Book Review: Get Fit in Bed by Genie Tartell

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One of the challenges of having a disability is staying fit. Most of the exercise videos and equipment on the market today and most exercise classes offered at fitness clubs are designed for people who have a normal range of motion, who have full mobility and who have at least a moderate level of fitness. Unfortunately, this makes these fitness items basically worthless if you don't fit within this mold.

Fortunately, however, there is a book written by Genie Tartell called Get Fit in Bed, which provides you with guidance and exercises that you can do in bed. This is a great exercise guide if you have mobility issues that prevent you from taking advantage of other exercise and fitness options.

Get Fit in Bed is an affordable exercise guide. It has a list price of $15.95 and can easily be found at your local library, bookstore or online bookstore. It contains 130 pages, weighs in at 9.6 ounces and has dimensions of 8.8 inches by 7 inches by .5 inches. These dimensions make the book easy to handle, even with arthritis or fine motor skill impairments.

Topics Covered
While not specifically designed for people with disabilities, it is a great bedside tool that you can use to get fit without having to worry about your physical limitations or about finding transportation to a gym. This book contains 42 exercises that incorporate moves, routines and workout philosophies from Pilates, general stretching programs, yoga and karate.

To make digesting this book easier to do it is broken up into three distinct sections. One section provides you with exercises that you can do while lying on your back, one section provides you with exercises that you can do while lying on your stomach and one section provides you with exercises that you can do while lying on your side. As you work your way through this book you can select exercises from each section, or you can focus on the section that works the best with your physical capabilities.

Consumer Reviews
Consumer reviews of this book are very positive. People with hip, knee and leg problems have posted that the exercises in the book are "easy to follow" even with their disabilities. In fact, the general perception of the exercises found in this book seems to be that they are easy to follow and that with consistency, they produce visible results that improve flexibility, strength and endurance. Another advantage touted by owners of this book is that the exercises help you to sleep better by helping you to reduce stress and to relax.

If you can't get to the gym, or if you simply prefer to exercise in the privacy of your own home, then this could be the book for you.

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