Two of the excellent fitness mentors I have come into contact with on my Journey are Jon Benson and Tom Venuto (author of Burn the fat, feed the muscle). I have gotten to know Jon and Tom pretty well over the years and Jon and I have compared notes on training techniques and Nutrition. Jon and Tom asked people in their network of contacts to submit summaries of their training, mindset and Nutrition habits to achieve fitness. The idea is to have a collection of people in their 40's 50's 60's and above who have reached or sustained high levels of fitness and capture some of their thoughts and techniques. I entered a submission and was fortunate enough to be selected for the book and and actually my summary is one of the sample chapters that are provided for evaluation. You can click the book to the left or the link at the bottom of the page to check out the book and get a free sample.
In the first section of the book Jon Benson tells his story. It is in essence an expanded version of the Fit Over 40 role model bios. Jon has had a very interesting ride in life and shares his insights in a personal and strategic way.
One of the things I like most about this book is there are many approaches to achieving fitness. Climbing Stairs and eating apples and chicken breasts are not for everyone. I believe that seeing how several different people have approached fitness is a powerful tool.
Jon Benson describes the next section like this:
The second section is the heart of Fit
Over 40—the role models. You’ll meet 52 people, just like yourself, from all
walks of life. Some have been fit for most of their lives. Others came to
fitness via the deathbed—literally. A few are fitness professionals;
many are merely enthusiasts—writers, politicians, construction workers,
engineers, and full-time moms. All the stories are inspirational, no matter who
you are or where you come from. These everyday athletes do not take drugs or
rely on fad diets—they are the product of application of knowledge, strategy,
love and commitment. They embody physical culture, and I’m proud to introduce
them to you.
The final section is a how-to jackpot from co-author and fitness expert Tom
Venuto. Tom is the author of the number one e-book in the world on fitness and
nutrition, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle. After teaming up with Tom several
years
ago, we began to realize a common passion for sharing the absolute truth about
fitness. We both agreed that while diet and training books are good tools,
absolute “truth” was in fact subjective. Therefore, the need arose to compile an
arsenal of
truth and blast it out to everyone that would listen. Through the diversity, Tom
will weave common threads. He will share his vast knowledge of nutrition and
fitness. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive bodybuilder, his concluding
chapters will be a go-to reference for you as the years pass. From competition
training and diet to ridding yourself of that last 10 pounds of stubborn body
fat, it’s is a must-read."
Jon Benson states in the introduction:
You now hold in your hands the answer to the age-old question, “What’s the
secret to fitness and youth?” The answer is your own. To find your own secret,
you must be willing to search out and emulate role models. This goes beyond a
‘diet’ or a
‘routine’—it bypasses the tired paths of fad books and Hollywood drivel. This is
the creation of your own destiny.
In the classic book As A Man Thinketh, James Allen wrote this eloquent
description of the art of destiny:
“Man is made or unmade by himself; in the armory of thought he forges the
weapons by which he destroys himself; he also fashions the tools with which he
builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace.”
This book is a reflection of such a journey-not of one man, but of 52
individuals, all from various backgrounds, ages and mindset. You’ll find
everything from high protein meat-eaters to vegans: from high-intensity, low
volume trainers to people
who hit the gym every single day.
No one is wrong—and your conclusions will be the right ones for you if you
decide to take for yourself the wisdom found in these pages and create your own
personalized fitness lifestyle. It will ultimately become your destiny, your
foundation for
this temporal life, and your own fountain of youth.
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