I have my degree and IFA cert and advancing my PT education and becoming NCFS cert and it still helped me and I felt like I learned even more. Never too old to learn or refresh your memory and this is what this bookdone for me. I do recommend it.
- Amazon Customer Review
• A Little Too Basic
26 June, 2009
As far as an introductory fitness book would go, this book is very good. But if you're looking to get in depth with yoga, pilates, weight training, stretching, walking, etc. this book is not for you.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Good All Around Summary
31 December, 2009
I am reading this as a prerequisite for day of training in fitness training. It seems to be comprehensive and sound. As with most of the " ... for dummies" books, it is easy to read and apply. I am interested in the emphasis on doing different things to "avoid boredom" - not an issue for me, I'm a habitual creature. I'd happily do the same routine week after week, although unfortunately this apparently isn't a good way to train, so I am trying to add a bit more variety and this guide provides plenty of ideas for that.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Mixes Anti-male Mesage With Workouts
20 December, 2008
Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent have got to be femi-nazis. I don't normally expect to find insluting male-bashing messages in exercise books but this one had them. Consider the following from the first edition "Praise for Dummies" on page 3:
"When it comes to fitness, like most male American slugs, I'm more of a complete blathering moronic idiot."
Several male-bashing cartoons as well.
My advice is skip this book and the authors.
- Amazon Customer Review
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