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Self's Better Body Book
by Self Magazine ; Laura Billings ; Jorg Badura ; Davies & Starr (Firm)
ISBN: 0609603191
ISBN-13: 9780609603192
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1998
Size: 7.5 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Pages: 112
Publisher's Notes
This is the definitive book on fitness, designed to support you in attaining your personal fitness goals. Containing over 20 workouts, including programs for when you are in the offfice or on the road, these pages contain the solution to every fitness problem. With fold-out pages, the unique, easy-to-use format lies flat, allowing you to view your complete workout in a single spread.This book is also about making fitness a part of your life. There are sections showing you "How It Fits" "How Much, How Hard," and "What Works" throughout to answer your most asked questions. With Selfs 20 years of research behind the workouts, youll find cutting edge exercises as well as classic techniques that will help you build the body that's right for you.
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New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1998. AS NEW hardcover with spiral wire binding. Interior pages fine. Detailed workout info on basic cardio, strength, freeweights, machines, flexibility, stretching, yoga, skin care, wieght loss, nutrition, exercise while traveling. stress reduction. Color photos throughout. 112 pgs. Exercise. Nutrition. DI707224. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket, Illustrated Boards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". ( more information) Offered by BookCollector.net (United States)
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