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Review by Twylla -- Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wellness Toolbox" by Don Roberts.]
Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts is a non-fiction reference guide about fitness and nutrition. Don Roberts is the founder, owner, and manager of Fit 24/7 gym in Durango, Colorado. He has been training people in nutrition and fitness for 30 years. The main premise of the book is that our bodies are designed to be active, nourished properly, and rested well. When those three things get out balance, our bodies get sick.
There is a lot of conflicting information in the news and magazines about health, fitness, and nutrition. Many of us follow advice from friends and relatives that is wrong. Television ads suggest that products are ‘healthy’ when they are not. The purpose of the book is to separate facts from myths regarding commonly held beliefs about fitness and nutrition. Mr. Roberts doesn’t suggest making major changes to your life that you probably won’t sustain. He educates people to make small changes and better lifestyle choices that will result in big dividends over a lifetime.
Exercise, nutrition, and rest also affect the clarity of our thinking and our memory. Just knowing that physical exercise is the best defense against Alzheimer's disease should be enough motivation to get most people off the couch. As I read the fitness section, I made modifications to my work out routines. For example, I added dead-lifts with free weights as well as squats. Mr. Roberts included information about research which shows that neurological health depends as much upon signals sent by the body’s large, leg muscles to the brain as it does on signals from the brain to the muscles.
Mr. Roberts covers a broad range of topics, but he is very concise. Each topic is covered in just a few pages. The first section covers fitness myths and facts. The second section includes stories and testimonials of people who have been trained by Mr. Roberts. Section three discusses nutrition myths and facts. Section four covers miscellaneous topics like essential oils and meditation. I liked the cartoons that were included. It lightened up the material. This book is easy to read and has a very uplifting tone. There is nothing about this book that I didn’t like.
I appreciated the suggested list of items for the pantry and refrigerator. I made some adjustments to my grocery list based on the list in the book. Section four covers the use of baking soda. I added that to my grocery list also. It is inexpensive and has many uses as an antacid, a deodorizer, and toothpaste to name a few things. The biggest revelation for me was the food pyramid. It is upside down from the traditional food pyramid and there is vodka at the top. I prefer this new food pyramid!
I give this book 4 stars out of 4. It is well-written and well-edited. I would recommend it to anyone interested in fitness and nutrition. If you are looking for a quick fix, this book is not for you. The primary message of this book is that with a consistent exercise routine, a healthy eating plan, and adequate rest we will live healthier lives. Mr. Roberts offers a sensible set of guidelines for fitness and nutrition. I enjoyed tuning up my wellness toolbox with the good advice offered by Mr. Roberts.
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Wellness Toolbox
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Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts is a non-fiction reference guide about fitness and nutrition. Don Roberts is the founder, owner, and manager of Fit 24/7 gym in Durango, Colorado. He has been training people in nutrition and fitness for 30 years. The main premise of the book is that our bodies are designed to be active, nourished properly, and rested well. When those three things get out balance, our bodies get sick.
There is a lot of conflicting information in the news and magazines about health, fitness, and nutrition. Many of us follow advice from friends and relatives that is wrong. Television ads suggest that products are ‘healthy’ when they are not. The purpose of the book is to separate facts from myths regarding commonly held beliefs about fitness and nutrition. Mr. Roberts doesn’t suggest making major changes to your life that you probably won’t sustain. He educates people to make small changes and better lifestyle choices that will result in big dividends over a lifetime.
Exercise, nutrition, and rest also affect the clarity of our thinking and our memory. Just knowing that physical exercise is the best defense against Alzheimer's disease should be enough motivation to get most people off the couch. As I read the fitness section, I made modifications to my work out routines. For example, I added dead-lifts with free weights as well as squats. Mr. Roberts included information about research which shows that neurological health depends as much upon signals sent by the body’s large, leg muscles to the brain as it does on signals from the brain to the muscles.
Mr. Roberts covers a broad range of topics, but he is very concise. Each topic is covered in just a few pages. The first section covers fitness myths and facts. The second section includes stories and testimonials of people who have been trained by Mr. Roberts. Section three discusses nutrition myths and facts. Section four covers miscellaneous topics like essential oils and meditation. I liked the cartoons that were included. It lightened up the material. This book is easy to read and has a very uplifting tone. There is nothing about this book that I didn’t like.
I appreciated the suggested list of items for the pantry and refrigerator. I made some adjustments to my grocery list based on the list in the book. Section four covers the use of baking soda. I added that to my grocery list also. It is inexpensive and has many uses as an antacid, a deodorizer, and toothpaste to name a few things. The biggest revelation for me was the food pyramid. It is upside down from the traditional food pyramid and there is vodka at the top. I prefer this new food pyramid!
I give this book 4 stars out of 4. It is well-written and well-edited. I would recommend it to anyone interested in fitness and nutrition. If you are looking for a quick fix, this book is not for you. The primary message of this book is that with a consistent exercise routine, a healthy eating plan, and adequate rest we will live healthier lives. Mr. Roberts offers a sensible set of guidelines for fitness and nutrition. I enjoyed tuning up my wellness toolbox with the good advice offered by Mr. Roberts.
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Wellness Toolbox
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