Deadline Fitness: Tone Up and Slim Down When Every Minute Counts - Softcover

"Deadline Fitness is simply one of the best and smartest workout books on the market. It's obvious why Hollywood stars turn to Gina when they need to get in shape fast!"
―Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS board certified nutritionist and bestselling author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth

"Gina is an internationally recognized author who uniquely blends art with science. Deadline Fitness offers practical ways for the reader to successfully reach his or her individual fitness goals. I enjoy how the book leads the reader through different phases and timelines for a variety of personal fitness objectives and then brings it home to permanent lifestyle changes. Gina applies exercise science for the individual in an effective way, better than anyone I know!"
―Jay Shiner, CSCS, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Baltimore Orioles

"Gina Lombardi's extensive and thought-out approach to making weight loss healthy is a slam dunk."
―David Evangelista, TV personality and beauty/fashion contributor

"If you have an upcoming event that requires you to improve your fitness and health and look your best, then this is the book for you. It is written simply, and you will have no trouble understanding the concepts and successfully reaching your goals. This book addresses all aspects of health, including workouts, diet plans, and ways to manage stress. Gina's comprehensive plan will allow you to meet your fitness deadline in the most healthy and enjoyable way possible."
―Jaynie Bjornaraa, PhD, MPH, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

"Fitness dynamo Gina Lombardi hits a home run with her sensational new book Deadline Fitness, featuring individualized programs that will help you lose weight and feel better fast!"
―Jose Antonio, PhD, CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

"Gina Lombardi's Deadline Fitness is dead on. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions and families struggling with finding the time to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Deadline Fitness provides real-life stories with real-life solutions. Gina's plan breaks down chapters into timelines with realistic goals, solution-driven information, and a healthy dose of motivation. Whether you want to look or feel better, Deadline Fitness will set you up for long-term success."
―Carole Tomko, Executive Vice President Discovery Channel USA

Hollywood celebrities know the secrets to shaping up for movies and award show appearances at the last minute. Now you can learn their tricks and tips for getting fit in a hurry to gear up for your own red carpet moments.

Deadline Fitness has the diet and exercise programs you can use to get in shape on a deadline. Whether you're prepping for a wedding, school reunion, first date, or other big event, celebrity trainer Gina Lombardi can help with her proven techniques for sculpting a leaner, sexier body without crash diets or burnout.

If you have three months or even just one week to look fabulous and the determination to stay the course, Lombardi has the tools and information you need to achieve your goals, no matter what your situation or budget. Work out in a gym with free weights and machines, exercise outdoors, or break a sweat in your home with your own equipment or without. Whether you're a beginner or a fitness veteran, Lombardi has a customized program for you.

You'll assess your current eating and exercise habits and set a realistic goal for what you can achieve by your deadline. Lombardi shows you how to modify your food intake without feeling hungry all the time or resorting to crash diets. She provides checklists with suggested foods and portion sizes and tells you what you need to know about supplements, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, and water intake.

Lombardi helps you choose an exercise program that will complement your lifestyle, fitness level, and goals. She includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced programs. By following her detailed instructions, you will feel confident that you're performing the exercises correctly.

You'll also find first-person stories from celebrities and people just like you to help keep you motivated and on track to meet your deadline. Once you finally achieve your hard-earned goal, you'll find out how to move from a deadline program to a long-term health and fitness program that will make your new deadline the rest of your life!