Reviews of FBI (Fit Body Initiative)
Dr D. Heather "Dawn" - Consultancy Services - for more details click here
Congratulations Steve on producing a really good guide to fitness. This book contains everything you need to know to get yourself healthy and to stay that way - good for able bodied and for those with physical limitations as well. It's an inspiring and practical reference book, and fun too - worth its weight in gold. Thank you - I am really pleased with it. Dawn
Richard Swancott - PR Consultant - for more details click here
Steve really knows his stuff and I have a lot to thank him for, as my personal trainer. I have lost two stone with his help and I'm currently preparing for the Potteries Half Marathon. I couldn't have contemplated doing that without Steve. His enthusiasm and expertise translates perfectly to the pages of this book, so I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their general level of fitness.
Tony Burgess - Director of the Academy of High Achievers (AHA)- for more details click here
This is an outstanding fitness book. It is very comprehensive and very clear. The photos and the way in which it has been written make it very easy to know how to carry out the exercises and the encouraging comments along the way and the 'hard truths' that are put to you straight really help you to keep your mind on where you are going. I recommend this book as a 'must have' for anyone serious about increasing their health and fitness to live a long and happy life.
Lynn Grocott - Author of "Cut The Strings" - for more details click here
This is the best fitness book I have ever read. It shows that the author has a true "in depth" understanding of the mechanics of the human body. The FBI is a balance of exercise, healthy living and complete encouragement. I know this is going to be a best seller and it is a must for everyone who cares about their health!!
Jo Sadler - Curative Hypnotherapist - for more details click here
For each of the 90 days/steps there is a specific focus on an element of what it really means to be 'fit' .. in body and mind .. with advice/guidance on relaxation, massage, positive thinking, goal setting etc as well as a very balanced and well informed view of what to eat more of / what to try to cut down on without being 'preachy'... in fact Steve's style is very friendly and down to earth.
Jane Pallister - Managing Director of Boommm - for more details click here
I have loads of fitness books rotting on my shelves bought with good intentions. But when I got this one, it was so simple and not over-written for the sake of creating a weighty tome, but clear and effective steps for better fitness and weight loss. I followed the course (and the photos were very helpful and instructive) and I've lost weight, toned up and feel great. All I can say is buy it, read it and do it!!!
Dorothy Lafrinere - founder of womensselfesteem.com - for more details click here
This book was brought to my attention via the author himself, due to my involvement in regards to self-esteem issues and fitness."THE FBI" book is very well written and easy to follow for every walk of life or level of fitness. Which in turn makes this a very compatible book to live by. The pictures used to illustrate the instructions are very clear and also easy to understand. Steve Halls manages to get back to basics in his teachings of fitness and diet. He pulls no punches and creates no illusions. Steve keeps his book real and possible for all. A must these days with all the unrealistic expectations out there. "The FBI "book definitely does what the author has set out to do. Steve Halls brings the importance of fitness and positive self-esteem together through his teachings. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is searching for a way that will help them stay their course in motivation and success.
Judy Barber - Author of "Good Question!" - for more details click here
The FBI is brilliant! If Amazon did 90 stars I'd give it one for every day of the programme. This book is second only to having Steve Halls as a coach, and with the same practical realistic approach and a touch of the humour. Many people will benefit from this book with its mixture of advice on food, lifestyle and exercise along with a structured exercise programme you can adapt to suit your situation. I found good reminders of what I know and forget as well as new information. Just imagine how much money you'll save by buying this book and following the exercise programme instead of paying for a gym membership, or how much more effective your gym membership will be... either way it's an excellent companion that will help you make the transition from couch potato to your fittest state in three months.
Aneeta Sundararaj - Editor of "How To Tell A Great Story" - for more details click here
The title of this book, for me, was immediately arresting. I would hazard a guess that I am not the first person to wonder what on earth the 'FBI' has to do with being healthy. However, upon closer analysis, it becomes obvious that 'FBI' is short for "Fit Body Initiative'. In the title alone, this book has achieved the aim of catching a reader's attention.
Furthermore, the ominous colour, black, for the background of the cover design with the words in ochre adds to the attraction of this book.
The purpose of this work is clearly stated on the back cover where Mr. Halls writes:
Imagine What You Could Achieve In 90 Days With Your Own Personal Trainer . Well this book is the next best thing and a lot more affordable - you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home.
The FBI has been specially written to help you change your lifestyle gradually. With nutritional advice, training tips and tasks that build into a comprehensive guide to a healthy lifestyle - you get in the best shape of your life one day at a time.
It is clear from the start that this is a book that you are expected to read once through for pleasure and, thereafter, refer to it each day for the next 90 days. This is evident from the fact that Mr. Halls has separated his book into 90 separate '#'s, i.e. the reader would begin with #1 on the first day, #2 on the second and so on. To make it an exciting book to read, Mr. Halls has taken the trouble to give a title to each '#'; for instance, #55 reads as 'Get Fruity' and right at the end of the page, he asks, "Are you eating a rainbow?" These questions and arrangement add to increasing the interest level of reading this book.
The tone in which the book is written is simple to understand as there is no flowery language used at any time. Also, there are various templates, ideas and tips to follow. In addition, there are exercises which are manageable for anyone. To ensure that these exercises are carried out in a proper manner, Mr. Halls has provided photographs of each and every step that should a reader to do.
From the Foreword written by Janine Machin, you'll learn that Mr. Halls has an interesting background; it is only right at the end of the book, where there is a short biography of Mr. Halls, we learn more about the author. Perhaps, the most interesting fact about Mr. Halls is that in 2000, after serving for more than 23 years in the British Army, he left after he attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. The discipline he clearly requires from anyone who chooses to undertake his programme. Mr. Halls is also qualified to present his fitness program as he undertook the Premier Diploma Course in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy.
With all of this information, knowledge, experience and even a plan put in place, I know that after writing this review, I'll have no other excuse but to start this programme!