The 30-minute Fitness Solution: A Four-step Plan for Women of All Ages - Hardcover

Manson, Joann; Amend, Patricia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674004795 ISBN 13: 9780674004795

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise - even walking - can save your life. This is the powerful message that Dr. JoAnn Manson - one of the lead investigators of both the Women's Health Initiative and the Nurses' Health Study - and her co-author Patricia Amend want to send to American women. Regardless of the barriers you may face - too busy, too tired, too "down," or too old - with this four-step practical plan you'll find the excuses falling away and a happier, healthier self emerging. This book offers not only state-of-the-art information from medical research but step-by-step instructions on how to get started and maintain a physically active lifestyle. The authors help the reader choose a "core" activity that doesn't disrupt daily life. Then they show the reader how to measure fitness level at the start, how to monitor progress over time, and how to reward yourself for your efforts. These four simple steps to fitness will work no matter who you are - 25 or 75, harried mother or overworked professional (or both), in good health or living with a chronic disease. The authors have included a clearly illustrated programme of stretching and strength-training exercises; sensible activities for women with health concerns; an intelligent weight loss plan; guidelines for selecting home exercise equipment and choosing a health club; and much more.

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Review:

make exercise and enjoyable, daily habit.

and take the first step. It includes illustrated weight-bearing exercises and stretches, and charts for tracking progress. This direct, supportive approach to exercise might be just as effective for some as the personal fitness trainer.

Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Amend, a fitness writer, present four steps that even the busiest women can follow to make exercise and enjoyable, daily habit.--Samantha Gust"Library Journal" (04/01/2001)

JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, has collaborated with journalist Patricia Amend to write what is really a handbook that is designed to help women get back in shape. The heart of the book is a four-step program that provides the impetus and the means to exercise...The four-step program is also designed to build lasting momentum for those who buy this book and take the first step. It includes illustrated weight-bearing exercises and stretches, and charts for tracking progress. This direct, supportive approach to exercise might be just as effective for some as the personal fitness trainer.--Rae Francoeur"Salem News" (07/19/2001)

Finally, a book that not only discusses the 30-minute fitness solution, but also talks about various health issues that women face or may face in the future. JoAnn Manson and Patricia Amend are truly Champions of Women's Health.--Pat Schroeder

This is a great guide for women. For too long the emphasis has been on disease and treatment when we should be concentration on prevention. Every woman at every age should be able to use this guide to devise a beneficial exercise program for themselves.--Phyllis Greenberger, Msw, Executive Director, Society For Women's Health Research

A clear, immensely helpful guide for physical fitness co-written by JoAnn Manson, one of the nation's most respected experts in women's health.--Marianne J. Legato, Md, Facp, Director, Partnership For Women's Health At Columbia

Dr. JoAnn Manson is a distinguished clinician and scientist who has made many important discoveries regarding the health benefits of a fit and active way of life. Dr. Manson and Patricia Amend have now translated the results of their work and that of other leading investigators into a practical guide for women who wish to increase their physical activity and improve their fitness and health. The recommendations in this text are based on sound science, and if followed will provide important health benefits.--Steven N. Blair, Director Of Research, The Cooper Institute

About the Author:

Jo Ann Manson, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Preventive Medicine at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. She has done extensive research on the health benefits of exercise. Patricia Amend is a health writer and exercise specialist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0674004795
• ISBN 13: 9780674004795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304