Joe X: Rethinking Physical Fitness for Adults
by Avery Hunicutt
Category: Health & Fitness

Theres a huge gap between what the fitness industry is selling and what the typical person in todays society needs. We know this to be true by the end resultsjust look around you! The book begins with a concise review of humanitys five thousand year quest for health, fitness, and longevity. With the benefit of this perspective, just what have been our true best practices? (Hint: proper breathing, form, range of motion, and appropriate muscle-mass are important; gallons of sweat are not). It ends by detailing an eminently practical and low-impact exercise routine for people of all ages and fitness levels. In between is an entertaining, often humorous, occasionally tragic fitness fable that readers will quickly identify with, particularly baby-boomers. Refreshingly absent are the mind numbing case histories, lame before-and-after photos, product line pitches, and self-promotion that fill so much of the genre. The dominant theme is that physical fitness is a mental challenge, not a physical challenge. It isnt a program or project, but an uplifting journey. The leveraging of the psychological aspects of life-long fitness is what especially sets Joe X apart from the rest of the field. The perfect antidote to hounding infomercials and celebrity hype, Joe X is a fast paced enjoyable read, packed with both timeless wisdom and poignant advice. Its content can be put to practice immediately. A well-crafted gem of a book, youll look forward to sharing with loved ones, friends, and colleagues. And they'll be glad you did.