The Truth: The Only Fitness Book You'll Ever Need

by Frank Sepe

Book Overview

The training tips and philosophy presented here will reveal everything you've ever needed to maximise your body's full potential. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401901794
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Hay House Inc
• Length: 387 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Sepe stands for "genius" in another language

Frank Sepe bills this book as the only fitness book you'll ever need. While I doubt that the book is that good...it's certainly more complete than any other single book I've read. And believe me, I've read tons. Almost everything by Gunnar Peterson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stalone, Charles Staley, Pavel Tsatsouline, Mike Mahler, Weider, etc., etc., etc. In total the number is probably close to 50 or 60 books. This is by far the most complete, accurate, and information dense book I have read in the past decade. Mr. Sepe covers everything from fitness myths, why one should exercise, muscular conditioning, cardio, and nutritional advice. He gives you step-by-step plans which, and this is the great thing, are completely modular. These plans take you from step 1, a complete beginner, to step 5 or professional bodybuilder. The nutritional information is in-depth, the workout routines, while being standard, are exceptionally modular and adptable to each individual, and his desire not to pull any punches has created a phenomenal book that anyone interested in improving their health should have on their night-stand. The only other book that comes close is Scrawny to Brawny by Berardi and Mejia, but that book is limited because it focuses only on those who wish to bulk up. Sepe manages to show you a plan that can work no matter what your goal (obviously you have to tweak it, but he also shows you how).

Despite the glamour, it's filled with solid, practical advice that bears out scientifically

I've read lots of books on fitness and working out, and this is one of the best. After you've read a lot of books and searched online, you start to get a feel for what's genuine and useful and what's dodgy. In particular, core principles that you find being repeated by *every* reputable fitness expert start to stick as being reliable, and books that advocate those principles in a sensible manner are books you can trust. My first impression when I saw "The Truth" and read the back cover was that it was yet another well-sculpted fashion model capitalizing on his looks to try to convince the Average Joe that you too can look like him. How many fitness models and actors can really give you solid, practical advice, and how many are just blessed with good genes and would probably look good on any halfway reasonable fitness regimen? Fortunately, I kept reading inside, and found that Frank Sepe is no pretty boy selling his own personal routine as if it's applicable to everyone. No, he's giving you good, solid advice. Don't be put off by the somewhat grandiose title, he really is telling you The Truth. Actually, it's a bunch of truths, but they boil down to this: if you want to lose weight, get strong and lean, and look YOUR best (not like Frank Sepe, but the best that your own genetic makeup will allow), you have to work hard, change your lifestyle, make exercise a regular part of your life, and eat the right things, and you have to do this consistently, forever, no excuses. If that's disheartening, sorry, but Sepe does tell it like it is. The only other book that comes close is Tom Venuto's "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" eBook. Basically, you need to accept the fact that there are no easy weight loss solutions that come without sacrifice. If you're ready for The Truth, then Sepe's program takes you step by step from out-of-shape beginner to toned and buff. Like any good program, he covers weight training, cardio, and nutrition. You need to pay equal attention to all three. He gives you lots of exercises and very easy "templates" from which to build your own workout program at whatever level you're at. The program works (I've used it myself and gotten good results, I found it a good guide to switching up my own routine). I really liked the master list of primary and secondary exercises for each muscle group from which you can pick and choose the ones to use to build your own routine. The nutritional advice is also solid and consistent with what other fitness experts will tell you -- no ridiculously calorie-restricted diets or no-carb nonsense here. But you will have to accept that fast food and junk food has no place in your diet. Finally, I have to admit that Frank Sepe's image is a great selling point, if you want someone motivational to look at while planning your own workouts. I know I'm never going to look like him, but he's practically a model of physical perfection and I like imagining that I am working my way towards that kind of body when I

For the dedicated

Don't let some of these previous reviews discourage you from buying this book. I have been personally on this program for two months and am seeing some very serious results here. There are a few things you have to keep in mind though if you are going to start such a program: 1. Proper eating can be cheap. It's much cheaper than fast food and diners every day. Buy in bulk, prepare ahead of time and be sure to eat enough to keep you from getting hungry before your next meal but, not so much that you are overeating. 2. Get a personal trainer when you're starting out. No book can ever truely show you the proper way to perform an exercise. 3. Cardio. Cardio takes time and dedication. Lots of it at lower heart rates to loose weight. Think about how long it has taken to get your body in bad shape, it's going to take a some time to get to where you want to be. The good thing though is we're only talking about 50-70% of your MHR which isn't nearly as intense as it sounds. What we have in this guide is a 3 step approach to proper eating/loosing weight/and packing on the muscle. The levels are progressable so no matter what shape you're in Frank has provided a place to start. Benchmarks are simply stated so you're able to know when you're ready to move on to the next level. Another great thing about this book is you're not restricted to a set of exercises that the author has selected. You're able to choose from many different sets of exercises that let you match the one that works best for body to prevent injury and maximize results. This is becoming a book unto itself. Simply, give Frank's plan a shot, stick with it awhile (at least a month) and you won't be sorry.

FITNESS SELF HELP

This book is written so that you feel Frank is sitting talking directly to you. It feels very personal. The one thing that this book has done for me is , it has made me happy. I am happy to have lost 6 inches off my waist. Happy that I have more self esttem and more energy to do things with my friends. The best thing I did this year was buy this book.

Great Book

What makes this book great is that there are no scams, hidden promises or false hopes about what you can do for your appearance and health. The book is about both fitness (strength training and weight loss), as well as nutrition. Frank tells you what you need to do to look and feel your personal best. The book is NOT Hollywood hype or a trendy fad diet that will be replaced by another in a few months; it is "The Truth." This is an extremely helpful book for anyone who is looking for honest answers with regard to weight loss, diet, fitness or nutrition.