Jenergy: The Only Way to a Fit, Firm and Feminine Body Book

You're a woman and what you need is inspiration to exercise, plus some hope that achieving a toned body doesn't mean starving yourself and spending hours in the gym? Ex-gymnast turned fitness expert, Jenni Rivett is the woman credited as the late Princess Diana's personal trainer with a client list that includes the popular and down-to-earth TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. And Rivett's guide to fitness, aimed solely at women, is a winner.By kicking off with the importance of technique, it's clear that Rivett has no intention of dumbing-down her message to the reader. She argues, for example, that aerobic training does not build muscle to the extent that weight training does, hence her emphasis on strength training. Increased muscle mass means burning extra calories (because muscles need more energy to service them).By the time you've reached the exercise section, you will be raring to go. You might adopt the exercises as a programme, incorporate them into your current fitness plan or latch onto particular ones (like the cellulite-free hamstrings and buttocks exercise, surely destined to be a hit!).Only one minor criticism: doing away with artificial airbrushed images is admirable, but this goes too far, with unflattering lighting, hair and make-up. --Lorna V.Read More