"Fitness means different things to different people.
For some, it means running a marathon or having a buff, muscular bodybuilder's physique to show off at the beach.

For others, it's just the ability to carry a baby or a bag of groceries up a flight of stairs
without panting.

For the purposes of this book, fitness means having a healthy, functional body-one that enables you to lead a comfortably active life.

The book also will touch on activities such as Tae Bo, tai chi, yoga, and advanced training tips that
might not interest you now, but they might gain new appeal as you get into shape."

- Claire Walter