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| Bob Greene | | Hardcover:
| 272 pages | | Publisher:
| Simon & Schuster | | Publication Date:
| December 21, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0743254058 | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 42 reviews |
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 Good to get started-not end all be all.Jun 15, 2010
I picked up this book off the shelf that I have just had sitting around. I don't remember buying it-but I have it. I picked it up a few weeks ago as I needed a kick in the butt to start working out again. It did-I am once again exercising regularly and I have Bob Greene to thank for it. This book inspired me and convinced me that strength training is important.
My problem with the book is the rigid exercise routine. The cardio was good. You start at 15 minutes and add 2 minutes every week. However you end up doing the same strength workout every week. It is OK-however I thought you need to mix it up to work muscles in different ways. Also, as a former and now getting back into runner, I have specific exercises that I need to do to avoid injury. I modified the program for myself doing what I need to do to focus on my core muscles-but that is because I know to do this. I also think that if you do the same ab routine every day that your muscles just get used to it and you eventually plateau. So again, I throw in other ab exercises.
My biggest gripe is what Greene says about yoga and pilates. He claims that you cannot substitute these with cardio, strength, or functional exercises. I'd like to see him say that after trying a Vinyasa or ashtanga class. These are very vigorous forms of yoga that would get anyone's heart rate up. And regarding strength, my triceps and hamstrings are still sore after a class I took 2 days ago. I wasn't getting sore anymore with the 8 exercises. As far as pilates-it's a great core workout-and after 6 weeks of the same ab routine it was hard to avoid the temptation of a pilates class. So I worked it in.
So bottom line-it is a very motivating book that can help get you in the habit of exercise. Also-thanks Bob, for convincing me to strength train. Are exercise the end all be all? I don't think so. Use it as a base-modify it to make it work for you. And finally-Vinyasa yoga is a cardio workout and while I don't think you should substitute it more than once a week-you can probably skip a strength training session sometimes and do a Vinyasa class. It mixes things up a bit I think.
 Bob Greene's total body makeoverMar 30, 2010
I have had this book in the past, so I knew what to expect. The book is excellent for anyone wanting to live a healthier life style. The book was delivered in excellent condition and delivered promptly.
Changed my life forever!Mar 17, 2010
I read this book and it was a wake up call for me. I have slowly lost weight ever since and there's no going back for me now. It's not am I going to work out today, it's when am I going to work out today? I don't make anynore excuses and I have 3 kids. Age's 13, 9 and 3!
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 POORNov 20, 2009
The book was not at all in good condition. It has highlight marks which was not mentioned before I bought it. Quite disappointed.
Thanks for letting me express my frustration. Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover: An Accelerated Program of Exercise and Nutrition for Maximum Results in Minimum Time
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 Is this Oprah's trainer?Jul 08, 2009
Well....Oprah is fat again, so I think I'm going to be skipping the Bob Greene diet.
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