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What if you could reclaim your strength, your stamina, your flexibility, and your sense of well-being? What if there were a "prescription" that could improve your fitness, lower your cholesterol, and reduce your body fat in just 3 weeks? Welcome to the world of the Spark, where "what if?" becomes an exciting reality. Based on the groundbreaking Spark Study 2000 conducted by Dr. Glenn A. Gaesser at the University of Virginia, "The Spark" shows you how short, 10-minute bursts of exercise can improve your level of fitness, increase vitality, and help prevent premature death from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer as effectively as 1 hour in the gym 3 times a week. No more struggling to squeeze exercise into an already hectic schedule, and with simple changes in diet, no more worrying about adding pounds if you want to enjoy a plate of pasta or a side of potatoes. In addition to providing step-by-step guides to specific 10-minute aerobic, strength-training, and flexibility exercises, "The Spark" also includes: detailed self-tests that help you discover your exercise personality and tailor a Spark plan to your individual needGaesser, Glenn A. is the author of 'Spark The Revolutionary 3-Week Fitness Plan That Changes Everything You Know About Exercise, Weight Control, and Health' with ISBN 9780743201551 and ISBN 0743201558.
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