Product Description

This remarkably rich book explores the most frequently asked about (and misunderstood) aspects of health, nutrition, and fitness. Each subject is addressed in non-technical language that aims to replace myths and misinformation with easy-to-apply knowledge. Ideal for individuals at any level of health and fitness experience, and for personal trainers and related health & fitness professionals who wish to share information with their clients in terms that they can understand. Includes information on Exercise (abs, stretching, workouts, body-building, weights, what works & what doesn't), Health (heart, cholesterol, osteoporosis, body fat tests, weight loss), Nutrition (vitamins, health foods, diets supplements, ergogenc aids), Pain & Injury (back pain, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, ankle sprains, leg cramps, headaches) and much, much more.

Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1340070 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 363 pages

From the Publisher
This updated, larger edition of Health & Fitness in Plain English adds to the previous edition with new information and all-new sections on abs, nutrition, healthy eating, hormone replacement and bone-building medications, stretching, and good and bad exercises. Expanded chapters include back pain, ergogenic aids, muscle soreness, and improving your fitness.

About the Author
Jolie Bookspan, Ph.D., is a sports medicine specialist and physiologist. She has authored three medical textbooks and contributed to nine others, and has written numerous articles for technical and popular health magazines. Twice paralyzed, she rehabilitated herself using her own methods. Both times she walked again against all expectations. She is a black belt in karate and lives with her husband, Paul in Pennsylvania.