Spartan Warrior Workout: Get Action Movie Ripped in 30 Days [Paperback]

Dave Randolph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2010

DO YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH--TO STOP AN ENTIRE ARMY?

In just one month, the high-intensity workouts in this book can give you the jaw-dropping physique of history's greatest soldiers. Spartan Warrior Workout takes you from merely being in shape to having the strength and endurance to withstand the ultimate test.

Whether you're a veteran in the weight room or a new recruit, Spartan Warrior Workout will challenge you like nothing you have ever tried before:

• Arms and shoulders are sculpted with kettlebell cleans and presses
• Abs are toned with windmills and planks
• Back and butt are strengthened with kettlebell swings and pull-ups
• Chest is chiseled with bench presses and push-ups
• Legs and glutes are shaped with jumping lunges and squats

More than just exercises, the book's guidelines on active rest, pre-hab and nutrition will help keep your body healthy and fueled as you push yourself to the limit and reach higher levels of fitness.

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About the Author

Hi I'm Dave Randolph and I  own IronBody Fitness in Louisville, Kentucky. I have been a full time Fitness Professional since 2007 and I am a 5th degree black belt in Shaolin Do Chinese Martial arts.

I've been  studying Shaolin Do since late 1989 and started training with kettlebells in 2002. I am one of the first 100 people to ever be certified as an RKC under Pavel Tsatsouline and I was in the 2nd ever (Beta Cadre) training under Scott Sonnon and his CST system.

I'm currently certified with Pavel as an RKC II, with Sonnon as a CST Instructor, in the IKFF as a CKT, and with Kettlebell Athletics and the American Kettlebell Club. I think I have more kb certs than anyone else! Oh and I'm also a level I CrossFit instructor.

Here are my websites
IronBody Fitness
Spartan Warrior Workout

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press; 1 edition (August 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569757917
• ISBN-13: 978-1569757918
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness

More About the Author

Hi I'm Dave Randolph, owner of IronBody Fitness, a small fitness center specializing in kettlebell training for general fitness, fat loss and strength and conditioning for people from all walks of life, specializing in working in the 40+ age group.

I've been training with and teaching kettlebells since September of 2002 and I've trained and taught with some of most well-known instructors in the business.
In addition I'm a 5th degree Associate Master in Shaolin Do kung fu having studied the art for over 20 years.

I started IronBody Fitness after being laid off from the I.T. field in late 2007 and have been busy bringing the art and science of kettlebell training to people in Louisville, Ky, Atlanta, Ga, Cincinnati, Oh. I was supposed to go to Iceland in May of 2010 but the volcanic eruption canceled that exurcion.

In addition to the Spartan Warrior Workout, I'm working on another book due out in January 2011 and have several other projects in the works including
a membership site for the SWW, http://spartanwarriorclub.com which should be up in the next few weeks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Neat book, kind of confusing, January 28, 2011

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I really like the concept of this book. That is why i bought it. The good thing about the book is that it goes into full detail about every single exercise. The exercises take up about 85 percent of this book. What I dont like is when it comes to doing the actual programs there is very little instruction on how to decode the format they have it written in. There are things I get confused about when going through the program. If you want a book with a wide variety of programs and tons of knowledge about high inensity training. Go for mandf's 101 high intensity workouts for fast results.

49 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 6, 2010

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This book is not just a workout. It is a complete health program.
Dave Randolph has a comprehensive view of fitness.

The nutrition section has changed my way of thinking, as well as my diet.

This is a personalized program for all levels, beginner to experienced athlete.

Dave stresses the importance of rest and cycling your training, in addition to
warm-ups and cool-downs. These have become essential parts of my fitness program.

Dave has been my instructor for over seven years, and the results are amazing.
I have arthritis, which limits some of my abilities, yet at 50 years old, I am in the best physical condition of my life.

I highly recommend this book.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Challenge, April 4, 2011

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The very thing that made this book worth it for me was the design of the workout itself. It's very well balanced and the optional circuits get me drenched in sweat. I'm on day six of the harder of the two workout schedules (there's a 30 day for beginners and a 30 day for intermediate-advanced) so I can't say about the results of the 30 days, but you get out what you put in no matter what program you follow or make yourself.

The nutrition info was just a reminder to me (Lots of veggies, fruits, lean meats and no "whites" like bread ect.) but can be helpful to those new to a minimally processed/organic diet. The exercise descriptions were done well with pictures to aid as well as some basics on yoga, joint mobility and some self massage with various items.

If you follow this program, you'll workout almost every day. The workouts basically divided into 6 categories with the 7th being a finisher type exercise. (sled pull, burpees, and farmers walk are a few examples) Some days you'll rest some categories and work harder in others, so you don't work the same thing hard everyday. The categories come from the 300 workout which can be found in many places using Google.

Overall it's great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes that want to keep a strong foundation (GPP) or even those who just want to try something different for a month or two. I am personally use it to mix up my strength and endurance training as well as hit some weak muscles that I've neglected through doing just push-ups, pull-ups, ab work and running.

Do buy if:
-You need a well rounded fitness book and can handle challenging yourself

Don't if:
-You're expecting this to be an easy magic formula to get you ripped without putting in hard work everyday.

It's nothing revolutionary. It's just a book that takes principles that other people have used to get in shape and presents them to you in a way that works for those willing to put in the effort.