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Fitness for Life Manual (Paperback)

by Matt Roberts (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (1 Jan 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751338664
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751338669
  • Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 194,018 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Whether you're attracted to Matt Roberts Fitness for Life Manual by the celebrity association or you're just looking for fitness advice, you've picked what is probably the best fitness book on the market. Matt's previous bestseller--the 90-Day Fitness Plan scored a hit for its contemporary style, authoritative tone and comprehensive exercise programmes. The new book expands on that considerably, opening with an impressive and scientific exploration of how the body functions and a discussion of different diets and nutrition. It also includes thought-provoking questionnaires that analyse what stage of fitness and health you are starting from.

The bulk of the book is then devoted to 20 individualised programmes based on both the sport you practise and the aspect of your body you'd like to change. So here find tennis, ski, marathon, fat loss, even pre and antenatal programmes. Also included are specific exercises to hit those trouble spots: abs, upper body, legs and perhaps most compelling--a guide to developing the perfect bottom! It should be made clear that though alternatives are given, most exercises will rely on access to a gym and the end of the book includes a run-down on what classes are able to help you achieve your aims.

Matt's book succeeds where others have failed because it's absolutely comprehensive, it's intelligently written and above all, it makes fitness appear quite achieveable. This extends to the models used to illustrate the exercises, who have fabulous but realistic bodies (there's no suntanned muscle-men in the Bill Phillips mould here). The brilliant case studies reinforce this--from the men who want to build bulk or lose the beer belly, to women who want to improve definition and reduce body fat--all are visibly successful and highly inspiring.

Whatever your level of fitness it's hard to imagine anyone failing to find something new and exciting here. Highly motivating and visually exciting, Matt Roberts Fitness for Life Manual really does contain all the information you need to change your body for the better. --Rachel O'Connor

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This guide provides over 100 exercises with step-by-step photographs in various locations. It includes 20 goal-driven fitness programmes for every circumstance from pre-ski holiday exercises to fitness during pregnancy, and features real-life case studies with before, during and after pictures.

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All-round, useful guide to fitness, 7 Jan 2002
By Self-help junkie (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
I bought Matt Roberts book last year (the 90-day fitness plan) but rate his new effort much more highly. Whereas the last book - in my opinion - works beginners much too hard, in some cases dangerously so, this one seems to provide a much more realistic approach to working-out. I particularly like the series of work-outs for special aims (e.g. Fat-loss work-outs, Beach-in-six-weeks work-outs) as they provide a nice set of ready made goals for virtually everyone to pick from. I'm looking forward to using this book - and as someone who has a wide range of fitness books, I think I can say that this one will probably be used more than most. A good buy.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars David Maidenhead UK, 8 Jan 2002
Excellent book for the person who wants to build their own training programme, and not use a personal trainer
Covers all of the main areas, and objectives for exercise, with detailed programs and exercise routines. A novice could pick this up and then build their own goals and exercise routine.
All that is missing is a manual log - but one can build one in excel - email me if you want one
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fitness Book, 30 Oct 2002
By K Hedges (Bristol, Avon United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Each exercise is broken down into what part of the body it effects. This is useful when you have specific problem areas that you either want to concentrate on or areas you want to avoid. The programmes are very useful and are provided for beginners, intermediate and experienced users. The nutritional guidelines are very useful for providing help with creating the correct diet for your fitness regime.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous and helpful book
This is a great book which is a really useful reference and also inspiring. It is very sensible and straightforward. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Best manual for anyone interested in fitness - all levels
Excellent book with clear, easy to follow sections. I love the various workouts, which you can mix and match and also adapt to suit the amount of time you have. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but Sloppy
It strikes me that Matt Roberts is a great fitness coach who really needs a good sub editor to make a decent book. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2004 by Andrew Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Colourful USeful Fitness Guide
About a third of this book is dedicated to specific programmes which I found of limited use (although I might go back to them at later date). Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2004 by Scottish Dave

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just about getting a great body!
Whenever I talk about diet and exercise people always interrupt me and say "but you don't need to lose weight, you're slim as you are!". Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2004 by HJ Haugland

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely excellent
Clear photos, excellent explanations and detailed knowledge, programmes to suit everybody. If I ever owned just one fitness book, this would be the one.
Published on 5 Sep 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about fitness
Teaches you to understand how your body responds to exercise and different training techniques. How to set yourself realistic goals and how to achieve them. Read more
Published on 23 May 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the beginner like me
I have started to try and get fit after over 24 years of in-activity, and also being over 40 it's now the time to grow up! Read more
Published on 17 April 2002 by henpecked

4.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing Read
I was definitely drawn to this book out of its kind for its non-faddy approach to health and exercise. Read more
Published on 3 April 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic reference and motivational book
If you have trouble getting motivated at the gym, matt will help! The book is full of useful tips and guidelines as well as an easy fitness test. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002

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