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

Flat out best way to get the truth on getting fit

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

Best book period

What other book might you compare Fitness Confidential to and why?

Body for life by Bill Phillips

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

First I've heard of Vinnie through this book

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I got off the couch at 33 years old, cut the crap, as Vinnie would say, and signed up for my first ever triathlon event, Ironman Lake Tahoe to race for my uncle with MS.....this book tells the truth, and allows the reader to tell the truth about themselves and what's in the way for them in getting their healthiest life

A Hoot!

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

No Sugar Grains

What other book might you compare Fitness Confidential to and why?

none, its totally unique

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

only his podcast, check it out

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

made me want to ride my bike and get fit

Any additional comments?

great story teller, inspiring

You will love this book.

To know Vinnie, is to love Vinnie. I think you will find him funny, intetesting, and really honest. I have listened to both his podcast and this book. He usually alludes to many things in his podcast but the datails are here, in the book. its almost a companion peice for the podcast. If you ate looking for a little inspiration to get back in shape all you need is right here. Thanks Vin.

Not what you might expect…

I went into this, thinking it was like every other fitness book, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out it wasn’t. Instead you get Vinny’s life story but also a ton of life lessons thrown in there. Very glad I listen to this.

Informative and entertaining

I loved the great information in this book and also the way the information was delivered by Vinnie on the audio book version. It was very entertaining and I smiled all day while I was listening to it.

a story people can relate to

anyone should be able to relate to this book with Vinny's blue collar work ethic and no bullshit mindset mindset

The other reviewers are right, I loved it!

I only read this book because it got such great reviews from other readers and I'm very happy that I did. I thought it might be a whole mess of celebrity dirt, and I couldn't have been less interested in that, but it wasn't what I expected at all. The main reason I liked the book is that Vinnie comes across as such a charismatic, decent, no-nonsense, imperfect, relatable guy.

He gives out a little bit of very sensible fitness advice and mainly left me with the impression that 1) there is a generalized 1-size-fits-all fitness/nutrition plan that anyone can use as a starting point, 2) there are no detailed fitness/nutrition plans that are 1-size-fits-all, and 3) he's on your side, with full awareness of how hard it can be for some people, no matter where you are in your journey.

The second theme of the book is how the fitness industry fleeces the public. Finally, there are many funny stories from Vinnie's life as well as some inspirational stories relating to struggles that he's overcome.

It is light reading/listening, but I laughed out loud a lot, enjoyed the experience, and even learned a little.

Wow! A fitness book that works!

What did you love best about Fitness Confidential?

I love the NON-Formula for success! Vinnie cuts to the chase and tells us this is not a prescriptive fitness or weight loss book. Instead, he tells the story about how he started and became NSNG guy! If anyone could convince you about saying its not a DIET but a LIFESTYLE it's Vinnie Tortorich!

What other book might you compare Fitness Confidential to and why?

Not comparable to my knowledge

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

Vinnie is well known for his personal embellishments and at times diverging into tangents. All good though!! You will get additional anecdotes from Vinnie at every turn. They are great and welcome!

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

This book will make you laugh! At times you will think to yourself... "This guys a trip". He is, and it works.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for Vinnie to come out with another! I listen to his podcast three times a week. It helps keep me motivated! I've actually lost over 60lbs listening to him and Anna on their "Morning Show" LOL

Best fitness book ever.

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

Truth. Intelligent. Simple.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Vinnie!

Any additional comments?

I have a hard copy of this book, which is fantastic. When I found out that there was an author narrated audiobook available, no questions asked I was going to get it. Vinnie is a great story teller and you "get a little something extra" via the audiobook as well. If you're on the fence about getting this, don't be, buy it.

Loved it!!

I laughed, I cried, throughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next book! And can not wait for your movie to be released!