The Firefighter's Workout Book: The 30-Minute-A-Day, Train-For-Life Program for Men and Women

by Michael Stefano

Book Overview

The demands of being a firefighter can be quite high. Firefighters are called upon to perform at peak capacity under the most arduous conditions. Being physically fit can mean the difference between life and death for them or the victims they race to save. New York City fire captain and personal trainer Michael Stefano has come to the rescue with The Firefighter's Workout Book , the thirty-minute-a-day, train-for-life program that's worked for New...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060957336
• ISBN13: 9780060957339
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A Mommy's Dream Come True

At age 37, a wife, a mother of three young boys, and working a part time job, who thought there would ever be the time to exercise and get back the shape I have longed for. Shopping my husband and I came across The Firefighter's Workout Book. Delighted by the cover and the few pages we actually read while we were in the store, we decided to give it a try. It has been close to three months now that we have been doing this workout, and we find it to fit right into our very busy schedules. Not only have both my husband and I lost weight, we have gained muscle, energy, and the knowledge on how to stay lean and fit for the rest of our lives. We always thought we needed to go to the gym and workout for a couple of hours a day to see results, but this we have come to realize with the help of The Firefighter's Workout Book, is not so. We workout at home with the basic equipment that we had down our basement, for short periods of time, without having to get a babysitter, and have seen remarkable results. My husband says my body looks even better then before I had my boys, and he too looks great! Our friends can't get over it, and some are now reading the book. If we could do it, anyone can. Buy this book!!

A literary masterpiece in fitness

The Firefighter's Workout Book has changed my life. I'd always dabbled in exercise and fitness, but could never organize all the information I'd accumulated over the years. In other words, whenever I entered a gym, or embarked upon a training program, I felt confused and overwhelmed. Now I workout with confidence that comes with knowledge, and in just 30 minutes a day, three or four days a week, I've managed to change my body, my energy levels, and my entire life. I'm leaner, stronger and healthier. Thank you Michael Stefano!

Simply the Best

If you want to get in shape, the best shape physically and mentally you've ever been in, you need to invest in this book. The Firefighter's Workout Book is an investment in yourself. It will chang your life, as it has changed mine. I'm 33 years old and look and feel better than I ever have. This book was the gentle, effective, detailed and healthy push I needed to attain my goals. It is the most comprehensive workout book I've ever read. The fire stories are captivating, and the picture's are very easy on the eye's. It does not blow smoke, there are no tricks and no hype. It is the most organized, straight forward approach to getting fit, learning to eat right, and losing weight out there. A great buy for anyone looking to transform and make positive changes in their life. Thank you Michael Stefano.

Five Stars

I've never come across, a clearer, or more concise system of exercise. I came away from the book with a very clear idea of what I need to do to get fit. I took Stefano's advice, and cut my routine down to 30 minutes a day, and voila, I'm already beginning to see changes (in less than one month). This is a nonsense, common sense approach to getting fit. It only requires basic equipment, can be done anywhere and it WORKS! As an added bonus, you get to read all about Stefano's experiences as a New York City Firefighter. Can't wait to share this one with all my friends and coworkers. A must read for anyone serious about excercise.

Bravo

I've been working out all my life, but was happy to cut back on my program and reap the rewards. The 30 minute full body routine is the ultimate fast, efficient and effective training system. And all this with no travel time to and from the gym. Stefano's colorful accounts of his experiences with the Fire Department added flavor and life to the book, making it a true pleasure to read. I especially loved the pre-workout meditation, and goals setting chapter. Great book overall.