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Brill's program is designed specifically for women and built around easy exercises for the torso area, starting deep with the pelvic floor and working its way out from there. As it is a no-impact program that takes just a few minutes each day, it's easy for every woman to incorporate into her schedule, and equally appropriate for teens or senior citizens. She emphasizes that "the Core Program is supposed to relieve stress, not cause it," so a skipped routine or two is not the end of the world. The exercises are similar to those taught in physical therapy visits. Muscle groups from head to toe are gently warmed up before moving into yoga-inspired stretches and lift-and-hold exercises. Each one is shown with photographs and detailed written instructions, and all are easy to follow, even for a novice. With a few simple tests, you can easily determine the exercise level appropriate for you out of the three different levels shown. Amid all the instruction are plenty of stories from women with chronic fatigue or injuries who have successfully improved their stamina and strength. Whether this is the only fitness program in your life or an addition to your regular workout, you'll find this book informative and educational, with achievable goals and straightforward routines. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“Nothing is more important to strength, health and vitality than strong core muscles. I know this from both personal and professional experience. Peggy Brill’s exercise program is effective for every woman, no matter what her current fitness level. And because it takes only 15 minutes per day, everyone can benefit.” — Christiane Northrup, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
“Using The Core Program, you’ll give your body a head-to-toe workout that will also tone your muscles and carve inches off your waist and hips. You’ll look great and feel terrific. Best of all, the easy-to-do Core movements can be done no matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter whether you are overweight or skinny, fit or sedentary.”— Peggy Brill
Hear what women are saying about The Core Program:
“Sitting at the computer all day left me feeling drained. Now I don’t feel like I’ve been run over by a truck at the end of the day.”— Nancy, 32
“Finally I’m graceful; my strides are fluid. When I catch a glimpse of myself in a store window, I see a confident woman, not someone who looks like she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders.”— Jenna, 47
“I’ve been jogging for a few years, but not without discomfort in my hips. Now I enter minimarathons, and keeping up with my husband is no trouble at all.”— Ellen, 37
“For the first time in much too long, I feel terrific from head to toe. I never thought I’d feel this way again!”— Maria, 42
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I never thought exercise could make such a difference.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Core Program: Fifteen Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life (Paperback)
I tried the Core program with a bit of skepticism. After all, how could these simple looking exercises make an impact on this non-exercising individual. Well, I was shocked when my neck and back pain were virtiually a thing of the past after two weeks of these exercises! I was amazed and encouraged at the way I was feeling. I have tried every exercise program that has come out and bought numerous books on different exercise programs with nothing to show for it but a lighter pocketbook and flabby abs!! This was great. And I am still doing the program. Amazing! This book delivers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a program that delivers what it advertises!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Core Program: Fifteen Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life (Hardcover)
I was very pleased with the content of this book. I've spent quite a bit of hard-earned money on fitness books and videos that boast of amazing results.I've tried it all: weights, yoga, pilates, & various forms of cardio workouts, but haven't been able to stay consistant due to time constraints. As a busy women, I usually don't have time to spend on hour plus videos and books with long, complicated instructions. Before this book, I was racking my brain trying to incorporate yoga, pilates, and strength training. I just became stressed out instead. The Core program mixes some yoga & pilates with strength work, so I experience well being in addition to toned muscles. I also walk regularly, go for a spin on my bike/inline skates, and do some extra yoga. I find this combination fits easily into my schedule; I don't have to stress about when to do it. In short, I would suggest this book to anyone. Also, for those readers who find Peggy Brill's explanations complicated, I recommend taking a look at Pilates Body by Brooke Siler. Lots of people LOVE this book, but I found it very time consuming; I've owned it for two years and haven't used it much for this reason. Peggy Brill's Core Program is much easier to comprehend, & the participant can't become injured (I think that if someone wants to learn pilates, a certified instructor is the only way to go!)
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for Everyone,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Core Program: Fifteen Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life (Paperback)
I have been doing Pilates for a year now, but decided to try this book based on many of the good reviews I read about it. I definitely believe core strength training is beneficial for everyone and I know many people have benefitted from the exercises in this book, but for me they caused more harm than good. I have a chronic muscle spasm problem in my back and a previous back injury (ligament) and when I attempted the exercises in this book, the cobra sent my muscles into such severe spasm that my pelvis and back were pulled out of alignment and I ended up with a hiatal hernia. It took a session with an osteopath and chiropractor to correct the problem.I also find it difficult to follow from a book and much prefer exercising to a video/DVD. If you have back problems, be careful. I'm going back to my Pilates with Ana Caban which has benefitted me with no injuries so far.
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