Book Review: Simple, Not Easy by Raj Ganpath — Because Getting Fit Shouldn’t Feel Like Solving A Puzzle
The more you read about health and fitness, the more you understand what to do, especially to stay healthy and hearty and lose weight. There are endless articles and books on the topic. What makes Simple, Not Easy: A No-Nonsense Guide to Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss by Raj Ganpath a must-read is its simplicity of ways to stay healthy. The book says fitness, nutrition and weight loss are not rocket science.
The book is a bible for those looking for tips that work in the long run. The reason for it being a trusted guide is Ganpath, a certified coach and mentor with 15 years of experience in nutrition and fitness. He specialises in nutrition, strength training, biomechanics, women’s fitness, functional training, etc. He has worked to simplify complex fitness and nutrition concepts that will be applicable practically.
While you read the book, the thing that sticks with you (but doesn’t carry any unnecessary weight) is that simple concepts revolving around nutrition, fitness and weight loss are in heavy doses. There are sections to help you understand even the minutest topic. Each section has various topics written in small two- to three-page chapters that will allow you to understand better. Making fitness accessible is the main focus here.
The sections are The Big Picture, Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss and Consistency. The various chapters are minute in terms of the tips they give. Ganpath has covered all the concepts that might roam freely in our minds about health and fitness. The book is not about fitness plans or diet methods. It is a simple guide to help you decide the path and take action.
For example, in The Big Picture, one of the topics discussed is Start by Subtracting. The Nutrition section has – Trust your Body and Knowing Where to Stop as a Skill. The Movement section focuses on – The Four Ss of Exercise, among others. The Sleep sections lays emphasis on topics like Coffee – Use it, Don’t Abuse it. In Stress, one topic is
Stress Management, while the Weight Loss provides amazing insights on calories. In Consistency, the author focuses on Betterment as the Goal.
Those looking to stay fit by focusing on the right path can apply the concepts suggested in the book. An overall development is what it leads to.
Simple, Not Easy: A No-Nonsense Guide to Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss is exactly what the title suggests — a no-nonsense, simple, but not easy and a sensible guide to fitness, nutrition and weight loss. Author Raj Ganpath has it all in the pages.
Book: Simple, Not Easy: A No-Nonsense Guide to Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
Author: Raj Ganpath
Publisher: Westland Books
Pages: 272
Price: ₹399
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