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Summary: Not Impressed....
Review: Based on the reviews here, I decided to borrow this book from the library. I was looking for a fitness book that would provide me with information on getting in shape and improving my body. This book was not at all what I expected. The book contains 100 tips on how to motivate yourself about excercise, but doesn't contain any substantial information about how to excercise. You can definately find better information elswhere. I have found Ultimate Fit or Fat and Weight Training workouts that Work helpful. Goodluck!P.S. Be suspect of the rave reviews posted here. When I re-read them they sound more like an advertisment than the experiences of regular people.
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Summary: most inspiration exercise book I own
Review: Everyday I read this book, I am amazed by the wisdom that this book offers. It covers many diverse aspect of exercise in easy to digest pages and each one is inspiring and sure to change my behaviour for the better. I wish I had this book long ago but I'm very glad to have it now.
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Summary: A Mover and a Shaker...Read it and You'll Be One Too
Review: Finally, fitness advice that will get you off your couch and onto the track / bike / into the pool / or whatever else you do. I just bought the book about a week ago, returned home, and read it cover to cover in an hour. One hundred simple and truly life-altering strategies are contained within that have gotten even my lazy self up and moving. Over the past two days, following the book's advice on everything from nutrition, to technique and motivation, I've run ten miles (and feel great!), and I don't plan on stopping any time soon :). From his writing, the author is a truly fit individual, both mentally and physically, and his personal perspectives on the wonders of a clear mind and a healthy body are refreshing every time I open the conveniently-pocket-sized book. Humorous, compelling and without pretense, Harr's guide can pull out the passion and performance in anyone (and I mean anyone) and set them on the path to a healthier and happier self.
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Summary: A Great Book, Plain Simple (Response to Barbara Jordan)
Review: I am a fan of Eric Harr's work. I've read his columns in Shape magazine and have enjoyed his other titles very much. I am dismayed at the review written by "Barbara Jordan "brownsugar76" who is obviously misguided and pessimistic. This book is a tips book -- 100 in all -- that give people basic guidance about exercise and living better. It never promises to be a thick, boring, scientific guide ... and THAT'S the appeal. There are hundreds of fitness books out there. Harr tries to deliver fitness wisdom in 100 simple tips. Granted some of them are a little "soft" for fitness buffs -- but most are very valuable.
I'm giving this book 4 stars, because it is GREAT for many people getting into fitness, but it's not geared towards more serious fitness people (who work out, say 5+ times a week).
Barbara Jordan "brownsugar76" doesn't see the book for its incredible value...which is a hearty book in easily-digestible "one-a-day" tips for people seeking to get fit and live and eat better.
As to her comment about the reviews of others, it appears Barbara Jordan "brownsugar76" is jealous of Eric Harr's success. I checked these people's reviews -- and they're REAL people with real opinions.
Be wary of green-with-ency reviewers like Barbara Jordan "brownsugar76." This is a great book. Decide for yourself.
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Summary: Educational, Inspirational
Review: I learned a lot from this book, which covered mental, physical and spiritual fitness. Also inpired me to follow through on the advice. I wish it were longer. A wonderful book...
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Summary: nice
Review: i liked this book very much. it inspired and motivated me and then told me how to take the action on the advice. i especially like the stories with a high relatability factor and the action-items. one of the more valuable books in the health/fitness genre i've read.
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Summary: good book
Review: i read a lot of fitness books and magazines and all the other reviewers are right, this book is killer. i ride category 3 on the road and the book helped me train better and i even got a copy for my mom who loves the book. it helps us both. the tips relate to each of us. the writer of this book must have spent a lot of time making the advice appeal to every kind of fitness person, because i'm really impressed at how personalized the book feels--and my mom agrees. everyone can benefit from reading this book, for the mind and the body.
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Summary: A really good gift
Review: I'm a college senior and my mom gave me this book for Christmas. At first, I was like "Hey, a fitness book. Gee thanks, MOM!" But I love this little book. It's helped me enjoy exercise more and get more out of life. It's inspired me. I am actually going to train for a 10k run in the New Year. This book makes a great gift. Thanks mom for getting it for me!!! ;) - Jess.
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Summary: I Got So Much From This Book
Review: I've lost 14 pounds and 6% bodyfat in the seven weeks since buying Harr's book. It has changed my entire life. This little manual has helped me to enjoy exercise again, which has been directly responsible for the weight coming off. Effortlessly. The book is filled with helpful "Action Items" and virtually every tip offers something new and different. I've learned just what I need to know about fitness, nutrition, illness and injury prevention, weight loss, motivation and finding the time to workout in The Portable Personal Trainer. It tells you what you need to know quickly and simply in 300-400 word vignettes. The author should be celebrated for writing such a helpful and inspiring fitness book.
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Summary: Amazing Book - It's Another League!
Review: I've read just about every fitness, nutrition, weight loss and sports performance book on the market. If you want to get your body into shape and to have fun doing it, this book is as good as you can get. It's in another league from every diet and fitness related book on the market. 1. It is really easy to follow. The book has 100 strategies of 300-600 words each. Just the format in which fitness books should be written -- but NONE ARE. Most are self-aggrandizing, convoluted 350-page manuals. The Portable Personal Trainer gets right to the point and the writing is just lovely and conversational. 2. It works. Almost everyone at my gym owns this book and they rave about it. People have made some serious transformations in their bodies based on this book. The advice is based on the author's real-world experience and from science and the other top athletes with whom he has trained. 3. It's fun. This book shows you how to achieve incredible fitness and weight loss results while having fun the entire way. No kidding. Serious FUN. This is my favorite fitness book of the year.
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