Acclaimed athlete, trainer, and nutrition consultant Ellen Jaffe Jones describes how to develop basic routines for walking, running, biking, swimming, weight lifting, and yoga. She also explains how and why to employ warm-up and cool-down exercises into a workout, gives advice on which gadgets and gear will help improve performance, and shares important tips on how to stay injury-free. There are additional ideas for utilizing the everyday environment from walls to furniture to instantly fit in exercise anywhere, anytime.
A committed vegan for many years, Jones conquered serious health challenges by becoming a runner and adopting a plant-based diet. She makes a powerful case for why eating vegan can augment the benefits of exercise and help prevent exercise-related injuries. Included is information on how to transition to a nutritious vegan diet, along with some of Jones's favorite quick meal ideas.