Shape Your Body, Shape Your Life

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

This British import is distinguished by trainer Lycholat's integration of sports medicine and psychological concepts. The opening claim that the illustrated manual is ``for the average person'' is validated by succeeding chapters on the components of fitness, self-assessment, designing and structuring exercise programs and sessions and equipment selection, with step-by-step exercise and nutrition instruction for men and women seeking fitness but turned off by the ``extremes'' of weightlifting and bodybuilding. Balance, flexibility and individuality are emphasized, and throughout the text Lycholat makes links between physical and mental health. Exercises vary (some include the use of freestanding weights and machines) and are supplemented with warm-up and -down movements. (September)