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Summary: Very good workout, decent book
Review: So, as people have noted, slow lifting has been around for a while, but this book, along with Power of 10, is really trying to bring it more into the mainstream.The book is split into two parts: The "Why" and the "How". The first part, the "Why" section, explains why the Slow Burn workout is good for you. The benefits they describe aren't exclusive to slow lifting; they can apply to any sort of strength training. And whiel some of the benefits they describe are pretty well known to people who weight-lift, it's good to remind all those people packed into the 5:00 Spinning class that strength training isn't just for massive guys in spandex with no body hair. The book also made some pretty surprising (or outrageous) claims -- for example, that an aerobic exercise like running barely improves your heart at all; it just makes your leg muscles more efficient for future runs. Or that lots of stretching does you more harm in the long-run than good. (Come to think of it, I do know lots of dancers with dislocated joints.) And I would tend to believe them, except for the fact that the tone of this whole section totally turned me off. Frankly, it sounded less and less like an exercise book and more like an infomercial. Hey, guys, if your facts are persuasive enough (and they seem to be), I should be able to figure out on my own that the Slow Burn program is good without you screaming at me to "Join the Slow Burn Revolution!" every third paragraph. Enough with the hard sell! Anyway, the second half of the book, the "How" section, describes several Slow Burn exercises to perform. And they include two sets of exercises: one you can do at home without much equipment, and one you can do at the gym with machines. I focused mostly on the second section, and found the descriptions to be pretty helpful. They include photos of each exercise at the "start" and "end" stage, along with a list of pointers to remember. I do have some complaints with this section, though. They give you several odd rules to follow -- for example, to do exercises in exactly the order they describe, to spend the first three seconds lifting the first inch and the remaining seven seconds lifting the rest of the way, or to only spend a minute resting between exercises -- without really telling you why any of that is important. That kind of information would have really been helpful. Especially, say, if I needed to improvise or change my routine in any way. But anyway, all of this is well and good, but it doesn't really matter unless the program works, and so far, it's been working really well. I've been doing a slow lift routine, once a week, for about a month now, and there's a noticeable improvement in my physique. I've definitely gained muscle in my chest and back, and my abs are regaining some definition, too. I also feel great the day after. I'm sore in a "I worked out pretty hard" way, not a "Jeez, I think I tore a tendon" way. Could I have gotten the same results if I had worked out with an old "25 minutes of cardio, 45 minutes of lifting three-to-five times a week" routine? Probably. But, unlike the 3-5 times a week routine, this one I can actually do and still have a life outside the gym. "Okay," you're thinking, "There's gotta be a catch." Right? Well there is, kind of. The catch is this: This workout saves you _time_, not _effort_. Sure, it's only a 30 minute workout per week, but it's not the same 30 minutes you spend on the stairmaster. This is the most intense 30 minute workout you'll ever have, and it requires some willpower and discipline to see it through. The whole point of the technique is to bring your muscles to failure as soon as possible, and you can't do that if you quit because it's starting to get hard or you don't feel like working. So ask yourself this: Are you not going to the gym because you have other things you'd rather do with your time, or are you just lazy? 'Cuz if it's the latter, there's no exercise book out there that'll help you. Oh, and I'm not quite sure why so many reviews around here are focused on the diet. The section on diet is this tiny little 5-page appendix at the end, and it's a pretty moderate, "Try eating more protien and fewer carbs" approach than anything crazy. Personally, I haven't really changeed my diet at all.
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Summary: Going out to purchase
Review: I was kind of on the fence about if I should purchase this book until I read the review of "Garbage-just another crash diet - A Reader from Kansas City, MO". That made me decide that I would definately go out today and buy it. I wanted to point out that his comment about people who follow low-carb eating will gain all their weight once they go back to eating the normal way is not very well thought out. Low-Carb eating is not a "Diet" it is a way of eating, a way of life. It would be the same if someone went to Weight Watchers lost their weight and then returned to their old way of eating. They too would gain their weight back. I have researched and heard from people who are doing this type work out. You don't have to kill yourself in a gym everyday to get toner, slimmer and more in shape. If this book isn't for you please don't buy it. But don't ridicule the rest of us.
