Product Description

It's time to sit back and relax Based on scientific research, this book reveals why the speed at which we live affects our energy and longevity. The authors - both former (and reformed) champion athletes - explain how: too much exercise can make you ill being relaxed and even-tempered makes you more intelligent fasting delays the ageing process and lengthens your life sun and heat are the fountains of youth 'doing nothing' actually does a great deal of goodAnd there's no hard work involved With their practical, realistic approach, backed up by solid medical credentials, the authors' methods involve making a few easy changes to our outlook and lifestyle.To help you, the book includes a series of self-assessment tests, practical summaries, easy-reference tables, lists of what to eat and what to avoid, and suggestions for easy exercises.The Joy of Laziness also includes a foreword by Professor Cary Cooper, bestselling author and international expert on stress.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44662 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-03
• Original language: German
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
'Here's one to rub the gym queens' noses in... This gem of a self-help book...is packed with handy, practical ideas which offer a short cut to relaxation. Its 130-odd pages are crammed with solid wisdom. So grab it - and... relax' Gay Times 'Music to the ears of people like me... The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the German doctors have a point.' Alexander Chancellor, The Guardian 'It is the news that all sloths have been waiting for.' Sunday Telegraph 'A wonderfully accessible little book - perfect for anyone whose New Year resolution to visit the gym regularly is already faltering.' You Magazine, Mail on Sunday

Sunday Telegraph, 9 January 2005
The news that all sloths have been waiting for...

Dan Kieren, The Idler
This book definitely makes sense to me... Having the right amount of laziness is a vital compound to being happy.

Customer Reviews

Just what I needed...
A quick read and written in a light hearted way. Makes you think more about the important things in life. Now go put your feet up, kick back and relax.

At last!
At last a book that allows me to relax and take it easy! You have to take this with a large pinch of salt because you can't expect to be fit and well your whole life and be a couch potato... However, it makes some very good points. Life is NOT all about rushing around trying to get EVERYTHING done. Enjoy peace and stillness whenever you can.