Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.

Bellydance, fitness for beginners--Slim down is a full-body workout that slims and tones your body through cardiovascular and strength dance moves.

In the pre 'weigh-in" workouts on NBC's hit show, "THE BIGGEST LOSER," you've seen contestants push themselves to the limit to reach their weight-loss goals --and now you can too! In this intense "Last Chance Workout", trainer Jillian Michaels pulls out all the stops with three workouts that challenge your body to the maximum.

Combination of traditional mat and standing Pilates, as well as cardio exercise for weight loss.

"Explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die, [tracing] CrossFit's rise from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters, and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes"--Dust jacket flap.

"The New York Times "Phys Ed" columnist counsels casual and serious exercisers on the latest understandings about the mental and physical aspects of a fitness program, sharing recommendations for current "best practices" for a range of goals."