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For most people, the hardest hurdle to overcome in following a fitness regimen is simply finding the time to do it. But, as this book shows, it is possible to burn fat, build muscle, and stay fit - no matter how much (or little) time one has! That's the promise fitness expert Myatt Murphy makes in this fantastic new exercise guide - the first book that offers a wide range of workouts catered to any schedule. Workouts are organised by how many days a week individuals have to exercise and subdivided into 10-, 20-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute exercise blocks. There are four variations on each of the regimens - one for building lean muscle, one for weight loss, one for muscle power, and one that gives the best of all three. All in all, there are 120 workout choices, each specially created to match the exerciser's current goals! More than 250 photographs illustrate the exercises, and sound nutritional tips round out this all-new approach to fitness - destined to be with workout bible for countless busy people.
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My bog-standard gym program was going nowhere. So I ordered this figuring I would make my own program, but thankfully, there's no need cause the author does it all for you.
What I really like is that he covers EVERY base, grouped into simple choices.
1. what kind of physique do you want (lean/toned/big/balanced)
2. how many days can you work out per week (from 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 days(!))
3. how long can you work out per session (from 10/15/20/30/45/60 mins)
And then he gives you FULL programs per session/day based on your combination of choices. Plus full and simple instructions on every single exercise, with up to 3 ways of doing each one, e.g. 3 options to do bicep curls depending on the equipment available and your personal preference.
There's also sections on nutrition and stretches, so I can't see how you can go wrong with this book to help you achieve your goals, however much time you've got to work out.
This is exactly what I wanted. It's only been a couple weeks so far into my program but I'm seeing definite benefits and leave each workout really knackered. I am being quite strict with diet, though, as calorie intake is key to get the results you want.
Overall, this book is probably the best one I've seen for normal people wanting to get into real shape without the bs of body-building evangelism. Highly recommended.
What I really like is that he covers EVERY base, grouped into simple choices.
1. what kind of physique do you want (lean/toned/big/balanced)
2. how many days can you work out per week (from 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 days(!))
3. how long can you work out per session (from 10/15/20/30/45/60 mins)
And then he gives you FULL programs per session/day based on your combination of choices. Plus full and simple instructions on every single exercise, with up to 3 ways of doing each one, e.g. 3 options to do bicep curls depending on the equipment available and your personal preference.
There's also sections on nutrition and stretches, so I can't see how you can go wrong with this book to help you achieve your goals, however much time you've got to work out.
This is exactly what I wanted. It's only been a couple weeks so far into my program but I'm seeing definite benefits and leave each workout really knackered. I am being quite strict with diet, though, as calorie intake is key to get the results you want.
Overall, this book is probably the best one I've seen for normal people wanting to get into real shape without the bs of body-building evangelism. Highly recommended.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I havent had time for a thorough gym work out for quite some time for various reasons but I decided to make myself a deal and start thinking that I owed myself time to work out. With that in mind this book seemed perfect - the way it caters for the time you have is really interesting. I started off with 45 mins/3 days a week and have just decided to add another day in. Looking at the way he structures the work-outs is really interesting - each exerise works on a different set of muscle groups so that if you follow the routine you really do work out all the key muscles during a week. A word of advice is to start with a weight that is simple to lift in order to master particular exercises and then you get confidence to move up weights.
On a very practical level I live in a terraced house with kids so space is at a premium. The only kit i have for these work outs is a chair or two and a set of adjustable dumbells - as the book describes it, these are really the only tools you need. I've been following this for 3 weeks now and I'm starting to see results and feel stronger. Important note here is that Murphy includes a nutrion section to this book and it is really worth reading - eating smaller meals, snacking regularly, eating foods in an unprocessed form and thinking about a genuine 'balanced diet' etc is really interesting and helps stave off tiredness and over-eating. I've certainly taken some (not all) these points on board and have certainly lost the 'bloat' that I always felt I was carrying and never thought I'd be able to get rid of.
Well written (no preaching), brilliantly structured to suit everyone and lots of really pertinent observations. I shall certainly be sticking to this book for a while yet.
On a very practical level I live in a terraced house with kids so space is at a premium. The only kit i have for these work outs is a chair or two and a set of adjustable dumbells - as the book describes it, these are really the only tools you need. I've been following this for 3 weeks now and I'm starting to see results and feel stronger. Important note here is that Murphy includes a nutrion section to this book and it is really worth reading - eating smaller meals, snacking regularly, eating foods in an unprocessed form and thinking about a genuine 'balanced diet' etc is really interesting and helps stave off tiredness and over-eating. I've certainly taken some (not all) these points on board and have certainly lost the 'bloat' that I always felt I was carrying and never thought I'd be able to get rid of.
Well written (no preaching), brilliantly structured to suit everyone and lots of really pertinent observations. I shall certainly be sticking to this book for a while yet.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's true, it really does give work-outs no matter how much time you have, what you want to exercise for, and how much equipment you've got. There are two or three alternatives for each work-out depending on what equipment you've got, and when and how you do them depends on how much time you have and what you want to achieve.
There are also sections on stretching, massaging and nuitrition.
It is written very simply and assumes you are an absolute beginner.
There are also sections on stretching, massaging and nuitrition.
It is written very simply and assumes you are an absolute beginner.
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Waste of paper.
Nothing great just about circuit training. im sure we can all make a circuit up. I read the book once and have not reccomended or lent it to anyone.
Published 10 days ago by Daphne
Excellent for Beginners and Good for Experts
This is excellent, just what you need when you can't get to the gym for a bit.
Excellent advice generally, particularly about stretching and diet. Read more
Excellent advice generally, particularly about stretching and diet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by workoutsforbreakfast
Good Guide
I like the fact it splits out routines based on days you have available and the type of body you want.
Also has a handy section on foods and diet. Read more
Also has a handy section on foods and diet. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kemcho_sk
The one book you really must have
I bought this book almost a month ago, along with a couple of others. I was attracted to it because I wanted help planning workouts for myself and the previous reviews said that... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steven J. Smyth
six of one half a dozen of the other
I have bought this book for my dad since he complains about being unfit and having no time to get fit.
but I gave it a read myself to se if it was worth the good reviews. Read more
but I gave it a read myself to se if it was worth the good reviews. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kakashi
Very comprehensive
Too much in the book to cover here, suffice to say you won't regret the purchase, especially for the price. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andrew
Great way to get started
This book is well written and has some great (and important) advice for anyone who is a beginner to intermediate bodybuilder. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J Tweddle
Awful
Pros:
Good size book
Easy to read
Easy to understand
Cons:
There is no quick fix, if you only have 1 hour a week, you wont achieve much and this book... Read more
Good size book
Easy to read
Easy to understand
Cons:
There is no quick fix, if you only have 1 hour a week, you wont achieve much and this book... Read more
Published 16 months ago by GM
Strictly for beginners...
Having bought this book on the strength of the previous reviews, I feel forced to add my own now to guide future potential shoppers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by cneal14
Really Helped Me
This was the first book I bought on how to improve overall fitness and health and it really set me on my way to getting into shape after a long period of me being in awful shape... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Mooney
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