5-Factor Fitness
by Ethan Boldt, Harley Pasternak
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Book Reviews of 5-Factor Fitness
Book Review: consistency that's doable
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm 24 years old, female, who has always been slightly overweight. As soon as I read this book I fell in love with the program, and I've been using it for two and a half months. The results are amazing - not because they are drastic, but because they are long-lasting and create a healthy body rather than just a skinny one.
I don't love working out, but I actually look forward to every day of this because I challenge myself and feel terrific afterwards. Also, after only two weeks I started to notice muscle definition and a reshaping of my body. I haven't lost very many overall pounds (only 5 or so), but I have lost at least two pant sizes and I feel ridiculously more confident about my body, something I think is more important than how much you weigh.
The only drawback this book has is the meal plan. It does have a very realistic, healthy, and simple guideline for eating, but it's almost too simple - I don't exactly know what to eat. Also I've never been interested in making any of the recipes - they seem to contain a lot of packaged foods which I try to avoid. So instead I've just been trying to make healthier food choices and learn more about nutrition, something that Harley says usually happens when you start a workout program.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone, especially those who struggle with the large variety and various complication levels of exercise and just want to give up... try this! It's fun and you'll want to stick with it!
Book Review: Very good potential to work - my test started June 10th 2007
Summary: 5 Stars
To set the scene: I have been doing Body-For-Life for the past couple of months and though I have liked the results it has given me (I lost 8lbs, an inch or two off my waist and hips) - now that summer has arrived, it's just way too time-consuming for me. The cardio part 3x a week at 20 minutes each is very manageable, but the weight training easily takes me 1.5 hours to complete. I needed something that was a little more practical and not so time consuming...and here I am.
Pasternak's book is incredibly sound:
- Eating 5 small meals (think palm sized protein and a clenched fist of carbs) with quality carbs (low GI) and protein (low fat).
- Working out 25 minutes 5x a week, doing both weight training doing both upper and lower body each day - cardio (cardio can be extended to be more than 5 minutes a day if you're looking to accelerate fat loss)
You won't get bored - every two week the strength training changes! And though the scale may not be show a change (don't forget you're adding lots of muscle by strength training), I think this plan could actually work AND it's perfect for the amount of time I'm willing to invest 5x a week: 40 minutes working out: 5 for warm-up, 10 for strength training, 25 for cardio.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH 2007
I started this program and will be completing my 5th week on July 21st and will check back in to let you know of my progress.
Book Review: a great real-world total fitness program
Summary: 5 Stars
I've completed two cycles of the five-week program developed
by Pasternak and described in his book. Unlike other programs
I've tried, this one is very realistic by being simple and by
requiring a minimal amount of time. Because of this I've
been able to implement it in spite of a very busy schedule.
In spite of the fact that the workouts are simple and not
very time consuming, I have found them more than difficult
enough to induce gains in muscle mass and strength and
cardiovascular capacity. This is no small feat given that I've
run and lifted all my life -- I'm 49 now.
Let me also mention that his program only requires a set of
dumbbells and a simple weight bench. (I use powerblocks).
Also, since his workouts don't require low-rep sets, it seems
to me that his program is rather safe in terms of joint stress.
So, if you want a simple, time conserving workout program that
you can do at home with minimal equipment (dumbbells and a bench)
I recommend this book and Pasternak's program. The only criticism
I have is that his workouts should include some stretching routines.
Since these are easily added, this is a minor shortcoming.
Book Review: Finally - Someone who gets it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Coming from a backgrounds in science and struggling with my weight, I became so desperate I went against all of the lessons learned from my education and tried all of the fad diets out on the market. Most of the time they showed little results and all of the time they were NOT SUSTAINABLE. My weight problem was never solved and I felt helpless without drive and self confidence.
Finally --Harley Pasternak's book has changed the way I look at workouts and eating. Since the book has come out I have followed the workout plan to a tea. His recipes and tidbits of information have opened my eyes, again, to the world of science and its impact on my every day life. The best thing about this regimen is that I can see myself doing it for years to come. The workouts are fun and the food is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. I have learned a lot and I never thought this would happen but I'm finally beginning to gain control over my life. If you have been through the diets or if you have just decided to take control of your life, FIVE FACTOR FITNESS is for you. Thank you Harley Pasternak!
Book Review: This program REALLY works
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been on the program for 2 weeks and have already lost 5 pounds and seen a huge change in my body shape. Five pounds may not seem like much, but I'm not overweight and was merely looking to lose a few pounds (who doesn't) and tone up and flatten the stomach a bit.
I used to spend lots of time in the gym which helped me keep my weight down, but with Harley's program I've FINALLY toned-up with MUCH less effort! And I have much more energy now too.
It really can be done in less than 30 minutes a day (which I was very skeptical about at first). AND you don't have to spend lots of money at a fitness center. But I must admit, three days a week I usually put in a good 15 minutes of high intensity cardio at the end (instead of 5 minutes), which according to his plan is okay. So my workout can go to 40 minutes.
This plan is so EASY to follow. No more spending hours at the gym and buying fancy products to eat. This book is practical and simply THE BEST....and IT WORKS! I can't urge you enough to try it and see the results yourself.