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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (January 19, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1980535183
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1980535188
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
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My name is Matt Worthy. I'm 46 years old. I'm the bestselling author of Ripped Dad: Fit After 45.

Two years ago, my teenage son mocked my pudgy dad bod. Walking up the stairs left me out of breath. My muffin top spilled out of the top of my pants. I was a mess.

Disgusted, I made a decision to put an end to that way of life. After two years, my dad bod is gone. It took tons of hard work and nearly constant research, poring through journals and consulting with experts to figure out the scientific secrets to building muscle and losing fat.

Now I'm on a journey to harness the power of science to improve other areas of my life and yours. I want to share what I've learned and what I'm learning with you. Join me at ScienceBod.com

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
    I just finished reading Ripped Dad: Fit After 45 and found it to be well worth the read. I’ve been into fitness for 30-years and have read many books along the way. I learned many new things from this book that were based on actual science and research - not opinions. If you’re looking for facts that will motivate you to make real change in your life, then this would be a great book for you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
    Some of the reviews here don’t do this book justice, especially the top-rated review which states there’s no workout plan. That’s just incorrect. The 3 phase workout plan begins on page 69, and ends page 78. It emphasizes compound lifts/metabolic conditioning on MWF, and sprinting or HIIT on T, Thur, Sat. The met con training is explained on p78, and would greatly benefit from photos. It’s not hard to deduce what the author means, but would be a better book with them. Nevertheless- this is a solid 12 week plan, and, using the Table of Contents it’s possible to pick and choose sections. Think sometimes it does get bogged down with data and studies, but there’s def a great book in here if you take the time to understand it. The author advocates the Keto diet. I personally have shed pounds on Paleo, and can attest that it’s a viable and rewarding lifetsyle w commitment. Book is worth the $10. Up to you and your level of interest if you’re going to follow through.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
    I always try to read some sort of self help book at the beginning of the year to help motivate me to make wise choices concerning my health for the year to come. This one was definitely inspiring! Some have said that they got bogged down with some of the quotes and citations but I found them inspirational as well. Inspired to educate myself like Matt has done! I am an Ironman Triathlete so a lot of the science I was very familiar with but it's always good to remind yourself that staying fit and staying active is paramount to your health. You are ultimately responsible for your health and Matt lays out a great roadmap for how to succeed in that endeavor. Get this book, do what Matt says and get ready to have a great year!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
    This is a good book; a bit incomplete, but it is worth buying and is an excellent reference. For those who wish to understand how the body works with respect to developing muscle, cardiovascular training, nutrition, etc. this book will cover that in immense detail. It is thoroughly researched and distills the important papers and current thinking in exercise science. By the time you get to the chapters detailing, "The Ripped Dad 12-Week Workout Program," you will know exactly how the program works and why it was designed the way it was. On the other hand, all of this may involve too much detail for those that just want to cut to the chase and be given a plan that they can hit the gym with (which truth be told, isn't actually a good idea).

    Where this book is weak is that it focuses too much on scientific optimal and not enough on the individual. What is statistically optimal for a population is interesting, but what is more interesting is how we tailor that information to find optimal for us as as individuals. Learning how to find our own optimal, listen to our bodies and avoid injury is what is needed to be able to develop our own workout plan. The ideal fitness book would go that extra step and show us what do do with all of that science. As my trainer is fond of saying, "You are not a number!". To be fair, the author says this as well, he just doesn't do a good job in explaining how to apply the science to *you*.

    As far as the actual workout plan, the basis for strength training is the idea of lifting based on a percentage of your maximum weight that you can lift for one repetition. However, there isn't any discussion of how to actually find your one-rep max (or if there is, it wasn't emphasized enough because I couldn't find it). Additionally, I would have liked to have a "master equipment list" at the beginning of the program. That is, in order to figure out what you would need, you have to examine each exercise. I would have liked to know whether this program could be done at home or whether it requires a gym. I would have also liked to know what the substitutes for various exercises are in case equipment is lacking or an alternative is needed for injury avoidance.

