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~ Kurt Brungardt (Author) "Think of this book as your road map to Buff City..." (more)
Key Phrases: lift your shoulder blades, upper abs, target pace, Core Program, Essential Abs, Level One (more...)
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A six-pack of muscles or a six-pack of beer?

For the average guy, wasting money on an impossible workout book for abs just isn't worth it. But in Essential Abs, ab master Kurt Brungardt has created a simple routine that will bring maximum results-- fast. His step-by-step, 6-week program shows you how to make ab exercises more effective by integrating them into a quick total-body workout. Whether you're a couch potato or a fitness fanatic, Brungardt helps you fine-tune your techniques for rock-hard abs in no time.

YOU'LL LEARN:

* The 11 commandments of self-improvement
* How much water you really need
* How to drop those lame excuses and get motivated
* The best ab exercises for sports
* Modifications that eliminate neck strain


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Essential Abs
An Intense 6-Week Program

A six-pack of muscles or a six-pack of beer?

For the average guy, wasting money on an impossible workout book for abs just isn't worth it. But in Essential Abs, ab master Kurt Brungardt has created a simple routine that will bring maximum results-- fast. His step-by-step, 6-week program shows you how to make ab exercises more effective by integrating them into a quick total-body workout. Whether you're a couch potato or a fitness fanatic, Brungardt helps you fine-tune your techniques for rock-hard abs in no time.

YOU'LL LEARN:

* The 11 commandments of self-improvement
* How much water you really need
* How to drop those lame excuses and get motivated
* The best ab exercises for sports
* Modifications that eliminate neck strain

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kurt Brungardt is one of America's best-known personal trainers. He is the creator and host of the best-selling video Men of Steel: Abs of Steel and author of four workout books, including The Complete Book of Abs and 3-Minute Abs.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books (May 18, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579542921
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579542924
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,725 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good info..overpriced..., September 10, 2001
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When I first got this book I was very dissapointed, it is a very slim book with large type-fonts, lots of pictures and some pages only have a few words on them.

Then I took six weeks to try out the program that this book teaches, it is a rather easy program to follow but it did help to improve my ab strength although it has by no means made me "ripped".

In short, this is a small overpriced book with some good information in it.

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Program Works, February 7, 2004
By Thomas E. Hickman (Taneytown, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
I am 5'9" 200, not a thin guy. Used a low carb diet to lose 10 pounds along with this program and in 2 weeks could see real results. My waist is smaller and I see definition in my abdominal area for the first time since my military college days, 35 years ago. The exercises are very well-described, not unusually difficult, and can be done on a living room floor with no equipment. You feel and see the results immediately. I usually complete the third level in 15 minutes. I have never written an online review before but was so pleased with this book and the results I felt that I should. For me it was money well-spent.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide for the Beginner, June 9, 2003
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Although a tad overpriced, this book is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to develop their mid-section. If you're serious about the exercises, you will see results. There's additional information on a basic weight-training routine, diet, and cardiovascular workouts. The layout is simple and the language is straightforward, nothing intimidating here.

If you already have pretty good abdominal shape, go straight for Kurt Brungardt's The Complete Books of Abs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great
the workouts are good, but i feel this book is good for someone between 12% 0r 10% bodyfat
Published 3 months ago by Carlos Valentin

2.0 out of 5 stars By comparing over 10 abs books, I concluded...
I purchased about 10 books from Amazon on abs in order to compare them. This one is a rather simplistic book. It's like an enlarged Men's Health magazine article. Read more
Published 22 months ago by cxlxmx

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and sensible, review by former physiology Teaching Fellow....
I was a Teaching Fellow in Physiology in graduate school, did additional graduate study in biochemistry and at one time worked as a personal trainer. Read more
Published on November 12, 2007 by Patrick D. Goonan

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Information...Ab-solutely
Ah, I remember when my ab routine consisted of three rep sit ups tacked onto the end of a workout and my aerobics consisted of running across the gym parking lot get to the donut... Read more
Published on September 24, 2006 by John P. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent and Easy to Follow Handy Guide on ABS Training

The book delivers what it promises: An Intense Six-week program to train your Abs from every angle. Read more
Published on August 6, 2006 by David De Sousa

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great programs, lots of info
This is an amazing book. Don't listen to any of the bad reviews on it, because obviously those people didn't challenge their abs with enough reps. It's definately worth $10. Read more
Published on May 22, 2004 by Patrick M

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