An orthopedic surgeon presents a guide to fitness that prevents bone and joint problems, with a detailed self-test designed to uncover potential problems, as well as a comprehensive program that combines diet and lifestyle advice.

Includes index.

Foreword / Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Putting the Frame First -- Why you need framework -- A Different Kind of Fitness -- Working With What You've Got -- When Bad Things Happen to Good Bones and Joints -- The Framework program -- The Seven Steps of Highly Durable People: -- 1) The Self-Test: Are you built to last? -- 2) Heavy Breathing (Aerobic Fitness) -- 3) The Muscle in the Middle (Core Strength & Flexibilty) -- 4) Powerful, Pliable Limbs -- 5) "A" R & R (Active Rest and Recovery) -- 6) Your Are What You Just Ate (Fueling a Healthy Frame) -- 7) Chilling Out (Stress Reduction & Breathing) -- When your frame fails: Avoiding Insult on Top of Injury (Managing Your Managed Care) -- A Scar Is Born: When Surgery is the Answer -- "Chicken Soup for the Knee," and Other Glimpses Into the Future -- Epilogue: Fit For What? -- Troubleshooting: the Orthopaedic Top 20 and their Workout Fix -- Self-test.