Dr. James M. Rippe's Complete Book of Fitness Walking
Dr. James M. Rippe's Complete Book of Fitness Walking

Author: James M. Rippe

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

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The world's leading expert on walking for fitness has written the most comprehensive book available. Special advice on walking for women, for people over fifty, for injury and cardiac rehabilitation, for pregnant women--plus walking gear, preventing injury, motivation, stretching, hiking, nutrition and more!

Exercise Echange Program
Exercise Echange Program

Author: James M. Rippe

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1993-02

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0671794531

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The Exercise Exchange Program is for anyone who has ever found diet and fitness programs restrictive, regimented, dull, and just plain ineffective. Dr. James M. Rippe, author of the bestselling Rockport Walking Program, has developed an innovative concept of nutritional and exercise "exchanges" that lets you mix and match many different foods and activities as you develop a plan designed to fit your own unique tastes and needs.

The Miracle of Health
The Miracle of Health

Author: Uche Odiatu

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-18

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0470157755

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"…The Miracle of Health is for everyone who wants to live better and longer." —Dr. John Ratey, MD, author of Spark, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Everyone has heard the "hows" and the "whys" when it comes to health and fitness, so why don't we all look and feel the way we truly desire? Good question! Our answer: Because knowledge alone does not inspire change. In The Miracle of Health, we will show you how to uncover your own private, powerful reasons to take action. You will learn the secrets to lifelong health, and how to start looking and feeling better immediately! The Miracle of Health applies the psychology of success to fitness. Learn how to create joy on your journey to fitness, find meditation in movement, and see for yourself how one positive choice for greater health will create a ripple effect across every area of your life! Simple strategies will show you how you really can end your struggle with weight, low self-esteem, lack of energy, and poor health: start by choosing just one action step. Our book is packed with sound nutritional strategies that show how you can enjoy eating out and traveling without the usual guilt and worry about weight gain. New topics like mindful eating, de-junking your house, and our Top Foods Nutrition Plan will give you all the tools you need for lifelong success—but more importantly, after reading The Miracle of Health, you will WANT to take action today!

Heart Disease For Dummies
Heart Disease For Dummies

Author: James M. Rippe

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-04-27

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1118068963

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The startling truth is, one American dies of heart disease every 33 seconds—almost one million deaths each year—and almost one in four Americans has one or more types of heart disease. However, it’s also true that it is possible to prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease—and this plain English guide shows you how! Heart Disease For Dummies is for anyone who has been diagnosed with a form of cardiovascular disease, knows someone who has, or who wants to learn more about staying heart healthy and preventing the disease. Leading cardiologist Dr. James Rippe delivers the scoop on the many different forms of heart disease (including angina, heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions) as well as the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, and medications. You’ll discover how to: Recognize the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack Determine if you h ave heart disease Distinguish between angina, heart attack, and stroke Maximize your cardiac function Find a good doctor and handle a managed care plan Reverse heart disease through diet, lifestyle changes, and medications Like the millions of others living with heart disease, you want to take an active part in managing your health and feeling better fast. This easy-to-follow guide explains how heart disease affects the body and shows you the steps you can take—along with your doctor—to improve your quality of life. With the expert advice, simple diagrams, and valuable tips in this book, you’ll: Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight under control Understand the common drug and medical treatments available for treating heart disease Draw on the mind/body connection to reduce stress Interpret the risk factors you can control (physical inactivity, hypertension, tobacco use) and the ones you can’t (heredity, age, gender) Form a true partnership with your doctor Explore cardiac rehabilitation programs Decide if alternative therapies are right for you Featuring heart-healthy recipes and a list of resources to help smokers quit the habit, Heart Disease For Dummies is an indispensable resource for living well with this manageable condition.