This book arrived in my samples last week and very quickly overtook it's rivals in the "To be read pile". It is a very compelling summary of what sports science has to say now about exercise and health. As an exercise obsessive I found it great that it confirmed that I am improving my general health, lifting mood and putting off the big terminal nasties like Heart disease, Dementia and Cancer. Most eye opening of all was the fact of how little exercise a day will make a big difference. Just the 20 minutes a day mentioned in the title is where the biggest health gains lie.

So this book is great for those just wanting to know the latest findings on what exercise to do and how much will improve your health and well being. It also has plenty for the more serious athlete. There are piles of fascinating storys on research from all over the world and a whole bunch of exercise myths that are laid to rest.