BodyChange [Paperback]

Montel Williams (Author), Wini Linguvic (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fitness Books from the Experts | Publication Date: June 2001

Award-winning talk show host Montel Williams has used the Bodychange programme to help him battle MS. In this book, Williams teams up with his personal trainer, Wini Linguvic, to teach others how to use this 21-day fitness programme.

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Talk-show host Montel Williams wanted a leaner look--quickly--for a swimsuit TV segment. Trainer Wini Linguvic showed him how to get that look. And in BodyChange, she'll show you, too. Linguvic's exercise routine incorporates aerobics with weight training, particularly functional exercises (using the muscles the way we use them in real life) and core exercises (emphasizing the abdominal and lower-back muscles for stabilization, strength, and balance) using free weights and a Swiss ball. "You're stronger than you think," Linguvic says, "but to experience that strength, you've got to stretch beyond that feeling of comfort."

The program is sound, clearly explained, and well illustrated. Photos by Mitchel Gray are awesome, especially the artistic poses of Williams and Linguvic together. The strength-training routine that comprises most of the book is a basic program that beginners can handle: three sets each of nine fundamental exercises that target all the major muscle groups for beginners; a few more for intermediate and advanced exercisers. Despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and a work and travel schedule that would reduce most of us to mush, Williams continues to work out daily and look great--a positive testament to Linguvic's routine. --Joan Price

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Movers (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588250040
• ISBN-13: 978-1588250049
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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165 of 198 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring message on every page, June 19, 2001

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Linda Linguvic (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BodyChange (Paperback)

Montel Williams and his personal trainer, Wini Linguvic's fitness book is more than just a book of great photos and clear exercise descriptions. It is about focus, believing in yourself and making positive changes. It is about strength and control. It is a philosophy of living. And, mostly, it is about attitude.

Yes, you can do it. That's the inspiring message on every page of this book. Montel himself is grappling with a chronic illness, multiple sclerosis. And yet he just keeps going, understanding that as he pushes his body, he is empowering himself in every aspect of his life. Wini's been his trainer for the past five years and he attributes her approach to training as not only changing his body, but to changing his life.

Wini has lived this philosophy all her life. She's been training her body since she was a teenager and training clients for the past 15 years. As she says, "It's not just my body I've built in the gym." She's helped people achieve more results than they ever though they could achieve and now, together with Montel, she is reaching out to a larger public. Step by step, she takes you through the exercises and the clear photographs and descriptions make them especially easy to follow. They're very basic, but what is different is the philosophy behind them, the BodyChange philosophy. She guides you through the motions of the exercises and also guides you through the changes in thinking that will help you succeed. By following her program for just 21 days you will begin to form the habits that will last you a lifetime.

I'm proud and delighted to say that I'm Wini's mother. It's a joy to know how much she contributes to the world by devoting her life to helping people shape their bodies and attain their goals. She's quiet, strong and determined. There are a lot of photos of Wini in the book and she looks beautiful. But her beauty goes much deeper than that. Reading her words will help you understand. There is inspiration to gain from this book. Everyone can benefit from it. Highly recommended.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can workout at home with clear instruction, August 13, 2001

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Donna Kelly (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BodyChange (Paperback)

I love this book! I picked it up for the pictures (beautiful)--and bought it because of the trainers personal fitness story--which I read in the bookstore. It inspired me to workout that evening--as i felt she was talking to my sense of strength. The first part of the book is inspirational to anyone that wants to take control of their fitness. The second part is the program itself. I can do it at home-- I am using my son's weight set to do the program. The only thing I had to buy was the Swiss ball. The exercises are interesting--some of them I never saw before--yet they make sense--full body exercises. The instruction is clear with each exercise and the tips Wini gives make sense to remember during my workout.. So far--feeling good--looking forward to a video companion.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Body, Mind Workout with Fantastic Results!, August 31, 2001

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Jill Rockefeller (Cumberland, RI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BodyChange (Paperback)

This workout program is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced. My husband and I started out with intermediate and can't get over the results in 21 days! We eat healthier, love the committment to personal time with each other and our energy and mindset is lifted. Especially with a 4year old and 18month old! Highly recommend to anyone who wants guaranteed results physically and mentally and at any fitness level!