The Little Abs Workout Book [Paperback]

Erika Dillman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

This workout book offers over 25 exercises & workout combinations that can be slotted into a busy schedule. They will help strengthen core muscles, without having to do crunches. Each exercise has easy-to-follow instructions & illustrations.

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About the Author

Erika Dillman is a freelance health, fitness, and sports writer and editor based in Seattle, WA. Her articles have been published in a variety of regional and national publications, including Runner's World, Self, Northwest Health, Hemispheres , Ms., Northwest Runner, The Melpomene Journal, and Women's Sports & Fitness. She is the author of The Little Yoga Book and The Little Footcare Book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446679585
• ISBN-13: 978-0446679589
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This ABS book is fantastic!!, February 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Little Abs Workout Book (Paperback)

No ubelievable claims, no stupid equipment, just factual, well-written advice on how to strengthen and tone your abs. This book is great. I just had a baby and I'm getting back in shape and I can already see the results thanks to the exercises in this book. The abs are more complicated than you think, but this book makes it easy to work the various muscle groups. The book itself is a very easy read, good diagrams and instructions, not overwhelming like lots of other books on working out. Just like that Little Yoga book which I also love, this Little Abs book is a MUST HAVE and a great stocking stuffer, and now I realize a PERFECT baby shower gift for your girlfriends who like to be in shape!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tone your abs, strengthen your core, feel strong, May 7, 2003

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This review is from: The Little Abs Workout Book (Paperback)

I used to have constant pain in my hip and back. After 4 weeks of strength/ab training that pain is gone. Nothing else, not yoga, not stretching, nothing was working, but this did.

The excercises, intstructions and visuals in this book are great. There are straightforward explanations of how muscle groups work and why strengthening each is important.

The book features five different workouts, increasing in difficulty, all focussed on strengthening the core (torso, back, stomach, hips) and toning the abs. The excercises are really fun and easy to follow. No more boring crunches!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Six Pack Schmix Pack, Make Yourself a Solid Case, February 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Little Abs Workout Book (Paperback)

As a dancer, I've had plenty of experience with back injuries and abdominal strengthening exercises, but never have the muscles, their functions, and related exercises been so clearly described as in this book. I was immediately able to apply exercises that I hadn't even heard of before to start strengthening core muscles that I had always assumed--incorrectly--were in great shape. I could use a "Little Book of..." for all of the muscle groups in my body.