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Table of Contents

Part 1

overview

The Fit in 15 Philosophy

Many fitness programs overpromise what you can reasonably expect to achieve from them. They may claim that you can get perfectly defined abs or toned thighs in a couple of weeks by spending only a few minutes here or there. These miracle plans are almost always hype to persuade you to buy some gadget that you probably wont use after a week or two, if at all.

Saying that you can get fit in only 15 minutes a day may sound like similar hype, but its not. The Fit in 15 program allows you to create a reasonable full-fitness program based on your personal goals. If you can devote 15 minutes every day to exercising first thing in the morning, youll be surprised by not only how fit you will get, but by how much better you will look and feel.

The biggest difference between these trendy fads that dont work and the Fit in 15 program is that Fit in 15 asks you to make a commitment that you will be happy to make. On the Fit in 15 program, youll be creating your own relationship with your fitness and health. Once you start this relationship, youll begin to get results, which will motivate you to continue spending a few minutes every morning with your Fit in 15 program.

The Fit in 15 Program

The Fit in 15 program, unlike most programs on the market, target-trains your body for full fitness by involving strength, core, target (to work on trouble spots), mind/ body and flexibility training. Each workout is performed on a specific day of the week, giving you a quick yet comprehensive personalized exercise program.

Many people who exercise regularly follow the same regimen day in, day out. While regular activity of any sortwhether its walking for 15 minutes, weight

FIT IN 15 SCHEDULE

MONDAY:	Cardiovascular Training
TUESDAY:	Strength TrainingUpper Body & Core
WEDNESDAY:	Flexibility Training
THURSDAY:	Strength TrainingLower Body & Core
FRIDAY:	Cardiovascular Training
SATURDAY:	Target Training
SUNDAY:	Mind/Body Training

training for 20 minutes, using a treadmill for 30 minutesis far better than no activity at all, it can get a little dull. Also, performing the same activity every day doesnt make you fully fit because youre only working your body in one particular way each time you train. The Fit in 15 program teaches you how to train your body for all the different elements of fitness, above and beyond just physical fitness when you also factor in the mind/body benefits. Plus, Fit in 15 allows you to individualize your program with target-training workouts, specialized workouts to, among many options, tone your thighs or reduce body fat.

Full fitness may sound like youll be training all the time, but thats not the case. The Fit in 15 program is not a hardcore regimen that will turn you into a pro athlete or muscle-bound bodybuilder. Rather, its designed for the average person with a busy lifestyle who wants to become fit in a short period of time, without becoming compulsive about it. With a relatively small commitment of only 15 minutes a day, you may be surprised at how much you can accomplish in terms of your health, well-being and physical appearance.

On the other hand, were not limiting you to only 15 minutes of exercise a day. If you want to do more, you can. As you become more fit, feel free to go above and beyond the workouts described in the Fit in 15 program (see Continue Your Progress at the end of the book). In addition, dont forget that an evening walk or activities around the house are also important components to living a fit lifestyle. Add those into your life as often as possible.

Getting Started

In this overview, youre getting a good sense of the philosophy and dynamics of the Fit in 15 program. Part Two describes the various types of fitness training, including core, strength, cardiovascular and flexibility. Acquaint yourself with these elements and decide what you want to achieve. Honestly assess where you are today, and how you can best get to where you want to be. Also, pay particular attention to the Target Training section so that you can construct a program that will really help you meet your goals.

Finally, take a careful look at the range of workout options explained in Part Three. Choose a workout option from each day of the week thats right for youyou might decide to do all the standard programs, or perhaps the less-intense Easy Does It workouts. You can also mix and match various styles of workouts. For instance, you might opt for the Easy Does It lower-body strength workout while choosing a more demanding workout on your Monday and Friday Cardiovascular Training days.

Above all, read through the workout and exercise descriptions and follow the directions carefully. By doing so, youll help prevent injury as well as get improved results. Once youre comfortable with your basic Fit in 15 program, take a look at Continue Your Progress at the end of the book to see how you can continue making further improvements to your program. It includes advice on how to build longer workout programs, how to change up your program and how to use intensity to make the most of your Fit in 15 program.

As you get started, two questions may arise about performing your Fit in 15 program in the morning.

Do I have to do the program first thing in the morning?

You can schedule the program whenever you like, but weve found that people are more likely to stay devoted to their Fit in 15 program if they get up and get to it (some would say get it out of the way) first thing in the morning. Morning exercise also helps wake you up, rev up your metabolism, and give you energy for the rest of the day. But if youre not a morning person, or not one for morning exercise, other times of day can work just as well. Working out some time during the day is far better than not working out at all.

What should I eat before I workout?

Studies show that if you dont eat before you exercise, youre more likely to burn calories from stored fata real plus. When you eat first, your body is more likely to turn to the calories youve just consumed for its first source of energy before reaching for stored body fat. Of course, these are tendencies, not absolutes. If you eat a few calories, your body wont avoid burning body fatit may simply not burn as many of these unwanted stored calories.

Do whichever feels best for your body. Some people feel great when they work out on an empty stomach; others need a little food in their system. If youre going to eat before you perform your Fit in 15 program, then I recommend a small amount of carbs and protein. Here are some good pre-workout choices:

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