Feature: Fitness Sanity

Fitness Sanity = sage and effective fitness in an insane world. Reviews of Pilates, fitness, and weight loss products, books, DVDs, courses, gyms, and studios as well as related items, articles, and opinion pieces from celebrity trainer Lynda Lippin and our brilliant Blogcritics Health and Fitness writers. All the information you need to stay sane, fit, and healthy!

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• DVD Review: Keeping Fit: Strength, Cardio, Pilates

  Stay healthy, vibrant and beautiful for life

  Review by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Oct 28, 2010

• Book Review: Mannie's Diet and Enzyme Formula: A Change of Lifestyle Diet Designed for Everyone by Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq. and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N.

  A well-researched guide to truly healthy eating for anyone who wants to reduce inflammation and live better.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 25, 2010

• Book Review: Ageless Pilates: The Secret to Moving Comfortably, Easily and Pain-free for the Rest of Your Life by Christine Binnendyk

  Ageless Pilates offers a good solid introduction to Pilates-based exercise for the general public.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Apr 18, 2010

• Product Review: FitDeck Mobile v2.0 Pilates App for BlackBerry

  A convenient Pilates app for your BlackBerry or other smartphone that allows you to do an effective Pilates workout anywhere.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Mar 04, 2010

• Book Review: So I Need To Lose 15 Pounds by Shiho Torii

  Very cute and somewhat funny manga, but no real information on any of the 35 weight loss programs mentioned.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality by Anat Baniel

  If you are interested in neuroscience, in movement, and in improved quality of life you must read this book.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Jun 25, 2009

• Book Review: My Diva Diet: A Woman's Last Diet Book by Christine Lakatos

  An informative weight loss guide for women based in Judeo-Christian traditions.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Apr 18, 2009

• Book Review: Size 2 For Life by Ashley Marriott and Marc L. Paulsen, MD

  When will diet and fitness books stop saying anywhere on the cover that they are simple, new, and different from anything else on the market?

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Feb 21, 2009

• Book Review: The Detox Strategy - Vibrant Health In 5 Easy Steps by Brenda Watson, C.N.C. with Leonard Smith, M.D.

  A great job of providing complex information in a clear, easy to understand, and most importantly easy to implement manner.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 14, 2008

• Book Review: Body of Knowledge - The Complete Weight Management System for a Lifetime of Health by Dr. Robert J. Moore III

  Diet and exercise should not be this difficult.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 14, 2008

• Book Review: The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness - A 52-Week Plan for Increased Energy and A Longer, Healthier Life by Mark Fenton

  Buy it, use it, and help make the world a healthier happier walking friendly place!

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 13, 2008

• Book Review: The Super Antioxidant Diet and Nutrition Guide - A Health Plan for the Body, Mind, and Spirit by Robin Jeep and Richard Couey, PhD

  This is not a diet I could live with and certainly will not work for everybody.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 31, 2008

• Book Review: Moose - A Memoir of Fat Camp by Stephanie Klein

  Every girl’s parent should read about this journey in living your tweens and teens with an eye on your size and the food you eat.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 30, 2008

• Book Review: A Woman's Guide to Saving Her Own Life by Mellanie True Hills

  Heart disease kills more women each year than men. Read this book even if you think you are healthy!

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on May 31, 2008

• Book Review: The Fattening of America - How the Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What to Do About It by Eric A. Finkelstein and Laurie Zuckerman

  If you are concerned about the costs of obesity and wonder what to do about it, read this book.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Mar 15, 2008

• Book Review: French Women Don't Get Fat - The Secret of Eating for Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano

  Guiliano believes, and I have to agree, that even in America we can lose weight and enjoy ourselves as the French do.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Mar 06, 2008

• Book Review: Confessions of a Carb Queen - The Lies You Tell Others and the Lies You Tell Yourself: A Memoir by Susan Blech with Caroline Bock

  This is a gritty true life weight loss story written from the trenches of emotional and physical pain.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Feb 29, 2008

• Book Review: The Eat-Clean Diet - Fast Fat-Loss That Lasts Forever! by Tosca Reno, B.Sc., B.Ed.

  Do not be tricked into thinking this is an easy-to-handle, non-restrictive diet plan!

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 06, 2007

• Old School Dieting--Eat Less to Lose More!

  Can a big girl really lose weight happily while eating less food?

  Opinion by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 26, 2007

• Book Review: The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Dr. Barbara Rolls

  A book that proves it is possible to eat lots, feel full, and still lose weight.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Jun 23, 2007