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Approach exercise fitness fun healthy instinct natural new no revolutionary sweat that

Jordan, editor and founder of American Fitness magazine, has several worthwhile messages but not much new or innovative information on exercise or fitness. Her messages include: 1) the fitness industry damages our self-esteem by convincing us that we are not good enough and that we need their services; 2) we mustn't look unquestioningly to so-called fitness experts to tell us how to exercise; 3) we are each our own best judge of what works for us; 4) our bodies want to move, we simply need to hear that need; 5) fitness can be achieved through many means; 6) thin people aren't necessarily fit and fat people aren't necessarily unhealthy; 7) self-esteem is an important component of good health.
Having told the reader that we must make our own decisions about fitness, she seems unable to avoid the very practices she so vilifies. She prescribes a complicated system of exercises based on personality "types" (a simplified Meyers-Briggs profile combined in an unworkable way with an Enneagram - a set of nine short descriptions). Besides being prescriptive - telling us what type of exercise to do at what time of day - no one in our household could make the two personality tests match up with the four profiles and associated exercise regimes or connect the exercise regimes in any meaningful way with our own energy cycles.
 

She then goes on to describe a number of "alternative" fitness strategies as if they were something spurned by the fitness industry. I don't know where Ms. Jordan works out, but most of the fitness clubs in my area offer many of these "alternatives" - tae chi, yoga, spinning (cycling), and various dancing options. Other of her "alternatives", such as orienteering and rock climbing, have been readily available through other sources for years. In any event, I find it difficult to believe that anyone would be surprised to know that walking, hiking, biking, dancing and yoga are good for you. Do you really need to buy a book to learn this?
Finally, she lists her views on a variety of "quick fixes" from estrogen replacement therapy to liposuction. She provides little basis for her opinions - often simply saying that she's done the research and finds this product good or bad. Without telling the reader the nature of the research on each product, we are left to trust her expertise rather than being able to decide for ourselves.
I'd recommend that you skip the book, use common sense exercising when and how works best for you(ask for a brochure or pamphlet from your health care provider if you feel confused by some of the conflicting hype generated by the media), and look into the many interesting and challenging exercise options offered by health clubs, the Y, your employer (increasingly), university extension programs, and city parks departments. As for "quick fixes", check them out at a reputable site on the internet or with your health care provider.
If you still feel you need something to guide and motivate you, I recommend Walking It Off - The Workbook. Using a workbook format and a gradual approach, the book helps you to find your motivation and to identify the barriers to success. Although walking has been my preferred method of exercise for years, I found this book to be a good refresher. A supportive and informative diet book which also focuses on incorporating physical activity into daily life is Dr. Ornish's Eat More, Weigh Less .

The Fitness Instinct: The Revolutionary New Approach to Healthy Exercise That Is Fun, Natural, and No-Sweat

