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Nermin Ths

Quick delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2020

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Good quality

Karina Souleimanova

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2017

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great book for those passionate by sport

MMdesigner

Business, Fitness, Trends in one book - an excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016

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I am reading the kindle version and listening to the audible when I go for a run. I really enjoy the audio version. The prose seems suitable for audio and the narrator has a pleasant speaking voice.
The story is very interesting, tracking the fitness trend as it relates to the financial industry. The author touches on trends in fitness and how it affects other products - clothing, food, events (e.g., marathons), charities, etc. He also discusses the behavioral trend - a high percentage of ceo's/execs are into distance competition and how this affects their investment choices; and how that group has traded cigars and steaks for the Ironman competition.
I'm pretty sure it's the only book of its kind.

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C. Kane

A gifted examination of the business of modern fitness - accessible and incisive story-telling

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016

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Recently on a leisurely 10k, I spotted a runner in grey, baggy sweatpants, reminding me of the sports gear of my youth. I was reflecting on the contrast between this man and my Lycra-clad friends who gather several times weekly for group runs, bike rides, and triathlon training. It seems like many of my on- and offline conversations with friends over the week were about races and training, where in my youth, one exercised in gym class. Now, it's a lifestyle.
The next day, I started reading Sweat Equity. I could not put Jason Kelly's book down. He uncovers the evolution of the fitness industry with a behind-the-scenes look at the "money" men and women who are in part propelling the business of personal fitness - its locations, events and accessories. Kelly is a gifted storyteller who links the personal passions of his interview subjects with a new "third place" where fitness and leisure dwell and thrive. He makes the sometimes perplexing business of private equity understandable for the lay person - without condescending or compromising the substance.
Whether you're a Color Runner, Ironman or Tough Mudder, you'll enjoy this well-executed examination of the business of fitness.

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Edward S Hadad

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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Sweat Equity is an illuminating tour through the burgeoning and diversifying world of fitness and the private equity driving it. If you are interested in either of these subjects, you will receive an instructive account certainly worth the read. If you happen to be interested in both subjects, the book is hard to put down. (Except of course to go log a few miles or hit the gym, which you will inevitably feel compelled to do.) Kelly sprinkles personal anecdotes throughout the book along with entertaining interviews of the major players making it all happen. It’s a highly enjoyable and smooth read. I recommend it.

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artfairy

Ya gotta sweat for it!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016

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Recipient of this gift likes it. Interesting trend on new social "norms" and keeping healthy.

Jgruvee

Great read on a mysterious industry

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016

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Having read nothing before on the fitness industry but having been a participant for so many years - it opened my eyes to a whole new view of this fascinating lifestyle and industry.

Craig Laub

This book has something for every gym rat and Wall ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016

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This book has something for every gym rat and Wall Streeter. Kelly does a masterful job of teaching while keeping the reader entertained.

Amazon Customer

Great book for those in the industry

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2017

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Great book for those in the industry, use the industry, that is exercise or want to learn about the business side of the industry. Learn why some exercise clubs/studios make it an other do not.

Melissa P.

Terrific and insightful read. I've never finished a book so quickly!

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016

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I'm embarrassed to say, but I rarely get through an entire book. However, I read this entire book in 2 days! As an athlete who has tried many of the workouts/trends mentioned in this book, I found the background and insights fascinating. I am not a business person, but also found myself engaged by that aspect of the book. I highly recommend this book to athletes and non-athletes alike. It quickly engages you and the keen insights keep you interested throughout. A great book that could not have come out at a better time, given society's current focus on the many competing fitness trends. I look forward to seeing what subject Jason Kelly tackles next!

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