- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Touchstone (Jan 31 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671890778
- ISBN-13: 978-0671890773
- Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #765,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"I challenge you to realize that whatever you have or haven't been doing for fitness is most likely very wrong," says fitness expert Edward J. Jackowski. Hold It! You're Exercising Wrong aims to separate exercise fact from fiction in an easy-to-read format of 156 tips plus "the ultimate workout." Some of Jackowski's points are startling, like, "You could walk from New York to California and still not be fit," and, "For certain body types, step classes and stair climbers will actually increase the size of your buttocks, thighs, and hips."
Jackowski's tips sometimes motivate you to get moving ("If you don't find time for fitness, sooner or later you'll have to find time to stay home and be sick"), and sometimes educate you about an effective program ("When starting out, it's more important to increase your time than increasing intensity"). He recommends different exercise programs for different body types, which he renames "cone" (big on top, slim hips), "ruler" (hip and shoulder width are similar, few curves), "spoon" (small on top, wide hips), and "hourglass" (solid and thick in upper and lower body, smaller waist). Each type requires different exercises to shape up and slim down, which he describes. --Joan Price
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A complete, non-boring routine that tones the entire body,
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This review is from: Hold It! You're Exercizing Wrong: Your Prescription for First-Class Fitness Fast (Paperback)
Finally an exercise routine that isn't boring and truly gets you fit. Both my husband and I equally enjoy the variety and scope of the exercises. Each set of exercises is broken up by a jump rope segment - and don't underestimate the power of the jump rope! It truly is the most efficient and effective aerobic exercise ever! I completely changed by body shape. I was never overweight, but had fat deposits on my hips and buttocks. Within 2 weeks I lost 4 pounds, but more importantly went from a "spoon" shape to a slender,toned,and proportioned body. My husband also lost weight and his muscles are tight and toned. I credit this book for extending our lives and keeping us "fit for life"! Jackowski may be overly zealous regarding the jumprope, but having tried it, I'd have to agree. It may not be for everyone, but you should give it a try because it works!!
1.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Hold It! You're Exercizing Wrong: Your Prescription for First-Class Fitness Fast (Paperback)
This book was only written for the author's self-promotion, and that of his company. His theories often make no sense, and are never supported with scientific or documented empirical proof. Of course certain pieces make (common) sense, but you can find many much better fitness and weight-control books. Don't bother about this one.
2.0 out of 5 stars
I wonder what kind of PHD does Mr. Jackowski have?,
This review is from: Hold It! You're Exercizing Wrong: Your Prescription for First-Class Fitness Fast (Paperback)
As a Physical trainer with an advanced degree in Exercise Science and several national certifications I find this book egregiously misleading. The author spewes out 'fact' after 'fact' with no scientific basis (except for his own practical experience!). If you buy this book please take his word with a grain of salt. In addition, there are several exercises depicted in this book that will cause more harm then help.The only reason I give this book 2 stars is for his body type descriptions....they are easy to understand and extremely marketable.
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