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Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
What exactly is new in fitness? In the exercise world, there’s something new in equipment, research, classes, gadgets, videos, and Web sites just about every day. The last few years have also seen the invention and marketing of new schlock—like pills that claim to eliminate cellulite or burn extra carbohydrates and machines that purport to tone your thighs “without any effort on your part.” It’s all too easy to get confused by all the myths and mixed messages out there. But don’t sweat it! This thoroughly revised edition of Fitness For Dummies updates you on all the latest—the good, the bad, and the bizarre—tackles your fears about getting fit, and gives you the knowledge and motivation to stick with fitness for the rest of your life. Renowned fitness experts Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent show you how to: - Test your fitness level and set realistic goals
- Pinpoint fat sources in your diet
- Create a personalized fitness program
- Find Internet fitness forums and Web sites
- Brave a public gym
This is your essential get-fit guide, covering state-of-the-art fitness techniques, equipment, programs, and health clubs in a practical, friendly way. You’ll see how your individualized fitness program will help you strengthen your heart and lungs, burn lots of calories, lower your stress level, and even help you stay injury-free. You get the latest on low-carb eating, new food pyramids, the glycemic index and trans fats, and new carb guidelines. Plus, you’ll see how to: - Take advantage of hot trends like Yoga and circuit training
- Incorporate weight training in your workout
- Choose the best fitness equipment for your home gym
- Stay fit at all ages and stages
Complete with a list of ten great fitness investments under $100 (and ten fitness ripoffs!) as well as proven ways to stay motivated, Fitness For Dummies, Third Edition is your one-stop guide to a slim, trim new you!
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:
• 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
• Very Practical And Helpful
05 March, 2010
I've read the first half, and this is a great book. My wife and I just joined a gym, and part of what keeps me motivated is information. I love knowing facts about fat-loss, calories, muscle mass, etc. That's the reason I bought this book. It has been great for me. First of all, I love all Dummies books because they're practical and I like the format. This one has really great, all-around information: from shoe advice to tips for using a treadmill and other machines at a gym. The authors frequently cite studies (briefly--nothing too technical) that have revealed new info about exercise. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to acquaint themselves with fitness facts, including the jargon. If, like me, you're joining a gym, this is a great book to help keep you motivated. Go work out and then come home at night and read a chapter! You'll feel more informed at the gym and less like an awkward beginner.
- 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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