Glistening hard-bodies strut their stuff on magazine covers, billboards, and television shows," writes Peg Jordan. "Every time we stare, our shoulders slump, our bellies feel soft, and we grow a little more disappointed, thinking that fitness is something that's beyond our reach. What a mess." (Of course we don't realize that the gorgeous photo of that fitness celebrity is the result of $1,000 worth of airbrushing.) Jordan, respected fitness expert and editor of American Fitness magazine, set out to discover why 80 percent of us don't exercise and what works to get us moving. Jordan interviewed 400 formerly inactive people who had become active. She also studied both current research and movement styles of ancient cultures. In The Fitness Instinct, she puts it all together with an innovative, 11-step method to get you exercising and loving it. The point is not to force yourself to do the trendy exercise of the day or join the flashy gym downtown--in fact, not to force yourself at all--but rather to "tap into your seventh sense--your natural instinct for movement--which, once awakened, will guide your every stretch, run, jump, dance, pushup, and crunch" and help you develop your own, personalized program of "holistic fitness." A tall order, but Jordan delivers what others only promise. Your movement choices have to match your personality, for example, and she shows you how to figure out whether you're a racer, stroller, dancer, or trekker, and then which kinds of movement and times of day are best for you. Besides the big picture of finding the exerciser within you, Jordan addresses how to avoid being scammed by product promises, myths, and quick fixes. --Joan Price
The editor and founder of American Fitness magazine excoriates what she calls "the fitness cartel"Agyms, the media and the sports apparel industry. Jordan, admitting to her own part in the conspiracy, shares amusing anecdotes of phony endorsements, hard-bodied aerobics instructors and thousand-dollar airbrushing. She begins by giving the reader a personality test (the Enneagram) to determine his or her fitness type. Jordan's cornerstone program is based on brief periods of activity throughout the day, which amounts to not much more than an elaborated "take the stairs" approach. She offers her views on everything from yoga, stretching, tai chi and relaxation techniques to running, biking and hiking. While none of this is really new, she does effectively embrace the now mainstream mind/body connection, inspiring people to work out in their dreams and get to know their bodies. Her steam runs out tward the end with a perfunctory review of supplements such as carnitine and ephedra and an endorsement of liposuction. Yet the book offers many options that may lead frustrated aerobaholics to more fulfilling paths. 5-city author tour; QPB and BOMC alternates. (Oct.)

Discover your fitness instinct


Stretching in the morning sun, dancing to a favourite song, strolling through the neighbourhood park, chasing a giggling child. These are the movements of a happy, healthy life. And these are the movements that your body craves and needs, says fitness expert PEG JORDAN in her new book The Fitness Instinct.
STRETCHING in the morning sun. Dancing to a favourite song. Strolling through the neighbourhood park. Chasing a giggling child. These are the movements of a happy, healthy life. And these are the movements that your body craves and needs.
After four years of research and interviews with over 1,800 people, I have found that there really is a "fitness instinct" that can be awakened, no matter how sedentary your lifestyle. I have written all about it in my new book, The Fitness Instinct: The Revolutionary New Approach To Healthy Exercise That Is Fun, Natural And No Sweat (Rodale Reach, October 1999).
If you have been turned off by the way exercise has been taught for decades, then it is time to put aside workouts that have all the appeal of a forced labour camp. I wrote this book for the eight out of ten individuals who simply have not embraced the fit life because they find aerobic classes impossible and most exercises too boring. I also wrote it for all those who have been scared off, intimidated, overwhelmed or confused by the high- science approach to fitness. The Fitness Instinct has been claimed by professional societies as "the most significant breakthrough in fitness theory in decades" because it represents a whole new way to get the exercise you need. Let me walk you through some of the steps outlined in the book:
Get to know yourself
There are four distinct fitness personalities: racers, strollers, dancers and trekkers. Each one is suited for a particular type of movement. In my book, you can take a short quiz to discover your type. The problem with the old one-size-fits-all type of exercise recommendation was that it did not match an individual's inborn preferences.
Racers like to take the lead and meet challenges head on. They work hard and play hard, but can be very competitive and bore easily. They prefer a challenge, so a game of cricket or racquetball is ideal. So is training for a fun run or marathon.
Dancers are spontaneous, warm, engaging and entertaining. They detest routines and require variety and creativity in their workouts. This means something different everyday - inline- skating, kayaking, dancing, ballet and yoga are all fine. The key is to avoid routine. Strollers are supportive, loyal, trustworthy and good-natured. They tend to put everybody else first, and have the most difficult time scheduling any self-care or fitness activities for themselves. They prefer the social comfort of a few friends on a long walk-and-talk, rather than the intimidating atmosphere of many health clubs. They can take classes as long as they are with a buddy.
Trekkers are local, analytical and highly reliable. They focus on the details with accuracy and have consistent follow-through and completion skills. Trekkers tend to be the people who can actually buy a piece of equipment, such as dumbbells, a cycle or treadmill, and use it on a daily basis. They like keeping track of their progress and prefer working out alone.

