The Cardio-Free Diet

Cardiovascular workouts do burn a few calories, but far fewer than you think. And the more cardio you do, the hungrier you feel. Not only does cardio fail to help you lose weight, but it kills -- it kills your time, your energy, your joints, and your motivation. You burn a few measly calories but then eat twice as many afterward. The result? Weight gain -- and lots of it.

The Cardio-Free Diet is a revolutionary four-phase program that emphasizes strength training to boost your metabolism; build lean, sexy muscles; and achieve all the same heart-healthy benefits of cardio. With just twenty minutes a day, three days a week, you can look and feel noticeably leaner, stronger, and younger than ever before.

Weight loss expert Jim Karas has shaped the bodies of Diane Sawyer, Paula Zahn, Hugh Jackman, and even Oprah's best pal, Gayle King. With easy-to-follow instructions, Jim shows you how to exercise the right way in order to see incredible results. You won't just lose weight -- you'll sculpt a whole new physique.

Watch the pounds disappear as you prepare delicious dishes such as apple balsamic chicken, Dijon turkey, feta vegetable omelets, and grilled tomato tuna. You can even enjoy a daily glass of wine! With detailed shopping lists, a variety of daily menus, and helpful tips on how to maintain your diet when eating out or ordering in, you'll never have to worry about what to eat.

The Cardio-Free Diet offers maximum results in minimal time -- so break free from the mindless, ineffective cycle of cardio and get the body you've always wanted!

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I'm a Believer!!!, 2008-10-31
I didn't believe it when I first heard about it, but boy, I've done a complete 180. I heard about "The Cardio-Free Diet" from a friend who saw Jim Karas on a recent television show. When she told me he said, "absolutely no cardio - it KILLS!" I thought he was crazy.
I have been struggling to lose the same 20 pounds ever since I turned 40, about 4 and a half years ago. Then, two months ago, I broke my toe and couldn't do an ounce of cardio. So, reluctantly I went on to Amazon, looked at the book and then decided to buy it.
In the past two months, I have not done an ounce of cardio. I did, however, perform the strength training exercises in the book with the tubing from SPRI, which I actually liked. I am down 14 pounds in two months, which is shocking, but even more shocking is how my clothes are falling off of me. I mean, things that I wore when I was the full 20 pounds lighter are huge.
Karas says you will lose pounds and inches on his plan. He's not kidding. My toe is better and I have made a pact with myself to ONLY perform these exercises and stop all the Cardio. You should do the same.



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Worth the purchase, 2008-09-14
Useful exercises and many of them! A great alternative to weights. Just wish the photos were in color. :-)


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A false choice, 2008-08-09
Many people claim to "hate cardio," so a book that promises weight loss without cardio is sure to find an audience. But this book is based on some faulty premises--chief among them the idea that cardio vs. weight training is an either/or proposition. Total fitness requires both.

Karas is correct to emphasize weight training and diet as pillars in any fitness/weight loss plan. However, the low caloric intake he advocates will be difficult for most people to achieve and maintain. Moreover, it will likely lead to *lower* metabolism, paving the way for weight gain when the inevitable binge/backlash occurs.

I lost about 100 lbs. in 1984 with a cardio/diet approach. And this game plan has kept me thin for nearly 25 years. I have added weight training in the last 10 years to build muscle (cardio will *not* give you killer biceps or a six-pack). But if your goal is simply to shed excess fat quickly, you can get there by consuming fewer calories and doing cardio. Once again, I speak from experience here.

The author presents himself as a "reformed" cardio enthusiast. He notes that cardio made him hungry; and he frequently binged after a cardio session.

There is an element of truth here: cardio at the wrong time of day can lead to a hunger spike. And if you overeat after you work out, you will do more harm than good.

The best way to avoid this is to schedule your cardio at a time of day when your appetite is low. I am usually very hungry in the morning and less hungry at night, so I am able to avoid cardio hunger spikes by scheduling my workouts in the evening, rather than first thing in the morning.

I would also dispute the notion that cardio is bad for your joints and internal organs. Joint troubles can be avoided through cross-training and low-impact workouts. (I.e., your cardio workout shouldn't consist solely of running on paved surfaces.)

Cardio also helps your cardio-vascular system and cholesterol levels!

In short, the Cardio-Free Diet addresses a conflict that does not exist. Yes, watch your diet. (But eat more than 1,200 calories per day.) Yes, do weight training. But don't throw out your treadmill and jogging shoes. They are still essential for overall fitness and health--even if they are currently out of style in some exercise circles.



1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Cardio Free Diet Book Faulty Binding, 2008-08-02
This brand new book is falling apart. The binding is faulty. The pages are coming apart from the glue on the spine. Who do I complain to?


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Great Book, 2008-07-03
This is a great book full of very helpful information. It has great information for well-balanced meals as well as effective exercises. It also helps the reader understand why they need to change their diet/exercise program for life and does not promise a false quick fix. It educates the reader to the importance of building muscle at every age.

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