Do you or someone you love have a Y chromosome? If so, this book is for you. The average life expectancy for men is five years shorter than for women. Why? Because men neglect their health. Dr. Stephen C. Brewer’s The Canyon Ranch Guide to Men’s Fitness aims to remedy this.

The Canyon Ranch Guide is a sustainable, real-world approach to men’s health. Dr. Brewer divides the book into four sections designed to target specific aspects of a man’s journey to wellness. Dr. Brewer seamlessly blends his own prescription for healthy living with the ethos championed by Canyon Ranch founder Mel Zuckerman. Integral parts of healthy living include preemptive medicine, frequent cardiovascular exercise, a veggie-filled diet spare of red meat, and a conscious cessation of unhealthy responses to life’s stresses.

Dr. Brewer is an internationally featured speaker who has been interviewed on both radio and television, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, and CNN. He is a medical director at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts and has over thirty-five years of experience as a doctor. From evaluating where you are now to where you can be, Dr. Brewer addresses necessary steps for preventing disease and improving your lifestyle. Sleep better, eat better, and lose weight— The Canyon Ranch Guide is essential reading for every age.

Since 2004 Dr. Stephen C.Brewer has been a Medical Director at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts in Tucson, Arizona. He consults patients presenting medical concerns including men’s health issues, complex diagnoses, executive health, and preventive care. He provides lectures to guests and to specialized audiences on men’s health, brain health, heart disease, preventive medicine, weight loss, peak performance, and genetics. Additionally, Dr. Brewer serves as Canyon Ranch’s liaison with Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona. Dr. Brewer is an internationally featured speaker. He has been interviewed on both radio and television, including “The Dr. Oz Show,” the “Today” show, and CNN.

‘I think the world of Dr. Brewer. His great work will continue to help and encourage many people.’—Tommy Lasorda, Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager, Member of National Baseball Hall of Fame

‘In this book, Dr. Brewer brilliantly lights the path to optimal health. Whether you are 18 or 80 or anywhere in between, this is a must read for every man!’—Mel Zuckerman, Co-Founder Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa