- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Broadway (Jun 12 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0767906411
- ISBN-13: 978-0767906418
- Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 186 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #775,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Adult/High School-Sized to fit in a pocket of some baggy gym shorts, this book offers easily digestible tidbits on how to get the most out of a workout. With its emphasis on aerobic activity, it is tailor-made for people seeking general fitness or wanting to excel at endurance sports. The book's forte is handing down strategies for getting past the psychological barriers everyone faces on the road to fitness. Some suggestions are geared more toward a fully grown adult body, and YAs should probably check with a physician before doing things like drinking two cups of strong coffee to boost performance, fasting occasionally, or taking two multivitamins a day. Fortunately, the book mostly sticks to the conventional wisdom of eating well and drinking plenty of water. With the plethora of supplements and exercise gadgets in the marketplace, the book's refreshing counsel is to avoid most of that stuff and keep things simple. Like a good coach, Harr urges readers to challenge themselves and get excited about physical activity while cautioning against overdoing things. A selection suitable for couch potatoes and eager beavers alike.
Sheila Shoup, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Exercise Your Body. Enjoy Yourself. Experience the Difference.
Whatever your fitness level, world-class Iron Man triathlete Eric Harr shares 100 inspirational strategies to uncover your passion and improve your performance.
•See each workout as a celebration and an opportunity for personal growth (#5).
•Stop counting calories and listen to your body for nutrition information it knows what you need (#22).
•Learn why morning workouts are best–and it's not just because you’ll burn more body fat (#35)
•Experience the power of a “breakthrough session” in your training program (#60).
•Find out the five best fat-burning secrets, and why you must be selfish about your fitness.(#s 90 and 91).
•Put less effort into your workout for world-class results (#73).
•Let go of your ego and rely on your inner strength and confidence (#84).
Gleaned from thousands of hours of training and shared wisdom from the very best athletes in the world, these simple lessons will transform your approach to getting fit, staying active, and being alive.
Whatever your fitness level, world-class Iron Man triathlete Eric Harr shares 100 inspirational strategies to uncover your passion and improve your performance.
•See each workout as a celebration and an opportunity for personal growth (#5).
•Stop counting calories and listen to your body for nutrition information it knows what you need (#22).
•Learn why morning workouts are best–and it's not just because you’ll burn more body fat (#35)
•Experience the power of a “breakthrough session” in your training program (#60).
•Find out the five best fat-burning secrets, and why you must be selfish about your fitness.(#s 90 and 91).
•Put less effort into your workout for world-class results (#73).
•Let go of your ego and rely on your inner strength and confidence (#84).
Gleaned from thousands of hours of training and shared wisdom from the very best athletes in the world, these simple lessons will transform your approach to getting fit, staying active, and being alive.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed....,
By Nom De Guerre (Universe) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Portable Personal Trainer: 100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts and Bring Out the Athlete in You (Paperback)
Based on the reviews here, I decided to borrow this book from the library. I was looking for a fitness book that would provide me with information on getting in shape and improving my body. This book was not at all what I expected. The book contains 100 tips on how to motivate yourself about excercise, but doesn't contain any substantial information about how to excercise. You can definately find better information elswhere. I have found Ultimate Fit or Fat and Weight Training workouts that Work helpful. Goodluck!P.S. Be suspect of the rave reviews posted here. When I re-read them they sound more like an advertisment than the experiences of regular people.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Mover and a Shaker...Read it and You'll Be One Too,
By Josh W (West Hartford, CT, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Portable Personal Trainer: 100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts and Bring Out the Athlete in You (Paperback)
Finally, fitness advice that will get you off your couch and onto the track / bike / into the pool / or whatever else you do. I just bought the book about a week ago, returned home, and read it cover to cover in an hour. One hundred simple and truly life-altering strategies are contained within that have gotten even my lazy self up and moving. Over the past two days, following the book's advice on everything from nutrition, to technique and motivation, I've run ten miles (and feel great!), and I don't plan on stopping any time soon :). From his writing, the author is a truly fit individual, both mentally and physically, and his personal perspectives on the wonders of a clear mind and a healthy body are refreshing every time I open the conveniently-pocket-sized book. Humorous, compelling and without pretense, Harr's guide can pull out the passion and performance in anyone (and I mean anyone) and set them on the path to a healthier and happier self.
5.0 out of 5 stars
From a size 12 to a 7 in 10 weeks!!!,
By Geraldine Dodson (Wasilla, Alaska) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Portable Personal Trainer: 100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts and Bring Out the Athlete in You (Paperback)
This book demystifies many weight loss, nutrition and exercise issues in a clear, friendly, expert way. It helps to answer why we're getting fatter in America. I read this wonderful book in eight hours--but don't let that fool you; it's packed with good information and moving inspiration. Every word matters. When I started showing results, my friends and family wanted to know the secret. At least 3 of them bought the book for themselves. Eric Harr's advice and motivation really works. Big! How do I know? Because I'm significantly SMALLER! Yahoo!!! :)
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