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Getting Back in Shape: 32 Workout Programs for Lifelong Fitness

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With an epidemic of obesity and heart disease and diabetes on the rise, Americans need simple, compelling strategies for getting in shape more than ever.

This practical guide answers that need with advice from four Mr. Universe Bill Pearl (weight training); Stretching author Bob Anderson (stretching); Olympic cyclist Ed Burke (aerobic exercise); and Olympic runner Jeff Galoway (how to run off fat). Part One features 32 exercise programs of stretching, lifting, and moving, customizable for readers' health considerations, schedule, and level of commitment.

It also covers injuries and other health problems. Part Two discusses healthy eating, exercise during pregnancy, and ergonomics, and gives advice about choosing a gym. This edition includes new information on beginning running, and how to lose weight by running, by Jeff Galloway. In addition to the programs, 100 pages of the book are devoted to teaching basic information about the body, how it works, healthy eating, and how exercise benefits health.

238 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2002

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Bob Anderson

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Bob is a speaker, author and CEO and founder of Back to Basics for Success, LLC. His message advocates doing hard things, especially when it's unpopular or uncomfortable to do so; simple and back to basics. He believes in unwavering commitment and courage. He believes success is earned, not given; it's a privilege, not a right.

Bob retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) with over 32 years of service. His last military assignment was in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Security Force Manager of the 732d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, responsible for a 221 person squadron located throughout Iraq, which included two law enforcement detachments and 24 military working dog teams.

He served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 147th Fighting Wing at Ellington Field, Texas Air National Guard, Security Force Manage and as a First Sergeant for a Security Force Squadron and a Medical Squadron.

Earlier in Bob’s Air Force career, he served 10 years on active duty. During that time he was team commander (or TAC Leader) for one of the first Security Police Tactical Neutralization Teams. The threat of terrorism both domestic and abroad forced the USAF to deal with the increasing risk of "high risk" situations including anti-hijack operations, dangerous felons, and the protection of nuclear weapons, which could have included recapture and recovery operations. His team was the only one at that time that contained organic hostage negotiators. An Honor Graduate of the Security Police Tech School, he served as a Desk Sergeant, Security Police Investigator and Crime Prevention Specialist. He was also selected for a concurrent tour with Drug Enforcement Agency as an Intelligence Analyst.

His awards and citations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal/ 3 devices, Air Force Commendation/1 device, Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Iraqi Freedom Medal.

Bob is a qualified rappel master and holds a 2nd degree black belt in karate. He and his wife Pamela reside in rural southern Missouri.

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