Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day

by Joyce L. Vedral

Book Overview

A 15-minutes-a-day fitness programme, including a low-fat eating plan, that aims to achieve a tight, symmetrical and aesthetically beautiful body. The only equipment needed are a set of light weights and a bench or step.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446670693
• ISBN13: 9780446670692
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A Weight Resistance Plan that REALLY Works

Joyce Vedral's book "Definition" provides a weight resistance plan that even the most resistant of exercisers can undertake and still achieve results. After scanning through numerous books and reading many of the online reviews of weight training for women, I decided on Joyce Vedral. I don't have the time to visit the gym four plus times a week, but I do have 15 minutes a day in which I can lift weights. This particular program utilizes three different weighted dumbbells: 1, 2 and 3. While you initially think that the 1 lb dumbbell couldn't possibly help you achieve your goal (it's like a can of Campbell's condensed soup!), you realize that the burn you feel is exactly that--progress. Already, just a few weeks into the program, my arms, legs and abs show noticeable toning. The routine is fun and challenging. The pictures and the text are very helpful. Please note, I didn't follow the diet plan so cannot really comment on that particular aspect. The plan brags that after 25 weeks the individual following the weight resistance method as well as the diet can lose as much as 75 pounds. I believe it's possible.

My favorite weight book

About 9 years ago, I had started to put on weight for the first time in my life. I couldn't believe it when I stepped on a friends scale and discovered that I had gained almost 20 pounds - seemingly overnight! I was very depressed and not looking forward to a life of diets - I just love food and cooking too much. Then I saw Joyce on the Monel Williams show. At the time, she was promoting her other book, Bottoms Up. I bought it and acquired a couple small weights - and began my transformation. The first workout was a killer - I was dripping with sweat in no time and feeling very weak. I didn't even think I would make it through! But I kept at it and after three weeks, I had a noticeable difference - my shoulders no longer slumped, my chest was perkier, my stomach was trimmer and I FELT BETTER - all without drastic dieting. I knew this was a start in the right direction! I ended up trimming myself down to my high school size (size 4) in no time at all. My husband told me I looked better than I ever did. I then bought her other book, Definition. This is the book I now use for my weight workouts. Her routines are sound - they work - and you don't have to spend all your time in a gym. You can do this in the privacy of your own home. Joyce is very encouraging and her stuff is spelled out clearly, for the athletically challenged like myself. Because of Joyce's workouts, I am more active - I walk all the time, I hike, I do yoga, etc. I still eat like a horse, but remain the same size! I really think Joyce changed my life for the better!

Definition: Shape without bulk in 15 minutes a day

Do you have 15 minutes? Yes you do! Joyce Vedral's a genious. I can now get my weight training workout in just 15-30 minutes a day. You can choose to do either 15 or 30 minutes. I can do both my cardio and weights thanks to Joyce's workout. You see, she does the true pyramid system and works your muscles in a fast effecient way and you rest very little so you sweat and burn more calories since you aren't resting so much. She does alot of sets. For example, the first chest exercise, you do 12 reps with your light weight(say 5lbs) doing chest press. Then without resting, you do 12 reps of chest flies. Then you pick up your next weight and do 10 reps with your medium weight of chest press and chest flie. Then do 8 reps with your heaviest weight of chest press and chest flies. Then repeat everything on an incline. You can use your step bench if you don't have a weight bench. Of course you work your entire body. For upper body you do chest,triceps,shoulders,biceps,back and then your abs,hips/thighs, butt, and calves.This workout has completely reshaped my body! I am seeing muscles that I've never seen before. I've used many other different exercise videos and nothing worked. I use Joyce's books and her videos too. You can get her Definition videos on her web site(Joyce gives detailed directions to go with this workout. She also has great pictures. Joyce is so motivating too. She writes in a way that makes you laugh and it's so hard to put down! I always rotate reading her books for motivation. I've read so many books out there and Joyce Vedral's books are the BEST I've ever read. I'm so thankful that now we have the answer to our problem areas. Joyce gives it to us for a small price. It's so much cheaper than a personal trainer or gym membership. I am forever grateful to Joyce for changing my life and writing a 5 star review for her is all I can do to say thanks to her. Hopefully you will read this and get her book and see for yourself. Put on your favorite music, get Joyce book out and get your weights and start changing your body today!

You can do ANYTHING for six weeks

My sister once told me "you can do anything for six weeks", and she was right. Give Joyce's program a shot for six weeks...you won't be sorry! (And you won't stop after six weeks either.) "Definition" is wonderful because you use lighter weights, and for me that ment less soreness than other programs I've tried. I'm over forty :( and I can do this workout. Plus the workout can be done three days a week and that just fits into my schedule nicely. Think about how much time and money you spend on get-thin-quick schemes and worrying about how you look. For less than the cost of some new and amazing diet pill, you can buy her book. For the amount of time you spend per day worried or upset about how you look, you could work out with weights. You can do anything for six weeks.

A great workout that's easy to follow and gives results fast

I followed Joyce's workout and modified my eating habits by reducing portions, not the kind of food I ate. I lifted weights according to her plan three days per week and added aerobics by walking/jogging 30-45 minutes a day three days per week. I lost 21 pounds in two months and am maintaining. I have been doing this for three and one half months. I am switching to her Top Shape workout. I am a 54 year old male.