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Not just for Women! As a Doctor of Chiropractic I have encouraged patients of both sexes to buy the book. It is filled with great workouts that can challenge people of all fitness levels. Targeted at the muscles needed to stabilize and support your body (the 'core'), not only will this help you tone, but strengthen as well. Karon integrates exercises like Pilates (long a favorite exercise of dancers) with exercises usually only performed by elite athletes like 'plyometrics' and interval training (made popular recently in an article published in The Australian Journal of Applied Physiology). Pilates was started by Joseph Pilates as a way to rehabilitate wounded soldiers during World War I. It emphasizes control, strengthening and stretching of key muscles in the body. Plyometrics uses quick short movements to help build strength, and speed. Interval training usually involves high speed workouts along with lower intensity workouts such as sprints, while performing a longer run. Interval training helps burn calories and increases cardiovascular fitness. Karon's program is FUN! Her writing style is easy to read, follow, and is entertaining. She takes you from the basics, to more advanced exercises as your skills improve. By the time you're done you'll have a better body, not just a better 'bikini body.' --GR Gaulin
As a current pilates addict of Karon's, this book is giving me a great way to change up my workout routine to include weights and cardio. I've seen tremendous results from taking her classes, and I'm already seeing the difference that this book is making, in the short time that I've been following it. If you are looking for an exercise book that is easy to follow and will deliver the results, then this is the book for you! --Kelley McSpadden
I bought this book 4 weeks ago and am in love with it. The workouts change every week so you never get bored and their fun. Also the book has tons of color photos and each exercise is clearly described. I am seeing changes in my body and I'm not even done with the 6 week program. If you want a workout program that you'll enjoy and get results than this is the book for you - J Hoover This is an excellent book for those looking to slim down and tone up in the promised time-frame. The book provides easy to follow instructions aided by well shot pictures. I highly recommend this for those looking to tone up for the summer. --Holly Madison
As a current pilates addict of Karon's, this book is giving me a great way to change up my workout routine to include weights and cardio. I've seen tremendous results from taking her classes, and I'm already seeing the difference that this book is making, in the short time that I've been following it. If you are looking for an exercise book that is easy to follow and will deliver the results, then this is the book for you! --Kelley McSpadden
I bought this book 4 weeks ago and am in love with it. The workouts change every week so you never get bored and their fun. Also the book has tons of color photos and each exercise is clearly described. I am seeing changes in my body and I'm not even done with the 6 week program. If you want a workout program that you'll enjoy and get results than this is the book for you - J Hoover This is an excellent book for those looking to slim down and tone up in the promised time-frame. The book provides easy to follow instructions aided by well shot pictures. I highly recommend this for those looking to tone up for the summer. --Holly Madison
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There isn t a woman on the planet who doesn t dream about looking great in a bikini until they are faced with the huge amount of time and sweat involved in reaching swimsuit cover model shape. Feeling intimidated and overwhelmed, they give up before they start. However, readers can get a bikini body not by working harder, but by working smarter. Exercise guru Karon Karter takes the best Pilates moves and combines them with the most effective leg, butt, and ab firming exercises to get in bikini shape in the shortest amount of time possible. Using targeted routines, women will re-sculpt and firm muscles in key trouble areas. Built around a 6-week timeline, Karon Karter offers a specific course that gives women the shortest legitimate way to sculpt their body to bikini perfection.
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I buy loads of books and never read them. This book is different. I wanted an all over body workout that was easy to follow to burn fat and tone up. This book is easy to follow and provides lots of variety. Some of the exercises were hard and awkward to perform without the right equipment and I didnt want to buy anything, so I improvised. I am 5 weeks in and loving it. The only thing I think, is that a DVD should be available with it to show you how to perform the Pilates moves. I have never done pilates and so didnt know if I was doing it correctly. That said, I am seeing results. I dont think 6 weeks is enough and I will start again once I get to the end as I have enjoyed the workouts. Although you may think working out every day is a chore, because it alternates between cardio and weights, you dont feel exhaused all the time. Great Book.
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Not just for Women!
24 Jun 2008
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Not just for Women! As a Doctor of Chiropractic I have encouraged patients of both sexes to buy the book. It is filled with great workouts that can challenge people of all fitness levels. Targeted at the muscles needed to stabilize and support your body (the "core"), not only will this help you tone, but strengthen as well.
Karon integrates exercises like Pilates (long a favorite exercise of dancers) with exercises usually only performed by elite athletes like "plyometrics" and interval training (made popular recently in an article published in The Australian Journal of Applied Physiology). Pilates was started by Joseph Pilates as a way to rehabilitate wounded soldiers during World War I. It emphasizes control, strengthening and stretching of key muscles in the body. Plyometrics uses quick short movements to help build strength, and speed. Interval training usually involves high speed workouts along with lower intensity workouts such as sprints, while performing a longer run. Interval training helps burn calories and increases cardiovascular fitness.
Karon's program is FUN! Her writing style is easy to read, follow, and is entertaining. She takes you from the basics, to more advanced exercises as your skills improve. By the time you're done you'll have a better body, not just a better "bikini body."
Karon integrates exercises like Pilates (long a favorite exercise of dancers) with exercises usually only performed by elite athletes like "plyometrics" and interval training (made popular recently in an article published in The Australian Journal of Applied Physiology). Pilates was started by Joseph Pilates as a way to rehabilitate wounded soldiers during World War I. It emphasizes control, strengthening and stretching of key muscles in the body. Plyometrics uses quick short movements to help build strength, and speed. Interval training usually involves high speed workouts along with lower intensity workouts such as sprints, while performing a longer run. Interval training helps burn calories and increases cardiovascular fitness.
Karon's program is FUN! Her writing style is easy to read, follow, and is entertaining. She takes you from the basics, to more advanced exercises as your skills improve. By the time you're done you'll have a better body, not just a better "bikini body."
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
WOW...my belly is flat!!!!
3 May 2008
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I am going on a cruise in June and would love to be in a 2 piece suit, while not scaring others. So I found this book and decided to give it a try. I am on Week 4 and have lost about 50% of my belly. You will be challenged and I spent the first two weeks eating Ibuprofen, but it is totally worth it!! The exercises are deceptively easy - you feel it the next day though. Totally worth the money and time. It would be nice if there was a DVD for the Pilates portion of the workout so you learn to do them correctly.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
AMAZING BOOK!
26 Mar 2008
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This book is amazing! It has great pictures that clearly demonstrate each exercise. It's a combination of cardio, weights, and pilates.
I used to take Karon's pilates class in Dallas. The pilates exercises in her book are a page from Karon's classes! I've moved away from Dallas, and have not found a pilates class that even compares to hers. This book is my saving grace!
I'm a week into her program and find it very easy to follow. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to tone up with a variety of exercises. It's a great read!
I used to take Karon's pilates class in Dallas. The pilates exercises in her book are a page from Karon's classes! I've moved away from Dallas, and have not found a pilates class that even compares to hers. This book is my saving grace!
I'm a week into her program and find it very easy to follow. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to tone up with a variety of exercises. It's a great read!
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