100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts & Bring Out the Athlete in You
October 1, 2001
Adult/High School-Sized to fit in a pocket of some baggy gym shorts, this book offers easily digestible tidbits on how to get the most out of a workout. With its emphasis on aerobic activity, it is tailor-made for people seeking general fitness or wanting to excel at endurance sports. The book's forte is handing down strategies for getting past the psychological barriers everyone faces on the road to fitness. Some suggestions are geared more toward a fully grown adult body, and YAs should probably check with a physician before doing things like drinking two cups of strong coffee to boost performance, fasting occasionally, or taking two multivitamins a day. Fortunately, the book mostly sticks to the conventional wisdom of eating well and drinking plenty of water. With the plethora of supplements and exercise gadgets in the marketplace, the book's refreshing counsel is to avoid most of that stuff and keep things simple. Like a good coach, Harr urges readers to challenge themselves and get excited about physical activity while cautioning against overdoing things. A selection suitable for couch potatoes and eager beavers alike.-Sheila Shoup, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2001 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.