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| View Larger Image | FrameWork
by Nicholas DiNubile, William Patrick
| | List Price: | $18.95 | | Price: | $12.89 | | You Save: | $6.06 (32%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 24762 | | Studio: | Rodale Books | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 368 | | Publication Date: | July 08, 2005 | | Publisher: | Rodale Books |
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A renowned orthopedic surgeon provides the first medically proven fitness program designed to help prevent the #1 reason for doctor visits in the United States--bone and joint problemsFitness can't be just about a healthy heart or looking good in a swimsuit. After all, low cholesterol and a flat stomach won't get you very far if back or neck problems, or a worn out knee or shoulder, keep tripping you up.This first-of-its-kind program is designed to ensure that your frame can go the distance, with durability to match the muscle tone and conditioning we all want. And unlike other workouts, Framework starts with a unique self-test that uncovers potential problems with your frame, your workout, your nutrition, and more. It even combines diet and lifestyle advice with a balanced, customizable workout that acknowledges the fact that our bodies are all a little different and often need special attention. It teaches you to pay attention to what your body tries to tell you, and when it is being challenged by a special problem, whether it is a heel spur or stress on the job.Best of all, Nicholas A. DiNubile, M.D., who serves as orthopedic consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers as well as the Pennsylvania Ballet, shows you how to work around--helping without hurting--any muscle or joint problems you may already have. And it all takes only 1 hour a day, 3 days a week. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 25 reviews)
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Just what I wanted 
I purchased this used, looked brand new and is just what I wanted. I will order from the Amazon marketplace again.
June 30, 2008 | |
FrameWork
Dr. Nick's book is excellent. Clear explanations of how the body works and what it needs to be safe and efficent in exercise. This is a good book for teachers and students of any kid of exercise program and those considering beginning a program. I am a yoga instructor since 1973 and have recommended it to my students. They are very pleased.
Good for Dr. Nick to address such a timely subject so thoroughly.
June 09, 2008 | |
Starts with the skeleton and avoiding injury... great approach! 
This is an excellent book, it is suitable for all ages, very readable and makes sense from the perspective of maintaining lifelong fitness. The general approach involves putting the frame of the body front and center. This makes sense since as people life longer, maintaining flexibility and avoiding injuries is important. This book explains how to work from the inside out in establishing a fitness program, building strength, maintaining flexibility, the role of diet, etc. For most people, this will be a one stop shopping common sense approach to holistic health and well-rounded fitness. The diet and nutrition advice is very good and the basics of a strength program, how to stretch, when to stretch and how all the aspects of fitness hang together are all well-presented. I read a fair amount in this genre and I was quite impressed to see such a high quality and innovative book written by a highly credible physician. This is one you can buy with confidence. Another good book that is about to be released is Strength for Life: The Fitness Plan for the Rest of Your Life. While I haven't posted a review for this book, I found it to be very good for those who are serious about making serious changes that are more transformational, but that also require more time and commitment. The author is Shawn Phillips the brother of Bill Phillips who wrote the fitness bestseller Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength. The latter of these two books is available at a very reasonable used price.
March 23, 2008 | |
Framework
This book was linked as a good companion to Weisberg's "3 Minutes to a Painfree Life..." I concur, it is the perfect companion book.
This book is simply about the maintenance and repair of the human frame. Actually, more like maintenance and preventive care of the human body. One would assume this book is for aging baby boomers, on the contrary. From the sedantary, weekend sports-star, recovering/injured middle-ager, to health conscious individuals, there is something for everyone. From time-to-time, PBS features the author and the "FrameWork" principles. Worth the evening reading and post-its for future reference.
November 24, 2007 | |
Highly recommeded! Very helpful information
I saw him on PBS, and was so impressed with what I heard that I immediately ran to the computer and ordered this book - and I haven't been disappointed! I've had so many varied injuries lately (mainly from excercising), and no doctor's really clear why, that his book seemed on point with my concerns. Framework gives you the big picture of how the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints work with your muscles and the stresses they're prone to. That general info. was helpful, as well as the specifics on what kind of problems each type of excercise typically creates. He stresses the importance of finding out the weaknesses in your own frame (and gives you some ways of finding them), and adjusting your exercise routine to account for that. I'm still reading it, but have found lots of good tips in the exercise section. I'm getting another copy for my brother and maybe one for my podiatrist too - this is really useful info. that other doctors can benefit from as well!
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