Synopses & Reviews
Most Americans know they should exercise -- but they don't. The number one reason? Lack of time. Now there's an answer: andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; -- a daily workout that takes just 15 minutes. And it's no sweat, literally! You don't need to change your clothes first, or even shower afterward. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; takes no more time than a coffee break, yet it provides a complete workout: Ten minutes of aerobic activity; four minutes of strengthening exercises; one minute of stretches. This program is perfect for anyone with a hectic, demanding schedule. Can 15 minutes really make a difference? Yes, according to mounting research evidence. andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; is safe -- and it's effective. andlt;BRandgt; This book provides everything you need to begin a more active lifestyle: andlt;BRandgt; and#149 Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, with simple self-tests to help you customize and#149 Exciting new information about the surprising benefits of brief workouts and#149 Innovative suggestions for getting started -- and sticking with it and#149 Motivating quotes from men and women who are using andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; successfully andlt;BRandgt; If you wish you were fitter and trimmer, but can't find time to exercise, andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; is for you!
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Dr. Tina Tessina Psychotherapist and author of andlt;Iandgt;It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunctionandlt;/Iandgt; This program is easy enough to do even when you're overwhelmed, discouraged, or distracted. It's a simple, stress-free way to be caring to yourself.
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Denise Austin Star of Fit and Lite and Daily Workout on Lifetime TV, and author of Pilates for Every Body If you do Quick Fit every day, it will shape you from head to toe!
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Tom Cove Vice president of andlt;Iandgt;SGMA Internationalandlt;/Iandgt; (Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association) We have extensive scientific evidence that exercise brings tremendous improvements in health and quality of life. But we know much less about how to get everyone to do it. andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; is exciting because it makes exercise accessible. This program will change people's lives.
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Dr. Tina Tessina
Psychotherapist and author of It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction
This program is easy enough to do even when you're
overwhelmed, discouraged, or distracted. It's a simple,
stress-free way to be caring to yourself.
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Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Radio talk-show host The only proven antidote to aging is exercise. But some people are too busy or find it difficult to stay with a program. Rick Bradley's andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; is the answer to their dreams.
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Mark Fenton Author of andlt;Iandgt;The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness,andlt;/Iandgt; and host of andlt;Iandgt;America's Walkingandlt;/Iandgt; on PBS television andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; is a completely realistic approach, designed for absolutely everyone. The program fits into even the busiest day and sets you up for success. If you can't get Rick Bradley to show up at your work or home, this book is the next best thing.
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Denise Austin Star of andlt;Iandgt;Fit and Lite and Daily Workoutandlt;/Iandgt; on andlt;Iandgt;Lifetime TVandlt;/Iandgt;, and author of andlt;Iandgt;Pilates for Every Bodyandlt;/Iandgt; If you do andlt;Iandgt;Quick Fitandlt;/Iandgt; every day, it will shape you from head to toe!
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Richard Bradleyandlt;/bandgt; is the author of the andlt;Iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestseller andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;American Son: A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, Jr.andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Harvard Rules: The andlt;BRandgt;Struggle for the Soul of the World's Most Powerful Universityandlt;/iandgt;. His writing andlt;BRandgt;has appeared in andlt;Iandgt;The New York Timesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Vanity Fairandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Rolling andlt;BRandgt;Stoneandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;Iandgt;The New Republicandlt;/iandgt;, and he was the executive editor of andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Georgeandlt;/iandgt; magazine. Bradley lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
Contents Acknowledgments
An Important Message for Readers
1 Fitness Should Be Simple 2 Why You Need to Get Moving
3 What's Holding You Back?
4 Commit to Get Fit
5 Getting Ready for Success
6 The Quick Fit Program
7 A Motivational Plan
8 Moving Beyond Quick Fit
9 Questions and Answers
10 Consistency Is the Name of the Game
Index