Review of Wellness Toolbox
Posted: 06 Jan 2022, 10:25
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wellness Toolbox" by Don Roberts.]
The Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts, a fitness and nutrition specialist, is a 101 myth-busting fitness book to help people realize a healthy lifestyle. At first, it seems like a book on wellness tips in general-it is and it isn’t. It can be read, understood, and practiced by all that’s the beauty. Though people who go to a gym would appreciate Don’s techniques and schemes the most, as he talks about health from the perspective of a body-builder and a gym trainer.
This book not only tries to get people off the couch and get exercising; It does much more. It also paints a picture of what are the consequences of our current lifestyle habits and how a little exercise and diet can influence those habits to live a happier life. In the age of technology, we have leaned towards fast and instant solutions. Don’s purpose is to elaborate on the quality over quantity enigma and its effects on our lives. Like who doesn’t face depression and anxiety in today’s world? In the starting lines of the book, according to a study, Don states that exercise is better for depression than a famously prescribed drug Zoloft. Yet, you don’t see doctors prescribing exercise to such patients because “companies can’t patent exercise.”
It’s a question-raising book; I love that. The book sequentially comprises chapters titled on a myth or a fact that is further explained within the chapter. It quotes many real-life examples from Don’s clients and his personal experiences to emphasize how vast industries are making millions by making us buy so-called products that proclaim to be healthy. Like the case of energy drinks. They claim to give you wings, though they can be disastrous for most people other than a specific group of people. In another instance, when talking about the nutritional values of things; He busted the calories myth. We all are focused on our calorie intake, whereas Don’s view is different. He questions the notion of what kind of calories we are taking; An egg and an energy bar may have the same calories, but which one is better and why?
In the early chapters, for someone like me, who has never been to the gym, it got a little boring and irrelevant. Not knowing much of the exercises and the gym tool’s names, it can get a bit confusing and uninteresting for other readers as well, though if you stick to the end, it’s worth it. Anyway, there isn’t anything wrong with learning something new? right!
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars as I lost interest at some points, and the editing was ok. I would recommend this book to people who are members of a gym or a weight training program and those who are looking to join one and need a starting guide.
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Wellness Toolbox
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The Wellness Toolbox by Don Roberts, a fitness and nutrition specialist, is a 101 myth-busting fitness book to help people realize a healthy lifestyle. At first, it seems like a book on wellness tips in general-it is and it isn’t. It can be read, understood, and practiced by all that’s the beauty. Though people who go to a gym would appreciate Don’s techniques and schemes the most, as he talks about health from the perspective of a body-builder and a gym trainer.
This book not only tries to get people off the couch and get exercising; It does much more. It also paints a picture of what are the consequences of our current lifestyle habits and how a little exercise and diet can influence those habits to live a happier life. In the age of technology, we have leaned towards fast and instant solutions. Don’s purpose is to elaborate on the quality over quantity enigma and its effects on our lives. Like who doesn’t face depression and anxiety in today’s world? In the starting lines of the book, according to a study, Don states that exercise is better for depression than a famously prescribed drug Zoloft. Yet, you don’t see doctors prescribing exercise to such patients because “companies can’t patent exercise.”
It’s a question-raising book; I love that. The book sequentially comprises chapters titled on a myth or a fact that is further explained within the chapter. It quotes many real-life examples from Don’s clients and his personal experiences to emphasize how vast industries are making millions by making us buy so-called products that proclaim to be healthy. Like the case of energy drinks. They claim to give you wings, though they can be disastrous for most people other than a specific group of people. In another instance, when talking about the nutritional values of things; He busted the calories myth. We all are focused on our calorie intake, whereas Don’s view is different. He questions the notion of what kind of calories we are taking; An egg and an energy bar may have the same calories, but which one is better and why?
In the early chapters, for someone like me, who has never been to the gym, it got a little boring and irrelevant. Not knowing much of the exercises and the gym tool’s names, it can get a bit confusing and uninteresting for other readers as well, though if you stick to the end, it’s worth it. Anyway, there isn’t anything wrong with learning something new? right!
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars as I lost interest at some points, and the editing was ok. I would recommend this book to people who are members of a gym or a weight training program and those who are looking to join one and need a starting guide.
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Wellness Toolbox
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon