From Publishers Weekly

You don’t have to be a gym rat to appreciate what certified personal trainer and Men’s Health cover model Avedon has to say in this sensible, easily customizable approach to nutrition and fitness. Unsurprisingly, Avedon’s technique boils down to eating a series of small meals throughout the day, emphasizing lean meats, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some recipes, most notably protein shakes, call for protein powder and/or other nutrients requiring a special trip to the health food store, but most other ingredients are easily sourced. The most jarring adjustment for those following Avedon’s program will likely be the absence of salt and refined white sugar in virtually all of his 150-plus recipes: sweet dishes like Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies and Peach Cobbler use stevia or a similar sugar substitute. Once readers get past that hurdle they’ll find plenty of easy-to-prepare recipes that taste as good as they sound. Avedon has (more…)

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For the text“An excellent guide to the muscular benefits of weight training exercises.”American Health and Fitness Magazine (review of first edition) (more…)

Amazon.com

At a time when we know so much about choosing safe, effective exercises, reissuing Cindy Crawford’s 1992 best-selling disaster, Shape Your Body, is inexcusable. Swimsuit-clad Cindy puts herself through flings and gyrations that show off her body but aren’t any good for anyone else’s. She presents one after another of the exercises that fitness professionals threw out of their routines two decades ago because they’re ineffective and risky to back and joints. Her alignment is awful; her control nonexistent. She rounds her back and flings her leg into high kicks. She does squats letting her knees go way past her toes. Even when the exercises are decently chosen and performed, she does them much too quickly, relying on momentum instead of muscle power, such as two-second bent-over rows. Trainer Radu, who designed and coached this workout, should be sentenced to an eternity of fast donkey kicks, leg swings, and trunk circles. This “toning” video wo (more…)

Amazon.com Review

You might think that the subtitle, “The World’s Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body,” is hyperbole, but The Book of Muscle from Men’s Health delivers as promised. Australian strength coach and former powerlifting champion Ian King and Men’s Health fitness director Lou Schuler cover everything you want to know about your muscles and what makes them grow, complete with dietary recommendations, exercises for every muscle group, and exercise routines. Each muscle group is illustrated and discussed, with 149 pages of clearly described, well-photographed exercises using a variety of equipment. A section on workout routines helps you put together your own program, from beginner to advanced. Schuler’s guy-talk style makes the book enjoyable to read, even on days when you have no intention of going to the gym. The artistic drawings of muscle groups, full-color photographs of beginning and ending positions of every exercise, and stunning clo (more…)

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An exact replica of the one sported by the Garmin-Slipstream Team in Pro Tour events, this jersey represents the heroic efforts put forth by your favorite racers. From Cali classics to the brutal peaks of France, this jersey not only looks good but performs as well thanks to race-proven Pearl Izumi design.Product FeaturesFit: SlimPockets: 3 BackZip: in (cm)Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

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Leslie Sansone presents a four-mile, in-home walking workout designed to burn calories and increase cardiovascular health.Genre: Exercise/FitnessRating: NRRelease Date: 5-JUN-2007Media Type: DVD

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The Wii Remote and Nunchuck holsters are the perfect accessories for your Wii Fit Plus workout or any other game on Wii. During exercises or breaks, simply slide your Wii Remote and Nunchuck into their holsters to keep them conveniently within arm?s reach. The high-quality flexible material holds them securely in place while the belt clips on the back keep them fastened to your pants, shorts or belt. The Power Fit provides you a battery-free solution for the Wii Balance Board. It allows you to power your Wii Balance Board directly from your Wii console?s USB input or any other powered USB device. Enjoy Wii Fit Plus without the need to purchase expensive batteries or rechargeable battery packs. Get in the game and stay in the game with Power Fit from dreamGEAR.

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