Karen W. Bressler, Art Clyde
This is a cute little book that comes with a latex band to use for resistance training when regular weight training equipment is not available or convenient. Published in 1998, it's 95 pages long with 44 exercises, 23 of which use the band. It's obviously written with travelers in mind because many of the exercises utilize typical hotel room furniture (chair, desk, etc.). This would make a great little gift for business travelers who have trouble staying in shape while they're away from home. The band feels like beginner level resistance to me, but it can be adjusted for intermediate or advanced simply by choking up on it or stepping on it at a different spot.
I paid $10.95 for this at Border's but have since seen it on Amazon.com for a couple bucks less. With the book being 5"x5" and the band rolling up to about 1"x3", it's a breeze to pack.
There is a nine-page introduction to explain the basic concepts of using the band. Each exercise is also explained very clearly, with little motivational tips throughout the book.
Pamela P.
1/17/99
