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Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower Paperback – Illustrated, July 3, 2001

by Stu Mittleman (Author), Katherine Callan (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 441 ratings
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In Slow Burn, endurance master Stu Mittleman delivers a program for creating energy and increasing endurance so you can go the distance and feel great doing it every day, week, and year.

Change your workout, change your life:

  • Think: Stu shares his proven formula for breaking down seemingly insurmountable goals into a series of manageable tasks.
  • Train: Learn to understand your body's signals and refocus your training so that the movement -- not the outcome -- is the reward.
  • Eat: Stu teaches you how to make nutritional choices that leave you energized -- not exhausted -- all day long.

You really can accomplish more -- with less effort -- than you ever imagined. All you have to do is change your focus and you'll change your life. Let Slow Burn show you how to enjoy the journey and achieve the results.

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Stu Mittleman is a much-sought-after fitness educator whose clients include celebrities and business and community leaders as well as thousands of dedicated husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, who aspire to excellence in their health and vitality. Mittleman holds two master's degrees in movement and social science and set a world record by running 1,000 miles in eleven days. Since 1991, he has been a featured guest speaker at Anthony Robbins's Mastery University and runs his own company, WorldUltrafit, based in La Jolla, California. A native New Yorker, he currently lives in Solana Beach, California, with his wife, Mary Beth, and two children, Beau and Mackenzie.

Katherine Callan studied journalism at Boston University and has worked at national consumer magazines, including Success magazine, where she reported on the leading thinkers in self-improvement and human performance. Callan writes and edits for traditional and new-media companies and is launching a specialty publication, For Marathoners Only. She lives and works in New York City and has run thirteen marathons.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0062736744
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (July 3, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062736741
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062736741
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.76 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book excellent for motivation, with one describing it as a real life-changing book that contains useful information. Moreover, they appreciate its approach to running and nutrition, particularly its focus on fat burning versus sugar burning exercise. However, the pacing receives negative feedback, with one customer finding it too repetitive and uninspiring.

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41 customers mention "Motivational value"34 positive7 negative

Customers find this motivational book excellent, containing useful information and great wisdom on exercise, with one customer noting it provides a different mindset.

"...He begins with mindset followed by techniques, then continues on to tools for success including nutritional guidance...." Read more

"...This book has inspired me not just physically, but mentally as well...." Read more

"A must read for everyone including beginners. Run slower go faster. Insane philosophy, but it works...." Read more

"...It will, I promise you, CHANGE YOUR LIFE...." Read more

29 customers mention "Motivation"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book motivating, with many noting it provides a good way to approach running and has been a breakthrough in their activities. One customer describes it as a highly somatic approach to exercise.

"This book completely transformed my running experience. As far as I can tell Stu is one of the greatest sages of running the world has ever known...." Read more

"...What he discusses is not only a good way to approach running but life itself, not only did I start a new workout regiment, but I also have made some..." Read more

"There is some great wisdom in here on excercize and enjoying your workout. That said, the dietary advice is very 80s. and...." Read more

"A must read for everyone including beginners. Run slower go faster. Insane philosophy, but it works...." Read more

20 customers mention "Fat burning"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's approach to fat burning, particularly its focus on fat versus sugar utilization during exercise and sound nutrition advice. One customer notes it provides valuable information, while another mentions it helped them jumpstart their fitness goals.

"...But the exercize advice is still radically wise." Read more

"...Takeaway: There are big fat-burning benefits to less strenuous exercise and eliminating sugars. This is motivating; time will tell." Read more

"while the basic premise of this book - the fat burning vs sugar burning exercise in this book is awesome. the diet and nutrition part is not...." Read more

"...Stu Middleman give awesome coaching about how to get your body to burn fat instead of sugar, and stay in an aerobid heart zone, he and his wife are..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"2 positive6 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book repetitive and uninspiring.

