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(More customer reviews)The basic premise of the book is conditioning the abdominal, low back, and hip muscles such that the whole body mass is stabilized during activity. That great idea is over inflated with the word "core" that the authors overuse redundantly and apply it to the mind, body, anatomy, and eating. The simple format of writing style, short chapters, and plenty of the authors' well tested advices, render the book invaluable source of information on effective fitness practice.
On the low side, the three hundred and fifty pages in this book would have been reasonably condensed into a 100 pages had the authors organized their thoughts and placed themselves on the readers' side. The first 17 chapters spanned over a hundred pages of non-sense talking. The idea of placing exercises at the end of the book, separated from the relevant text, is unwise choice. Many people seeking expedient engaging in generic fitness training could not afford the luxury of flipping pages to locate relevant exercises.
When the talking got serious, at page 106, and exercises started showing up, chaos also started. For example, the topic "Introduction to exercises" appears at pages 41, 155, and then at page 221. The authors seem to be at loss of where to put their exercises. Stretch exercises, strengthening exercises, endurance exercises, and complex exercises are intermixed in a haphazard and illogical fashion. A hundred or so pages after the "Introduction to Core Workout", there is the "Introduction to Core Routines", and then comes "Introduction to Exercises" on page 221. Although most of the book materials are based on personal experience and are fairly and reasonably argued, yet they lack concrete scientific support.
Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Author of
Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training
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From the author of the national bestseller The Complete Book of Abs comes the definitive book on the Next Big Thing in fitness -- core trainingFrom the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Abs comes this comprehensive guide to a new movement in fitness: core training. The body's "core" refers to the muscles that comprise the center of your body: the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, butt, and hips. With the increasing popularity of yoga and Pilates -- both of which depend on strong core muscles -- the fitness community has turned its focus from the abs to the core. The Brungardt brothers' simple 9-week program is based on over 100 exercises and includes workouts appropriate for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike. This book will help men and women of all body types and fitness levels to strengthen their core for better mobility, posture, and physique. Get ready to get fit!
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