FrameWork

By Nicholas A. DiNubile and William Patrick

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 problems Fitness can't... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594860572
• ISBN13: 9781594860577
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Re-Model Your Frame

'Framework' is a fitness program for your bones and joints and offers a complete workout combined with diet and lifestyle advice. It is divided up into three parts. Part one discusses why you need framework. Part two is the program and its components include cardio, core strengthening and flexibility, upper and lower body stretching and strengthening exercises, resting and recovering, diet, and decreasing stress. And finally,...

Finally, a book aimed at MAXIMIZING fitness while saving JOINTS

I've seen more and more people drop away from their usual exercise programs as they enter mid-life, discouraged by joint pain, injuries and repetitive stress fractures. After a recommendation from a friend, I got this book and passed it on to other friends. It was written by an orthopedic surgeon who has worked with famous football players as well as ballet dancers. In other words, he knows how to keep just about anyone in...

Best guide to complimentary cross- training I've found

Runners, bikers, swimmers, and other exercise buffs (I'm a runner) need serious guidance about injury prevention and alternate physiological improvement. I find this to be great guidance, not from an amateur enthusiast, but from an MD who has seriously taken on the problem, even beyond sports medicine. I found the guidance to be in depth for medical professionals, but still summarily accessible to lay readers. Exceptional...

Detailed

This book is written well and describes common injuries and preventions that will help you with your injuries. The book breaks down the chapters into easy to follow body parts and common injuries that occur to these regions and the exercises to perform. Mostof the exercises are not new, but are a good review for those who have not picked up any weights in a while. The author takes his time to explain major faults and injuries...

Framework great for your frame and frame of mind

Finally a body maintenance bible. "Framework" is the most complete and informative book on health that I've ever read. I was so impressed that I bought and sent copies to each of my 3 adult, health conscious children. "Framework" speaks to us in lay terminology that is understandable and interesting. I especially liked the self administered multiple choice test that questions and responds to our individual health needs...