Complete CardioKickboxing [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Tom Seabourne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000

Discover the safest, most effective approach to the fitness trend that is sweeping the country.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Complete Cardiokickboxing...is a comprehensive guide that takes the guesswork out of daily exercise and training routines...[this book] is recommended for anyone needing to improve cardiovascular performance and general physical fitness through a judicious application of this remarkable martial art. " --The Bookwatch, January 2000

About the Author

Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. has been a two-time All-American member of the United States Taekwondo Team and a National International AAU Taekwondo Champion. He was an ESPN Professional Karate Association full-contact karate winner, varsity tennis player at Penn State, and a USPTA tennis pro. Dr. Seabourne currently holds 4 ultra-distance cycling World Records.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969809
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969803
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,922,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not great, March 10, 2000

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Janine Helligar "Seeker" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete CardioKickboxing (Paperback)

Although this book has quite a bit of useful information. It lacks organization and cohesiveness. Mr. Seabourne jumps around a lot, and in the end there is no natural flow to the information he provides. I think this book would have been more effective, if the chapters were as follows: introduction, punches, kicks, combination, stretching (pre- and post-workout), shadow boxing and/or heavy bag work, conditioning drills, and workout plans. Most of this information was covered, but it was scattered, confusing, and sometimes, incomplete. Furthermore, his suggested workouts are weak. My overall impression of this book is that it is rather "girlie." If you are looking for a really good book on the subject, check out "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and effective martial arts exercise., February 3, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete CardioKickboxing (Paperback)

Complete Cardiokickboxing blends martial arts with fitness basics to provide an injury free program to improve stamina and help users get in shape. From non-impact workouts which help prevent injuries to the correct methods for punching, kicking, blocking and footwork, this blends routines with advice on meditations to increase energy and mind/body interactions. Black and white photos abound with examples.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I needed to know about cardio kickboxing, December 29, 1999

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Jack Perry (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete CardioKickboxing (Paperback)

Complete Cardiokickboxing is the most complete fitness book on the topic of punching and kicking to music available.

I was able to use Seaborne's suggestions and develop my own program.

I tried some of the videos out there but they were too difficult.

I especially liked all of the tips and different training techniques.