Getting Back in Shape - Softcover

Anderson, Bob; Pearl, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0936070412 ISBN 13: 9780936070414

Publisher: Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

With an epidemic of obesity and heart disease and diabetes on the rise, Americans need simple, compelling strategies for getting in shape more than ever. This practical guide answers that need with advice from four experts: Mr. Universe Bill Pearl (weight training); Stretching author Bob Anderson (stretching); Olympic cyclist Ed Burke (aerobic exercise); and Olympic runner Jeff Galoway (how to run off fat). Part One features 32 exercise programs of stretching, lifting, and moving, customizable for readers health considerations, schedule, and level of commitment. It also covers injuries and other health problems. Part Two discusses healthy eating, exercise during pregnancy, and ergonomics, and gives advice about choosing a gym. This edition includes new information on beginning running, and how to lose weight by running, by Jeff Galloway. In addition to the programs, 100 pages of the book are devoted to teaching basic information about the body, how it works, healthy eating, and how exercise benefits health."

About this title

Synopsis

Four authors, all with outstanding credentials, have collaborated to create a truly unique book. The book includes 32 structured, balanced workout programs which: are not too extreme, are highly visual, let you choose your level of commitment, and will fit within your busy schedule. Each program consists of the 3 basic elements: Stretching - to make you more flexible; Lifting - to make you stronger; and Moving - to strengthen your heart. Most people are out of shape: they don't exercise enough, they eat too much, many abuse tobacco, alcohol, and medications. This lack of activity can lead to major health problems, such as arthritis, back pain, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and various lung conditions. Four of the leading fitness authors of our time have collaborated in writing this book to help the average person start the process of taking charge of their own health and fitness. These men are all supreme in their separate areas, combined together they have created an extremely knowledgeable and impressive book to help the average person regain lifelong fitness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0936070412
• ISBN 13: 9780936070414
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 224