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| Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower | 
 enlarge | Authors: Stu Mittleman, Katherine Callan
Publisher: Collins Living
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 45822
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0062736744
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9780062736741
ASIN: 0062736744
Publication Date: July 1, 2001
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Amazon.com Review
Exercise trends come and go, and one of the ones that went in the late 1990s was the idea of exercising slowly to burn more fat. The theory was well rooted in exercise science--you burn a higher percentage of fat while exercising slowly and a higher percentage of carbohydrate as you speed up--but not very practical for most people. If you're only going to exercise for a half-hour a day, you burn a lot more calories by going fast than slow, regardless of how many of those calories come from fat. Now Stu Mittleman, probably the foremost advocate of slow exercise, wants to reopen the argument. Slow Burn presents an entire lifestyle plan built around running slowly. He doesn't disagree with the idea that you can lose weight faster by training faster; he just thinks it's too stressful for the body to exercise that way. Mittleman is one of the most famous long-distance runners in the world, and by long, we're talking really long: he once ran 571 miles in six days. So the program he outlines in Slow Burn shows you how to slow down and achieve more--an exercise plan that's less stressful to your body; a diet plan with less sugar and more healthy, unsaturated fats from fish and olive oil; and some tips about rethinking your everyday life to make it less stressful. (For example, he advocates the 85 percent rule: try to do everything the right way 85 percent of the time, and don't knock yourself out over the last 15 percent.) He also peppers the book with theories he's picked up from various branches of alternative medicine and nutrition--applied kinesiology, reflexology, and eating according to blood type. Mittleman's plan isn't for everyone. Certainly, if you like weight lifting or fast-paced sports like hockey and basketball, you won't find much to like here. But if you hate the pressure to always go faster, faster, faster, in life and in exercise, you'll find that Mittleman is on your side. --Lou Schuler
Product Description
Change your workout, change your lifeIn Slow Burn, endurance master Stu Mittleman delivers a program for creating energy and increasing endurance so you can go the distance and feel great doing it every day, week, and year. Think Stu shares his proven formula for breaking down seemingly insurmountable goals into a series of manageable tasks. Train Learn to understand your body's signals and refocus your training so that the movement -- not the outcome -- is the reward. Eat Stu taeches you how to make nutritional choices that leave you energized -- not exhausted -- all day long. You really can accomplish more -- with less effort -- than you ever imagined. All you have to do is change your focus and you'll change your life. Let Slow Burn show you how to enjoy the journey and achieve the results.
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 Good, but... May 1, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Like all exercise books this one is difficult to review, because everyone comes looking for different information, different motivations, & how much information they want.
First, let me say, I write as a casual runner who keeps getting more into the sport (that's why I read the book). I am looking for the nuts-and-bolts of programs & diets, but not necessarily a bunch of anectdotal stories and/or paragraphs & paragraphs of material that could be said in one, maybe two, paragraphs, which is what I found much of this book to be. Second, I do love his basic running methodology, the heart rate material, & training advice, which, if this was a 20 page booklet with that information would receive 5 stars.
With that said, here is my basic take on the book:
The book is divided into three sections - thinking, training, & eating.
The THINKING section I could do without - believe you can achieve, set goals, and work for it ('baby steps'). If you are a runner, then you probably have some motivation and goals, so this isn't that helpful and will not provide anything different from what you have heard or read before.
The TRAINING section, I believe, is the best part, but, again, there is a lot of extraneous material and he spends 4 or 5 pages for what should be said in 1 page. The big error in this section, however, is that there are no in-depth training programs for particular distances. So, if you are looking to train for a marathon, then this section will not provide you with specifics. Yes, there are broad guidelines, which will help any runner, but not the specifics. Yet, he recommends his website "for more information about more specific 5K, 10K, and marathon training charts", but I found none at his site. Maybe you have to pay for them? But that is part of the reason I bought the book. Overall, however, his Most Efficient Pace, Mostly Aerobic Pace, and Speedy Anerobic Pace material is helpful.
The DIETING part has some interesting tid-bits (I want to get my acidity tested), but, as a person generally interested in fitness, I didn't find a lot of new material here - eat a lot of veggies and fish, avoid processed foods and sugars - although possibly some strange stuff. The supplement section is interesting and useful.
In short, I think the book is very worthy of a library checkout, but is not necessary to add to your personal library. You will lose weight, burn fat, and be in much better shape if you follow Mittleman's program, so that is worth 5 stars, but the book itself, which should be a booklet, is not.
I hope that helps you in your purchase decision process.
 Every runner should read this! February 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very inspiring and motivating. I've completed about 50 marathons and wish I had read this book about 50 marathons ago.
Wonderful book November 10, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the writing style and points the author wanted to communicate.. Hope to bring it to use soon
 Excellent November 9, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The author is very thorough in explaining how the whole physiology while exercising works. Not in a general way but very specific to the topic and to what you need to know related to what you can implement in your daily routine. It is easy to read and brings you to the point that you can make decisions about how you want to exercise, how often and what to eat.
I have been running for 26 years - competetive and recreational - but never experienced the joy of running this way.
Enjoy the process of exercise and eat right. Nothing complicated here, just good sound advice and reminding. August 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book offers good advice on exercising, particularly on running, and nutrition. Stu places a lot emphasis on endurance training rather than speed; he also creates a model of exercise that revolves around the enjoyment of the process as the only way to develop the long-term habits of exercise.
I bought the book because I wanted to learn what Stu did to maintain such physical fitness and endurance in his 50s. The book covers his exercise and nutritional philosophy quite well, although the information is not revolutionary. Mr. Mittleman has an incredible record as an endurance athlete and in this book he teaches us his simple to follow approach for a healthy, energy-filled life. Stu Mittleman is an incredible role model and an extraordinary athlete. Enjoy!
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