"...My biggest issue with the book is that Stu likes to repeat himself... a lot...." Read more

"...This one has some good info in it, but not 300 pages worth of riveting, motivating reading...." Read more

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  • M. Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to transform the way you view running
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2009
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    This book completely transformed my running experience. As far as I can tell Stu is one of the greatest sages of running the world has ever known. There are only a handful that can claim to have accomplished feats akin to what he has in running. It is evident that he knows of what he speaks.

    I am 35 and have been running off and on from grade school to cross country in high school and casually throughout my adult life. Until reading Slow Burn I honestly had no idea what a pleasure running could be. It was at best an exercise where endorphins kicked in after a while and I felt like I could flow through my workout without major difficulty to at worst an endeavor of endurance that I felt some exhilaration once completed. The militant focus on reaching some arbitrary goal is now consumed in the joy of each day of exercise. My body is the partner of my mind. It is a tool that I am in tune with as I run. Perpetual motion is the goal. Or as Stu says "That my friend is my goal. I want to transform physical training from something that you do because you think you have to into something you love so much you can no longer live without it."

    I like that his approach is principled. While he is teaching within the context of running, it is easy to see how what he is saying about approach has a broader application to all areas of living.

    He begins with mindset followed by techniques, then continues on to tools for success including nutritional guidance. This book encompasses the essence of running. I have read other books and countless articles, but when it comes right down to it all you need is this one. Stu is the man!
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  • Rick in Knoxville
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010
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    I have tried various exercise routines, and running has always been about as interesting as watching paint dry. I saw Mr Mittleman do a short video with Tony Robbins, and he talked briefly about his philosophy. I was impressed enough that I figured I would find his book which I did on Amazon and read it. To say this book has had a personal impact on my life would be a understatement. What he discusses is not only a good way to approach running but life itself, not only did I start a new workout regiment, but I also have made some changes in my life as well, which are starting to pay dividends.

    This book has inspired me not just physically, but mentally as well. What you get out of this book is up to you, read it with a open mind and try it, you might just be surprised.
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  • James T. Barringer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some great wisdom in there on exercisize
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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    There is some great wisdom in here on excercize and enjoying your workout. That said, the dietary advice is very 80s. and. frankly, debunked (i.e. never ever ever eat bacon). The nutritional portion is so dated and so counter to what we have learned about nutrition, it sticks out. But the exercize advice is still radically wise.
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  • jenimarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stu is a legend
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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    A must read for everyone including beginners. Run slower go faster. Insane philosophy, but it works. I have shaved 9 minutes off 2 miles in only 2 weeks following Mittleman's advice!
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  • KLMUser
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, will try method. but AIDS is not caused by diet.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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    I appreciated and will try the slow fat-burning method of exercise, but when there’s blatantly false info provided, it destroys credibility. Case in point, page 240; “Excessive free radical production speeds up the aging process and causes degenerative diseases, including cancer, diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, and arthritis.” AIDS is NOT a diet-induced disease. (Everything else is assumed true.) Copyright 2001, hopefully there are updated versions. Wish his nutrition recommendations were spelled out clearly. Takeaway: There are big fat-burning benefits to less strenuous exercise and eliminating sugars. This is motivating; time will tell.
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  • Douglas A. Carmack
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2002
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    I am a fan of Tony Robbins and I decided to follow Tony's advice on how to exercise. His advice is based on the work of Stu Mittleman and I decided to buy this book and get a better understanding for myself.
    I am very pleased. I was unaware that you can get such great results with such little effort!!!!!
    I am a former football player (lineman) and competitive Powerlifter [web page]. I worked so hard to build a huge benchpress (560lbs bench--life time drug free) that I let my bodyweight swell to 360lbs @ 6'5 tall. As long as my benchpress went up I did not care if my waist line did as well.
    It became clear that I needed to lose weight, but I was tackling weight loss as I did with weight lifting. High intensity for short training sessions. It was not working in the aerobic arena. I learned to run at football practice. Push it!!! You have to make 2 miles in 16 minutes no matter how your heart is acting or how winded you are. Make the time.
    With Stud's book, I learned a far better strategy. Longer workouts, training in your target heart rate--with a heart monitor.
    I HAVE LOST 25LBS OF PURE FAT AND ZERO MUSCLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    My benchpress has increased and my waist line has decrease. I train on an elliptical trainer 4-6 times a week for over an hour in my target heart rate. Something I never thought I would do. And it looks and is so easy, that when I am finished, I could do the workout all over again. Results are what I am concerned with.
    I was so successful with Stu principles, that other powerlifters and even comptetive runners in the gym have come to me and asked for running and weight loss advice. Needless to say, I recommend Stu's book, Slow Burn.
    BUY THIS BOOK, USE IT, AND CHANGE YOUR WEIGHT/HEALTH/QUALITY OF LIFE. If you were to pay $300.00 for this book, it would still be a good deal...
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  • Cody Vader
    5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC BOOK!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2018
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    Great book! This book has really helped with my marathon training! Stu gives fantastic insights on how to mentally, physically and nutritionally prepare for long distance running. Wether you are preparing for a 10k race or an Ironman I highly recommend reading this book. Also, not just for runners, reading this will help people who are just seeking to be more energized throughout the day. 10 out of 10. I will use some of this information for the rest of my life
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    FANTASTIC BOOK!

