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You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises [Paperback]

Mark Lauren , Joshua Clark
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Jan 4 2011
From an elite Special Operations physical trainer, an ingeniously simple, rapid-results, do-anywhere program for getting into amazing shape
 
For men and women of all athletic abilities!

 
As the demand for Special Operations military forces has grown over the last decade, elite trainer Mark Lauren has been at the front lines of preparing nearly one thousand soldiers, getting them lean and strong in record time. Now, for regular Joes and Janes, he shares the secret to his amazingly effective regimen—simple exercises that require nothing more than the resistance of your own bodyweight to help you reach the pinnacle of fitness and look better than ever before.

Armed with Mark Lauren’s motivation techniques, expert training, and nutrition advice, you’ll see rapid results by working out just thirty minutes a day, four times a week—whether in your living room, yard, garage, hotel room, or office. Lauren’s exercises build more metabolism-enhancing muscle than weightlifting, burn more fat than aerobics, and are safer than both, since bodyweight exercises develop balance and stability and therefore help prevent injuries. Choose your workout level—Basic, 1st Class, Master Class,and Chief Class—and get started, following the clear instructions for 125 exercises that work every muscle from your neck to your ankles. Forget about gym memberships, free weights, and infomercial contraptions. They are all poor substitutes for the world’s most advanced fitness machine, the one thing you are never without: your own body.

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“Mark Lauren puts the strength-training techniques of SpecOps into a comprehensive and easy to understand program that can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime, paving the way for anyone looking to get into the best shape of his or her life.”—Gregory Peterman, sergeant, Green Beret
 
“Gain control of yourself through your own body’s gym!”—Mike Fisher, commander, 82nd Airborne Division; U.S. Army Ranger; colonel, U.S. Army
 
“Perfect for our mobile age of road warriors, this terrific book lets us carry around a full gym in our heads!”—General James Abrahamson, U.S. Air Force

About the Author

Mark Lauren has effectively prepared over 700 trainees for the extreme physical demands of the most elite levels of the special operations community. He is a Military Physical Training Specialist, Special Operations Combat Controller, triathlete, and mixed martial artist. Lauren broke, and still holds, the Department of Defense’s long standing “underwater record” by swimming 133 meters, on one breath, subsurface, for 2 minutes and 23 seconds, until losing consciousness. He lives in Tampa Bay, Florida.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE BOOK Jan 19 2011
Format:Paperback
Very well written with 125 bodyweight exercises plus variations and High Intensity progressive workouts for four levels of fitness. There are also several interesting pages of Mark's personal experience as an elite forces trainer. Mark Lauren is the real deal.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The only fitness book you'll ever need July 5 2011
Format:Paperback
Having read many of the literally libraries full of fitness books out there I feel compelled to say all you need is one of them: Mark Lauren's.

Folks, this book is it. Written with a great economy of words, no fluff. Some of what he has to say is a bit controversial. But he can back it up.

A Top 10 Desert Island book for sure, to be read and used daily, and great for the whole family: my wife and teens are on it after they couldn't stop noticing their buffed new daddy - thank you Mark!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness in a new perspective Mar 21 2011
By Les
Format:Paperback
For those fitness folks that want a great change from free weights, exercise machines, bands, etc, this book is a must read. Mark Lauren goes into great detail about the exercises and provides a variation of routines for people at different fitness levels. Follow Mark's routines and you will be amazed at how effective every exercise is. If you don't want to spend money on fitness equipment, spend the money on this book and watch your body transform. A well written book from an author that knows what he is talking about.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
This book is full of body weight exercises and shows whats possible without weights. Some could be problematic for people with bad joints though, (like me). Read more
Published 18 days ago by Craig van der Sleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection of exercises
The exercises and routines in this book will provide months (years?) of challenges. I typically work out in a gym and mix these in to my regular routine and / or use while... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scott A Skjei
5.0 out of 5 stars YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM
AWESOME BOOK. I HAVE DILIGENTLY BEEN FOLLOWING HIS BASIC WORKOUT PLAN. I CAN DO THE WORKOUTS IN THE LIVING ROOM WITH MY KIDS ABOUT. I AM SORE BUT A GOOD SORE. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DAN
4.0 out of 5 stars you really are your own gym
Mark Lauren has written an excellent book. He uses humour to present information about strength training. Read more
Published 10 months ago by jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Motivational program
I have never exercised before. I am finding some of the exercises a little difficult, but not impossible. Read more
Published 11 months ago by emount
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a lifestyle program
This is exactly the type of workout program that I have searched for a long time and need at my age of 55. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Juergen Schmidt
1.0 out of 5 stars weak
very little here for anyone who has any awareness of fitness. I was hoping for a bunch of new ideas and twists but found nothing. I gave the book away the next day.
Published 13 months ago by Young Guns
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource for Body Weight Based Exercises
As a martial artist, body weight based exercises are one of the best things I can do to improve my coordination and balance. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JAMES ZEDD
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 minutes easy to do
I find it hard sometimes to commit to working out for 1 hour 5 days a week. When you are working full time and want to enjoy yourself socially with your husband after a long day,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by workout seeker
5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch
The best book on the market when it comes to bodyweight exercises
A complete exercises book and well written.
The author knows what he is talking about. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mihou
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