The TV Watcher's Workout [Paperback]

Stewart Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 1998

How can we find the time to exercise when there's Oprah, then Sally, the soaps, 90210, Letterman...it's exhausting! Fret no more, couch potatoes, Stewart Smith, USN (SEAL) has developed a workout any of us can do, even while sitting in front of the TV! It's easy, fun-to-do, and takes less time than the commercials. Learn how to burn calories without giving up your free time running, biking, or going to the gym. With clear and clever photographs, Smith will show you the best ways to tone and strengthen your entire body--and you won't leave your living room! Taken and modified from the training exercises US Navy SEALs perform (don't worry!), this book will get you into shape...and you'll still know what happens to Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer!

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About the Author

Stewart Smith graduated from the Naval Academy in 1991 and spent four years on the SEAL teams. He was then stationed at the Naval Academy, where he was put in charge of the physical training and selection of future BUD/S students. Smith's first book, "The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness," has successfully helped many students prepare for BUD/S training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (November 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578260205
• ISBN-13: 978-1578260201
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,340,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stewart Smith is a former Navy SEAL, author of Maximum Fitness, and co-author of The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout. He lives near Annapolis, Maryland.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative workout ideas with a sense of humor, March 3, 2001

By 

Gabriel Valjan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The TV Watcher's Workout (Paperback)

Alright, the title intrigued me at the bookstore. Often workout books are so overwhelming (and written for people already moderately fit). The workouts Stew presents are quite reasonable for any couch potato; and for everyone who complains they don't have time, NO MORE EXCUSES! Stew shows a creative flair here and this book proves once and for all that you don't need a lot of time to get some choice exercising done. Imagine workouts around tv commercials! A real nice feature of this book lacking in so many health fitness books is that there are pictures of Stew doing the exercises, so you don't run the risk of injury or bad form. Stew might be a former Navy SEAL, but he looks like a regular guy. Getting healthy doesn't have to be intimidating. Anybody can do these exercises. Do yourself and your body a favor, get the book even if you are an athlete. You will be surprised at the ideas inside. The small anecdotes - the one I liked most was the note Stew's wife wrote about trying to lose weight after the birth of their daughter- add a nice dimension to the book. The book was written by Stew for his parents (respected couch potatoes). You almost want to hug this guy. Seriously, the pictures, the sense of humor (the idea of this book alone), and the creativity Stew offers is why I ranked this with a 5 star rating.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This man changed my life!, October 23, 2005

By 

Shellyn R. Ganger (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The TV Watcher's Workout (Paperback)

A year ago I was in a size 18 dress. Today, as I write this review, I am wearing a pair of size 1 jeans, and it's entirely because of Stew and his dedication to helping people become as healthy and strong as they can be. I have, at this point, bought and given away over a dozen copies of this excellent book. It was a great starting point for me in my quest for physical fitness. I went from there to joining his Online PT Club and he was beside me, and, at times, behind me, when I needed to be pushed over the hump -- every step of the way. If you're dissatisfied with your physical fitness level, don't have the money or time for a gym, and are ready to get serious about things, get this book. It's the best money you could spend on Amazon!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative workout ideas with a sense of humor, March 3, 2001

By 

Gabriel Valjan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The TV Watcher's Workout (Paperback)

Alright, the title intrigued me at the bookstore. Often workout books are so overwhelming (and written for people already moderately fit). The workouts Stew presents are quite reasonable for any couch potato; and for everyone who complains they don't have time, NO MORE EXCUSES! Stew shows a creative flair here and this book proves once and for all that you don't need a lot of time to get some choice exercising done. Imagine workouts around tv commercials! A real nice feature of this book lacking in so many health fitness books is that there are pictures of Stew doing the exercises, so you don't run the risk of injury or bad form. Stew might be a former Navy SEAL, but he looks like a regular guy. Getting healthy doesn't have to be intimidating. Anybody can do these exercises. Do yourself and your body a favor, get the book even if you are an athlete. You will be surprised at the ideas inside. The small anecdotes - the one I liked most was the note Stew's wife wrote about trying to lose weight after the birth of their daughter- add a nice dimension to the book. The book was written by Stew for his parents (respected couch potatoes). You almost want to hug this guy. Seriously, the pictures, the sense of humor (the idea of this book alone), and the creativity Stew offers is why I ranked this with a 5 star rating.