Synopses & Reviews
Too many of us exercise to lose weight and stay fit. Jay Kimiecik believes that focusing on those reasons make sticking with a fitness plan almost impossible. With full appreciation of the real problems people have with exercising, he writes that we must instead find personal pleasure in any physical activity we choose. Kimiecik's infectious enthusiasm and easy four-step plan will turn anyone into an intrinsic exerciser for life.
Review
"A fun, quick read that illustrates where to put that first foot on the path to a healthier life." Cooking Light
About the Author
Along with his work at Miami University, Jay Kimiecik has written The Y Personal Fitness Program: 12 Weeks to a Better You, which is used in hundreds of YMCAs in North America. Jay is also the host of FitTalk, a radio show on fitness and exercise.
Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi xv Introduction 1
Part I Moving from Outside-In to Inside-Out
1. Outside-In: The Extrinsic Approach to Exercise 11 2. Inside-Out: The Intrinsic Approach to Exercise 23 3. Intrinsic Exerciser: An Overview 41
Part II Four Steps to Developing the Intrinsic Exerciser Mindset
4. Step One: Activate the Intrinsic Exerciser with Vision 53 5. Step Two: Stay on Track with Mastery 80 6. Step Three: Stay in the Moment with Flow 96 7. Step Four: Fuel the Physical Fire with Inergy 108 8. Applying the Intrinsic Exerciser Mindset in Everyday Life 121
Epilogue 131 Notes 137 Bibliography 145