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Archive for the ‘Other Fitness’ Category

“Stretching Illustrated” (CIG) Templeton & Templeton

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Pros: Good stretches; detailed warnings; ‘courses’ for specific injuries or sports
Cons: Drawings instead of photos; most stretches are simply yoga stretches renamed
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Core Conditioning,” by Patrick S. Hagerman, Ed.D.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Safe, effective, clearly-explained exercises to strengthen your core
Cons: Many exercises do require some equipment
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids,” by Elizabeth M. Ward

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Detailed explanations; plenty of tips for healthy eating; much-needed guide to the new food pyramids
Cons: Seems to be some tension between explaining the pyramids and going into further detail on healthy eating
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Weight Watchers at Home Program

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Easy, non-restrictive, effective, fun (the points system is one big toy!)
Cons: Well, duh, it’s a diet!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The South Beach Diet: Good Fats Good Carbs (revised),” by Dr. Arthur Agatston, M.D.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Handy little pocket guide for those following the South Beach diet
Cons: Not a stand-alone book; make sure you have The South Beach Diet as well
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Eat Out, Eat Right! by Hope Warshaw

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Fabulous information and advice; realistic
Cons: Rambling style that obscures and confuses content; inconsistencies
Rating: 3 out of 5
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