PULSE WORKOUT BOOKS CAN HELP YOU TURN OVER A NEW LEAF.Byline: Nicole Sunkes If your New Year's resolution A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set is to get in shape, but health club membership fees are a budget-breaker, try out these lose-it-yourself workout books: TRAINER TO THE STARS: Gunnar Peterson has made A-list celebs Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Kim Catrall sweat for years, and now he's written a book so that you can, too. In ``G-Force: The Ultimate Guide to Your Best Body Ever'' (Regan Books; $26.95), Peterson, who has trained muscleman Sylvester Stallone, shares his philosophies on health and fitness success. His four ``F-words'' (function, foundation, freedom and focus) are the keys to his program. The book includes pictures of exercise positions, sample workout regimens and diet tips. LEAN, MEAN, FIGHTING MACHINE: New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. personal trainer personal trainer person n → (persönlicher) Fitnesstrainer m, (persönliche) Fitnesstrainerin f Wini Linguvic combines weights with yoga, Pilates, stretching and cardiovascular exercises for her workout regimen. Her new book, ``Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women'' (Rodale Books; $17.95), is a great guide for working out on your own. The book is packed with full-color photographs of Linguvic demonstrating exercises and movements. She breaks workout regimens into sections of the body (lower body, core, upper body) and by levels of progress, and you complete each level with a checklist of exercises. Linguvic also provides readers with a six-week nutrition program that provides a sample food journal to keep track of eating habits. FIT IN 15: If you are constantly on the go and don't have time for an hourlong workout, try out ``Quick Fit: The Complete 15-Minute No-Sweat Workout'' (Atria Atria The heart has four chambers. The right and left atria are at the top of the heart and receive returning blood from the veins. The right and left ventricles are at the bottom of the heart and act as the body's main pumps. Books; $14). The book, by U.S. Department of Transportation fitness program director Richard Bradley III and health writer Sarah Wernick, offers a fast fitness program that requires only 15 minutes of your day. Although a bit short on illustrations, the book provides sweat-free exercise tips that are sure to get you moving. ... OR IN 10: Can't spare even a quarter of an hour for exercise? Try the 10-minute exercises from personal trainer and fitness expert Chris Freytag. Her new book, ``Move to Lose'' (Avery; $24.95), includes a program for speedy physical fitness that emphasizes aerobic exercise aerobic exercise, n sustained repetitive physical activity, such as walking, dancing, cycling, and swimming, that elevates the heart rate and increases oxygen consumption resulting in improved functioning of cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. , strength training and flexibility. She also includes a food journal, an exercise log and practical tips for keeping a positive outlook and staying healthy. HEALTH FORECAST: The next time you visit the doctor, take along ``Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's 2005 Breakthrough Health: Up-to-the-Minute Medical News You Need to Know'' (Rodale Books; $14.99). The book includes updates on allergy and asthma treatments, advances in Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. , cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke research and more. The book is divided into chapters by malady malady /mal·a·dy/ (-ah-de) disease. mal·a·dy n. A disease, disorder, or ailment. malady a disease or illness. and runs the gamut from cold and flu treatments to tips for decreasing gout gout, condition that manifests itself as recurrent attacks of acute arthritis, which may become chronic and deforming. It results from deposits of uric acid crystals in connective tissue or joints. attacks. FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Fountain of Youth legendary fountain of eternal youth. [World Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 432] See : Unattainability : Calling all men! You can turn back your biological clocks by eating well-balanced meals, exercising and connecting with family and friends, promise Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry S. Lodge in their new book, ``Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You're 80 and Beyond'' (Workman Publishing; $24.95). Crowley, a former litigator lit·i·gate v. lit·i·gat·ed, lit·i·gat·ing, lit·i·gates v.tr. To contest in legal proceedings. v.intr. To engage in legal proceedings. , and Lodge, an internist internist /in·tern·ist/ (in-ter´nist) a specialist in internal medicine. in·ter·nist n. A physician specializing in internal medicine. who heads a private practice in New York City, dispense practical advice on aerobic exercise and strength training, nutrition and emotional fitness. An appendix includes seven rules for better living and an exercise regimen for beginners. - Sherry Joe Crosby CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book:``G-Force: The Ultimate Guide to Your Best Body Ever'') (2) no caption (book: ``Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women'') (3) no caption (book: ``Quick Fit: The Complete 15-Minute No-Sweat Workout'') (4) no caption (book: ``Move to Lose'') (5) no caption (book: ``Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's 2005 Breakthrough Health: Up-to-the-Minute Medical News You Need to Know'') (6) no caption (book: ``Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You're 80 and Beyond'') |
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