    One final comment about the fitness plan: I'm not convinced that it is an appropriate starting point for most readers. Beginning resistance training results in muscle-soreness that can be demotivating and six days of total training is likely too much for anyone over fifty, let alone a beginner. Three days of strength training a week may be optimal, but I suspect that two days a week is a much better starting point. Likewise, I suspect two days of cardio and three days of active recovery would be better and more realistic to start with. Ultimately, the science supports three days of resistance training to be optimal, but I suspect that two days of active recovery are still going to be the minimum for the over-fifty crowd. That said, I've just switched to Tabata for my cardio, so perhaps it is low enough impact to allow for three days with one recovery day. All of that said, keep in mind that the author's plan is a starting point. Nobody should just blindly follow it because it obviously can't take into account the specific needs of the individual. Unfortunately, as I mentioned earlier, there isn't really any discussion as to how to take this fitness plan and tailor it to your personal needs.

    The book also provides good information on nutrition, various diets and most importantly, it provides the necessary emphasis. Eating properly is an essential component to fitness and I would have wasted a great deal of time at the gym had the author not presented such a compelling case. I also appreciated the meal plans and recipes for a Ketogenic diet as well as the explanation that while it is great for losing weight, it is sub-optimal for athletic performance.

    In my opinion, there are three major topics that are missing from this book. The first is stretching. I am guessing this was excluded because it actually isn't necessary--static stretching before a workout has not been proven to reduce injury, but it has been shown to reduce performance and possibly lead to injury. There are a few reasons why people might want to stretch post workout, but none are necessary for fitness. This should have been discussed with references to the current science on stretching so that readers don't get hurt and/or reduce the effectiveness of their resistance training regimen.

    The second topic that should have gotten a chapter is injury avoidance. While the book provides ample information on how to calculate all of the variables involved in resistance training, as my trainer is always quick to point out, we are not numbers. On any given day, optimal might lead to injury and we have to be able to understand and recognize the difference between the pain of lactic-acid build up (the burn) versus the kind of pain that signifies incipient muscle strains and tears. This latter pain should never be ignored; if you feel it you immediately stop that exercise. Failing to do so and "working through the pain" can lead to injury will keep you out of the gym for weeks. The author has experienced this, so it seems a bit strange that there wasn't more emphasis on how to avoid injury and work around minor tweaks. At our age, "minor" tweaks are often a fact of life that many of us are living with, so in my opinion, this is a critical omission.

    The final topic that should have gotten some attention is recovery. Since the author struggles with going to hard when training cardio, it isn't surprising to me that this topic isn't discussed. However, adequate recovery is critical for progress in our fitness and injury avoidance. The older we get, the more recovery we *need*. It is not optional. Furthermore, rest days are best not spent on the couch. Light exertion is better for us, but most of us don't understand what "light" truly means in terms of heart rate zones. Additionally, there are bio-markers like heart-rate variation, resting-heart rate, sleep and stress which can help quantify how well the body is recovered for training and what kind of a load it is ready for. Having a program is great, but blindly adhering to it and ignoring your body will ultimately be counter-productive.

    Ultimately, what this book did for me was that it made me recognize how complicated a subject fitness actually is and it lead me to seek out a personal trainer and a nutritionist. I use the book as a reference to understand the why behind what my trainer is having me do and it helps me ask good questions so that I can maximally take advantage of my time with professionals. Having someone create an individualized plan for you and then provide supervision so that you don't get hurt is ideal. Absent that, this book is a step in the right direction, but it is missing some topics that would allow one to create their own plan--which is ultimately what you want to be able to do.
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  • Curtis Comeau
    2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written and cumbersome.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021
    It was just a poorly written book.
  • Michael
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021
    It gives you a really good approach why to change your habits and exercise more.Good motivation for man over 40.
  • Cliente de Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 12, 2020
    Very based science explained, but at the same time, very clear and helpful. Very motivating too. Excellent book for geeting back in shape
  • Roberto Pasceri
    3.0 out of 5 stars Molto Basico
    Reviewed in Italy on February 5, 2019
    Per uno che non ha mai letto niente e che un po' di pancetta può' anche andare bene ma se sono già' stati letti altri libri sulle metodiche di allenamento questo libro non aggiunge proprio niente.
  • steve n.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2020
    Great book full of great facts and ideas. I’m so looking forward to the diet and training plan