Bodyweight Exercise Bible

From an elite Special Operations physical trainer, an ingeniously simple, rapid-results, do-anywhere program for getting into amazing shape For men and women of all athletic abilities! As the demand for Special Operations military forces has grown over the last decade, elite trainer Mark Lauren has been at the front lines of preparing nearly one thousand soldiers, getting them lean and strong in record time. Now, for regular Joes and Janes, he shares the secret to his amazingly effective regimen—simple exercises that require nothing more than the resistance of your own bodyweight to help you reach the pinnacle of fitness and look better than ever before. Armed with Mark Lauren’s motivation techniques, expert training, and nutrition advice, you’ll see rapid results by working out just thirty minutes a day, four times a week—whether in your living room, yard, garage, hotel room, or office. Lauren’s exercises build more metabolism-enhancing muscle than weightlifting, burn more fat than aerobics, and are safer than both, since bodyweight exercises develop balance and stability and therefore help prevent injuries. Choose your workout level—Basic, 1st Class, Master Class,and Chief Class—and get started, following the clear instructions for 125 exercises that work every muscle from your neck to your ankles. Forget about gym memberships, free weights, and infomercial contraptions. They are all poor substitutes for the world’s most advanced fitness machine, the one thing you are never without: your own body.

Discover How The Bodyweight Training Revolution Can Transform You Into A Super Fit, Vibrant Head Turner Never underestimate the power of dreams & the influence of the human spirit. Potential for greatness lives within each of us. -Wilma Rudolph Imagine right now that you have the body of your deepest desires. You are a lean machine made up of shapely, powerful muscles that ripple beneath your skin. People notice and are drawn to the health, energy and vitality you effortlessly radiate. You carry yourself with confidence and deserved pride. You're everything you want to be. Who wouldn't want to live this way? If so, why aren't you? The journey from where you are now to where you want to be may seem long but you can do it; and the quickest route there is through a system of bodyweight exercises. Why bodyweight? Think of the physiques you really admire, whether they be dancers, gymnasts, or marital artists. Think of the ancient Greek ideal as represented by Michelangelo's David. They all represent the epitome of human potential and yet none of them achieved this greatness by using weights or fancy equipment. Don't you think it would be wise to follow their example? When you learn to train naturally with the exercises shown in The Bodyweight Exercise Bible you will begin your journey to this ideal. Bodyweight workouts allow you to train your body as an integrated system as nature intended. Your muscles are meant to work together in a functional way. Training this way will get you in amazing shape while saving you time and money as well. Here are just some of the advantages that you will derive once you start training naturally with bodyweight exercises: By using your whole body to train fat will melt off you like butter under a blowtorch Your energy levels will go through the roof You'll feel more relaxed and be much happier Bodyweight workouts can be done anywhere at anytime You'll save money and time on gym fees and travel Your athletic skills in any sport will improve You'll become less susceptible to injury You'll gain shapely, attractive muscle as opposed to big, ugly, unnatural muscle Your internal organs like your heart, lungs and other body organs will improve in their efficiency You'll regain your youthful metabolism by using strength training to burn fat These exercises will help you build strength, flexibility, agility and endurance at the same time You'll become the dynamic, alive person you always wanted to be The Bodyweight Exercise Bible is built around four exercises that can be done in under 15 minutes a day with routines that are suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels. When these exercises are mastered this program contains 45 additional exercises to keep your workouts varied, challenging and interesting. No matter what your age or current physical condition The Bodyweight Exercise Bible can help you reach the next level. Get this book and start transforming yourself and your life today!

The ultimate guide to bodyweight exercises for anyone interested in taking their workouts to the next level without the use of weights, machines, or expensive gym memberships Complete Calisthenics is an essential guide for anyone interested in losing weight, building core strength, and taking their workouts to the next level. Author and trainer Ashley Kalym has designed a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to calisthenics using only one's own bodyweight for resistance. Readers will learn how to execute a wide range of exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, core development movements, and lower-body routines. Also included are easy-to-follow instructions for the planche, the front and back lever, handstands, handstand push-ups, muscle-ups, leg training, and other key exercises. Complete Calisthenics includes essential information on workout preparation, simple props, nutrition, and an assortment of diverse training routines. New to this second edition are enhanced muscle-building exercises, instructions for optimal rest and recovery, and an assortment of original recipes. Kalym also includes samples from his personal food diary. With over 500 instructional photos, Complete Calisthenics takes readers on a path to creating physical endurance, agility, and power. The book is suitable for every level of athlete, from beginner to experienced.

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to training with suspended body weight training devices. Practical and easily accessible, The Total Suspended Body Weight Training Workout is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to lightly improve their knowledge and heavily improve the range of exercises they can use in their training. Tried and tested exercises are accompanied by clear photos and illustrations presented in a modern and logical way. The Total Suspended Body Weight Training Workout is brimming with ideas for using this bestselling piece of fitness equipment not just in the gym but at home too. Packed with clear and easy to use exercises, this how-to reference book also provides adaptations of basic and advanced exercises making it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their fitness gear. - Each exercise idea is organised by fitness level and includes follow-up and extension ideas. - Written in a jargon-free and concise style, this book is light on the science and background, heavy on practicality.

Strong and Lean--Mark Lauren's follow-up to his bestselling book--You Are Your Own Gym--uses two decades of unparalleled experience to accomplish what most people thought impossible: The ability to immediately begin your workout wherever you are--from living rooms to hotel rooms to yards--and finish 9 minutes later. In the age of isolation, a great workout plan that doesn't require any gym equipment is invaluable. Lauren provides a regimen that will help you achieve a stronger, leaner body in only a few weeks. Strong and Lean features a philosophy backed by Lauren's intense personal experiences--ones that speak to every man and woman--along with his military experience. With Mark Lauren's workout, you can now achieve your most muscular and lean body with an incredibly small sacrifice of time.

BURN FAT, NOT TIME The ultimate get-in-shape-fast, at-home, no-equipment-required program designed especially for women—from the ultra-fit Special Operations trainer and author of You Are Your Own Gym Say goodbye to long, tedious hours at the gym and boring, muscle-depleting cardio exercises. Elite trainer and fitness guru Mark Lauren is here to show you that the best—and only—equipment you need to get in shape is free and always accessible: your own body. This quick and easy program will save you time, money, and maybe your life. In less than thirty minutes, three times a week—and with no machinery or weights—you can achieve the toned arms, flatter abs, tighter buns, and killer legs you’ve always wanted. You won’t build bulk, you’ll build strength, and turn your body into a fat-burning machine. Featuring 120 different exercises in five movement categories—Pulling, Squatting, In-Line Pushing, Perpendicular Pushing and Bending—and with three ascending levels of difficulty, Body by You ensures that you’ll never get bored by the same static workout. And with such a small time commitment—less than one percent of your time every week!—it is a fun program that can be effortlessly incorporated with your work and family plans. With Mark Lauren as your motivational guide and nutritional coach, Body by You will help you meet your individual fitness goals. Ultimately, it’s not about moving through the gym with ease, it’s about moving through your life with ease—leaner, stronger, more confident, and with more energy.