Fitness Unleashed!

A Dog and Owner's Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together

By Becker, Marty & Kushner, Robert

Publishers Summary:
Got a canine couch potato? In just a few weeks, man’s best friend can become man’s best exercise buddy. Here’s how!Like their owners, more than half of American dogs are overweight. Research shows that trim pets live up to two years longer than overweight ones—making for a more healthy, vibrant life for your dog. In a groundbreaking study, top obesity expert Dr. Robert Kushner found that exercising with your dog not only benefits your furry friend, it also gives you more confidence and motivation to exercise, leading to more weight-loss success. Dr. Kushner and prominent veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker have teamed up to present a simple, comprehensive walking program—beginning with just three 15-minute walks per week—that is as good for you as it is for your dog!From starting out on the right foot (or paw) to gradually increasing the duration of your walks, Fitness Unleashed! is an indispensible guide to fitness and fun for you and your dog.

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ISBN
978-0-30733-858-7
Publisher
Three Rivers Press


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Reviewed on March 15, 2006

As obesity becomes more prevalent in humans, veterinarians like Becker are finding increasing obesity in canines. To address both problems, he and Kushner, a specialist in obesity issues, have joined forces in this guide to human and dog weight management. Through entertaining multiple-choice quizzes, readers can gauge their fitness as well as the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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