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Summary: Even though it's "simple simon", I enjoyed it!
Review: I bought this book about 4 months ago and read it in one night. I LOVE this book, the format is easy to follow, the workout is something achievable, you don't need a bunch of equipment or fancy clothes or any of that and the Sarge is very motivating. If you want an easy way to get in shape and a very funny read then this is the book for you. I have been doing it for about 4 months along with changing my eating habits and have lost 30 pounds so far! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO AND I GUARANTEE YOU WILL LAUGH OUT LOUD AT THE STORIES IN THE BOOK.
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Summary: Excellent Calisthenics Guide
Review: I bought this book after hurting by back after doing calisnenics the old fashioned way (which I was taught in gradeschool in the 80's). It provides information on the modern way to do the excercizes without getting hurt. The program requires very little equipement and is a low cost option for getting in shape.
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Summary: Very Good Fitness Program- Book Provides Clear Instruction
Review: I came across this book entirely by accident in that I unexpectedly won three months in the program it describes at a charity auction. The three-week boot camp fitness program presented in the book is very similar to the one you pay $300+ for. The program really does work to get you in shape quickly through the exercises used in marine boot camp. Although the program is tough, it is not killing. It is gradual and does take into account the need to stretch and warm down. The book includes lots of pictures, is clearly written, gives helpful hints, and provides encouragement throughout. If you go through the exercises in the book, you will get in shape and have fun doing it. Yes, having an instructor yelling at you to speed it up at 6 AM certainly helps to motivate you, but reading the book will get you there too.
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Summary: It's Okay for Civies
Review: I have always been an advocate of military-style fitness. As a former Marine, I know being in shape helps in more ways than imaginable. This book will help but he tries to be cutsey and too friendly.
A better book is by A. Flach-Boot Fitness.
Still these books are better for us who don't want the bulging muscles of bodybuilders or the anoxeric look of strictly aerobic fanatics.
A sensible approach for those new or re-new to fitness
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I was a member of the Sarge's Program for 5 years, before moving away to NY. I missed it so much I bought the book and started a morning workout program with neighbors. It's simple. It works. You can do it anywhere (great for business travellers). And the book is so funny you'll get a good stomach muscle workout just laughing.
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Summary: Excellent Calisthenics Guide
Review: I've been scouring the bookshelves lately looking for good books on health and fitness. I found the 'Boot Camp' book and liked the tag line 'Be All You Used to Be'. I was once an athlete, so that phrase resonated with me. I bought and read the book and found it to be on of the best "common sense" approaches to fitness, exercise, and nutrition yet. I began incorporating Sarge's exercises into my routine and noticed immediate positive results. The 'Superman' exercise is fantastic. (Thank you Sarge.) That the book is fun to read makes it all the better. If you only buy one book of this type, I recommend this one.Other books you might find rewarding...
For the person new to running/jogging, 2 books by John "the penguin" Bingham, 'No Need For Speed' and 'The Courage to Start' are both excellent.
For a more thorough book on nutrition I recommend Andrew Weil, MD's 'Eating Well for Optimum Health'.
And for more stretching tips it's hard to beat 'Stretching' by Bob Anderson
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Summary: Best "Common Sense" Approach to Getting Fit
Review: I've been scouring the bookshelves lately looking for good books on health and fitness. I found the 'Boot Camp' book and liked the tag line 'Be All You Used to Be'. I was once an athlete, so that phrase resonated with me. I bought and read the book and found it to be on of the best "common sense" approaches to fitness, exercise, and nutrition yet. I began incorporating Sarge's exercises into my routine and noticed immediate positive results. The 'Superman' exercise is fantastic. (Thank you Sarge.) That the book is fun to read makes it all the better. If you only buy one book of this type, I recommend this one. Other books you might find rewarding...
For the person new to running/jogging, 2 books by John "the penguin" Bingham, 'No Need For Speed' and 'The Courage to Start' are both excellent.
For a more thorough book on nutrition I recommend Andrew Weil, MD's 'Eating Well for Optimum Health'.
And for more stretching tips it's hard to beat 'Stretching' by Bob Anderson
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Summary: This book is straightforward and no-bull
Review: If you want a fitness program to let you lose 10 pounds in 3 weeks, look no further. I came down a size or two smaller after finishing with the program. Patrick Avon's words are funny and motivating at the same time. He will motivate you to work out every week. And best of all, this program does not require any type of weights or machines; all that is used in this fitness program is your own body weight which makes it sooooo good because you can do it in the privacy of your own room. It only takes 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and it is NOT as hard as it seems!! No one will have to know that you're doing it, just let the results speak for themselves. I hope that I've convinced you to buy this book now and start working out to Boot Camp.
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Summary: PHHHHHaaaAAAATTTTT!!!!!!!!!
Review: If you're looking for a quick and simple way to lose at least 5-10 pounds in three weeks, don't look any further!! This is the book you should order!!! Patrick "Sarge" Avon makes exercising fun and interesting, no matter how unfit you are! This is the best and most interesting fitness book I've ever read, get it if you want to get fit NOW!!!
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Summary: Weak
Review: This book is not worth the money. If you would just stick to running and lots of calisthenics you would be bgetter off.
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