    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2018
    Great book! This book has really helped with my marathon training! Stu gives fantastic insights on how to mentally, physically and nutritionally prepare for long distance running. Wether you are preparing for a 10k race or an Ironman I highly recommend reading this book. Also, not just for runners, reading this will help people who are just seeking to be more energized throughout the day. 10 out of 10. I will use some of this information for the rest of my life
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  • M. Cyril Deblois
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in any serious runner library
    Reviewed in France on May 25, 2013
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    I loved it !
    It's a global system, a way of life, not only about a particular training regimen
    Thks Stu !
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  • Roberto P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evoluzione del Metodo Maffetone
    Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2014
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    Si tratta di una evoluzione del Metodo MAF. Per coloro i quali non riescono a rassegnarsi al fatto che in un piano di allenamento non ci siano (come propone il Dr. Maffetone) le ripetute/tempo run/fartlek... Ecco, qui Mittleman suddivide le zone cardio in 3 parti sempre partendo dalla Formula MAF (MAP, MEP, SAP), dando così la possibilità di fare anche allenamenti anaerobici dopo la grossa base aerobica stile MAF. Tante pagine a mio parere inutili (il libro poteva essere fatto da 20-30 pagine...) ma comunque molto interessante e utilissimo per evolvere una tabella di allenamento "alternativa" e per ritrovare il vero spirito della corsa, anche agonistica. Adatto soprattutto a distanze dalla mezzamaratona in su (maratona, ultra e trail).
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  • Amitabh Dg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book. I wish he could summarise after each ...
    Reviewed in Australia on December 9, 2015
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    Great book. I wish he could summarise after each chapter
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  • Chris Downing
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book on Training for Longer Distances and Generally Keeping Fit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2014
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    Reading this reminded me of the training advice from a book I read in 1965 by Percy Cirutty Athletics: How to become a champion: 1 (Classic Revival) who was an Australian coach who thought training should be fun, less intensive, but far more extensive - in the way David Bedford trained after that time - lots of hours of free running to get the body used to running. But Percy's approach seemed to fade over the years and got replaced by the intensive, scientific, grinding it out to a plan, approach.

    Here we have Percy's work relaunched in some ways. Gentler training regime, more fun, better use of body fat rather than burning only sugars, way less pain, but much more extensive in how time is spent training. In other words a more enjoyable, less painful, approach to training, but more hours spent.

    It's pretty much all been said on other reviews - but if you would like to find a better regime than pounding the pavements in pain to get fit and /or lose weight, then this is a great book to get you replanning your schedule for more fun less pain - but still having an effective, winner's, end result.

    Following the advice in this book, along with a Heart Rate Monitor, you could become fitter and more competitive than you've ever been. If you've plateaued, maybe this could be a new route forward?
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