
The No Sweat Exercise Plan
Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer
Harvey Simon(Author)
McGraw-Hill Contemporary (Publisher)
Published on 16. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-07-148602-6 (ISBN)
Description
No Stress. No Strain. No Sweat.
Forget Pilates machines, gym memberships, and marathons. To get the health benefits of exercise, you need only to ramp up your everyday activities. In The No Sweat Exercise Plan, Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Harvey B. Simon, M.D., shows you how to fit fitness into your daily routine--without breaking a sweat.
Dr. Simon's motto is "No pain, big gains." His simple program is guaranteed to help you:
Shed pounds you don't want and inches you don't need Increase your energy and stamina Decrease stress, avoid mood swings, and beat depression Reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer Look and feel younger and add years to your life
With Dr. Simon's No Sweat Exercise Pyramids you can create a personalized fitness plan to fit your needs . . . and your busy schedule.
Forget Pilates machines, gym memberships, and marathons. To get the health benefits of exercise, you need only to ramp up your everyday activities. In The No Sweat Exercise Plan, Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Harvey B. Simon, M.D., shows you how to fit fitness into your daily routine--without breaking a sweat.
Dr. Simon's motto is "No pain, big gains." His simple program is guaranteed to help you:
Shed pounds you don't want and inches you don't need Increase your energy and stamina Decrease stress, avoid mood swings, and beat depression Reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer Look and feel younger and add years to your life
With Dr. Simon's No Sweat Exercise Pyramids you can create a personalized fitness plan to fit your needs . . . and your busy schedule.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
379 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-148602-6 (9780071486026)
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Content
Part I: Getting Ready
Chapter 1: Exercise, Your Body, and Your Health
Chapter 2: A New Look at Exercise
Chapter 3: Your Personal Exercise Needs
Part II: Getting Going
Chapter 4: Cardiometabolic Exercise
Chapter 5: Strength Training
Chapter 6: Flexibility Training
Chapter 7: Exercises for Balance
Chapter 8: Constructing Your Program
Chapter 9: Pitfalls and Precautions
Part III: Going Beyond
Chapter 10: Exercise as Therapy
Chapter 11: Beyond Health
Chapter 12: Beyond Exercise
Resources
Index
Chapter 1: Exercise, Your Body, and Your Health
Chapter 2: A New Look at Exercise
Chapter 3: Your Personal Exercise Needs
Part II: Getting Going
Chapter 4: Cardiometabolic Exercise
Chapter 5: Strength Training
Chapter 6: Flexibility Training
Chapter 7: Exercises for Balance
Chapter 8: Constructing Your Program
Chapter 9: Pitfalls and Precautions
Part III: Going Beyond
Chapter 10: Exercise as Therapy
Chapter 11: Beyond Health
Chapter 12: Beyond Exercise
Resources
Index