Although there's no shortage of books that promote different ways to lose weight and get fit, none have addressed, to a proper extent, the plight of the millions who've failed. WHEN WORKING OUT ISN'T WORKING OUT is a self-diagnostic guide, geared to revealing the "UFOs" (Unidentified Fitness Obstacles) that prevent you from finding success. This book, by a fitness professional with a background in mental health, is the first to examine the "real" fitness blocks that have kept you from reaching your goals.

Instead of providing one program that pretends to meet everyone's needs, this book helps you to identify blocks that are individually based. Because it uncovers an obstacle's source instead of just looking at symptoms, it offers the kind of strategic cures that can lead to permanent change. By providing you with the tools you need to determine your UFOs, this book helps you pinpoint the missing links in your quest to be optimally fit. In this book you will discover

* How food and chemical allergies limit your energy level and strength

* The effect of a hormone imbalance on your efforts to get into shape

* The ways in which common disorders (e.g., SAD, ADD, disturbed sleep patterns, and musculoskeletal problems) create unidentified blocks

* The link between lifting weights slowly and achieving peak muscular health

* Unrecognized blocks (and misleading advice) that can keep you from losing weight

If you're ready to change how you view getting fit, this book will shine light on your path. It's aim is to give you the guidance you need to ensure that your workouts work out!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Gerrish, M.S. is an exercise physiologist, counseling psychotherapist, and certified thought-field therapist. Formerly a conditioning consultant for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, he maintains a private practice based north of Boston, Mass.