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Jan 08, 2011
Jason
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I enjoyed the book. I'm not going to claim that the book is perfect or earth-shattering or anything like that. I did find it entertaining to read all the stuff Tim Ferriss put himself through. I've also benefited from some of his recommendations (though not all). My biggest criticism is the book didn't do enough with the mind part. For that, you might want to read Emotional Intelligence 2.0. That book did a great deal for my mind.
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Feb 09, 2011
Gnomad
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Tim Ferriss, time management guru/guy on the internet I love to hate, followed up his first book, The 4 Hour Workweek, with a book designed to teach people how to hack their bodies. It's a hodgepodge of advice on everything from weight loss, bodybuilding, sex, running, sleep, and nutrition, and attempts to eschew conventional wisdom in these areas in favor of small (except not really), easily done (except not really), often overlooked (except not really) hacks that anyone can employ. Now, I expe
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Jan 04, 2012
Anyone who read my review of 4 Hour Work Week knows that I think that Tim Ferriss is a total smug dick. That said, he is a smug dick who really seems to kinda know what he is talking about. There were a ton of super useful tips in 4HWW and he really spells things out to you to total dummy level. So when I found out he had a diet book, I figured I should check it out. This dude is the king of of shortcuts, SO if anyone was going to be helpful (and most efficient) in helping me achieve my meager
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May 09, 2011
Isaiah
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I know no one reads my math or exercise book reviews, but f*ck you guys because books that I can leave on the back of my toilet and read from a few pages at a time are the only books that I have been able to get through for the past six months. Do not judge me.
I mean, I do know it's kind of embarrassing. No one wants to like a self-help book. Not on here anyway. Because we're all educated, self-aware goodreaders, and when we hear that cloying, mutually congratulatory snake-oil rheto More...
I mean, I do know it's kind of embarrassing. No one wants to like a self-help book. Not on here anyway. Because we're all educated, self-aware goodreaders, and when we hear that cloying, mutually congratulatory snake-oil rheto More...
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Jan 09, 2012
Pwilczewski
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Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger.
This book is all about challenging conventional wisdom, leading a data driven life and pushing the human body to its limit. Although everything he describes is done to an extreme, I think there's a lot to learn from his experience. Interestingly enough a few weeks ago I had already planned on following much of his advice - i.e. before reading the book. Much of the book is based on other research that I had already read about but it was good to see it al More...
This book is all about challenging conventional wisdom, leading a data driven life and pushing the human body to its limit. Although everything he describes is done to an extreme, I think there's a lot to learn from his experience. Interestingly enough a few weeks ago I had already planned on following much of his advice - i.e. before reading the book. Much of the book is based on other research that I had already read about but it was good to see it al More...
Dec 05, 2011
Loy
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Google the word ‘book fat loss’ and you will end up with a herculean task of having to skim through 32,000,000 pages of innovators, fictional writers, self-help gurus and quacks. I have no idea where Timothy Ferriss stands in that populated army of hopefuls but I can tell you this much - This New York Times Best Selling writer whose book debuted at the Number 1 position for 3 straight weeks and also enjoyed the critical reception of being crowned Amazon’s top 5 bestselling books for December 201
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Oct 30, 2011
Eveline
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I dislike the way Ferriss delivers his messages (his writing "voice" I guess) both in this book and his last, which feels oddly like '80s advertising copy or a fake doctor in an infomercial, along the lines of "with these 100% guaranteed techniques you'll find yourself able to facilitate 507% increase in blah blah blah..." (I should also note that I've met Ferriss in person and his actual real-life conversational manner is friendly & humble & nothing at all like his somewhat
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Aug 04, 2011
Lars-christian
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This book could be called “Adventures in Human Experimentation”. I’ve liked Tim Ferriss for a while. His previous book “The 4-Hour Workweek is both a fun and and insightful read, and so is his blog. Look it up. You’ll also find bonus stuff for his books there.
The 4-Hour Body is the result of 10 years of Tim Ferriss doing various experiments on himself, from losing 10 kg. in 30 days, adding 45 kg. to you bench press, preparing for marathon distances by practising 400 meter intervals, and yes, the More...
