The author, Greg Mumm, is determined to help you get a lifetime of benefits from exercise. He doesn't believe that anyone should exercise if they don't want to and uses a variety of tools and techniques to help you lose weight and enjoy life more. If you sheepishly head towards the self-help section of a bookstore, you'll benefit from this book because it's based on established self improvement tools, psychology and common sense. Greg has spent a lifetime exercising and collecting knowledge that can benefit you--he knows what works and what doesn't by personal experience. Did I mention Greg's a personal trainer, certified by ACE (American Council On Exercise) since 2005? He has a powerful and rare mix of talents. Here's a quote from the book:

...three things led to the creation of this book.

First, during my teenage years I began exercising. Like many boys at the time who were influenced by the popularity of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, I turned to weight-training... Eventually, the exercise routines became more cardiovascular in nature, specifically, running on a cross-country team. ...biking, then free weights, ... and a four year excursion into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

I've spent most of the last 25 years exercising regularly and in pursuit of an appropriate workout, I've studied and read the available health literature, collected volumes of information on exercise, tried numerous workout routines, observed people who exercise, watched those who exercise for a short time and gave up, and pondered over those who want to exercise, but don't.

Over the years, I actually learned to like exercising. ... I will teach you to enjoy exercise too.

Second, during my college years, I became interested in psychology. After taking a freshman-level psychology course, I couldn't help but wonder, 'what made people do what they do?'

Third,my entire life I have had an interest in self-improvement--an interest that extended beyond exercise. As a youth I stumbled across the Dale Carnegie classic, How To Win Friends and Influence People, and became hooked on self-improvement. From the deeply practical ideas ... I've not just devoured success techniques, but have studied, cataloged and noted the commonalities and usefulness of literally hundreds of teachings, books, recordings, seminars and programs.

The point where these three concepts: exercise, psychology and self-improvement intersect, is, in fact, this book. For what may be the first time in history, the techniques of human psychology and self-improvement, in conjunction with decades of exercise experience,are utilized in helping you achieve your goals through exercise.

...you will have the motivational and technical tools used for effective workouts. I will share my passion for exercise so that you too can experience the benefits ...