Broken into three information parts, it opens with
an “Overview” that explains what the Paleo diet is and is not. Benefits of this
diet and lifestyle are discussed in general terms as well as other diet and
health issues.
The opening short section is followed by “Part II: Paleo
Nutrition” starting on page 19. Examples of what to eat and what to avoid
(almost everything in my diet is a no) along with detailed explanations of the
why are included here. Also present is information about fat loss, weight loss,
and how to deal with high blood pressure by way of a Paleo lifestyle. A two
week meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included in this
chapter.
Then it is on the primary focus of the book, exercise,
with “Part Three: Paleo Workouts.” This section begins on page 33 with a
discussion of terms relating to movement, fitness, and how you can make your
daily routine part of your new activity regimen well as more comprehensive
interval training. Along with tips to get started there are charts on a Monday
through Sunday schedule for sequential weeks that move you up through the
training levels. The point is to be varied during the week in your exercise and
have fun while doing it.
Stretching and warming up was addressed earlier in
this section and is again in “The Exercises” part of this section starting on
page 70. In addition to the numerous tips, technique pointers, and other
information, there are numerous black and white pictures showing the correct
posture and movements to make during warm-ups and exercise. Pictures are a very
important part of this book and the black and white pictures throughout the
book very helpfully illustrate the points made in the text. The text and
pictures take you from stretching, through the basic moves that provide the
foundation of the exercise program, such as “squats” and “lunges” as well as
the “resisted arm press” and back extension,” into more advanced exercises as
you gain strength and flexibility. The cool down is an important part of your
workout and advice on that is here too as it concludes this section.
The appendix follows with a piece on “Measurements
for Health” fill in the blank sheets where you can track your own progress, a
number of recipes, and a list of FAQs.
That is followed by a six page resource section and
a four page index as well as author biographies brings the comprehensive book
to a close.
Paleo
Fitness Primal Training And Nutrition To Get Lean, Strong And Healthy
is a well done 180 page book that effectively brings exercise and diet
together. Through the use of the straight forward text that explains clearly
the material that is covered as well as the black and white illustrations and
photography, the book explains well how to go about making changes necessary
for better health. Another very nice feature is the “lay-flat binding” which
really does allow readers to open the book to any page and have it lay flatly
open for ease of use. Released earlier this year by Ulysses Press the book
provides a wealth of information and plenty of inspirational motivation to get
with the program.
Paleo Fitness Primal Training And Nutrition To Get Lean, Strong And Healthy
Darryl
Edwards, Brett Stewart, and Jason Warner
Ulysses
Press
June
2013
ISBN#
978-1-61243-165-9
Paperback
(also available as an e-book)
176
Pages
$16.95
Review copy provided by Kourtney Joy of the
publisher in exchange for my objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
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