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Fit in 5: 5, 10, & 30 Minute Workouts for a Leaner, Stronger Body

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Fit in 5 is an incredibly informative book for anyone who wants to begin a healthy lifestyle. Not only does Greg Whyte provide a variety of exercises at varying levels of difficulty, but he provides valid and accurate reasoning behind the exercises. Whyte explains the purpose behind targeting different muscle groups and provides examples for individuals at varying levels of difficulty and rigor.

The introduction of the book provides useful information and guidance on how to create a whole lifestyle of health, including diet, motivation, and attitude. Whyte recognizes and pushes the importance of not just adding exercise to a daily routine, but encourages the individual to change their lifestyle to incorporate an attitude of health from diet to a positive outlook and attitude.

For those who are just beginning to work out, it can be overwhelming to know how to structure workouts or even know where to begin. Fit in 5 provides detailed information on how a workout should be structured, including how duration, frequency, and intensity can impact the health benefits of a workout. It was incredibly helpful to have the picture guides for the 5-,10-, and 30 minute workouts. I was able to easily see the different positions and skills need between the easy, medium, and hard exercises.

As someone who works out regularly, my biggest struggle is maintaining the motivation. Whyte provides easy ways to stay motivated while working out and options for creating diverse physical activities to keep the workouts exciting and engaging. This books recognizes workouts do not have to be work, but can be in integral and fun part to everyday living.

Overall, a great book for any beginner or someone who wants to re-engage their body in exercise and move towards an overall healthy lifestyle.

So many make excuses for NOT exercising, but Fit In 5 removes them from the equation by showing how putting in 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there can set you on the road to fitness. Whether you're stuck in a cubicle, at a bus stop, or in front of the latest episode of Mad Men, you can use this book to add short workouts of varying intensities to your day. This is a fantastic book for those who know they should be exercising more or those who might be too intimidated to join the Gold's Gym/Curves crowd. The programs are presented in a very pleasing, full-color photographic style. My wife and I love it.