Prevention's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs--And Get Fit Twice as Fast [Paperback]

Chris Freytag (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2007

     Getting slim, fit, and toned often seems like a daunting challenge. That’s why Prevention, America’s leading health magazine, has developed proven shortcuts that work. Prevention contributing fitness editor Chris Freytag details how you can lose up to 30 percent more weight than you can with traditional 40-minute exercise programs. The secret is fun, fast 10-minute workouts that blast fat. In this book, you'll find:

-a dynamic plan for losing 25 pounds or more—without getting discouraged along the way

-a program to jump-start stalled weight loss and quickly shed those last stubborn 10 pounds

-exercises tailored to build maximum lean muscle tissue to burn calories even when you're not working out    

     With Prevention's supereffective program and Chris' motivating advice, you, too, can drop up to two dress sizes in just 8 weeks.

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About the Author

CHRIS FREYTAG is an ACE-certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lifestyle and weight management consultant. She is also a contributing editor to and fitness expert for Prevention magazine and stars in a series of Prevention "Fitness Systems" exercise DVDs, one of which is being developed in conjunction with this book. She hosts a weekly segment on the NBC affiliate morning show in Minneapolis, where she lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books; First Edition edition (December 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159486540X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594865404
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #491,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Hip & Thigh Workouts

More About the Author

Chris Freytag is a health and fitness expert, blogger, author and popular keynote speaker on the subject of healthy lifestyles. She has been teaching fitness classes, personal training and sharing her tips and advice with the media for over 20 years. Best known as the Fitness Expert/Columnist for Prevention Magazine, and for her line of wellness products at QVC, she continues to motivate and educate her clients, viewers and readers. She is the fitness contributor for the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis and sits on the Board of Directors for the American Council on Exercise.

She is the mother of 3 busy teenagers and her passion for healthy living will inspire you!


www.ChrisFreytag.com

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blast through the Plateau!, January 29, 2008

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Dr. LN (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prevention's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs--And Get Fit Twice as Fast (Paperback)

Over the past year I have lost weight and managed to maintain it. The only problem was I felt like I was a slave to an hour long workout session 5 days per week. This book changed my thinking! Chris presents a way to think about exercise in 10 minute chunks. You can squeeze them in throughout the day instead of skipping workouts because you do not have the time. Her "plateau busting" workouts are worth the price of the book alone. She has many workouts that you can mix and rotate so that you do not get bored. And they are easy to follow, something I have not found with other books. And instead of having to be in a room by yourself doing a DVD, you can hang out with the family watching a TV show while you blast through the calories. Who knows? They may even follow your good example and join in. Mine did. Chris also gives good nutrition advice that helps you get on a healthy track. In summary, whether you are just starting a fitness program (in many ways this book is geared for those starting out) or a seasoned gym rat, this book has something to offer. Shake up your thinking and exercise routine today!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Motivating Book!, February 12, 2008

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JDB - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prevention's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs--And Get Fit Twice as Fast (Paperback)

This is a great buy! I need to lose 30 pounds but just cannot seem to get myself started or motivated. I was looking for motivation and good solid information presented in a way that I understand and is easy to access and this book definitely fit the bill. I love the layout of the book and the charts that are provided (I am a list and chart person). I have been using them to keep track of my efforts. There is a section on finding time in your schedule to be active which I thought was very helpful. I really like the author's "lifestyle shortcuts" and have been trying to heed her advice and tie her suggestions through my entire lifestyle. There are also photographs of exercises provided that walk you through various exercises and routines-they are very helpful. I think this book is an excellent choice no matter where you are on the fitness spectrum: it is full of great info and who can't use a little extra motivation!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas, May 4, 2008

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Katrina "Katrina" (Lake Elsinore, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Prevention's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs--And Get Fit Twice as Fast (Paperback)

If you've read diet books in the past, it does have a lot of the same old stuff. The bottom line is eat less, eat healthier and work out. There are no miracle diets. However, this book does give you some great ideas for the time challenged, which I am. I leave the house at 5:40 a.m. and get home about 12 hours later. I have a husband and a 7 year old. There is very little time for me. After reading this book, however, I at least force myself to get in a few minutes here and there. When I get home from work, I figure there's no reason I can't at least do something for 10 minutes. I like weights, and you can accomplish a lot in 10 minutes. Cardio... I'm still working on.