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The Complete Book of Abs: Revised and Expanded Edition (Paperback)

by Kurt Brungardt (Author)
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Kurt Brungardt was at the front end of the abdominal obsession. His Abs of Steel video was a bestseller, and the original Complete Book of Abs, published in 1993, was considered the bible of midsection exercises for trainers and fitness enthusiasts. The obsession has only grown since then, manifested by dubious infomercial products, a burgeoning fitness-magazine industry promising readers great abs with almost no investment of time and effort, and (perhaps because of the shortcomings of the first two phenomena) a boom in the demand for legitimate nutritionists and personal trainers. Even Brungardt himself came out with a 1998 book, 3-Minute Abs, to take advantage of the craze.

With all that going on, it seems hard to believe that there's anything new to say about abdominal exercise. Indeed, this revised version of The Complete Book of Abs doesn't really try. There is a new prebeginner midsection routine, which leads into the more advanced exercise regimens described in the original book, and a handful of new exercises. But other than that, the expanded sections are in nutrition (several new pages of recipes) and total-body fitness (new photos demonstrating exercises for body parts other than abs).

Still, the original package is a terrific deal: more than 100 exercises, numerous training routines, and lots of basic information about exercise and diet. Each abdominal exercise is rated for difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 and how risky it is to the lower back. The routines are complete and thoughtfully compiled, and there's not a bit of advice in the entire book that isn't scientifically legitimate. That's why this book--in either edition--remains indispensable for those serious enough about fitness to need information that goes beyond the basics. --Lou Schuler END



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Anyone who works out knows that abdominal exercises have progressed light-years beyond the basic sit-up. In fact, a whole new generation of ab exercises and machines have advanced abdominal workouts to new levels of sophistication, designed for maximum efficiency to provide the trim, toned midsection that everyone wants. But how do you put the exercises together into a routine for your specific physique and needs? The Complete Book of Abs shows you how.

¸  The first ab book for everyone--from beginners to fitness professionals

¸  More than one hundred ab exercises--from traditional crunches and sit-ups to such cutting-edge techniques as corkscrews and hanging knee raises--drawn from diverse sources, including gymnastics, yoga, and the martial arts

¸  Includes the "Fifteen Minutes a Day to Ultimate Abs" system, which will take you from an undeveloped stomach to a rippled washboard look in six months

¸  Dozens of favorite and new routines from America's foremost coaches, trainers, and bodybuilders

¸  How to be your own personal trainer and put together your own routines

¸  The most up-to-date information on diet and nutrition, including a personal
template to maximize diet-exercise efficiency

Already a fitness classic, The Complete Book of Abs, is the definitive guide for abdominal toning and strengthening. No one who's serious about working out should be without it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Absolute success!, Feb 29 2004
By Slavisa Nesic (Serbia and Montenegro) - See all my reviews
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Yes, this book should be yours; as people recommending it already pointed out, the book is full of very useful excercises. I have not even read the suggested plans for exercises, just included the exercises in my normal training schedual, and guess what - the belly is shaped now in my fourties much, much better then when I was 20 (the people recommending the book was also right about that). But notice one very important thing: pay attention on diet - the book will also teach you about it. Principles exposed in the book are 100% ok and proven. Go for it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars great fast results, Jan 22 2004
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I have been using the book for about 8 weeks and I can feel the results. I've only lost about 5 pounds during that time but my waist has gone from a 40 to a 36.(Not bad) The only knock I have is there is a lack of sufficient instruction concerning the routines. The instructions regarding rest times are a little confusing and the instructions for the more complex exercises could use some more detail. Otherwise this is a great book for anyone looking to reduce their waistline with minimal cost and effort. I also have the shoulders and arms book (which is ust as good) but I am waiting to start those routines till after I am finished with the abs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back Pain Sufferers..., Oct 10 2002
By "angel_matias" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
Honest, well-written, and thoughtful. Includes a routine for people who experience lower back pain.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated!
Alright, the exercises are average. However, if your spending the money on an abs book dont you think they could have put in some color photos? Read more
Published on Jan 13 2007 by D. Backs

5.0 out of 5 stars I Finally Got Rid of My Little Bulge!
I have been thin all my life but I have always had a little bulge in my lower ab region that I thought I had to just live with. I even considered having a tummy tuck. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2002 by Roseann DiBona

5.0 out of 5 stars Great program, fast results
I have never been overweight, but my waist region was quite resistant to my attempts to get it in real good shape. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2002 by Dr. Salete Newton

2.0 out of 5 stars Everything but the kitchen sink approach to building abs
I am sorry to say this book was a complete dissappointment. In his book Kurt Brungardt takes an everything but the kitchen sink approach to building abs. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2002 by S. Berry

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Book of ABS??
If you want maximum results this is NOT the book for you. Yes it includes "100's" of wonderful and easy looking exercises, although many of which to be blunt are poor... Read more
Published on May 18 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further, this is all you need!
Over 100 exercises, routines already made ranging from the beginner to the most advanced, nutrition info,... Read more
Published on May 14 2001 by David Velázquez

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book for Fitness Enthuasists
The first book in the three-part Brungardt brothers' series, "The Complete Book of Abs" is an essential must-have for any fitness enthusiast. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2000 by Luis Hernandez

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! It worked for me!
This book is fabulous, and I recommend it very highly! It gets right down to business with something like 130+ exercises, accompanied with good photos, directions and trainer's... Read more
Published on Oct 3 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars The best book on ABS
The book starts with the theoretical foudation, myths, facts, body basics, and nutrition. Brungardt provides the reader with interesting insights (e.g. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2000 by Franco Arda

5.0 out of 5 stars ABS-solutely a MUST!
Many bodybuilding enthusiasts hate working out their abs. The abs are arguably the least fun to work out. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2000 by Ng Chon Hsing

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