FrameWork: Your 7-Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones, and Joints

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I bought this book a while back and read two pages and stopped 'cause I was working then and did not have time. I started reading it again today and love the material. It is very helpful for those who have considerations about their structure and need guidance on how to proceed exercising without exacerbating old injuries or creating new ones. This book is written by a doctor of Sports Medicine and he had his own experiences, sooo, he really knows what he is talking about. I am 68 and started weight training and then my ailments seem to increase and I thought maybe I should push through and that I need to be more courageous. Not really. What I need is more wisdom and knowledge on how to work with my body rather than push and force it beyond limit as I have done most of my life. This book is and will be enlightening on how to find out where your weakest links are and how to wisely work with them rather than cause more injuries to them or new parts of the body. I am exited to read this book from cover to cover. It maybe written for all athletes and not necessarily for seniors but the principals are all the same.I recommend it highly. It will empower you as you take steps to improve you strength and flexibility. All the very best to you!

I am very satisfied with this book. To some it may seem that there really isn't anything new but that is the point. This doctor is drawing on proven techniques, not trying to amaze you, however you get the added benefit of his expertise. I did the excersizes myself as instructed and found it relieved my lower back.This book is worth the purchase because you get the wholesome guidance of someone who has in depth knowledge about maintaining the body's most important and basic structure. He also clears up myths about exercise, warming up, and stretching, and then gives you a workout that promotes the good health of your "frame".Note however that the book does not go into detail for the hard core body builders who want a guide to work every tiny group of muscles. This is a guide to maintaining your body against the wear and tear of such activities.I give it three stars however, because of my dissapointment in some of the photos (as seen on the front cover) that aren't appropriate or necessary. This is easily fixed by gluing the photo pages (between chapters) in the book together and removing them from the front cover if desired.Finally I wish that the book had come in a different binding (perhaps spiral) because it is already falling apart.

I saw him on PBS, and was so impressed with what I heard that I immediately ran to the computer and ordered this book - and I haven't been disappointed! I've had so many varied injuries lately (mainly from excercising), and no doctor's really clear why, that his book seemed on point with my concerns. Framework gives you the big picture of how the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints work with your muscles and the stresses they're prone to. That general info. was helpful, as well as the specifics on what kind of problems each type of excercise typically creates. He stresses the importance of finding out the weaknesses in your own frame (and gives you some ways of finding them), and adjusting your exercise routine to account for that. I'm still reading it, but have found lots of good tips in the exercise section. I'm getting another copy for my brother and maybe one for my podiatrist too - this is really useful info. that other doctors can benefit from as well!

I bought the entire Framework product line -- books and DVDs. This program is exactly what I was looking for. The program is comprehensive and provides extremely valuable recommendations for addressing weak or injured areas with modified or alternative exercises to assist rehabilitation and rebuilding function to the extent possible. Excellent for achieving and maintaining physical fitness for any age person.

This book was released as I was recovering from surgery for a torn achilees tendon. As I read the book, I could not help but think that had I used the info in the book earlier I would probably have avoided that (and even other) sports related injury.Today my routine involves a 15 minute stretch routine plus some specific strengthening exercises as recommended by Dr.Nick.I have recommended the book to several colleagues and given it as a gift to other friends.Quite simply if you want to stay in-shape and avoid injury, this book is highly recommended.

If I had a dollor for every weightloss, get-strong book I've purchased over my 61 years I could retire to Paris. Alas, I'm still chubby but I know a lot. This book contains good information. Many of the recommended exercises are performed on gym equipment. If I'd read Framework at age 28 when I started running my knees might work today. Consequently, I passed this book to my sons, both runners with gym memberships, in a hope that it helps them minimize joint damage.

I found this book well organized. It contains some introductory material followed by a thorough section on self testing one's body and relevent behaviours. Then it follows up with a combination of strengthening, flexibility and related exercises that borrow from weight training, yoga, physical therapy and bodywork modalities to allow an individual to make rational choices about caring for her or his body. I am recommending it to friends and clients because it really has a lot of good, solid information in it that holds real value for them.

Good bookinteresting

Difficult to follow if not a professional.

A good balance of "to-do" and "what not to do" advice. Add to that a comprehensive self-assessment section that helps you gain an understanding of your current fitness level.

very good explanations lots of informative pictures but: you have to do the exercises by yourself and then: IT WORKS !!

This is my first purchase through Amazon and I was very pleased with the whole transaction. I would recommend this and the book Framework that I purchased to anyone who is interested in keeping their body in balance to help prevent injuries.