Book Review: Walk Jog Run: For Wellness Everyone

 

Most likely the only reason you would get this is for a class that you are taking in an exercise-science program. While it does have some useful information in it, there is nothing a couple internet searches won't pull up. Some of the things the book does talk about are presented in such a dense manner that your eyes kind of glaze over trying to get through it. For example, when the author talks about putting together a walking or jogging program, the author puts together a bunch of tables with abbreviations and acronyms in them which you then have to look up in the text to figure out how to interpret it.

If you do not need this for a class, there are better, more user-friendly books and articles out there. If you do have to get this for a class, it is not really a hard read, just dry and boring.

Textbook Review: Concepts of Fitness And Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach

 

This is a book that the vast majority of people will get because it is required for a class (likely an introductory exercise science class). It is not really something you would pick up because you are looking for a home exercise or nutrition program. Although, it does have some workout tips/advice in it and gives some basic nutritional principles. It is very easy to read and understand and does not overwhelm the readers with so much information that you feel like you are drinking through a firehose.

Book Review: Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Third Edition

 

This is a book that the vast majority of people would get because it is assigned for a class. It is a pretty straightforward textbook that is easy to read and not bogged down with a lot of technical detail. While it does discuss some biomechanics and the more science-based aspects of Kinesiology, it also delves into the importance of staying physically active, the history of physical activity, the philosophy and sociology of physical activity, and various career options. It is probably not something that a lot of people would read just for pleasure or because they want to become more healthy, although there is some helpful material in the book if you are interested in that. Overall, if it is assigned for a class it is better than a lot of textbooks out there, but can be a bit dry in some parts.