Ellen Barrett – författare

Millions of us turn to horoscopes for guidance in our personal lives—but what about our physical lives? Now, for the first time, a fitness maverick and an acclaimed astrologer combine their expertise to show you how the wisdom of the stars can help you achieve a strong, healthy, heavenly body.Ever wonder why you dread spinning class while your best friend loves it, or why that yoga DVD is languishing on your shelf? Or why you have trouble getting yourself to the gym? It’s not you—it’s your fitness plan. But your search for the perfect exercise practice ends here. This amazingly insightful book examines what makes your zodiac sign tick—and provides twelve customized diet and fitness regimens based on the strengths and quirks of each one. Discover: • The top-three foods Aries should stock up on• Why a Taurus will get good mileage out of a treadmill• Why Gemini should steer clear of candy• Why Cancer should stick to noncompetitive workout buddies• What makes Leo queen of the gym• What type of massage will send Virgo straight to heaven• How Libra can achieve inner peace• The peak hours for Scorpio to exercise• Why Sagittarius’s legs are her most important feature• Why Capricorn is a cardio all-star• What kind of personal trainer makes Aquarius jump for joy• Why Pisces prefers swimming and self-defensePlus tips to keep your mind and spirit soaring along with your body. Drawing from a variety of disciplines, Zodiaction will have you breaking a sweat in no time—and loving every minute of it.From the Trade Paperback edition.

How to lose weight properly, keep it off easily, and feel energized with handheld weights and without deprivation—from the popular fitness guru.Everyone knows that dieting without exercise doesn’t work. But not all exercises are equally effective. Weights for Weight Loss explains why weight training is the best way to get in shape and provides readers with a comprehensive program that will guarantee success. The author dispels the five myths of weight training (fat turns to muscle, lifting makes for bulky muscles, weights are for men, it’s easy to get hurt, heavier is better) and details the numerous benefits of building muscle, such as gaining more energy and a more youthful appearance, and—most importantly—greater fat loss with less effort. The book features exercises for all levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced.Each exercise is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions and photos that show proper technique. Weights for Weight Loss’s specialty programs include “The 10-Minute Body Blitz,” which hits all the major muscle groups; “The 30-Minute Cardio Circuit,” where exercises are performed at a fast pace with no rest in between; and “The 30-Minute Super Sculpt,” where heavier weights are used for three sets in a row to exhaust muscles one at a time.