book overview
Book Overview
The hardest part of exercising is saying “yes” especially for mothers. The Power of Exercise for Mothers, an inspirational book of bite-sized exercise wisdom, motivational stories and practical advice, aims to encourage and gently nudge women onto the track, bike, stairmaster or into the pool, and shout a resounding “Yes!” to exercise.
The Power of Exercise is for every mother. It is for new mothers, trying to get into shape after pregnancy. It is for those mothers who, with grown children still dependent on “mom” to assist with their own complicated schedules and endless obligations, haven‚t prioritized their own needs for years. It is for the millions of mothers twenty-five to fifty years old, or even older in the case of today's world when kids don't leave home, who quietly struggle and suffer from low motivation and low energy, and who are unhappy with their physical selves. By sharing words of encouragement, anecdotes from other mothers, and innovative exercise tips, The Power of Exercise for Mothers invites women to enrich motherhood with the many gifts of healthy living as a result of exercising.
With her experience as a triathlete, fitness coach, and mother of two, 48-year-old author Barbara Peterson, is uniquely positioned to champion exercise for mothers. She offers practical advice, technical tips and inspiration throughout The Four Phases of Fitness: Motivation, Beginning, Commitment and Exhilaration. Under each heading, Barbara highlights 15 guiding principles that, in realistic and positive terms, move her readers beyond the common challenges mothers confront while trying to exercise. In the first section, "Motivation," Barbara proclaims the necessity of exercise, introduces the myriad benefits, urges the elimination of excuses, and helps mothers mentally adapt to an exercise routine. Her guiding principles, such as Mothers Deserve It; Saying Yes to Exercise; No to Excuses; and Routines Rule: Developing Your Exercise Habit, educate and motivate mothers to reorganize their schedules and create an improved lifestyle. The second section, "Beginning," goes beyond mental adaptations with construction of a real exercise plan. This section discusses the nuances of warming up and getting started, from proper stretching and hydration, to using equipment and setting goals. Practical instruction as well as nurturing encouragement is provided in the guiding inspirations such as: Finding the Exercise You Love; Creating Your Mother Mantras; Getting Into Your Rhythm; Setting Goals. The third section, "Commitment," delves into the nuts and bolts of regular exercise with topics such as Iron Resolve; Getting Support from Family; Sweat; and Getting Through the Rough Spots. Finally, the payoff, in "Exhilaration," the fourth section, punctuates the book with the myriad rewards of exercise, such as Eating; Sex; Self-Love; and Tapping the Power Within.
Each guiding principle consists of Peterson's intriguing experiences, her concrete fitness advice and stories from over 75 women about the role exercise has played in their motherhood experience. Additionally, the page spread includes a quick-read, easily digested sidebar with either one of the following:
·Exercise
Tip (ex. "Your Way to Awesome Abs;" "Understanding Heart
Rate;" "Building Your Core Strength") or Fitness Advise
(Energy Bars To Go)
·Inspiring
Fitness Fact labeled "It’s a Fact"
·Affirmation
This format provides mothers with a well-organized, highly informative one-stop-shop fitness book in their quest for fitness, higher energy and personal fulfillment. A foreword from Jennifer Maxwell, founder of Power Bar, Inc., is already secured. Jennifer Maxwell, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, and mother of five, developed the original carbohydrate-and-vitamin-packed energy bar. PowerBars fuel world class athletes such as Lance Armstrong (father, cancer survivor, 4-time winner of the Tour de France, author of autobiography, It's Not About the Bike), Karen Smyers (mother, Ironman World Champion, and cancer survivor), and Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm and fellow teammates from the World Champion U.S. Women's Soccer Team.
Next Books in The Power of Exercise Series:
The Power
of Exercise for Girls
A book for girls, this title will encourage girls to exercise, through
team sports and dance to walking and competing, as a tool for enhancing
positive body image, leadership skills, confidence, and strength of purpose.
Through the experience of exercise, girls can build character and strong
friendships, learn to set and accomplish goals, focus on positive, healthy
activities, and embrace s success in all aspects of their life. With sidebars
specific to girls-related issues, such as eating disorders, peer pressure,
female athletes in the news, college sports opportunities, and more. This
book will serve as motivation, inspiration and direction for girls. Written
by Barbara with her two daughters.
The Power of Exercise for Seniors
A book for seniors, this title will encourage this growing audience to
maintain an active life so important in living a healthy old age. An upbeat
and practical guide, this book focuses on the sensitive issue of aging
gracefully. Based on the premise that physical fitness is the optimum
approach to upholding good health, mental stimulation, spiritual invigoration
and self-empowerment, each page establishes new possibilities for renewed
energy. In larger than normal type font, each section will include simple
and yet important instruction specific to senior-related issues. Additional
sidebars on topics such as vitamin supplements, sharing time with grandchildren,
retiring, recovering from injuries, self-defense, low-impact sports, and
more, will fortify and encourage day to day living for senior citizens.
The Power of Exercise for Overly Busy Professionals
The majority of our country‚s work force - corporate America, small
business owners and employees, school administrators and teachers, government
workers and non-profit professionals - neglect personal care. Work demands
produce an oppressed state of mind, a mentality framework from which millions
of people operate. A tangible lifestyle of balance and fulfillment fade
from reality. This phenomenon is too serious to ignore. The Power of Exercise
for Overly Busy Professionals promises transformation through personal
fitness, self empowerment, positive thinking. While inspiring optimal
performance in every aspect of life, working Americans will soon discover
new wealth. Health.