Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day [Paperback]

Joyce L. Vedral (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Finally--the fitness program women have been demanding! Definition is Vedral's definitive workout with weights--a "true pyramid" aerobic weight-training program that produces small, toned, feminine muscles without unwanted bulk. The plan also includes a low-fat, never-go-hungry eating plan. 80 photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 274 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1st Edition, 1st Printing edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446670693
• ISBN-13: 978-0446670692
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Aerobics
  • #88 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Quick Workouts

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite weight book, December 1, 2003

By 

Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady" (MILWAUKEE, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day (Paperback)

About 9 years ago, I had started to put on weight for the first time in my life. I couldn't believe it when I stepped on a friends scale and discovered that I had gained almost 20 pounds - seemingly overnight! I was very depressed and not looking forward to a life of diets - I just love food and cooking too much. Then I saw Joyce on the Monel Williams show. At the time, she was promoting her other book, Bottoms Up. I bought it and acquired a couple small weights - and began my transformation. The first workout was a killer - I was dripping with sweat in no time and feeling very weak. I didn't even think I would make it through! But I kept at it and after three weeks, I had a noticeable difference - my shoulders no longer slumped, my chest was perkier, my stomach was trimmer and I FELT BETTER - all without drastic dieting. I knew this was a start in the right direction!

I ended up trimming myself down to my high school size (size 4) in no time at all. My husband told me I looked better than I ever did. I then bought her other book, Definition. This is the book I now use for my weight workouts. Her routines are sound - they work - and you don't have to spend all your time in a gym. You can do this in the privacy of your own home. Joyce is very encouraging and her stuff is spelled out clearly, for the athletically challenged like myself.

Because of Joyce's workouts, I am more active - I walk all the time, I hike, I do yoga, etc. I still eat like a horse, but remain the same size! I really think Joyce changed my life for the better!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can do ANYTHING for six weeks, February 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day (Paperback)

My sister once told me "you can do anything for six weeks", and she was right. Give Joyce's program a shot for six weeks...you won't be sorry! (And you won't stop after six weeks either.) "Definition" is wonderful because you use lighter weights, and for me that ment less soreness than other programs I've tried. I'm over forty :( and I can do this workout. Plus the workout can be done three days a week and that just fits into my schedule nicely. Think about how much time and money you spend on get-thin-quick schemes and worrying about how you look. For less than the cost of some new and amazing diet pill, you can buy her book. For the amount of time you spend per day worried or upset about how you look, you could work out with weights. You can do anything for six weeks.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definition: Shape without bulk in 15 minutes a day, September 20, 2001

By 

Samantha L. Lee "aerobicgirl" (sleepless in Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day (Paperback)

Do you have 15 minutes? Yes you do! Joyce Vedral's a genious. I can now get my weight training workout in just 15-30 minutes a day. You can choose to do either 15 or 30 minutes. I can do both my cardio and weights thanks to Joyce's workout. You see, she does the true pyramid system and works your muscles in a fast effecient way and you rest very little so you sweat and burn more calories since you aren't resting so much. She does alot of sets. For example, the first chest exercise, you do 12 reps with your light weight(say 5lbs) doing chest press. Then without resting, you do 12 reps of chest flies. Then you pick up your next weight and do 10 reps with your medium weight of chest press and chest flie. Then do 8 reps with your heaviest weight of chest press and chest flies. Then repeat everything on an incline. You can use your step bench if you don't have a weight bench. Of course you work your entire body. For upper body you do chest,triceps,shoulders,biceps,back and then your abs,hips/thighs, butt, and calves.

This workout has completely reshaped my body! I am seeing muscles that I've never seen before. I've used many other different exercise videos and nothing worked. I use Joyce's books and her videos too. You can get her Definition videos on her web site(

Joyce gives detailed directions to go with this workout. She also has great pictures. Joyce is so motivating too. She writes in a way that makes you laugh and it's so hard to put down! I always rotate reading her books for motivation. I've read so many books out there and Joyce Vedral's books are the BEST I've ever read.
I'm so thankful that now we have the answer to our problem areas. Joyce gives it to us for a small price. It's so much cheaper than a personal trainer or gym membership. I am forever grateful to Joyce for changing my life and writing a 5 star review for her is all I can do to say thanks to her. Hopefully you will read this and get her book and see for yourself. Put on your favorite music, get Joyce book out and get your weights and start changing your body today!