The 4-Hour Body is the result of 10 years of Tim Ferriss doing various experiments on himself, from losing 10 kg. in 30 days, adding 45 kg. to you bench press, preparing for marathon distances by practising 400 meter intervals, and yes, the More...
Jul 06, 2011
Julie
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This book is an interesting mix of advice on weight loss, exercise, sleeping, sex, nutrition, etc., etc., etc. Feriss' has a nice, conversational writing style and it is an interesting read. His main theme is that of the "minimum effective dose," i.e. why do 20 push-ups when 10 will get you the results you want? It's an interesting premise and Feriss (a 30-year-old bachelor who is more than a tiny bit OCD in trying to "perfect" himself) goes out and tries all kinds of trea
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Jun 28, 2011
Barrie
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Okay, Timothy is a crazy weirdo who thinks everything he does is perfect, and because he's tested it - then it's true and if you don't do it, you are then dumb and wrong.
Well, maybe he really isn't all those things - but that's how he comes across in this book. Filled with what he promises as a "minimalist approach" to a better life, I read this as a joke at first and also to see what the heck he had to say. First off, he can't quite say that anything he proposes you do with More...
Well, maybe he really isn't all those things - but that's how he comes across in this book. Filled with what he promises as a "minimalist approach" to a better life, I read this as a joke at first and also to see what the heck he had to say. First off, he can't quite say that anything he proposes you do with More...
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Jun 08, 2011
Judith
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One of my passions is diet & exercise books. I read them religiously instead of dieting or exercising. The 4-H Body was really entertaining, informative, and inspiring. It's really directed more toward men's health than women's, but I enjoyed it anyhow and will probably put into practice some of his tips. I am reading it now for a second time; this time, with a highlighter and post-its. NO, it's not a library book: I actually purchased the book for once. This is the kind of book you want
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Apr 03, 2011
Phillip
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Saw this author featured in the NYT last week and his book sounded interesting. I had heard of the Four Hour Workweek and had wanted to read that but I'm looking to focus more on my running and exercise in the next several months so thought this would be a good read. Overall, it was. It's clear that Ferriss is almost maniacal in his approach to his experiments and processes and once I got over trying to envision myself being as single-minded, I enjoyed the book a lot more. I approached the book
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Mar 19, 2011
Pete
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I learned at least 100 things I didn't know. Most of it is based on his own experiences, but covered by reasonable looks at research. It COULD change your attitude about weight loss, exercise, and yes, even sex.
His writing style is from the perspective of a 30ish bachelor enamored with trying to perfect himself (aren't we ALL trying to do that!?). It can be very direct and a bit coarse to some ears; not mine.
He kindly divides the book into sections that cover a give More...
His writing style is from the perspective of a 30ish bachelor enamored with trying to perfect himself (aren't we ALL trying to do that!?). It can be very direct and a bit coarse to some ears; not mine.
He kindly divides the book into sections that cover a give More...
Mar 06, 2011
Louise
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Contrary to his other book, I really enjoyed this one. It was a hodgepodge of information and advice about everything from weight loss, bodybuilding, sex, running, sleep, and nutrition. He sheds light on the conventional wisdom and adds lots of techniques that are pretty easy for anyone to implement.
The cornerstone of the book is Ferriss' self-experimentation. He's tried all the crazy treatments and dangerous products so you don't have to. This is much like his last book where it's More...
The cornerstone of the book is Ferriss' self-experimentation. He's tried all the crazy treatments and dangerous products so you don't have to. This is much like his last book where it's More...
Mar 05, 2011
Libbeth
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Feb 17, 2011
Beth
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I did not read all of this book and just read certain sections. The author actually recommends just dipping into the parts that are of interest. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars, mainly because it's hard to evaluate whether the information presented is accurate or not. I loved the author's first book, the 4-Hour Workweek, and thought it was a very innovative approach to the new world of work. I probably would not have picked up the 4-Hour Body if I had not liked the author's first book so much. Both
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Feb 05, 2011
John
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II'd never read a health book which starts out by describing being backstage at a NIN concert.
