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Danielle Burgio (Author), Jennifer Worick (Contributor)
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March 5, 2005
Get the body of an action heroine!
 
Whether she’s diving from a tall building, being set on fire, going mano-a-mano with the bad guys, or outrunning an avalanche, premier Hollywood stuntwoman Danielle Burgio must be not only fit, but also quick-thinking, focused, and calm in the face of enormous physical and mental demands.
 
Now Danielle reveals her fitness regimen for integrating mind, body, and spirit in a simple program people at any fitness level can follow.
 
     •  Go beyond the gym with strengthening and cardio exercises that prime your body for weight loss and tone.
     •  Gain focus, flexibility, and coordination through breathing exercises, splits, and stretching techniques to promote total body awareness.
     •  Energize your workout with sprints and roundhouse kicks that build agility and endurance.
     •  Get in tune with your body with martial arts-inspired parrying techniques that introduce new levels of activity and fitness.
 
Fitness means more than just looking good—it means being prepared for any challnge that lies ahead! With more than 50 exercises and five easy-to-master daily circuits that focus on putting some fun in your workout, The Stuntwoman’s Workout is your ultimate guide to staying fit and embracing a life full of action.

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About the Author

Danielle Burgio is a longtime Hollywood stuntwoman who has worked on The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Angel, Daredevil, Cellular, Will & Grace, Monster-in-Law, and the Worst-Case Scenario television show. Jennifer Worick is the co-author of The Action Heroine’s Handbook.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books (March 5, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594740305
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594740305
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,829,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars I liked the sound of it, and while it partially lives up to expections, there was disappointment, September 18, 2005
This review is from: The Stuntwoman's Workout: Get Your Body Ready for Anything (Paperback)
I guess if you get a stuntwoman's workout to get your body ready for anything, that is what you should expect - and not that I really wanted to be a stuntwoman, but I was impressed with the previews because it said that it was for everyone - all sizes, and that it sounded like quite a dynamic programme.

This really is for stuntwomen - if you want to be a stuntwoman then this book is HIGHLY recommended - but if you are looking for an interesting alternative workout type book then I wouldn't recommend getting it. It is highly specific to doing stunts, but it is also really about Danielle Burgio who is a stuntwoman, her background, how she got into it, what she does and how she trains for it.

It includes workout programmes in different areas, flexibility, endurance (combat skills under this category) strength, focus and coordination. It includes a small section in the back on how to put them all together.

Although Danielle (with Jennifer Worick) discusses how everyone can be a stuntwoman and people of all sizes can do it, this is very much for skinny, strong women - preferably ex dancers or gymnasts. The programme and the exercises will really suit someone of these talents who are looking to move on to Hollywood for a new career. Being stong supple, having good sense of where you are etc. Are vital. I found as a slighly overweight non-dancer and older mother, the programme was kind of ridiculous. I was looking for an extension to the pilates programme I do - it quickly overchallenged me - it seemed one minute I was lowering myself down off bars to increase my strength, the next I was being told to aim for a bit of rope climbing. It just didn't work.

Now again, I will reiterate, I do not think this book is for me, and it is clearly entitled, the Stuntwoman's Workout - which is very unambiguous. So don't believe any blurb which tells you that stuntwomen can be any shape. If you want to be a stuntwoman absolutely get this book. If you are interested in being a stuntwoman - I would advise trying some other programme.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Motivation! But not for everyone..., January 14, 2007
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I love this book, but it's not for everyone. I like it because I did gymnastics and dance when I was younger and so it's easy for me to relate to the author's background and fun to fantasize about being a stuntwoman. Also, she emphasizes taking the "work" out of workout and finding activities that *you* truly enjoy so I got some new ideas to mix up my workouts. I won't go into details because the other reviewers already covered what's in the book, but overall the book has lots of variety and is well-rounded and inspirational, but probably is not for you if you don't generally enjoy gymnastics or martial arts or other similarly intense, explosive types of exercise.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, June 8, 2005
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I have a collection of exercise books and I just had to see this one. Since it is written by a stuntwoman and not an exercise profession it contains some unique ideas and routines. I think you will enjoy it and it will motivate you to keep exercising.
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