Body Electric [Hardcover]

Margaret Richard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 2008

"Strong muscles and bones defy the aging process. Margaret Richard's Body Electric program offers you the spectacular opportunity to realize your fitness potential."
--Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., bestselling author of Strong Women Stay Young

Some things never get old. You certainly don't tire of vibrant health, youthful energy, radiant good looks, and the strength to live your life any way you please. Unfortunately, our bodies do get old--but old doesn't have to mean weak and flabby. Margaret Richard's Body Electric program will give you stronger muscles, denser bones, better balance, increased energy, and a quality of life that is defined by the things you can do rather than those you can't.

Work out with Margaret Richard, creator and host of “Body Electric,” seen nationally on PBS-TV. You'll look better, feel better, and live better.

Body Electric helps you:

• Increase your strength, stamina, and flexibility in just three hours a week
• Gain lean muscle and reduce unhealthy body fat
• Exercise from the comfort of your own home
• Avoid aches and injuries by working gently on joints and powerfully on muscles

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

At age sixty, Margaret Richard personifies strength with grace. No wonder her popular PBS show, "Body Electric," remains a viewer favorite after twenty-two years! Margaret knows that you want a fitness program that is convenient, affordable, effective, and enjoyable. That's a tall order, but the Body Electric program will deliver. Whether you are forty or eighty, the resistance exercises offered in this program serve to counteract many age-related conditions, such as weakened muscles, osteoporosis, stiff joints, and weight gain. With just one Body Electric thirty- to sixty-minute exercise session every three days, you will develop stronger muscles, denser bones, and a more fit body. No need to choose between firm arms or a tight butt. You can have it all.

• Workout intensity is geared to your level of fitness, not your age
• High-rep "strength with grace" approach helps you define and tone muscles without bulk
• Exercises that tone and stretch all your major muscle groups

And it's not just about exercise. Margaret Richard shows you how to conquer motivational challenges so you never miss a workout (including that age-old excuse, “I have no time.”). She'll prove how good it feels to replace five pounds of fat with five pounds of muscle, even though you haven't technically lost weight. She'll show you how to make the most of your body and develop the strength to take life on with vitality.

No gym memberships. No expensive workout equipment. Just three hours a week, serious results, and the strong, sexy body you want.

About the Author

Margaret Richard has been in the fitness business for more than thirty years, and her “Body Electric” TV program has been a staple on PBS for twenty-two years. She has appeared before the U.S. Senate's “Special Committee on Aging” and was recently inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame where she now stands alongside Jack LaLanne, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, Kathy Smith, and Jake Steinfeld.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071544801
• ISBN-13: 978-0071544801
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do Yourself A Favor, May 5, 2008

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Staying Fit "Arlene" (Bufalo NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Body Electric (Hardcover)

Margaret Richard's "Body Electric" is a wonderful book for all ages and fitness levels. Margaret's passion for helping others reach their physical potential is revealed throughout the book. She details her program in easy to follow steps that are accompanied by pictures and explanations on the right and wrong way to perform each exercise. In addition, she educates the reader by offering advice on a wide variety of health-related topics using humor and a common sense approach, and without being preachy.

Do yourself a favor and introduce yourself to Margaret's Body Electric program with this book. You will be inspired to learn more about Body Electric, which can be done by watching Margaret on PBS or by purchasing her DVDs.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book on Many Levels, May 19, 2008

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Cathy- Body Electric fan (Orchard Park, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Body Electric (Hardcover)

As a healthcare professional, I appreciate all of the research that Margaret Richard did to present this book. What a wealth of information for everyone! Her approach to fitness and general "well-being" is based on sound scientific information.
This book is for everyone- any age, and any level of fitness. Margaret carefully guides you through the theory and detailed explanation of each exercise. While Margaret's knowledge is a gift to each of us, we can share this with all of our friends and family that we care about. You can give this book to those who are already conscious of the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and those that you want to encourage to do a bit more.
Treat yourself to a copy and enjoy Margaret's knowledge and humor. Then, treat your family and friends. It is the perfect gift for all occasions- for everyone that you know!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a workout for REAL women!, May 20, 2008

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M. Cain (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body Electric (Hardcover)

Everybody that has followed Margaret Richard's PBS program, Body Electric, knows that Margaret knows how to "keep it real"! I have been working out to Body Electric for over 20 years and I recommend this book to EVERY woman! Margaret proves that age is just a number and that all of us, as women, can age with grace and strength, no "fancy" equipment or gym membership is needed!