The Everything Total Fitness Book (Everything) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Ellen Karpay (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; 1 edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580623182
• ISBN-13: 978-1580623186
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another ego-inflating work-out book..., January 10, 2002

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R. Friesel Jr. "found_drama" (Burlington, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Total Fitness Book (Everything) (Paperback)

I was delighted to find the "Everything Total Fitness Book" because I could not get excited about any of the other fitness resources I had found. It seems that every fitness book I looked at fell into one of two categories: (1) some fad diet/exercise program with a stern looking, very buff person on the cover or (2) some hippy-dippy nonsense about "refocusing energy" or "fitness chakras" etc. Besides, if you're like me, you're not interested in losing weight OR in putting on 50 lbs of straight bicep muscle, you just want to keep in shape and improve your diet... Well, that's this book. The great thing about "Everything..." is that it approaches the subject assuming nothing about you or your fitness agenda -- therefore, the book begins with the very basics of nutrition and exercise and goes from there. The author's unassuming, straightforward approach is very refreshing in that it presents the information matter-of-factly and in a manner that is easily accessible to those who know little about the subject. Also, in addition to being comprehensive with respect to what you put into and what you do with your body, it tries to take into account situations that might fall outside the norm assumed by most of the book (e.g., pregnancy, diabetes, osteoperosis, etc.)

So, if you're like me and are interested in fitness (as opposed to "dieting" or "weight training") then this is an excellent book to get you started off with improving your lifestyle.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and useful, January 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Everything Total Fitness Book (Everything) (Paperback)

I was looking for a guide that would not only inspire me to return to working out, but would give me all of the information about how often to work out, what to do when, how to know when I'm training hard enough, etc. The Everything Total Workout Book was better than any of the other books on this subject I could find. The writer seemed very knowledgeable, and while some of the sidebar anecdotes are corny, the information presented was all useful. I am now energized to work out, and feel confident that I can develop a plan for continued fitness. Highly recommended.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fitness Overview, May 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Everything Total Fitness Book (Everything) (Paperback)

This book contains all of the information you need to know to become and stay fit, especially if you are like me and only just starting to become fit. I especially like the detailed information on heart rate zones and designing a fitness program for yourself.