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Hold onto your hats, as this one is not for the faint hearted. Written by star trainer David Kirsch, this two week crash course in excercise, nutrition and motivation is perfect for that looming bikini deadline. Think of it as tough love. Dial (Dial )
It was hell, but worth it, because the results are fantastic. I am not at all nervous about wearing a bikini anymore. Grazia (Grazia )
I would definitely recommend the plan to anyone. it is incredibly hard work, but worth it. Daily Mail (Daily Mail )
It was hell, but worth it, because the results are fantastic. I am not at all nervous about wearing a bikini anymore. Grazia (Grazia )
I would definitely recommend the plan to anyone. it is incredibly hard work, but worth it. Daily Mail (Daily Mail )
Saturday Telegraph Magazine, January 13, 2007
` David Kirsch - America's most famous fitness guru'
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When ABC approached me about participating as the fitness and wellness expert for its popular television show "Extreme Makeover," I felt honored, but also conflicted. Read the first page
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm going to start with the bad and leave you with the good :)
1) If you don't already exercise regularly and to a fairly high intensity (capable of 20 press ups and a 45 min run, for example) then don't even think about it. I am capable of both those things and I still struggled to keep it up.
2) The diet is, as another reviewer pointed out, completely crazy and any nutritionist or doctor will tell you that if you're doing this much exercise you need carbohydrates for fuel. Whatever anyone tries to tell you, if you stop craving carbs its only because you're too bloody tired to care.
3) It's not cheap. You'll need a fit ball, a medicine ball, weights, clothing for sweating in (cotton stuff won't cut it at this intensity), lots of weird seasonings and meat, plus protein shakes, which are not cheap at all.
4) It's time consuming- 2hrs a day of exercise, plus all the meal preparation. You really need to find a time when you have no other responsibilties unless you want to completely stress yourself out and be v grumpy for a fortnight.
Ok, now for the good points:
1) You will see results and fast, even if you don't follow the crazy diet to the letter (still take the protein shakes, your muscles will need it)
2) Its so tough the sense of achievement is enormous and your workouts from then on will seem easy.
3) The book is very informative and the day to day layout of workouts and recipes really makes it easy to follow. The diary section is nice for charting the changes you see and feel.
4) The dvd ensures you work at the appropriate pace (plus its funny to watch david's helpers attempting to smile through the pain to convince you its not really painful)
All in all it really helped me step up my training, but it is better used by fit people to shave off those last few pounds, or for a special event, than by people starting from scratch/overweight. Try his more long term books if that's where you are, even David recommends this in the introduction.
Also, for a much more pleasureable experience try combining David's exercise regime with a calorie controlled, but carb and dairy friendly diet. There's far to much evidence of the danger of atkins style diets, not least when you're exercising this much, for it to be worthwhile.
If you're about to embark on your 2 week transformation, good luck!
1) If you don't already exercise regularly and to a fairly high intensity (capable of 20 press ups and a 45 min run, for example) then don't even think about it. I am capable of both those things and I still struggled to keep it up.
2) The diet is, as another reviewer pointed out, completely crazy and any nutritionist or doctor will tell you that if you're doing this much exercise you need carbohydrates for fuel. Whatever anyone tries to tell you, if you stop craving carbs its only because you're too bloody tired to care.
3) It's not cheap. You'll need a fit ball, a medicine ball, weights, clothing for sweating in (cotton stuff won't cut it at this intensity), lots of weird seasonings and meat, plus protein shakes, which are not cheap at all.
4) It's time consuming- 2hrs a day of exercise, plus all the meal preparation. You really need to find a time when you have no other responsibilties unless you want to completely stress yourself out and be v grumpy for a fortnight.
Ok, now for the good points:
1) You will see results and fast, even if you don't follow the crazy diet to the letter (still take the protein shakes, your muscles will need it)
2) Its so tough the sense of achievement is enormous and your workouts from then on will seem easy.
3) The book is very informative and the day to day layout of workouts and recipes really makes it easy to follow. The diary section is nice for charting the changes you see and feel.
4) The dvd ensures you work at the appropriate pace (plus its funny to watch david's helpers attempting to smile through the pain to convince you its not really painful)
All in all it really helped me step up my training, but it is better used by fit people to shave off those last few pounds, or for a special event, than by people starting from scratch/overweight. Try his more long term books if that's where you are, even David recommends this in the introduction.
Also, for a much more pleasureable experience try combining David's exercise regime with a calorie controlled, but carb and dairy friendly diet. There's far to much evidence of the danger of atkins style diets, not least when you're exercising this much, for it to be worthwhile.
