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Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Out with a Partner [Paperback]

Ted Vickey (Author), Aimee Labrecque (Author)
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September 7, 2004
Good buddies make for better bodies!

Even people with the best intentions often find it difficult to stick to an exercise program when they go it alone. This indispensable book provides readers with ideas for developing fitness partnerships, in addition to some fundamentals of exercise and nutrition. It contains step-by-step, illustrated instruction on a variety of partner exercises that can be done at home and in the gym, including stretching, resistance, and aerobic exercises.
• Contains more than 300 instructional photographs
• Includes samples of fitness contracts, daily workout logs, food intake logs, sample workout cards, and examples of charts for measuring exercise intensity


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About the Author

Ted Vickey, the founder of FitWell Associates Inc., a national fitness and wellness consulting company, is the executive director of the White House Athletic Center in Washington, DC, the fitness center that serves the needs of the White House staff. He is an industry leader in technology and fitness management, a frequent guest lecturer for various universities, and a contributing writer for Onsite Fitness.

Aimee Labrecque Bowles is the assistant director of the White House Athletic Center and founder of AimHigh Fitness & Wellness, a Washington, DC-based personal training and lifestyle wellness company.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha (September 7, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592572448
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592572441
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,883,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK! A MUST HAVE!, January 13, 2005
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Out with a Partner (Paperback)
What a great book! This is truly a must have! A great value, with excellent information for working out with a partner. The illustrations were fantastic, and very easy to follow! I have recommended this book to all of my friends, and they love it!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guidance for when you Workout with Others, October 4, 2004
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A great book for getting the the most out of a partnered workout without having to invest years of study into the science of fitness. Outstanding illustrations and easy to comprehend. Perfect for building a exercise template that fits you and your time schedule. A very helpful book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book Motivates!, September 15, 2004
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I bought two copies: one for me and one for my workout buddy! Working out with a friend gives me the motivation to stick to a fitness program - this book provides great information to take our workouts to the next level. Plus the authors have a light, humorous style that makes it a great read!
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It would be easy to start another exercise program by yourself. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fitness partnership, six breath cycles, tain spinal alignment, bench alternating, stork stance, intermediate workout, increase incline, partners inhale, distance between the two partners, exercise tube, fitness journey, partner stretching, safety cues, hold one dumbbell, stability ball, beginner workout, advanced workout, partners exercise, cardio workout, percent incline, fitness walking, begin seated, fitness success, beginning workout, total body workout
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Position of Exercisers Note, Position of Spotter, Pose Two, Work It Out, Pose One, Training Notes, Treadmill Partners, Walking Partners, The Least You Need, Position of Stretcher, Rower Partner, Stairmaster Partner, Fit Facts, Sunday Driving, Ball Start, Elliptical Machine Partner, Indy Car, Stationary Bike Partner, Step-Ups Partners, Exercise Description Time Station, Above Average, Very Poor, Lunges Partner, Manual Resistance Training, Pee Wee
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