The No Sweat Exercise Plan: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer » (Reprint)

Harvey B. Simon, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and is also on the faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Simon is a founding member of the Harvard Cardiovascular Health Center. He is the author of five other health and fitness books and is the founding editor of the Harvard Men's Health Watch. He received the London Prize for excellence in teaching from Harvard and MIT.

No Stress. No Strain. No Sweat.

Forget Pilates machines, gym memberships, and marathons. To get the health benefits of exercise, you need only to ramp up your everyday activities. In The No Sweat Exercise Plan, Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Harvey B. Simon, M.D., shows you how to fit fitness into your daily routine—without breaking a sweat.

Dr. Simon's motto is "No pain, big gains." His simple program is guaranteed to help you:

• Shed pounds you don't want and inches you don't need
• Increase your energy and stamina
• Decrease stress, avoid mood swings, and beat depression
• Reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer
• Look and feel younger and add years to your life

With Dr. Simon's No Sweat Exercise Pyramids you can create a personalized fitness plan to fit your needs . . . and your busy schedule.

Harvey B. Simon, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and is also on the faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Simon is a founding member of the Harvard Cardiovascular Health Center. He is the author of five other health and fitness books and is the founding editor of the Harvard Men's Health Watch. He received the London Prize for excellence in teaching from Harvard and MIT.

Library Journal

"Insufficient exercise plays an important role in four of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. And it may also contribute to the eighth leading killer, Alzheimer's disease." This is according to Simon (medicine, Harvard Medical Sch.; The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health), whose compelling wellness book teaches those ready to start an exercise and diet program how to do it and how to measure their progress. He offers in-depth explanations of why one should exercise, which exercises develop the cardiovascular system, why one should include weightlifting in a weekly routine, and why exercise becomes essential as one grows older. A chapter titled "Exercise Therapy: Good for What Ails You" explains why exercise leads to better outcomes for several conditions, among them stress, hypertension, diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and chronic fatigue. A discussion of nutrition and preventive medical care emphasizes what you should eat-not what you shouldn't. Excellent graphics are provided throughout, particularly in "20 Guidelines for Healthful and Enjoyable Eating" and "Preventive Medical Services for Healthy Adults." Highly recommended for undergraduate, public health, public, and consumer health libraries.-Howard Fuller, Stanford Health Lib., Palo Alto, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.