Learn the truth

Unrealistic expectations may be the biggest barrier to adopting lasting health habits. Not doing enough. Not achieving that body. Distorted perceptions fostered by a celebrity-obsessed media, fashion and beauty industries that run women (and some men) ragged, chipping away at self-esteem and throwing up monstrous obstacles to integrating a healthy lifestyle. Unhook from unrealistic messages and images, and you will do what is best for yourself.

Listen to your body

It is talking to you. You have five senses - taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing, and a sixth sense - your gut instinct or intuition. Well, now it is time to learn about your seventh sense - your movement or fitness instinct. This is your body's urge to stretch, jump, run, roll, squat, dance, skip, invert and so on, but it gets suppressed as we go from sitting still in a school room to sitting still at work, in front of a computer, or in front of a television. Modern life is sadly a progressive stage for moving less and less, and growing more and more deconditioned and chubby. There are numerous, fun ways to reawaken your seventh sense, your fitness instinct, and increase your daily calorie burn, endurance and flexibility.

Let time move you

Are you a morning person, bounding out of bed full of energy and life? Or are you a night owl, staying up late, ready to start projects at midnight? It makes a difference. Because of circadian rhythms, your body responds differently to movement at different times of the day. This is a natural process, but many times we ignore it and try to power through it. Knowing when your own natural energy peaks occur throughout the day will help you take advantage of that time for exercise. Trying to exercise when the bio-rhythmic cycle is in a slump can lead to chronic exhaustion.

Find your hidden motivation

I have had people tell me that they need more motivation in order to exercise. But I point out that they are always motivated to do something - whether it is watching TV or reading a book, or chatting with a friend. The way to harness energy for exercise is to tap into your prevailing motivation and couple it with a fitness endeavour.

I call this finding your core desire, a genuine passion that can make you accomplish just about any task, including fitness. Once you learn your core desire, no task will seem insurmountable. The core desires include social, aesthetic, political, economic, theoretical and methodical.

The most important finding in my book is that you can learn to activate an internal switch - the energising charge that will help you bypass all of the old excuses for not exercising. You can learn to enjoy guilt-free, pleasurable techniques that are simple, direct, life saving, accessible and either free or affordable. Embracing the fit life is not a matter of willpower or genetic luck. It is your birthright. Helping you find the activities that are suited to your personality is my passion. Even if you have started and stopped a dozen times before, do not give up. This time, I promise, you will find a way to integrate stretching, strengthening and aerobic movements more naturally into your day.

The Fitness Instinct is available on the Internet at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.

The Fitness Instinct: The Revolutionary

New Approach To Healthy Exercise

That Is Fun, Natural And No Sweat,

Peg Jordan, Rodale Reach, $23.95.
 

THE NEW, REVOLUTIONARY, NO-EXERCISE DIET

It seemed to me that it would be easy. With my NEW, REVOLUTIONARY, NO-EXERCISE DIET, losing weight would be no sweat ®. Well, it didn't start out that way. See my weight chart.

But, I remained committed to the principles of the NEW, REVOLUTIONARY NO-EXERCISE DIET. I have discovered it takes some time to adapt to it. But, it just requires commitment and dedication and belief in the system. The principles are sound. And as I and others are now achieving outstanding results, it is certain more than ever that: losing weight will be no sweat! ®

The NEW, REVOLUTIONARY, NO-EXERCISE DIET will be the wave of the future. Hang up your running shoes! Cancel your health club subscription! Lose weight the most healthy way ... without exercising!!

On the pages that follow, you will be introduced to the exciting new principles of the NEW, REVOLUTIONARY, NO-EXERCISE DIET.

You will be able to track the progress which I and others are making in following the diet. In particular, see pages 3 and 5 for contemporaneous diary and weight chart entries, showing my personal results. Reports of others' results will be published as time permits and as progress reports are received.

 
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