- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Illustrated (2 Jan 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007110669
- ISBN-13: 978-0007110667
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 502,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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You're a woman and what you need is inspiration to exercise, plus some hope that achieving a toned body doesn't mean starving yourself and spending hours in the gym? Ex-gymnast turned fitness expert, Jenni Rivett is the woman credited as the late Princess Diana's personal trainer with a client list that includes the popular and down-to-earth TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. And Rivett's guide to fitness, aimed solely at women, is a winner.
By kicking off with the importance of technique, it's clear that Rivett has no intention of dumbing-down her message to the reader. She argues, for example, that aerobic training does not build muscle to the extent that weight training does, hence her emphasis on strength training. Increased muscle mass means burning extra calories (because muscles need more energy to service them).
By the time you've reached the exercise section, you will be raring to go. You might adopt the exercises as a programme, incorporate them into your current fitness plan or latch onto particular ones (like the cellulite-free hamstrings and buttocks exercise, surely destined to be a hit!).
Only one minor criticism: doing away with artificial airbrushed images is admirable, but this goes too far, with unflattering lighting, hair and make-up. --Lorna V.
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Jenergy: The Only Way to a Fit, Firm and Feminine Body is a woman-only approach to exercise written by one of Britain’s top personal trainers. Jenni Rivett has worked out how to achieve a fit, firm and feminine body using time-efficient techniques that really work.
This fully illustrated guide clearly explains all the techniques. The exercise section is divided into the areas of the body starting with the all-important warm up. She then begins with arms, back, chest and perfect posture. She moves on to lower-body exercises and then the problematic abdominals. She places importance on the stabilising muscles such as abdominal and back muscles. The routines end with stretching to tone, open out and relax the muscles. She also covers cardiovascular exercises concentrating on techniques, intensity, frequency and duration.
Jenni Rivett rejects aggressive dieting in favour of consistent healthy eating. She is keen to educate women about their metabolism and factors that influence it believing that increasing your metabolism through strength training will result in burning calories at rest.
Jenergy is the closest thing to having a personal trainer in your own home and all the exercises can be done without the use of heavy gym equipment. Jenni shows that even a busy person can fit these programmes into a weekly schedule – it only takes 45 minutes, three to four times a week .
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
An excellent, clearly explained exercise programme that not only works, but can be carried out in the comfort of your own living room, with a minimum of basic equipment. I feel great, fit, and financially much better off!
What a refreshing book. This is a book every woman needs to read. I have referred to it time and time again and have told every girlfriend I know to get it, which is why I have put my reveiw on here. Thank you Jenni
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent programme and very well illustrated
This is the most fantastic programme - the only one I've followed without getting bored - because it really works. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2001
It does exactly what it says on the cover!
The most comprehensive and informative book I have read. Imensely detailed information on how to achieve a realistic female form. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2001
At last a Health ,Fitness, Eating REFERENCE BOOK
At last a Health,Fitness,Eating Reference Book that will not gather dust. I,like many other women have bought so many fad diet and fitness books which end up on the book shelf... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2001
Excellente!
This book is superb. The photographs really help to explain exercises thoroughly. Easy to read and very helpful tips. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2001
Her knowledge is second to none
Jenni Rivett has the magic of simply knowing what it takes to get women (and men for that matter) into fantastic shape. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2001
A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.
This lady is the best trainer i have ever come accross. This book is fantastic, you will not beleive the change in such a short time. Do not give up. It works.!!!!!!
Published on 8 Jan 2001
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