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Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn't Have To): The Only 21-Day Kick-Start Plan for Total Health and Fitness You'll Ever Need [Paperback]

Chuck Runyon , Brian Zehetner , Rebecca A. Derossett
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Book Description

January 3, 2012
Tired of diet books that promise to change your life in five minutes? Tired of trying to get healthy and fit—and really getting nowhere? Chuck Runyon, Brian Zehetner, and Rebecca DeRossett are here to confirm what you already know: Working out sucks. The good news? With the new approaches in this book, that is about to change.

Working Out Sucks! deprograms those of us who have long been brainwashed by unhealthy habits, destructive attitudes, and misinformation about health, and offers a no-nonsense way to get back on track. Because, while working out may suck, the alternatives—from heart disease to premature aging and shortened lifespan--are a lot worse. As he does in his 1,700 Anytime Fitness clubs (with more than one million members worldwide--and growing), Runyon emphasizes user-friendliness and utility in this get-real, get-healthy message, complete with Zehetner’s 21-day kick-start plan and DeRossett’s tips for mental health.


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BookPage , 1/1/12
“An audacious approach to the challenges that keep people from getting fit…Less a workout book and more an entertaining, kick-in-the-backside companion.”

American Fitness, March/April 2012
“[Runyon’s] take on exercise and eating well is relentlessly blunt, but he manages to drive all of his points home expertly with a fine dose of empathy and good-natured wit.”

About the Author

Chuck Runyon is the cofounder and CEO of Anytime Fitness, based in Hastings, Minnesota. Brian Zehetner, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, is the health director at Anytime Fitness, a registered dietitian, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist with more than fifteen years of experience in the nutrition and fitness industries. Rebecca A. Derossett, MSW, LICSW, is an executive coach for Anytime Fitness and the owner of Stillwater Psychological Associates in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1 edition (January 3, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738215694
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738215693
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 1 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Working Out Sucks November 1, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a very good motivator, giving positive insight for all of our excuses, behavioral modification, and nutritional encouragement.

What I found lacking was positive exercises / activities for those of us who find working out difficult. I was looking for something NEW to entice me. Rather the book ended with a typical menu plan & workout routine.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT Working Out Sucks the Most February 16, 2012
Format:Paperback
[...] Do you need a "no more lame excuses" smackdown to get started on the journey to better health and all around fit-tastic-ness? Do you like stats and quotes that rouse you? You will then respond to the opening chapter-ettes that are designed to get you out of your snuggie and into the gym or outdoors.

I thought the book would be "in your face" and it is, but not in a blaming, name-calling way. More in a sincerely concerned, "Save your own life and money" kind of way.

Bottom line - as the three authors, each an expert in his/ her field explain -- the consequences of staying sedentary suck more than getting off the lazy-boy and into the gym or park or trail.

Quick, easy, motivating read that has a lot of personality.

If you want to see a longer review with more detail and some fun humor, go to [...] Then get moving! ... and reading! Kymberly of Fun and Fit.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jason D
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
And just because I can write a book, doesn't mean you should pay attention to it. Runyon had an 'in your face' attitude about fitness, which I appreciated as a fat guy trying to loose weight. However, the book was repetitive...could have done without that.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This is a really good book with an inspiring message to get you motivated to workout. I really liked his message.
Published 10 days ago by Amanda Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars Workout
Recommended by my trainer. Still in process of reading it but so far so good. It has food guide too.
Published 2 months ago by Lyndon Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars To the point!
Everyone should have a book that tell's you how it is instead of alot of blah blah blah telling you what you want to hear. This book tells you what you NEED to hear. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Camille E. Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
The author takes a no-nonsense approach to advising about changing your mindset about eating right and exercising. I appreciate the directness of the text- we'll see if it works! Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. McGarry
1.0 out of 5 stars price change despite being in my cart at price advertised
I was looking for Penn Sargus Fishing reels and found what I was looking for on Amazon.....Put two in my cart and searched for line. Read more
Published 9 months ago by PISSED OFF
4.0 out of 5 stars Convince yourself that working out doesn't suck!
Although I was a bit reluctant to read this book because I don't think working out sucks (I'm a fitness instructor and personal trainer), I loved it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tamara C. Grand
5.0 out of 5 stars Working Out Sucks Waaaay Less Than the Alternatives
I read this entire book in a few days, which I rarely have time for anymore. Why? Because I was intrigued by the title. Read more
Published 15 months ago by AlexandraFunFit
5.0 out of 5 stars This book does NOT suck!
Easy to read, great practical advice but also in-your-face facts when needed to start or continue your healthy journey. Highly recommend!
Published 15 months ago by D. Liberton
5.0 out of 5 stars A quick, fun read that's packed with good solid information!
Here's a book that basically slaps you on the face to wake you up and get you off the couch. The first chapters give you better excuses why you SHOULD move your body rather than... Read more
Published 16 months ago by C. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging and witty
Very quick and easy read. The book affirms the basics of healthy living in an entertaining, engaging and humorous style.
Published 16 months ago by vagle
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