I knew I was in for a wild ride.
In the 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss chronicles his eclectic experiences at hacking his body: weight loss & muscle gain, perfect abs and perfect baseball swing, tripling his testosterone, holding his breath for three minutes, & more.
As a family physician, I can tell you that most of his material is not that revolutionary: his diet is just a sim More...
I knew I was in for a wild ride.
In the 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss chronicles his eclectic experiences at hacking his body: weight loss & muscle gain, perfect abs and perfect baseball swing, tripling his testosterone, holding his breath for three minutes, & more.
As a family physician, I can tell you that most of his material is not that revolutionary: his diet is just a sim More...
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Jan 24, 2011
Mike
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This is my longest review to date, I have a lot to say about this. Let's begin, shall we?
This book is a little unique. You can think of it as a collection of short essays (my understanding is that the book started life as a collection of blog posts by author Tim Ferris) that attempt to “hack” the human body using little tricks and unexpected methods. Ferris likes to quote the 80/20 principle, and in this book, he's trying to find the least amount of effort, that 20% or less of work, th More...
This book is a little unique. You can think of it as a collection of short essays (my understanding is that the book started life as a collection of blog posts by author Tim Ferris) that attempt to “hack” the human body using little tricks and unexpected methods. Ferris likes to quote the 80/20 principle, and in this book, he's trying to find the least amount of effort, that 20% or less of work, th More...
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Jan 09, 2011
Jennie
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My husband worships Tim Ferris so when this book came out recently he preordered a signed copy, that's the kind of nerds we are. I digress. It arrived about a week after Christmas which was great timing since we're both getting back on the post holidays fitness bandwagon. I sat down to read this book with a VERY skeptical attitude - fully prepared to completely hate on everything Tim had to say. I have lost 30 pounds before through calorie counting and exercise, I know what it takes. I've read z
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Jan 04, 2011
Trilok
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Have you read Tim Ferris's blog posts? It reads like an infomercial. How to do X (which usually takes years or is nearly impossible) in 4hrs (or for free). Over the years, X has been:
1) Running a successful business
2) Losing 10lbs
3) Adding 34Lbs of muscle
4) Learning a new language
5) Flying around the world
Critics call him a snake oil salesman, his fans (and there are plenty) call him a genius life hacker. In reality, he might be both. His accomplishments are v More...
1) Running a successful business
2) Losing 10lbs
3) Adding 34Lbs of muscle
4) Learning a new language
5) Flying around the world
Critics call him a snake oil salesman, his fans (and there are plenty) call him a genius life hacker. In reality, he might be both. His accomplishments are v More...
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Dec 16, 2010
Casey
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So, there is pretty much no one I know who has a better grasp on nutrition and what's what than my former co-worker Sylvain Dubrofsky. And in the lead up to this book's release, he was constantly sharing excepts and interviews with the Author, so I took notice. When it came out, the Kindle Edition was $10, and I will spend $10 on PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING if it catches my interest, so I picked it up.
First off, this dude is two things - obsessed with his body and a total nerd. Not a nerd lik More...
First off, this dude is two things - obsessed with his body and a total nerd. Not a nerd lik More...
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Feb 27, 2011
Jim
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I'd barely scratched the surface of this one before loaning it to my counselor, but I look forward to reading more of it. The thrust of this book is to go past the 80/20 rule (that 20% of behavior or effort that yields the best 80% of a desired result) and find the 2% "short cuts" that get you results even faster.
Be warned that Ferriss is a bit of a freak (in the performance artist "freak show" sense). Many of his experiences are better watched than reproduced, bu More...
Be warned that Ferriss is a bit of a freak (in the performance artist "freak show" sense). Many of his experiences are better watched than reproduced, bu More...
