5-Factor Fitness: The Diet and Fitness Secret of Hollywood's A-List

by Harley Pasternak M.Sc., Ethan Boldt

Overview

A comprehensive and practical guide for achieving your fitness goals, 5-Factor Fitness by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc. is a game-changer in the world of health and wellness. Harley's plan works for Hollywood stars, professional sports figures, and countless others—and the very same program can work for you!

With a focus on diet and exercise, this book offers a simple yet effective 5-Factor regimen that can transform your body in just five weeks. Harley, a certified exercise physiologist and nutritionist, shares his expertise to debunk common misconceptions and create motivation.

Discover the power of his program, which includes daily exercises and meal plans designed to promote optimal health and fitness. With 5-Factor Fitness, you'll embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier and stronger you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780399532092
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/06/2005
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.01(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.42(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Harley Pasternak, M.Sc., holds an MS in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences from the University of Toronto, and an honors degree in kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. His work has been profiled in such national publications as Redbook, Glamour, Fitness and Men's Health, and he has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other TV programs. Pasternak, a native of Canada, lives and works in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
Part 1	The Greatest Fitness-and-Food Program Ever Invented
1	The Plan	5
2	The 5-Factor Difference	8
	Why You've Failed Before	8
	Why the 5-Factor Will Work for You	10
Part 2	5-Factor Fitness
3	The Science and Sense Behind 5-Factor Fitness	17
	How the 5-Factor Was Born	18
	The Science	19
	The Five Training Variables of 5-Factor	22
	The Number "5"	23
	Divide in Order to Conquer	24
	Putting It All Together (Intensity + Variety = 5-Factor)	27
4	Getting Ready	29
	Optimizing Your Workout	30
5	The Five-Week Plan	37
	Weeks 1 and 2: The Foundation Stage	37
	Weeks 3 and 4: The Framing Stage	38
	Week 5: The Finishing Stage	38
6	The 25-Minute Workout	39
	Minutes 0:00-4:59 (Cardio Warm-Up)	40
	Minutes 5:00-14:59 (Strength Training)	44
	Minutes 15:00-19:59 (Core Exercises)	57
	Minutes 20:00-24:59 (Cardio)	67
	5-Factor Workout Charts	70
	After Week 5: What's Next?	84
Part 3	5-Factor Fuel
7	Cutting Through the Fads and Hype	87
	5-Factor Nutrition	88
8	How 5-Factor Fuel Slims and Tones	93
	The 5-Factor's Five Keys to Fat Loss	95
9	Eating the 5-Factor Way	98
	The Five Criteria per Meal	99
	Your Cheat Day	115
	Nutrition Q&A	115
10	Your Daily Meal Plan	122
	Meal Plans	125
	5-Factor Eating Tips	127
11	The 5-Factor Recipes	136
	Meal 1: Breakfast	137
	Meal 2: Midmorning Snack	146
	Meal 3: Lunch	148
	Meal 4: Afternoon Snack	160
	Meal 5: Dinner	162
	The Unlisted Meal: Dessert?	170
	A Final Note	173
	Index	177