Best Fitness Books

By STEPHANIE OAKES

"Idiots Guide to Yoga" Chapter 9 is my favorite...because we all know the obvious -- yoga's a great way to get in shape and improve our health. But, do you know how to find the right type of yoga practice? What about the right instructor? Is your yoga teacher qualified? Certified? What should you look for in a class / gym setting?

"Back in Shape" again Chapter 9 by Dr. Hochschular (surgeon and author) gives us 8 proven home remedies for dealing with back problems the very moment it starts...whether you've pulled or strained a muscle, or seriously hurt a disc, this chapter shows us how to immediately take charge of our health through exercises, medication, and if necessary dr. visits.

"Healing Moves" authors Carol Krucoff & Dr. Mitchell Krucoff
"Exercise is about much more than just LOOKING GOOD, it's also essential to FEELING GOOD, enhancing health and preventing and treating disease. Many people know that exercise is good for them, yet they are often unaware that physical activity can help prevent and treat America's top killers--including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and stroke - often more effectively, and without the negative side effects, of drugs or surgery. Exercise also can relieve a host of common ailments, such as arthritis, depression, back pain, PMS, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, high cholesterol and sexual dysfunction."

"Fitness for Dummies"
A must read for anyone beginning a fitness program...Take a look at Chapter 6... this outlines how exercise can help you lose weight. This book also focuses on which activities burn the most calories and how to build your endurance and stamina.