The Fitness Mindset: Eat for energy, Train for tension, Manage your mindset, Reap the results

by Brian Keane

How would it feel to have the body you’ve always wanted, a huge boost in energy, and the mindset to keep it forever? Have you ever felt frustrated about not getting the results you want? Do you feel you are eating the right foods and doing the correct workouts but your body still isn’t changing as quickly as you want? Are you grinding through your workday with low energy levels, praying for the next day off so you can sleep in? If this sounds familiar, then The Fitness Mindset is the book for you. The Fitness Mindset gives you everything you need to get the body you’ve always dreamed of, ramp your energy levels through the roof and develop the mindset to keep it forever. When you read this book and implement Brian’s proven strategies, you

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Audiobook, Personal Development, Psychology

186 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic information on food, exercise and mindset. Good and condensed read, but not that much of a value if you are not a beginner.
It worked well as a quick refresher for me, but I think it lacks depth on the discussed ideas.

[Craig Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edit: I re-read this at a more relevant time, fantastic read.

A great introduction to fitness, in an easy to understand way. With motivation, information, and an author who actually knows what he is talking about in regards to fitness.

A breath of fresh air in this genre, and also so nice to hear an accent that's not American in the fitness industry. "YOU CAN GET A 6 PACK IN TWO WEEKS" that's not this book and thank god for that.

Now I've been introduced to Brian Keane I'm now listening to his podcasts, which are fantastic!

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, it has motivated and inspired me while informing.

[Girish Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Fitness Mindset, as the name suggests is a book about Fitness and Mindset. Which is to say that the physical health and the mental health go hand in hand, they complement and supplement each other.

The book is divided in two sections. The first section discusses how to manage your physical health with nutrition, supplements, sleep, hydration, and training. I found this part to be extremely helpful. I believe if you are someone like me who has never give dingo's kidney worth of attention to learning about how human bodies work then this book would be a great help. Reading this, I realized the urgent need in my life to add supplements, looking at my diet. I understood the why behind how training works. But most importantly, reading this motivated me to finally hit the gym. I have never felt this way before, the way I feel these days with running, lifting weights, and playing table tennis, also while being a little mindful about what I put in my mouth. The endorphins that release when you do physical work can really make you feel happy. No wonder why so many people in the world use gym to burst stress.

The second section deals with how to create habits, how to manage stress, anxiety, and worry. The author offers some of the life lessons that he has learned through reading books, attending courses, and listening to podcasts. Now again, if you are someone like me who has read countless books on this subject then you'd find this part of the book to be just okay. But to some people, it could be of great help.

All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend to all the novices who are looking forward to develop a fitness mindset.

[DeeReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really an interesting read about how extremely important ones mindset is in committing to making life changes for optimal health.


4 stars

[Mike Cianci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

This book is just the right amount of knowledge and advice. The set up really allows you to grasp the content

[Adriana Razoare · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Just 'do you' and be happy!"

[Robert Hatton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand and a great reminder about key ideas in training and mindset.

[Sagar Chamoli · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars



Summary

It's a good read for beginners starting with there fitness journey. The book is divided in two parts

- Physical Strength
- Mental Strength

The author have explained importance of both the aspects in his book. Than he have given his own personal suggestion and tips which have helped him to achieve the fitness goal in his life.

My favorite line from the book

Though I like multiple quotes from the book, but I really liked the one below-

"Happiness comes from within, it’s not a tangible thing. A nice car, a new house, an attractive partner – none of these things in themselves bring true ‘happiness’ or ‘fulfilment’. They’re external sources that can be taken away with a blink of an eye. Sure, they’re nice for a little while and your ego will happily take the nice comments, but again, those sweet comments are simply words from other people. If other people’s comments are what’s making you happy, then you’re always going to need something external or superficial to retain that happiness. Learn to find the happiness from within and you will always be happy."

