7 Weeks to Getting Ripped: The Ultimate Weight-Free, Gym-Free Training Program

This book is a nuts & bolts, down to earth, practical approach to getting "ripped". What sets this book apart from many in this genre is that the author lays out everything you need to get in the best shape of your life! The book gives you all the tools necessary, including nutrition, workouts, warm-ups, and the exercises (of course!). What is also helpful is that there is a follow-up section on where to go when you complete the program.The beautiful thing about the program and the author's whole approach to fitness is that you can tell he genuinely wants you to achieve your fitness goals. The best example of this is that you can "try it before you buy it" by going to the companion web site which has a major part of the book online for free! Another example is his approach to nutrition. He gives you information and guidelines that will help you understand how to approach eating clean and healthy. The other major example is the price of the book! Along with the website and the Facebook page (where he gladly answers your questions) you are really getting a bargain.The heart of the book is the exercises section. They are plentiful and I found them very helpful. What is also nice is that tougher variations are explained so even advanced enthusiasts will find some meat to chew on.A bonus for me was the games in the back of the book. There are some very creative ideas that will get your mind churning and thinking of different ways to implement them. What a novel idea! Have fun getting and staying in shape.If you are just starting back on your fitness trek after several years of inactivity, I would highly recommend reading through the web site, taking the fitness test, and starting the program. Then go to Facebook and Twitter to get support and information to complement your work. Somewhere in there buy the book and read it through, especially the exercises section.I started last year on my quest to get back in shape with p90x, which really kicked me where I needed it. While I appreciated it, I think if I had this book to use my approach would have been different and perhaps a bit more sane and well-informed. Highly recommended!

Get ripped in 7 weeks. The aim is to get lean and mean, like the person on the cover of this book.To start this program, you must already have a solid foundation of strength.Pass the "Power 4" test listed below and you can go.1. Pull up: 6 or over2. Squat: 10 or over3. Push up: 15 or over4. Plank: hold for 30 seconds or overDid you pass all 4 tests? Are you ready for the exercises? But first, please note that a pull up bar and a medicine ball are required for the program.Here are most of exercises. In general, the exercises are based on using your body weight.Push upDiamond push upWide push upMedicine ball push upT push upPull up with grip variationsCommando pull upPlankSide plankIn and out (core work)Flutter kickMason twistV-sitReverse crunchHanging leg raiseLeg climberBicycle crunchSupermanSquat, with medicine ballWall sitLungeLunge with twistMarching twistMountain climberBurpeeInchwormWood chopJ-upTabata intervals with various exercisesHere's a basic and very minimal outline of the 7 week program. It is divided into two levels. Work out 3 days a week, with a rest day between each exercise day.Level 1Week 1Week 2Week 3Level 2Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7If you can not pass the pull up test, and thus, need to build up before you can do the program, there is a 3 week prep program to establish your foundation. Personally, I have to work on my pull ups, but I'm fine on the other components, including a decent improvement on push ups.The prep program includes these easier exercises.Knee push upWall push upAssisted pull upAustralian pull upHalf squatThe book is easy to study and understand and moves quickly. I understood the workout plans and exercises quickly. All photos, with the author and one lady demonstrating the movements, are in black and white. The book also covers a few other things, including a very short nutrition chapter, a little bit on the author's history and motivation, warm up, maintenance and some fitness games to keep it interesting.

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I was a bit sceptical at first but took it from the start even did the pre work to make the most of it and feel so much better and toned and haven't even completed the full 7 - 10 weeks yet

Fair book.

Good read, good tips and a lot of helpful information. Great way to exercise without weights! Perfect for beginners! Xx

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