Tina Vindum's Outdoor Fitness: Step Out of the Gym and Into the BEST Shape of Your Life [Paperback]

Tina Vindum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2009

From Maui to Manhattan’s Central Park, Tina Vindum has revolutionized the way people around the world are getting in shape.

Editorial Reviews

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"The best and most useful workshop I have ever attended! The material is
excellent, original, and exceptionally presented. And I am leaving feeling
empowered! Thank you, Tina--You are an inspiration!" --Kristin C., Nike World Campus Personal Trainer

 

"Thank you, Tina! Your enthusiasm is catching. This is the wave of the future!" Sarah Robertson, Prevention Magazine 

 

"Tina Vindum sets the gold standard in outdoor fitness training. Her mastery of exercise physiology and years of experience as a competitive and recreational athlete make her an authentic teacher with a gift for making everyone in her sphere feel as competent and inspired as she is." Susan McDonald, Executive Director, GirlForce Health & Fitness Workshops, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 

"Tina provides a variety of Outdoor Fitness seminars, workshops and training series to a discerning clientele based upon her outstanding involvement, creativity, originality and dedication to this fitness modality. Tina Vindum's abilities and her commitment in this specialized and growing area are of immeasurable value." Suya Colorado-Caldwell, IDEA Fitness Director of the Year, Director, UCSF Fitness & Recreation Programs

 

"Tina reminds us all how fun and exciting and effective simple outdoor exercise can be! Everyone can benefit from her expertise on the subject. Her unique OUTDOOR FITNESS instructor training program has been a refreshing option and extremely well received at all of our fitness conferences." -Alison Boyd Co-Producer DCAC Fitness Conventions Inc. www.dcacfitness.com

 

"What a GREAT Workshop! You really are an inspiration! I learned so much AND had a good time." Meghan Simmons, Fitness Assessment Institute Manager NIKE World Campus

From the Back Cover

From the island of Maui to Manhattan’s Central Park, Tina Vindum has revolutionized the way people around the world are getting in shape. Her breakthrough Outdoor Fitness program, rooted in back-to-basics conditioning, is the most advanced and unique method available today to achieve true BodyMind power and the highest degree of overall fitness, health, and well being. Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness makes this groundbreaking approach to exercise available for people everywhere, in one richly illustrated volume.  

 

After introducing her program, Tina describes the three phases of Outdoor Fitness: learning the base moves; incorporating them with some of her signature moves as the intensity and duration of workouts increase; and fine-tuning workouts so they become an integral part of your life. Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness delivers what no other workout can: better, faster results on every level—physical, mental, and emotional.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; First edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762751290
• ISBN-13: 978-0762751297
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ideas + inspiration = amazing!, April 8, 2009

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maureen c. trippe "Maureen C. Tripppe" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tina Vindum's Outdoor Fitness: Step Out of the Gym and Into the BEST Shape of Your Life (Paperback)

LOVE this book, just ordered three more copies -- for my college step-daughter, my Pilates instructor and my physical therapist! Down-to-earth and practical (she gets it that we all have already busy lives) with great tips and techniques (well-researched, and the instructions are detailed and professional, much like you're in a personal training situation -- experience sure shows here). There's also some real leadership here, an understanding about where motivation comes from -- I was lacing up my sneakers after the first 4 chapters!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than the gym, April 13, 2009

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This review is from: Tina Vindum's Outdoor Fitness: Step Out of the Gym and Into the BEST Shape of Your Life (Paperback)

I've always found the gym a soul-less place. When a highlight is using an elliptical trainer because it has a television screen so I can zone out and not think at all about what I am doing--well, that tells you something. This book helped me realize that it's all right outside my door--that I can get a great workout that doesn't feel like a chore. My first excursions outside were just runs, but this book has showed me so many ways to dramatically improve the quality of the workout while adding variety so that it feels like a new workout every time. The book is like a manual, and I actually plan my next day's workout while looking over it at night. It's meant to be marked up and thumbed through--really practical. I think it's especially good for people who have a hard time exercising regularly, for those who get bored with their workouts, or for those who just don't like the gym.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outdoor fitness, July 8, 2011

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motocita (united states) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tina Vindum's Outdoor Fitness: Step Out of the Gym and Into the BEST Shape of Your Life (Paperback)

I've been working out with Outdoor Fitness for about 2 months now, it's absolutely amazing! I've been dancing for 20 years, off and on strength training using elastic bands plus weights at home.... but this is the best shape I've ever been in. Plus, I really look forward to working out. It's fun being outside, and the exercises make me feel strong. The different terrains really do intensify the exercises. I'm experiencing the outdoors like I never have before, really being a part of it instead of just admiring the scenery. It felt a little strange at first doing these exercises, especially with other people around but now it feels so good that I don't really care. Also getting my Vitamin D/daily sunshine and I just feel amazing overall. Sometimes I don't even feel the need to turn on my music, it's so relaxing out in nature. Not like the gym where I had to drown out the noises and try not to look around at the ugly building.

In these two months, my legs have come about three quarters of the way to where I want them. They are muscular and toned and I am feeling strong. Still a little ways to go. I workout 6 days a week. It's not as hard as its sounds; once you step out the door your workout can start. Not like when I would get my bag together and drive to the gym or dance class. I'm back in 30-45 minutes, totally wiped out. Arms are definitely showing definition. My tan looks great : )

Also wanted to mention that I'm a busy mom and pet owner, and it's really really helpful to have a workout that can include them. I take my dogs jogging with me for the warm up (daughter rides her bike) and then plays at the playground while I workout at the park. All you typically need is a hill or trees or a picnic bench or playground equipment- haven't had a problem ever finding the props I needed. If you don't have a hill for example on that day, you just choose a different workout, like the one for stairs or bleachers. The equipment is all around you, you can leave home with nothing in your hands and nature will provide it all.

The book itself is good, nice photos to demonstrate the moves. I wish there were more workouts. I've done all of them already. A couple in the beginning focus on just upper or lower body. I wish there were about 20 combinations. Maybe I just need the creativity to make up my own. But it's great to be able to just open the book and not plan it all out first.

What a deal.. under $10 to get in the best shape of your life! HIGHLY recommended!