Conclusion

Overall its a good and short read. Go for it if you are looking for something to start or improve with your fitness journey.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading this expecting dietary and nutritional advice for reducing fat and gaining muscle, and this was quite a satisfactory source. There was a lot of basic biology that both refreshed old facts from health classes of yore and introduced me to the mechanisms behind the intake and processing of fat, protein and carbohydrates, as well as other nutrients. I think my supplement game has been forever enhanced. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of great advice regarding anxiety, worry, stress, sleep and general attitude towards life. I think that the best thing I’m taking away from this is that it’s actually good to aim high if you want results, but worth doing it with some knowledge of the science of the body.

[Dhivya · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very agreeable and great introductory book on diet, fitness, and the mental fuel to keep both going. Doesn’t preach, but rather equips readers with the basic vocabulary, principles, and a few options out there — so that readers can make an appropriate choice that fits their body type, goals, and lifestyle. Unless a reader is familiar with most of the content already, I don’t see why they wouldn’t benefit from this short read.

[Bruce Pham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good introductory book in understanding how your body works and makes sense of the phrase, “80% diet and 20% exercise”. The first half the book gives you a good sense of how your body breakdowns the different nutrients that enter your system and how it processes them to enhance your basic functionalities. The latter half was a nice bonus into simply living life and how exercise and routine can translate into being an overall healthier person.

[Lars Mikal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy, informative and a pleasant read. Could have gone more in-depth, especially on the workout and mindset part. Would recommend for all who are new to fitness as the nutrition part of the book is the definitive best part and will help beginners a lot.

[Vugar Mehdiyev · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intereseting blend of tips about training, nutrition, mindset and wisdom. Short and usefull book.

[Ellie Murnane · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit too cliche in many places but some good information too.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

An excellent read for anyone starting their fitness journey!

[Brandon Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I didn’t go in thinking it would be so impactful but I really respect how the author brought all of this together in a constantly impactful read.

[Adam Chatfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great supplement or starter pack to a fitness journey you are either just starting on or trying to get going, or for if you are finding yourself in a stall after a few months without progress.

Keane couples personal experience with practical bites of knowledge that you can go away and take action on immediately, and provides the initial understanding about nutrition, diet, meal planning, exercising and mental well being that all readers can benefit from.

Great to dip in and out of, practical and thoughtful, but also easy to read through in a sitting. Recommend!

[William Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended

This is a great book. Brian gives you the tools and the insight of how to to keep healthy and happy, through the personal experiences Brian has garnered from his lifetime of research.

I personally have to say this book has changed my life. It has made me think about what’s important, and how I can maintain a healthy lifestyle- Health is wealth . Thank you Brian.

[Sarah Conway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed!

Brilliant, thank you for writing this book Brian. I am trying to become more focused in my fitness and life. The last chapters on mindset was particularly helpful.

[Hugh J Caffery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply fantastic

Just a great beneficial read - Brian Keane has helped me so much with this book, straight and to the point - it has changed how I feel and train.

[Jo Coaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Good read i enjoyed this book
Easy to read
Would recommend
Jo coaker x x x x x x x

[Robert Merryman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The———-Mindset

I thought Brian did a great job on this book and the time he took to bring other references in gave it some substance to hold his opinions together. This may be my own fault for not researching further but while the book does have chapters dedicated to fitness. It’s not a book that dials into it too deeply.
I learned a few things for sure and even highlight some bits that I found extra good or that I want to come back to, but I can’t say I feel anymore educated on physical fitness with this read. However, the mental aspect of this book offered some great thoughts to ponder on.

In my opinion. This is a great book for a beginner to very early intermediate range in their knowledge of the fitness world. You will learn many great bits of information that will help you succeed quicker. As far as more advanced peoples, there are bits and pieces here that are good to learn/be reminded of.

If you have the extra time and need a quick book for reading. This is a great one.

