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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!
From the Back Cover
Covers hot trends like yoga and circuit training!
Cut through the fitness myths and get more from your workout
Confused by mixed messages surrounding diet and exercise? Don′t sweat it! This is your essential get–fit guide, covering state–of–the–art fitness techniques, equipment, programs, and health clubs in a practical, friendly way. With expert guidance in proper nutrition and staying active for all ages, it′s your key to a slim, trim new you!
Praise for Fitness For Dummies, 2nd Edition:
"One of the most comprehensive, authoritative — and entertaining — fitness books I′ve ever seen."
—Men′s Fitness
"A funny, irreverent, and very smart guide to wading through the confounding maze of fitness information."
—Cooking Light
Discover 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
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I did not learn much from this book. A lot of it is advice on what to do inside a health club, and since I've been a member of one, a lot of it was old news. I was looking for something more than simple "do not smoke, keep your heart rate up", advice, I did not find it here.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly this book is written by two Americans and as a consequence there are occasional references to things American, however i found these instances to be the exception rather than the rule.
To the book itself; It is essentially divided into 7 parts looking at various aspects of fitness. There is an initial part entitled 'getting your butt off the couch' and while this part has some 'throw away' stuff there is useful advice here on nutrition and some advice on testing your current level of fitness.
Following this is a section on working your heart, which focuses predominantly on cardio exercise, and this is following by a section looking at weights, a section on flexibility follows this.
The later sections are on going to the gym, exercising at home, and finally a more general section giving advice that wouldnt sit in any previous part of the book.
Generally speaking this book is pretty good, there is advice in the book that are real gems and are very useful. However i tend to think that overall this book just tries to serve too many masters. In my case i was particularly interested in the strength and nutrition sections, and while this book gave useful advice on these subjects there just wasnt enough there and i have therefore bought the Dummies books on weights and nutrition to overcome this.
I think this book is mostly suitable for people who don't have much idea about where to start when it comes to fitness and for these people i imagine this book to be very useful. However if you have something specific that you need to learn about, i would advise you look elsewhere.
To the book itself; It is essentially divided into 7 parts looking at various aspects of fitness. There is an initial part entitled 'getting your butt off the couch' and while this part has some 'throw away' stuff there is useful advice here on nutrition and some advice on testing your current level of fitness.
Following this is a section on working your heart, which focuses predominantly on cardio exercise, and this is following by a section looking at weights, a section on flexibility follows this.
The later sections are on going to the gym, exercising at home, and finally a more general section giving advice that wouldnt sit in any previous part of the book.
Generally speaking this book is pretty good, there is advice in the book that are real gems and are very useful. However i tend to think that overall this book just tries to serve too many masters. In my case i was particularly interested in the strength and nutrition sections, and while this book gave useful advice on these subjects there just wasnt enough there and i have therefore bought the Dummies books on weights and nutrition to overcome this.
I think this book is mostly suitable for people who don't have much idea about where to start when it comes to fitness and for these people i imagine this book to be very useful. However if you have something specific that you need to learn about, i would advise you look elsewhere.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For anyone wishing to start a fitness programme this book is useless. There are no suggested workout routines, no graded exercise routines, just a lot of rather smarmy, patronising comments. The way the book is plastered with gushing testimonials is also rather irritating. There are vastly superior manuals out there, just do a search on Amazon.
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Perfect for smart beginners
I found this book an excelent guide for bginners in fitness who want not direct advices (i.e. what, how many times etc to do) but general principles to follow. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2004
A Must-Read for anyone wanting to get fit
I really liked this book. It'll be a great resource for years to come. I have lots of pages dog-earred. Buy it for a friend who's struggling!
Published on 20 Jan 1999
This book is a domer
Everything Schlosberg writes is hilarious! She used to write for Shape magazine too.
I was laughing so hard I didn't realize how much useful information the book gave me until I... Read more
Published on 19 May 1998
Okay, ... I'll at least give it a 9
I have to admit that this is most likely the best and most comprehensive fitness guide out there for serious beginners. Read more
Published on 4 May 1998
Start off on the right foot with this book!
Fitness for Dummies is fun and easy to read, and good motivation for beginning a new workout program. It gives the big picture of excercise, with many tips and interesting facts. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 1998
Fitness for Dummies is a very good and complete book.
This book is full of content. It's great for anyone who wants to get in shape or get stronger. It's perfect for everyone, even beginners. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 1997
A great book for weight training beginners
If you are considering weight training, but you've never picked up a dumbbell before -- OK, maybe you've dropped one on your foot -- this book is for you. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 1997
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