If you're about to embark on your 2 week transformation, good luck!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I started David's fitness and nutrition plan as detailed in The Ultimate New York Body Plan, I was a bit tired and had a general lack of enthusiasm. All the other plans that I had tried had made me bigger. Not in weight, but in inches. The fitness plans that I had done in the past bulked me and made me bigger.
The first few days of the program were tough. Not the eating plan, that was easy because there was so much food, but the exercise was intense. I was walking like I had ridden a huge horse for 3 days. By day 4 things got easier and by day 5 I had no pains at all.
I saw already that my clothes fitted better, especially around my problem area. My hips and thighs!
I persevered and by the second week, I had no hunger pangs nor cravings.. well, a little maybe, but David's shakes are lovely, and I felt like they were like a 'healthy treat.' I had the vanilla ones whilst on the 2 week program.
I got up early every morning for the 14 days before my day started and did my workouts. I was so proud of myself and my boyfriend called me Arnold Swarz... for my soldier like commitment. I felt empowered and in control of myself for the first time in ages. When I started the program I thought, "this is tough, can I do it?" I did and I am proud of me.
I lost 6 lbs and 5% body fat! I never thought that could happen to me! My clothes are loose, I am so firm and I have muscle definition and cute little abs. Most of all I have changed my attitude to food and exercise.
It has been a few weeks now and I am on the maintenance plan. However, I do exercise every day now. Doing the 2 week plan made me crave a daily dose of exercise. I have incorporated some things again into my diet like the odd glass of wine and slim slice of cake (that's rare but it happens).
I have just got my new package of David's chocolate protein shakes and vitamin/mineral drink. The chocolate ones are to die for. They taste like mars bars but with a lots of nutrition and low in calories! (I think they are approx 170 cals).
I have a shake now one or two times a day, especially if I am on the run. They are easy to carry around, take no time to shake up and taste yummy.
I am actually converting my band members too. We are about to record our first music video and this plan is going to make me look sexy for it. I can't wait to see my results on the music video. Thanks David.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At this time of year I used to feel a sense of dread coming on. Having been overweight for many many years and gripped in the vice of intertia to do anything about it (losing weight usually takes sooo long and diets DON'T WORK), I am in awe of The Ultimate New York Body Plan for changing my body, and my life. Having never been a fit person (embarrassing to say so), I started at the beginning - baby steps for fitness and nutritional regime, working up to the 14 day core programme some 7 months later, which I happened to do during two of the busiest weeks of 2005. David's philosophy for mind, body and spirit = optimal wellness and health, whistles to me everytime. So, at this time of this year, having just turned 45 and slimmer than I have been in 20 years, I am approaching Spring/Summer with even more renewed vigour, inner confidence, determination and physical excitement. If I could bottle what I feel, I would make a million. So, for anyone reading this who is fed up with being inside a body that does not support their aspirations to be slimmer, HEALTHIER and fitter, read this book. Do read it from cover to cover and find your own epiphany moment. Good Luck. 5 stars all the way.
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good idea but diet difficult
The exercises in this book are very good but difficult, and I am used to working out. Did notice a difference in my body for the 4 days I managed to stick to it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Blackcoffee
Delivered on time, and condition as described
The book is excellent for those looking to improve their life style through excercise and healthy food
Published 21 months ago by Laila Alawneh
It delivers!!!
Its the first time that I am writting a review at Amazon, but for this I really believe that I need to give my review. I am doing it now for 1 week. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Dimitris
Wow, now this is effective!
I will be reviewing, not just this DVD but the whole plan.....
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Published on 21 Oct 2008 by Aphrodite
The book provides detailed daily nutrition guidelines, numerous,...
David Kirsch focuses on two main factors--exercise and nutrition. The required exercise is one hour each day--and are well explained with the additional aid of photographs that... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Carmell Landings
A very tough but healthy wayto get in shape
I have just completed my second go of this diet and i cannot recommend it highly enough. The first time i had to lose weight for my wedding last year, i had stopped smoking and... Read more
Published on 21 May 2007 by Mrs. N. J. Clarke
THIS REALLY WORKS!!!
I came across this book in a newspaper article covering brief reviews on a bunch of diets. At the end, each diet was rated with a 'Yes' or a 'No' as to whether the writer... Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by Boogaloo
Amazing!!
I've always been a huge fan of David, This book has changed my outlook towards the way I treat my body! Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2006 by Aza
On the way to a new life...
This programme is amazing, not just for the results it yields, but for the way it makes you feel. After only two days my arms and tummy had become firmer, more toned. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2006 by Ms. E. Brassington
David how in the hell...?!
I bought this book after reading the reviews from the English website and the fact that every one had rated it 5 stars...but how wrong was I?
I will start with the good... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2006 by rbcc
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