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Cory Has Changed 180 Degrees from the Beginning
I've followed Cory's career from the beginning and I've seen how much she's changed.She was once a gung-ho bodybuilder who refused to rest and take time off.Now she's finally grasped the concept of true LifeBalance and I absolutely love the change.She shows you how to stay in shape while living a life!She shows you how to look great by working out LESS, and by not being obsessed with it.She even shows you how to cheat on your diet and feel great about it!Yes, she has changed.You go, Cory!

A realistic, balanced and healthy approach to fitness.
Cory Everson, 6-time Ms Olympia, has written a book that offers a realistic, balanced and healthy approach to fitness and nutrition.Cory deconstructs the myths that surround fitness and well-being by sharing herOWN stories, along with others, of struggles and triumph.Cory tackles theoften neglected topic of having a healthy mind as well as a good bodyimage.By showing examples of how to identify negative mind-sets and stepsfor overcoming them; she uses her warm tone to make the information easilyaccessible for readers of all levels of fitness.It is also particularlyheart-warming when Cory shares her own personal accounts of feelinginadequate and insecure - the book is strengthened by her personalanecdotes and stories.As a personal trainer, I recommend this book to allmy clients and as an individual, I recommend this book to anyone lookingfor a clear, concise and honest approach to mind vs body fitness.

This book is spot-on!!
I think it's great that such a super athlete like Cory, who has "been there and done that" has written Lifebalance.It's all about rethinking why we're all trying to lose weight and exercise--is it to (a)be thin or (b) be good to yourself??By telling so many stories aboutherself you can see that she walks the talk.I could certainly relate toso much of what she said, and now I'm putting it into action and REALLYgetting results from my (already)low-fat diet and regularworkouts.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bodybuilding    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. General    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health and hygiene    7. Health/Fitness    8. Physical fitness for women    9. Popular works    10. Reducing diets    11. Women    12. Women's Health - General   

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Great Workout Book
What I like best about this book is that Cory and her husband have puttogether a really comprehensive set of photographs illustrating how to dovarious exercises.I take this book to the gym with me for referenceduring my work out.The book has single handedly taught me some principlesof free weights. Good reference for weight training exercisers
I found this book to be a useful reference in my weight training program. Cory gives good examples of many exercises, from beginner to advanced.Ifind her exercises more similar to mens than any other women's fitness bookI've read.Because of this, it is most useful for the advanced weightlifter.One draw-back is that the publication date is old (1991).I wouldlove to see Cory update this book in the near future.Overall, a greatbook.

Excellent workout and dietary advice from 5-time Ms. Olympia
Cory does an excellent job of describing exercises through text and pictures. Helps people of different fitness levels put together exercise programs for getting into shape. She also tailors special workout routines for those interested in preparing their bodies for any of 47 different sports. Excellent advice on aerobic exercise and nutrition. As a guy, I'm convinced the gorgeous pictures of Cory are worth the price of the book!Buy the book for that reason--and develop a great workout program for free! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aerobics    2. Bodybuilding    3. Consumer Health    4. Exercise    5. Physical fitness    6. Reference    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Weight lifting    10. Weight training   

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"Fat-free & Fit" Not Intended for the Serious Bodybuilder
Cory Everson paints a very different picture of herself in her book "Fat-free & Fit" than one might expect from a six-time Ms. Olympia winner.Instead of the hardcore routines and attitudes I was expected (and actually hoping for), this book reveals that Cory has mellowed considerably since those fighting early years of bodybuilding, and now has become much softer--in shape as well as personality.Cory reveals that much of her activity within the sport of bodybuilding was greatly reactionary, that her fear of failure pushed her beyond all positive limits.She claims that she was physically ignorant during that time period and that she ignored what her body was trying to tell her.
A Great Nutritional Guide
Not long ago I wrote an E-mail to a major women's bodybuilder on an Internet website who offered nutritional advice.I am glad my query was not answered since I found a much more economical way to receive the most updated information on healthy dieting along with plenty of accompanying information on exercise in Cory Everson's fine book.Cory's dieting tips come from the latest information from the Food and Drug Administration along with the top think tanks in the health field worldwide.As for her exercise tips, I found the weight training information highly valuable since I am into that form of activity.She stresses a practical approach to both dieting and exercise, and the tips are beneficial to anyone concerned about staying fit at whatever age or level of activity, from the professional athlete to people exercising to maintain good health.I liked the fact that Cory's book was devoid of the kind of radical, pie in the sky, results promised instantly approach to diet taken by some authors in recent years.The accent remains on the practical at all stages.Cory tells her readers frankly that results will come only when motivated people are willing to exert effort to help themselves by following sensible approaches. Very disappointed!!!
I got this book from the library.The more I looked through it the more disappointed I was. This seems more like a porno book than a book on exercise. I was totally disguisted with the revealing/distasteful picturesof Cory Everson and also the male model that posed with her. I will neverpick up a book by her again.I want to know how to get fit,but having tolook at porn pictures while doing it is not worth it!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aerobics    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet/Nutrition    4. Exercise    5. Exercise for women    6. Health & Fitness    7. Healthy Living    8. Nutrition    9. Physical fitness for women    10. Women    11. Fitness & diet   

Subjects:  1. Bodybuilding    2. Bodybuilding for women    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Exercise    5. Exercise For Women    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Massage & Reflexotherapy    9. Reference   

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Exceptional
This is an exceptional tool for back pain sufferers.Very well written in plain english with a great workout and streches in an easily explained format...well worth the investment.

FANTASTIC BOOK!!!
Anyone suffering with back pain will find this book incredibly helpful.

FANTASTIC BOOK!!!
Anyone suffering with back pain will find this book incredibly helpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. General    3. Surgery - General   

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