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Summary: Lives up to its Fitness for Dummies name
Review: A pure fitness novice may find this book useful as it truly lives up to its name of Fitness for Dummies. If you paid any attention during your high school or college PE courses or were active in any sport, you likely already know 60-90 percent of the information in this book. As a matter of fairness, I listened to the audio version, which appears to have left out several chapters that looked more interesting. Nevertheless, this book is only for the pure fitness novice, or perhaps, older Americans who would like to begin a fitness program after decades of inactivity. It also has a slight female slant--though not enough to deter males from reading it. I do believe the information to be accurate and helpful to the ultimate beginner.
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Summary: Lives up to its Fitness for Dummies name
Review: A pure fitness novice may find this book useful as it truly lives up to its name of Fitness for Dummies. If you paid any attention during your high school or college PE courses or were active in any sport, you likely already know 60-90 percent of the information in this book. As a matter of fairness, I listened to the audio version, which appears to have left out several chapters that looked more interesting. Nevertheless, this book is only for the pure fitness novice, or perhaps, older Americans who would like to begin a fitness program after decades of inactivity. It also has a slight female slant--though not enough to deter males from reading it. I do believe the information to be accurate and helpful to the ultimate beginner.
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Summary: The perfect book for the rest of us!
Review: As a middle-aged fellow trying to get back into shape, "Fitness for Dummies" provided a wealth of information missing in other books. How to pick a gym, what to pack in a gym bag, what exercises to do and why, how to act in the weight room - all the important stuff is in there to get you to take that big step and begin getting fit. I liked it enough I have purchased copies for two of my relatives!
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Summary: Warning! This book is not for everyone!
Review: As a middle-aged fellow trying to get back into shape, "Fitness for Dummies" provided a wealth of information missing in other books. How to pick a gym, what to pack in a gym bag, what exercises to do and why, how to act in the weight room - all the important stuff is in there to get you to take that big step and begin getting fit. I liked it enough I have purchased copies for two of my relatives!
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Summary: The perfect book for the rest of us!
Review: As a middle-aged fellow trying to get back into shape, "Fitness for Dummies" provided a wealth of information missing in other books. How to pick a gym, what to pack in a gym bag, what exercises to do and why, how to act in the weight room - all the important stuff is in there to get you to take that big step and begin getting fit. I liked it enough I have purchased copies for two of my relatives!
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Summary: This book is a domer
Review: Everything Schlosberg writes is hilarious! She used to write for Shape magazine too.I was laughing so hard I didn't realize how much useful information the book gave me until I was finished. Anyone who doesn't give this book a 10 is a doofus
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Summary: Start off on the right foot with this book!
Review: Fitness for Dummies is fun and easy to read, and good motivation for beginning a new workout program. It gives the big picture of excercise, with many tips and interesting facts. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: An ideal introduction for the exercise phobic.
Review: Fitness For Dummies is the perfect introduction to fitness, diet and exercise covering state-of-the- art health fitness techniques with a text that is easy to understand, practical, and friendly. Now in an expanded and updated second edition, Fitness For Dummies cuts through fitness myths and contradictory advice as authors and fitness experts show the readers how to test their fitness levels and set realistic goals, pinpoint fat sources in their diet, create a personalized fitness program, find Internet fitness forums and Web sites, and even how to brave a public gym.
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Summary: Too basic
Review: I did not learn much from this book. A lot of it is advice on what to do inside a health club, and since I've been a member of one, a lot of it was old news. I was looking for something more than simple "do not smoke, keep your heart rate up", advice, I did not find it here.
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Summary: Okay, ... I'll at least give it a 9
Review: I have to admit that this is most likely the best and most comprehensive fitness guide out there for serious beginners. That it comes in an easy-to-read/easy-to-reference format is a definite plus.
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