Feb 23, 2011
Clare
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This book will change your life. A grand statement, yes, but true nonetheless. I can't even get into the number of tips and hacks I've gleaned from this book when it comes to taking care of my health, but I can tell you it WORKS. You will absolutely lose weight, you will feel better, you will exercise LESS. It's not easy, eating healthy never is, but once you see the scale dropping it gets easier to stick to it (trust me, I started this last year and fell off the wagon around Xmas after losing 1
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Jan 25, 2011
Andrew
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I still agree with what I commented before I finished. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars if it were possible. There is some good info and a couple of interesting insights in this book but It overall didn't do much for me. I could see this being beneficial to someone looking to do heavy self-experimentation; I wouldn't call it a guide but a decent starting point. This book is, essentially, a wordy reading suggestion list.
In Progress: So far my opinion can be summed up in 'meh'. The More...
In Progress: So far my opinion can be summed up in 'meh'. The More...
Jan 25, 2012
Matt
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A lot of people miss the point of this book. It's possibly because, as one reviewer said, Tim Ferriss comes across as a smug dick. As a writer, his voice leaves a lot to be desired.
I digress. Tim throws out a lot of factoids, many of which may be oversimplified or even wrong out of context. But his methodology is right. The point of this book that seems to get missed is to 1) use your body as a laboratory and 2) MEASURE EVERYTHING.
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I digress. Tim throws out a lot of factoids, many of which may be oversimplified or even wrong out of context. But his methodology is right. The point of this book that seems to get missed is to 1) use your body as a laboratory and 2) MEASURE EVERYTHING.
He records everything meticulously. He ch More...
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Aug 03, 2011
David
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Ferriss definitely deserves credit for the scope and ambition of the 4-Hour Body. The volume of knowledge, data, and experiments it contains is mind-boggling. There's something here for everyone, whether you want to gain weight, lose weight, swim farther, run faster, or any of the dozens of challenges that Tim takes on. I feel that this text will be a useful reference for years to come.
My biggest criticism of the 4-Hour Body is the writing style, which is odd since I love his blog and More...
My biggest criticism of the 4-Hour Body is the writing style, which is odd since I love his blog and More...
Dec 29, 2010
Halik
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The four hour body is basically a book of get fit quick schemes. I'm usually wary of get anything quick schemes but the methods outlined here do seem to be at least workable. I once saw a video of a Ferris lecture at TED talks and remember being impressed. So far the book has sound science and tests to back it claims up.
Like Ferris says, the book is meant to be used as 'a buffet'. Dip in and select the parts you want to read. I've only skimmed through two sections so far, but insha Al More...
Like Ferris says, the book is meant to be used as 'a buffet'. Dip in and select the parts you want to read. I've only skimmed through two sections so far, but insha Al More...
Dec 21, 2010
Jake
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Book is basically a collection of actions that have worked for the author (and some sample size) for achieving different physical goals.
If you're a follower of his blog some of it will be a repeat though with more detail and references included in the book. Book has already changed my thoughts on what and how many things I should measure about myself.
Saw this post on a forums I visit about this book and I think it explains it well.
"I got a copy of 4 Hr Work Wee More...
If you're a follower of his blog some of it will be a repeat though with more detail and references included in the book. Book has already changed my thoughts on what and how many things I should measure about myself.
Saw this post on a forums I visit about this book and I think it explains it well.
"I got a copy of 4 Hr Work Wee More...
Oct 21, 2011
Reynolds
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There are parts of this book that are, as the Brits say, "spot on." Ferriss has some interesting bits on weight training and excercise in general. I have experimented with pretty much every way you can structure a workout, from high intesity-low frequence to high volume...for going on 30 years. There wasn't much new to me here, but for a guy (and I assume it's overwhelmingly guys who will read this) whose only workout knowledge consists of what he's read in men's magazines, there wi
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Jul 03, 2011
Wendy
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First off: I knew when I bought the audio book that it was abridged, but I don't think I'd realized quite how abridged. As a runner, I was disappointed that the chapter on ultrarunning didn't make it into the audiobook. Since I had audible.com credits to use up anyway, I found the audio made a nice taster to see if I want to read the full book. (I'll probably check it out of the library.) Along with the audio book, you do get a PDF that offers more details on the "Occam's Protocol" exe
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