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by Michelle Segar

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Do you secretly hate exercising? Struggle to stick with a program? Millions of people try and fail to stay fit. But what if "exercising" is the real problem, not you?

Motivation scientist and behavior expert Michelle Segar?translates years of research on exercise and motivation into a simple four-point program that will empower you to break the cycle of exercise failure once and for all.

You'll discover why you should forget about willpower and stop gritting your teeth through workouts you hate. Instead, you'll become motivated from the inside out and start to crave physical activity.

In No Sweat, Segar will help you find:

  • A step-by-step program for staying encouraged to exercise
  • Pleasure in physical activity
  • Realistic ways to fit fitness into your life

The success of the clients Segar has coached testifies to the power of her program. Their stories punctuate the book, entertaining and emboldening you to break the cycle of exercise failure once and for all.

Practical, proven, and loaded with inspiring stories, No Sweat makes getting fit easier--and more fun--than you ever imagined. Get ready to embrace an active lifestyle that you'll love!

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Do you secretly hate exercising? Struggle to stick with a program? Millions of people try and fail to stay fit. But what if "exercising" is the real problem, not you?

No Sweat translates years of research on exercise and motivation into a simple four-point program that will empower you to break the cycle of exercise failure once and for all. You'll discover why you should forget about willpower and stop gritting your teeth through workouts you hate. Instead, you'll become motivated from the inside out and start to crave physical activity. You'll be hooked!

Practical, proven, and loaded with inspiring stories, No Sweat makes getting fit easier--and more fun--than you ever imagined. Get ready to embrace an active lifestyle that you'll love.

Michelle Segar, Ph.D., is a motivation and behavioral sustainability scientist and directs the Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center at the University of Michigan. She is a sought-after expert and frequently featured in major media like The New York Times, Forbes, and Prevention. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and master's degrees in health behavior and kinesiology. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • Title No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness
  • Author Michelle Segar
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Amacom
  • Date 2015-06-10
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Maps
  • ISBN 9780814434857 / 0814434851
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Medical/Medicine Aspects
    • Topical: Health & Fitness
  • Library of Congress subjects Physical fitness, Motivation (Psychology)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014041322
  • Dewey Decimal Code 153.8

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  • Foreword, 08/27/2015, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 04/15/2015, Page 109

About the author

MICHELLE L. SEGAR is a behavioral sustainability scientist and Director of the Sport, Health, & Activity Research and Policy (SHARP) Center at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Master's degrees in Health Behavior and Kinesiology. A sought-after advisor, her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Elle, Prevention, and other major media.

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