The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide [Paperback]

Cathy Moxley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006

Finally, a book written especially for busy moms who want to boost energy, lose weight, and look great! You'll find mom-specific support, inspiration, tips, workouts, and RESULTS! Look no further for simple, quick, and effective workouts that get results and motivational help to overcome the challenges moms face in sustaining an exercise routine. If you've been spinning your wheels for a long time, you'll appreciate the core message of this book: how to make this time different from all of the other times you've tried to stick with an exercise program. Special features include key fitness facts every busy mom should know to get results, four exercise levels to choose from, easy-to-follow home workout routines, pre- and postnatal guidelines, words of wisdom from moms who are making it work, resources, and a special workbook section to chart your course. You won't wait another day to begin a lifetime of fitness - on your terms. Please join us!

Editorial Reviews

Review

...a masterful job in providing pertinent information on sensible exercise for busy mothers. --Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., CSCS

This is a must-read for every busy mom - a motivational kickstart and step-by-step guide rolled into one. --Sheila Watkins, MLSci., Founder and National Program Director of Healthy Moms® Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Programs

Cathy Moxley's facts are right on and her entertaining and persuasive style will help many moms. --Leonard A. Wisneski, MD

About the Author

Cathy Moxley, M.A., is an exercise physiologist, fitness coach and motivator, business owner, and busy mother of three young children. She holds a M.A. degree in exercise physiology and a B.S. degree in Kinesiological Sciences, in addition to specialized certifications from The American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.), and Wellcoaches®. Through her business, Fitness InSight, she has helped hundreds of women lose weight, get in shape, and stay motivated to lead a healthy life. She specializes in helping busy people (especially moms) put together a realistic plan that will work over the long term.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Fitness InSight; 1 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976780003
• ISBN-13: 978-0976780007
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,639,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alternate Titles for This Book!, February 20, 2006

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S. Zeldman "SolutionDiva" (www.SolutionsForBusyMoms.com) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide (Paperback)

Let Me Propose Some Alternate Titles For This Book:

"Totally Realistic Advice On How Busy Moms CAN find the Time for Exercise"

"Busting EVERY False Belief & Myth That's Been Keeping You From Achieving Your Fitness Goalsl"

" Great Answers Every Fitness Questions You've Ever Wondered About and Didn't Know Who To Ask"


Can you tell I liked this book?

Seriously! What I liked best is that it totally helped me identify & "work through" 2 major stumbling blocks that were keeping me from incorporating exercise into my life.

First, I used to believe that if I didn't do at least 30 minute workout - it wasn't worth it to do any. Now "More is better than less, but some is better than none" is my mantra!

Second, I used to think I had to exercise at the same time, all the time. and if I didn't I should just forget it until I could build the habit of doing it at the same time all the time. Well, that advice may work for non-moms - but Cathy has shown me that we have to squeeze it in when we can - and has given me load of ideas on HOW to do it!

Get this book . It will get you MOVING!

Sarah Zeldman - www.SolutionsForBusyMoms.com

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Busy Moms--, February 10, 2006

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Sherri Caldwell "RebelHousewifedotcom" (Atlanta, GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide (Paperback)

THE BUSY MOM'S ULTIMATE FITNESS GUIDE is a comprehensive resource and motivational guide for women with children. Moxley has taken on the task of providing practical information and realistic solutions for modern women who are struggling to balance the demands of home, work and family -- and who still want to look good and be healthy, too.

Moxley makes two promises to readers in the beginning, stating the two-fold purpose of her book:

"First, I'll show you step by step how you can fit fitness into your life...I'll cover the top tips in fitness so that you can get the most bang for your buck since time is at a premium..."

"The second and even more important purpose of this book is to help you find the motivation necessary to be successful. You can do this!"

She goes on to make good on her promises, through 281 pages, including six appendices: Moxley offers comprehensive, well-researched information and easy-to-follow advice, delivered in an almost relentlessly motivational (downright perky!), interactive tone.

Through four sections Moxley covers it all:
-- Mind Games: Getting Motivated and Getting Ready
-- Fitness Facts Every Busy Mom Should Know
-- The Busy Mom's Exercise Levels (Loved this format!)
-- A Busy Mom's Call to Action

Complete with pictures, summaries, checklists, sidebar features and a healthy serving of interesting, helpful tidbits and factoids, THE BUSY MOM'S ULTIMATE FITNESS GUIDE could truly be the last health and fitness book you ever need.

-- Sherri Caldwell, Humor Columnist & Reviewer,
Co-Author, The Rebel Housewife Rules: To Heck With Domestic Bliss!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No guilt, no judgement, just good advice well-presented., February 1, 2006

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Lissa Michalak (NYC, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide (Paperback)

As a personal trainer, I was impressed with the information Cathy gives in her book--but I was even more impressed by her sane approach to fitness. Everyone (not just busy moms!) has days where they know they need to exercise, but can't fit the time in. Cathy's got a solution for those days, and more. And the way she writes about these solutions makes you feel like it's OK to have a less-strenuous workout when you just can't fit it in.

No guilt, no stress, just good advice, well-presented. If you are a mom, know a mom, or are just insanely busy, you should read this book!