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Summary: Great resource for occasional exercisers
Review: I exercise in spurts. When I feel frumpy and need some ideas, I appreciate the chapter which gives a range of exercises for specific areas of the body. Maybe someday I will keep it up for more than a week at a time, but even then, I won't need any other books to do it! Great pictures, step by step instructions, and specifies the benefits for each exercise ("WHY am I doing this?").
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Summary: Well laid out book
Review: I found Kaehler's book to be a great overall fitness book and fairly motivating. She gives good logical advice and doesn't accept reasons for not exersizing. The thing that drives me the "craziest" about the book is the name-dropping. I believe she overuses the names of her clients and generally pumps her status up a bit. Other than that it's a good buy. Visually interesting, good clean examples and great techniques. Worth the $. Good luck! T. Heerwig
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Summary: Wonderful for Beginners
Review: I have been a fan of Kathy Kaehler for a while, so I was very excited to see this book. I was a bit disappointed because it was very basic. I did find a couple of new exercises that I have incorporated into my regular workouts. I was annoyed by the way that she throws around the names of all the celebrities that she trains. The pictures and directions make the exercises very easy to follow. Overall, I would recommed this book for beginners but not for advanced exercisers.
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Summary: Great for beginners...
Review: I have been a fan of Kathy Kaehler for a while, so I was very excited to see this book. I was a bit disappointed because it was very basic. I did find a couple of new exercises that I have incorporated into my regular workouts. I was annoyed by the way that she throws around the names of all the celebrities that she trains. The pictures and directions make the exercises very easy to follow. Overall, I would recommed this book for beginners but not for advanced exercisers.
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Summary: PRETTY GOOD
Review: I JUST FINISHED READING THIS WORK OUT BOOK. I ENJOYED THE PICTURES AND SHE'S A VERY INTERESTING PERSON. ALSO I LIKE THAT FACT THAT SHE HAS WORKED WITH AFRICAN AMERCIANS THAT'S A GREAT PLUS. SHE'S VERY REALISTIC AND THAT'S WHY I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO'S INTERESTED IN BECOMING FITTER. I'M NOT SOME SKINNY THING EITHER ACTUALLY I'M OVERWEIGHT BY 75LBS AND I'M BEING HONEST WITH MYSELF ABOUT LOSING ALL THE WEIGHT SO BUY THIS BOOK AND SEE HOW IT HELPS ME.
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Summary: Easy to follow and fun-keeps it real!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I have read many and tried different programs, but this book keeps things on a real level with easy to follow and practical solutions to changing and adding to your lifestyle to fit your needs. I liked the extra stories of her work in Holleywood; added flair! I try to carry this book with me when I travel and am away from the gym. When I get pregnant (way in the future!) I'm looking forward to reading the pregnancy fitness book too! Thanks!
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Summary: This book has it all!
Review: If you are looking for some ideas for exercises you can do easily around the house, than look no further! This book shows you how to do exercises for every body part. I also like reading about what exercises the celebrities she trains enjoy. The reason for only 4 stars and not 5 is because I would have liked it to have an actual program written out using all of the exercises she lists.
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Summary: Wonderful for Beginners
Review: If your New Year's resolution was to start exercising but you have no idea where to start, Real-World Fitness is worth checking out. This book is a great starting place for someone new to the world of fitness like me. If you are an experienced exerciser, you're bound to find some great ideas in here, but some might be a bit basic. The theme of the book is that a little exercise is better than none at all and once you get started, you'll find it easy to continue. PROS:
+The only equipment needed are walking shoes, and maybe some small hand weights.
+Kaehler writes in a very unintimidating tone.
+Sections are included on healthy eating, target exercises (legs, abs, glutes, etc.), and benefits of exercise.
+The final section, "8 Weeks to a Show-Off Body," is a great plan for the motivated beginner that can easily be followed after the 8 weeks is over. CONS:
-As mentioned in other reviews, the constant celebrity name dropping is unfathomably annoying. So much so that you might want to look elsewhere if that sort of stuff bothers you. But if you can look past it, this book is a goldmine for the beginnner.
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Summary: Ordinary Items, Extraordinary Results
Review: Kathy Kaehler makes staying in shape practical...not fun...but practical. Use ordinary household items to turn your soft body hard. At times it reads a bit like the Star or Enquirer's guide to fitness, but having said this...it works. Besides, selling yourself on the idea of a consistent excercise routine, is the first step to a beautiful hard body. So Michelle smoked and Schiffer couldn't do three push-ups, we still want to look like them, so we read the book and get results. This book is worth every penny. In fact, I would have given it five stars, but felt this was unethical as I haven't read this book, but I plan to next Wednesday. Good Luck and all the best to you aspiring excercisers...julia young.
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Summary: This is a terrific book for do-it-yourself exercisers!
Review: Scoff at personal trainer dependency? Hate gyms? Refuse to buy expensive equipment? Buy this book! (Incidentally, I work out at gyms and use weight machines regularly but I still refer to this book!) The author offers many practical toning exercises. Great pictorial book format with clear and concise instruction. I would give this book 5 stars, but I have two reservations. First, the author's constant referral to Hollywood clients began to sound like relentlessly insecure "look at who I train!" name-dropping. The author's strong credentials stand on their own -- she doesn't need to underscore her legitimacy by constantly fawning over her Hollywood clients. I just want the exercises, not the dirt about Penelope Miller! Finally, the book seems to skim the upper body workout, while focusing on some (admittedly wonderful) ab, glute, and leg workouts. Aside from these two shortcomings, I feel this is a superb hands-on fitness book.
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