Great Mag
January 28,2011
I ordered this for my sister who is a gym rat. She actually called to thank me for the gift (which she never has done before) and said that the magazine is awesome and feels like it was made just for her. She is 22, an amateur runner and spinner.
Women's Fitness, and Other Things
December 8,2010
Fitness Magazine is a health/beauty/fitness publication that concentrates its efforts on the physical well- being of the individual. This magazine is geared toward woman's health and it offers some good articles on such health- inspired topics as the nutritional content of specific foods; strategies for losing weight; natural ways to battle allergies; and many more.
Getting in shape and staying in shape are certainly worthwhile goals and this magazine has some good pointers, but there are a few things about this magazine that I do not appreciate. One is the misleading title. When I see the word "fitness" on the front of a magazine, I expect the publication to dedicate itself not just to losing weight, but also staying in shape through physical workouts, weightlifting, and more. However, there isn't much in this magazine that is dedicated to fitness education, weightlifting, or any other similar topic. The other issue I have with this magazine is its beauty and fashion emphasis. True, some of these articles do correlate with health and fitness but others are more fluff than substance.
Looking at other aspects of Fitness Magazine, I like that it includes the featured cover articles in their own reference section because this makes it easy to open an issue and go directly to an article of interest. I also like the low price. You don't find magazines priced at such a low level nowadays, and this is a refreshing change. On the other hand, there are a large number of advertisements in each issue, and this is likely part of the reason the retail price is kept at such a low level.
So, what is my bottom line on this magazine? Well, there is some good material in this publication, some good advice on medical matters and nutrition, and other positive qualities. However, this publication deviates from the subject of fitness on a frequent basis and it doesn't contain many articles on the mind and spirit, like its subtitle suggests. Thus, the pros and cons are just about on par with each other, leading to an average rating overall.
Getting in shape and staying in shape are certainly worthwhile goals and this magazine has some good pointers, but there are a few things about this magazine that I do not appreciate. One is the misleading title. When I see the word "fitness" on the front of a magazine, I expect the publication to dedicate itself not just to losing weight, but also staying in shape through physical workouts, weightlifting, and more. However, there isn't much in this magazine that is dedicated to fitness education, weightlifting, or any other similar topic. The other issue I have with this magazine is its beauty and fashion emphasis. True, some of these articles do correlate with health and fitness but others are more fluff than substance.
Looking at other aspects of Fitness Magazine, I like that it includes the featured cover articles in their own reference section because this makes it easy to open an issue and go directly to an article of interest. I also like the low price. You don't find magazines priced at such a low level nowadays, and this is a refreshing change. On the other hand, there are a large number of advertisements in each issue, and this is likely part of the reason the retail price is kept at such a low level.
So, what is my bottom line on this magazine? Well, there is some good material in this publication, some good advice on medical matters and nutrition, and other positive qualities. However, this publication deviates from the subject of fitness on a frequent basis and it doesn't contain many articles on the mind and spirit, like its subtitle suggests. Thus, the pros and cons are just about on par with each other, leading to an average rating overall.
They need to work on this magazine
November 5,2010
There was no meat to this magazine. Way too many ads and useless tid bits. Many of them we have heard. Nothing good to read.
Efficient Customer Service
April 16,2010
I ordered this magazine and expected a 6-8 week time frame before receiving my first copy, however, I received it in less than 2 weeks. I received the month that I ordered and next months copy. Go FITNESS!!!
My wife loves this mag!
April 9,2010
I bought this for my wife and she loves it! She reads through it usually more than once and claims that it covers everything she's interested. A great buy if your looking for a great gift!
Best women's magazine out there
December 26,2009
This is a great magazine for women that never gets too shallow, political or ridiculous. Great recipes, good work out suggestions, inspiring stories-- nice advice sections-- all around good magazine.
Not for the semi-serious fitness buff
November 19,2009
I read this on the elliptical at the gym sometimes, and mainly find myself skimming over the weight-loss articles and snickering at the strength-training advice. There's an interesting article here and there, but (like most magazines of its type) Fitness is targeted toward women who *want* to get into shape, not to women who *are* in half-decent shape and want to improve their performance. If you're happy with your weight, there's not much to interest you here. If you're serious about building strength, you'll find Fitness buys into the "toning" myth, and a lot of the articles give the impression they even believe in spot-reducing. An overweight beginner would probably find useful information and motivation here (so long as she keeps it in mind that crunches won't do a thing to make her waist smaller), which is why I'll give it two stars, but for me reading Fitness only marginally beats setting down the magazine and looking up at Fox News.
Fitness mag very helpful.
February 26,2008
I have read Fitness for several years. I find it is quite motivational - it keeps me on track with exercising and diet. While I agree with some of the other reviewers on this site that Fitness sometimes touts extremes of diet and exercise, I think for the most part the articles give a reasonable regimen for the average person. I have been pleasantly suprised to see a change, lately, in the weight and body shapes of the fitness models. The last couple of issues have included some models with a more realistic shape. In addition, the editor's note at the beginning of the last issue put out a call for 40 and over women to send in their success stories. Most 40 and overs, like myself, have a harder time getting big results - I would like to hear from some of these women who have succeeded.
I understand that all women's bodies do not react to diet in the same way. Therefore, one diet plan will not work for all - however, I did find a diet plan that was great for me several years back in Fitness. I lost part of the printouts and Fitness was kind enough to send me a copy of the article last month!!!! Yes!!! I have my whole diet plan back!!!!
I understand that all women's bodies do not react to diet in the same way. Therefore, one diet plan will not work for all - however, I did find a diet plan that was great for me several years back in Fitness. I lost part of the printouts and Fitness was kind enough to send me a copy of the article last month!!!! Yes!!! I have my whole diet plan back!!!!
More fluff than needed
February 8,2008
With the name "Fitness" I expected a more excercise and workout centered magazine, but that's really not the case. It's not a bad magazine by no means, but if you're looking for something that focuses on working out and excercising, you'll want to look more into something like "Oxygen". There's also too much "fluff stuff" that didn't interest me like fashion and make up stuff. Also could use more healthy eating recipes. This magazine is a lot like Self and Shape; if you like those, you'll like Fitness.
Real women like me!
January 31,2007
Each January I look to magazines for new ways to get motivated, eat better and lose weight. Fitness has got it right- and guess what? They are speaking to women like me; who have hips! I enjoy reading this magazine each month because it does not intimidate me- it INSPIRES me! It provides useful information to get me started and keep me going. Who can relate to celebrities? NOT ME!