Fitness Confidential

By: Vinnie Tortorich

Narrated by: Vinnie Tortorich

Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Personal Development, 2014

America's Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, exposes the nasty underbelly of the fitness industry while getting you into the best shape of your life. For over 20 years, Vinnie has been Hollywood's go-to guy for celebrities and athletes looking to get fit fast. Now, in this hilarious and often R-rated memoir, he holds nothing back. What's the best piece of fitness equipment money can buy? What's the fastest way to lose weight: diet or exercise? Why are health clubs worse than used car lots? In Fitness Confidential, Vinnie tells all. So get ready to get fit, get inspired and get the dirt with Hollywood's most outrageous personal trainer!

©2013 Vinnie Tortorich and Dean Lorey (P)2013 Vinnie Tortorich and Dean Lorey

not an instructional book but fun and interesting

definitely enjoyed listening to it in 2 days but i was hoping it would be a lot more about fitness and diet and less biographical! heard about it on pat flynns podcast and thought it was about fitness. ps the "no grains" thing seems pretty unpractical and leaves me hungry and unsatisfied. and if the body prefers fat over carbs and doeant NEED any grains, then why does vinnie eat sandwiches (and a burger) during his ultra bike race instead of taking off the bread!!?? its not like he didnt have a whole team to prep food or get grainless, fatty food for him!! i think this is a short term, lose weight fast fad and that whole grains are essential to sanity!

Entertaining

What did you love best about Fitness Confidential?

I loved that Vinnie read it himself. I liked the mix of stories and advice. I read Kitchen Confidential, and while this is not the same, it was an entertaining look at the fitness world, and the best fitness book I have ever bought from audible.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

There were some parts that were kind of sexist, and I wished that Vinnie had left those out. He talks about his No Sugar, No Grains philosophy, but I needed to know a little more. I also would have liked it if he had named names, but on the other hand, with the sexism, the fact that he omitted the names of the innocent, and less-than-innocent, kept the book classy.

What does Vinnie Tortorich bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Easy question. Vinnie actually ad libs during the reading of his own book, telling additional stories and analogies that are not in the printed version. Awesome.

Failed the standard of a fitness book

The book does not match my expectation. It is not a fitness book. You are not able to get any practical training advice, but a general memoir that tells the life of Vinnie. Should have purchased other contents instead.

So much fun to listen to

If you could sum up Fitness Confidential in three words, what would they be?

The message is simple - No sugar, no grains, Improve your brain, energy level and lifestyle and it is told in a very fun way.

What did you like best about this story?

You have to hear Vinnie tell his story his way. It's great fun and full of good, solid information for how to eat and take care of yourself with today's science.

Which character – as performed by Vinnie Tortorich – was your favorite?

Vinnie as himself.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed out loud at several parts.

Slow start but great overall

If you could sum up Fitness Confidential in three words, what would they be?

Informative, funny, reflective

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Really funny in places, quite sad in others but with a lot of great straightforward information on diet. A lot of things made sense and I've started to cut down on sugar and grains as a result and feeling great.

Any additional comments?

A great book for anyone starting or considering starting any fad diets or even regular excersize as you can get a lot of really practical advice for training and eating right.

The truth about health and fitness

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because the author has experience in the health and fitness industry. He very bluntly says what really works and what doesn't.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fitness Confidential?

His comeback after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Have you listened to any of Vinnie Tortorich’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The truth about weight loss.

Any additional comments?

nope.

Sound advice and interesting story

It's not just another diet book. Its fitness and motivation and a touching story. My husband and I listened to it on a road trip and loved it.

To the Point!

Where does Fitness Confidential rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Hard to rank books because they all have something unique about them. However, this book really spells it out for you, no nonsense to the point. I really enjoyed the stories that accompanied the points that he was making. Great book. If you need a "lifestyle change" wake up call, this is the place to start. No Sugar, No Grains. Simple concept.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Vinnie Tortorich?

I most definitely would.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Decide and do something about it.

Any additional comments?

If you truly care about your health, listen to this guy he will get you going in the right direction.

Not a boring fitness book

I thought this was a great story and I am glad it was read by Vinny. This isn’t just about fitness and diet but it’s also an auto biography and it is hilarious.

a story, a guide, advice, and an excellent book

Loved it! I didn't know what to expect because I only heard of Vinnie a day before I bought the book. I finished it rather quickly and hit the ground running (not really..I have bad knees😊). actually, I've been doing push-ups. However, this book is so much more than a fitness guide.