Review of Wellness Toolbox
Posted: 14 Aug 2021, 15:30
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wellness Toolbox" by Don Roberts.]
Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts is a book that covers nutrition, exercise and fitness. If you are confused about information that is circling around and find it difficult to establish facts from fiction then this book might provide some insight. Don hopes to clarify some of the myths surrounding nutrition and fitness. He also confirms some of the established truths. He does this by quoting certain common beliefs or claims in bold at the top of the page, such as: you can be fat and fit at the same time. He then writes in italics next to it if the statement is fact, or otherwise myth, and goes on to explain and elaborate on this point, often with relevant research and facts to back up his claims. He does this for both nutrition and exercise. I learned some facts and new information I had not heard before. Did you think that salt raises blood pressure? Did you think heavy weight training was only suitable for men? Which exercise is the best and burns the most calories? To get the answers you would need to read the book. The book is 295 pages in length and is written sometimes in the first person, and sometimes in the third. It is a non-fiction, self-help book.
What I enjoyed about the book that it was well written and organised. Don demonstrates his expertise in the area of nutrition and fitness and has his own practice. He provided before and after photos of some of his clients who have benefited from his regime and shows how many have lost weight and increased in fitness following his training. He also provides photos of himself and his wife flexing their muscles. The information in the book seemed to be well researched, and he quotes studies and references his sources in the back of the book. He was quite thorough when he explained about the truth or falsehood of certain wellness claims and I felt I learned a lot from the information he provides. I gained knowledge about which types of exercise are the best and which burn more calories. I also learned things beneficial for women. Some types of food I had thought to be harmful but he explains that these are only harmful for certain people. He also provides dietary guidance for different types of illnesses, which include cancer, which was healthful. His discussion on longevity I found particularly interesting. There were some formatting issues however, that made some words unclear and blended into each other.
There was nothing particularly negative about the book except that I did not really see the need to include the photos of himself and his wife flexing their muscles, as it did not add much to the book. If there were headings and more organisation of the book into sections it would have been helpful. I thought such things did not really help the book and could be left out, since it made them seem as if they themselves were not following nutritional advice. The above comments were made because I felt such issues made the book appear less professional.
For the above reasons I am rating the book 3 out of 4 stars.
It would suit people who enjoy non-fiction, self-help and particularly nutrition and alternative health.
The book does challenge some commonly held beliefs and attitudes to health and fitness so people who are following a strict regime and prefer to accept commonly held attitudes and beliefs may not find the book helpful. It also would better suit readers with some prior knowledge of fitness and nutrition.
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Wellness Toolbox
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Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts is a book that covers nutrition, exercise and fitness. If you are confused about information that is circling around and find it difficult to establish facts from fiction then this book might provide some insight. Don hopes to clarify some of the myths surrounding nutrition and fitness. He also confirms some of the established truths. He does this by quoting certain common beliefs or claims in bold at the top of the page, such as: you can be fat and fit at the same time. He then writes in italics next to it if the statement is fact, or otherwise myth, and goes on to explain and elaborate on this point, often with relevant research and facts to back up his claims. He does this for both nutrition and exercise. I learned some facts and new information I had not heard before. Did you think that salt raises blood pressure? Did you think heavy weight training was only suitable for men? Which exercise is the best and burns the most calories? To get the answers you would need to read the book. The book is 295 pages in length and is written sometimes in the first person, and sometimes in the third. It is a non-fiction, self-help book.
What I enjoyed about the book that it was well written and organised. Don demonstrates his expertise in the area of nutrition and fitness and has his own practice. He provided before and after photos of some of his clients who have benefited from his regime and shows how many have lost weight and increased in fitness following his training. He also provides photos of himself and his wife flexing their muscles. The information in the book seemed to be well researched, and he quotes studies and references his sources in the back of the book. He was quite thorough when he explained about the truth or falsehood of certain wellness claims and I felt I learned a lot from the information he provides. I gained knowledge about which types of exercise are the best and which burn more calories. I also learned things beneficial for women. Some types of food I had thought to be harmful but he explains that these are only harmful for certain people. He also provides dietary guidance for different types of illnesses, which include cancer, which was healthful. His discussion on longevity I found particularly interesting. There were some formatting issues however, that made some words unclear and blended into each other.
There was nothing particularly negative about the book except that I did not really see the need to include the photos of himself and his wife flexing their muscles, as it did not add much to the book. If there were headings and more organisation of the book into sections it would have been helpful. I thought such things did not really help the book and could be left out, since it made them seem as if they themselves were not following nutritional advice. The above comments were made because I felt such issues made the book appear less professional.
For the above reasons I am rating the book 3 out of 4 stars.
It would suit people who enjoy non-fiction, self-help and particularly nutrition and alternative health.
The book does challenge some commonly held beliefs and attitudes to health and fitness so people who are following a strict regime and prefer to accept commonly held attitudes and beliefs may not find the book helpful. It also would better suit readers with some prior knowledge of fitness and nutrition.
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Wellness Toolbox
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon