The Exercise Bible: The Definitive Guide to Total Body Health and Wellbeing (Paperback)

A glance at the health and fitness section of any good bookshop or website is proof that there is a bewildering amount of information readily available - so where does this one fit in?

The Exercise Bible is not just another fitness book, because it takes this bewildering array of knowledge and makes it easy to apply to your life - whoever you are! The book begins with the basics of why we should exercise and more importantly, how it can be incorporated into any lifestyle without taking up too much precious time. Hall emphasizes the importance of exercise meaning different things for different people; her understanding of how various lifestyles present specific problems prevails throughout. A healthy focus on exercise being fun is also a crucial feature of the book.

The book provides useful ideas for a range of different fitness aims - catering for the beginner as well as the regular exerciser. Styles of exercises are broken down by origin and health benefits; specific exercises are demonstrated by photographs and step by step instructions. It also covers age and lifestyle changes that most of us will experience, explaining how to alter your diet and exercise to accommodate these changes. Nutrition is also addressed, once again with Hall's multi-skilled approach of dealing with the topic as it affects different types of people.

It's easier to say that the book is intended for everyone, than it is to list those who will benefit - the list would simply be too long! Training techniques are suggested for beginners, athletes and home exercisers as well as gym bunnies. Gym users - especially relatively new ones - will find the explanations help to supplement the oft-rushed demonstrations received in the gym. There are also exercises from yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi - so if you want to try out some of these in the comfort of your own home, this book is for you too!

If all this information sounds rather intimidating, don't let it put you off. Questionnaires appear throughout the book to will help pinpoint suitable exercises; these can be used for re-assessment as your fitness level change. Coupled with a very user-friendly way of setting out a vast amount of information, the book has a refreshingly interactive feel.

This book will teach you how your body works, how you can stay in peak condition throughout your life - and much more. Making a wealth of information accessible and easy to apply to daily life, the Exercise Bible has a realistic, holistic and refreshing approach, making it an indispensable guide to health and wellbeing.