The Friction Factor: The Busy Person’s Guide to Sustainable Diet and Exercise

Many people struggle to stay fit and maintain healthy eating habits as a result of time constraints and packed schedules. Martin, a certified personal trainer and former wrestling coach, recognizes these obstacles, which he says creates friction in achieving fitness goals. He believes that many exercise programs are unsustainable; they do not account for the time/energy challenges they can create. His program, set out in this book, endorses exercising daily for only 20 minutes, preferably in the morning, rather than exercising for longer periods on certain days. He asserts that through these shorter workouts, individuals will establish healthier routines and improve their physical well-being. Martin recommends exercising at home to save time, and he offers suggestions on how to create suitable home gyms and provides simple daily workout routines for cardio/strength training. The book offers motivational tips and also includes nutrition basics and meal-planning advice to assist readers with attaining desired fitness goals.