[Hà Link · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually I got this book by a mistake. However, read this book is a good read. This book is about fitness, but I found it is simple, not complicated with full of images and tons of information and instructions like many others book about fitness that have bad impression on me. The explanation about the crucial factors of fitness is clear, it answer questions "what, why and how" is just enough in details, at least for me. And the especially, beside technical factors of fitness, half of the book talks about the mental factors that I think is more important. I am actually is a runner, not a body builder which should be the target of this book. I am also experienced of the problems which the book mentioned and somehow I understand it and found it really helpful. Finally, the part at the end of the book about 10 life lessons worth reading again and again for motivation and finding a way in life.

[Maria Isabel Chang · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their fitness and nutrition habits. Keane's writing is clear and concise, and his advice is based on sound principles and personal experience. I appreciate the emphasis on mindset and consistency. One thing that sets this book apart is the practical advice on goal-setting and habit formation. The author provides specific strategies for creating a meal plan, building a workout routine, and staying motivated, which I found very helpful. I also appreciate the emphasis on long-term benefits rather than quick fixes.

The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that some of the information is fairly basic and may not be new to readers who are already well-versed in fitness and nutrition. However, it is a great guide if you are a beginner or are on the first stages of your fitness journey.

[Jacob Baham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some great tips on effective supplementation, the importance that sleep has on fitness, and how to develop a sustainable lifestyle.
I most enjoyed the wisdom of “Train for Tension”. Putting this to practice with resistance and free weight training is extremely effective and maximizes muscle growth in a shorter duration of time simply by slowing down.

The author also enjoys Robert Greene books and reading stoic literature to enhance a strong and balanced mentality. I won’t ramble on about this one but I thoroughly enjoyed this read. My dog is snoring right now so it’s also hard to focus on a lot of what I’m writing here.. but if I feel like it I’ll come back and gather more thoughts I had about this one.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone always trying to achieve a fitness goal and never seeming to achieve it, this book puts everything into perspective. Although I found the supplements section quite complicated (I listened to the audio book version) I thought the rest of the book as incredibly well written and down to earth.

As for the reading, his voice is soft and easy to understand and full of understanding when explaining why we don't achieve what we set out to do. There's no 'if you wanted it bad enough you'd do it', there's actual steps he has taken himself to make himself a better person and he shares those steps with you.

An ideal car ride listen which has not changed my life but certainly changed my thinking.

[Aileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most interesting, informative and easy to follow guide to get over all those complicated myths & conceptions about nutrition, training and most importantly mindset when it comes to both setting & reaching your goal. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced in the area, this will greatly help you on your journey. The nutrition information alone is so well explained and can be easily applied to daily life, where no doubt the benefits will be plentiful.
Would highly recommend if beginning to make positive changes to lifestyle or looking to move to that next level. Looking forward to getting into Brian’s follow up book for another great read 😃

[Miguel José Monteiro · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not very impressed with this book and being the first one I read about nutrition and training, I feel the author could have easily amazed me.
The content barely scratched the surface, which made me feel hesitant in trusting the book or not. There was a lot of diversity of opinion (good point!) but lack of structure, which ended up in repeated conclusions across different sections and an overall feeling of being lost in the book.
The second part had so much potential, with topics such as stress and sleeping which are so rarely addressed, being just vaguely analyzed - heck, circadian cycles were just one or two paragraphs.
Positive points for the wide scope of topics.

[Sian Bradshaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really bounced off this one. I only bought this because the author had hosted a podcast with one of my favourite fitness experts on it.

He started off by saying that supplements should not really be necessary because you can get most nutrients from from food and then went on to list a large number of supplements and how to take them.

The section on mental attitude was interesting but when he said one should read Marcus Aurelius and Seneca every evening - I did splutter in my coffee whilst thinking - how dull!

[Shakya Kayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best fitness book I read this year. Easy to read and understand, great nutrition information and the supplement section was also useful. I now train better, eat better and feel amazing with less effort and less time. Good for women as well. So many of the books I have read on fitness are geared towards young men. I am a 54 year old woman and found heaps of great advice and useful tips in the book.