Of the remaining other nits that I would pick with Dr. Simon about his book, the only one worth mentioning is that he oversells the low intensity aspect of this program to such an extent that people may wind up doing less than they are capable of, and as a result not get the most out of this excellent program. In the overall scheme of things, this is hair-splitting.

Besides these two points the only other things that I take issue with would be boring and pedantic to anyone not "in the business."

So let's get back to why you should buy this book.

Most health, fitness and nutrition books recycle the same information - info that can be found in many other places for free - and give you little in the way of original content. However, The No Sweat Exercise Plan - geez I hate that title - is loaded with info that you won't find in other places - at least not in the places that are easy to find. Dr. Simon brings us up to date with regard to the state of research as it pertains to exercise, health and longevity.

The No Sweat Exercise Plan is a great reference book - Dr. Simon has compiled the results of the most significant exercise/health benefits studies done to date - and can be the roadmap that starts you on the way to living a healthy lifestyle.

This book is a must-read for those of you who are sedentary. If you have no intentions of starting an exercise program this book will help you to change your point of view. You don't have an excuse for being lazy or too tired or too busy. And deep down you know that you need to exercise. Life's too short to go through it sick, or to shorten it even more by inactivity and apathy of the self. Ooh, "apathy of the self," I like that.

This book is a must read for you if you want to exercise but don't know how to start. The No Sweat Exercise Plan will give you everything that you'll need to know in order to change your life.

This book is also a must read for those of you who are killing yourself in the gym and have a hard time keeping up the grueling pace that far too many "fitness gurus" recommend. If you already have the motivation to live a healthy lifestyle but are frustrated by the lack of results that come from your high intensity program, Dr. Simon's book will help you to focus your efforts, enjoy your workouts and save yourself wasted time and energy, all while reaping the benefits from exercise. How can you go wrong?