The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout: The High-Energy Fitness Program for Men and Women [Paperback]

Andrew Flach (Author), Paul Frediani (Author), Peter Field Peck (Photographer), Stew Smith (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 1999

From coast to coast Boot Camp classes have become big at fitness centers. Men, and especially women, are attracted to the "no frills" and high energy approach of this military style workout. In the summer of 1998, the Five Star Fitness team sponsored a series of fitness classes in the resort town of East Hampton, New York, called the Five Star Fitness Boot Camp. The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout shows readers how to build a strong foundation for lifelong fitness. It is written for men and women, and the workouts can be performed by a wide range of fitness levels. Detailed, progressive 6-week workout plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout warriors are featured. Additional sections include: stretching and flexibility, weight training, field exercises, boxing, and calisthenics. Based upon the fitness sensation of Summer 1998, this book captures the spirit of the Boot Camp craze with style and verve.

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About the Author

Andrew Flach has written extensively on the subject of fitness in today's military. His previous books on the SEALs, Naval Academy, and Marine Corps, have received praise from both civilian and military audiences alike. Paul Frediani is a nationally recognized fitness trainer and educator. He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Medical Exercise Specialist and by the American Council on Exercise. A former Golden Gloves Champion, he is affiliated with Equinox Health Club in New York and is president of BoxAthletics, a fitness training company. Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and author of the widely successful The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness. He is now a personal trainer and fitness consultant. Peter Field Peck is one of the leading sports/fitness photojournalists in the United States. His photos have appeared in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (April 12, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578260337
• ISBN-13: 978-1578260331
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #620,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good workout, poor book, April 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout: The High-Energy Fitness Program for Men and Women (Paperback)

This is one of those books that makes you wonder if anyone attempted to proof or edit it before publication. A couple of the exercises referred to in the workouts cannot be found in the exercise descriptions. Sometimes, the written descriptions of the exercises contradict the accompanying photographs. Don't get me wrong, the routines provide tough and credible workouts. But reading the book requires some interpretation and assumptions.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, But Good!, May 17, 1999

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This review is from: The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout: The High-Energy Fitness Program for Men and Women (Paperback)

This book's charm and uniqueness lies in its easy manner, logical organization, and the inclusion of exercises that develop agility, balance, coordination and stamina. Since the vast majority of fitness books focus only on aerobics, resistance training and flexibility and overlook these very important skills, this was unexpected. It makes a GREAT addition to anyone fitness library.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout: The High-Energy Fitness Program for Men and Women (Paperback)

The book has workout programs (mild, intermediate and spicy) that are well balanced and provide variety (like a shadow box routine). I wanted minimal equipment requirements and variety. This book seems to have all the components for a total workout. Not too complex nor too basic. Just right for me. Thanks Stew, Paul and Andrew!