The 12-Minute Total-Body Workout

I bought this book in 1992, a year after having my last child at the age of 43! At that time I was also traveling and found there was little time to get my body back into shape (as well as I could) and be healthy.The three pound weights fit into my suitcase and all you need is a chair -- no fancy equipment. At home, I could always squeeze 12 minutes into my morning routine.Using this book, watching my diet (she addresses that) and doing cardiovascular exercises (in-line skating was my choice then) I managed (in 4 months) to eliminate only 13 pounds BUT I lost an amazing amount of inches, going from a size 12 to a size 8.I find this book very helpful -- I'm a sometimes exerciser, getting off the track periodically. This book is a joy to return to, a health and fitness aid I keep around, bringing it out to rejuvenate my routines. The exercises are effective and for some of us, are better than those you do in the gym because they are so easy to do, right in your own home or hotel room.

This was a fast, very easy to understand and follow book. The workout program is effective and great for any person who is interested in an at home weight lifting program but has neither the time nor the desire to decipher a book to get an individual program started. I especially liked how each chapter represented a day of the week and the workout for the day. The things to keep in mind were also helpful.

Very infomative and written in a plain and easy to understand format. Joyce has given us a quick and easy, yet very effective work-out routine that anyone can do and everyone should practice. My wife and I (I'm 42 my wife is 36) have been working out at the gym regularly for about a year now and although we work-out pretty hard, this workout had us huffing and puffing and our heart rates were up in the aerobic zones. Very sore muscles over the next few weeks. The best thing was that we were seeing and feeling our muscles get tight and the fat was coming off. With such limited time to enjoy working-out this short yet effective work-out is just what we've been looking for. I was first attracted to the book because of the beautiful woman's picture on the cover. I'm now convinced that the contents match the cover in appeal and beauty of form. Our goal is to look and feel as good as Joyce Vedral, Aloha From Maui, Hawaii

This book is wonderful. I needed a portable, easy, quick and painless workout. I also share an apartment, and thus did not want a video or a noisy workout. This is quiet, simple, elegant and it works! After ONE WORKOUT I felt results. This is the best book, I highly recommend it to everyone. Oh, and Joyce really will write you back if you e-mail her. I have chatted with her several times to get tips on the workout. Few authors will do this, and it is a big plus. Everyone should have this book.

Joyce Vedral's 12-minute total body workout really worked for me. I am a full time student and working mother of 5 children. I never seemed to find time or energy to work out, until I started the program in this book. It's fun, it's easy, and really works its magic! I recommend it to one and all, whether to shape up, or keep in shape, on a tight schedule. If I can do it, anyone can! Just try it....you'll be glad that you did! Carla Jame