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Summary: Fantastic book
Review: This is one of the most interesting books on exercise I've ever read. The explanations behind why this program should work are well reasoned and backed up with scientific evidence. I'm going forward with this way of exercise to go along with the healthy, low carb diet I'm following, which includes, BTW, between 1500 and 1700 calories per day, including lots of veggies, salads, and berries. I had to laugh at the negative reviews. Same old misinformation.
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Summary: Why didn't I know about this 25 years ago!!
Review: I have been following the program for about a month now, getting continually sadder that I didn't know about this years ago!! In five weeks I have made more of change in my body then I have in years of dieting and different exercise regimens. I still can't quite believe that it's working in so little time. Although I've only lost a few pounds on the scale, my body has completely transformed. I'm pulling out clothing from the attic that I haven't worn in 20 years. I am so so grateful for this program!!
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Summary: Slow Fitness Addict
Review: I haven't read this book (wait, there's more) BUT I have been using this fitness program (slow weight lifting) for over 5 months and I love it! I am female, 40, and never enjoyed exercise. Slow weight lifting has changed that - I look forward to working out (wow) and have gained a great deal of strength and tone (not to mention some fabulous looking legs), all in 30 minutes once a week. I have read other Eades books (and live a low carb lifestyle now) and his writing is alway clear and concise (and a pleasure to read). I'm ordering this one now (just because...)!
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Summary: No pain, no gain
Review: A friend and I worked out a routine similar to the Slow Burn. Our goal was to improve strength, but we were both surprised by the improvements we made in terms of endurance and stamina. In terms of numbers, we both were able to add around 50lbs to our bench press weight in about 2.5 months. In the same period we lost a little under 10% in terms of weight (I went from about 185 to about 170), but shifted a significant portion of our mass to muscle. I'm eager to apply the Slow Burn approach. My experience tells me it's going to be great.
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Summary: Lose it and keep it off
Review: I lost 25 pounds with this guide to living and have never felt better. Recommended reading for those interested in an inspirational guide for the full mind and body health experience, check out Dreams by Ryan Belcher. It takes you into a world of newfound ambition, not in this world but in yourself.
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Summary: Works for us!
Review: (... Low carbing isn't new or a fad, someone needs to bone up on their research. We eat: a TON of veggies; lean meats; and healthy fats. 1000 calories a day? LOLOLOLOL! NOT! Of course, your experience may differ, but we feel and look better than ever!). Since low carbing helps your body build it's own lean muscle mass, i.e. as evenly the formerly seriously [overweight] slim down with a low carb diet, they appear toned, and not flabby/thin, all without a lick of exercise. A program such as slow burn fitness only adds to their overall fitness level, and visually toned, healthy appearance. I can *see* the difference on my husband in less than a month, i.e. just four slowburn workouts, and he wasn't fat to start with, and he's certainly eating a... lot more than 1000 calories per day. To boot, even my seriously out of shape self can do this program and I too have already seen measurable results. I'm very glad that the Drs. Eades and Mr. Hahn put this work together. It's making a big difference at my house. We plan to do this from now on. My energy's up, my cholesterol and weight are down, so I must be doing something right!
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Summary: Finally- the truth be told
Review: Bottom line: cardio is inefficient, time consuming, and not results oriented-
Serious weight training- high resistance, little momentum- will give you results, faster and more effectively-
It's basic science: the more lean muscle mass, the faster and more efficient your metabolism, the more bodyfat you burn, the healthier you are; you don't increase muscle by cardio-
this book shows you the way- clearly and straightforwardly
Buy it for everyone you know who exercises, or should-
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Summary: Mr. Hahn Has Cracked The Code
Review: For the reviewer who is a non-believer that crash diets, you have to stick with this method. Does it happen overnight? No. In a week? No. I have used this method for over a year and recently read this book out of curiosity. Mr. Hahn and his co-writers have brought it to another level. I use this method twice a week because I choose to break up upper and lower body routines. You really can do it in thirty minutes...don't be a non-believer. My strength has more than doubled and I am eagerly awaiting another swimsuit season. I have a heart problem that cannot take the undue stress of spinning classes and the like but I'm 25 and want a rigorous workout - this is the way to go. Please trust me when I say that Mr. Hahn's book is a great introduction to a fantastic method of fitness. He and his collegues have finally got it figured out. Did you know that we don't have to leave the gym dropping dead? Let patience be your guide - the method gets harder and the results come faster. This is the way to go! It's not called "Slow Burn" without reason. Go with it (accepting patience) and you will get to where you want to be.
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