Real-World Fitness by Kathy Kaehler, Cheryl K. Olson
    Michelle Pfeiffer used to smoke two packs a day. Claudia Schiffer couldn't do three pushups. Meg Ryan could barely pick up her mail. Then they met trainer Kathy Kaehler, who will teach you the back-to-lifestyles of the rich and famous.
    Kaehler describes exercises that can be done with whatever you've got around the house: jumping over a garden hose, picking up toys, throwing snowballs, raking leaves. She presents a basic workout for the major muscle groups of the upper body using free weights and of the lower body requiring no equipment except a chair. Her "8 Weeks to a Show-off Body" is a progressive program suitable for motivated beginners, incorporating daily aerobics and strength training. She includes valuable information about goal setting, motivation, body image, weight loss, and the cumulative value of short bouts of exercise. --Joan Price

Kathy Smith's Getting Better All the Time : Shape Up, Eat Smart, Feel Great! by Kathy Smith
    In a well-organized diet and exercise guide, fitness guru Smith encourages readers to "create your own miracle" by adopting sensible eating habits and a consistent exercise program. Smith presents nutrition guidelines before offering three eating plans that address different needs (e.g., for foods higher in carbohydrates or for more low-fat meals), and she includes recipes for many of the suggested dishes. She concludes with illustrated directions for strength and flexibility exercises and with further exercise advice. CopyrightŠ 1998, American Library Association. All rights reserved