Synopses & Reviews
Now released with a companion 30-minute DVD,
The Official five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout, Updated Edition, captures the “no-frills” and high-energy approach of the basic military-style workout. Build muscle mass through calisthenics and weight training, while burning fat through fast-paced cardiovascular exercises.
Written for both men and women with clear, easy-to-follow photographs and instruction, The Boot Camp Workout includes:
·Stretching
·Upper and lower body calisthenics
·Abdominal exercises
·Weight training
·Field drills
·Sprints
·Boxing
·Flexibility
Plus three detailed six-week programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout warriors. Just put on your sneakers, pop in the follow-along DVD, and drop and give me twenty!
Synopsis
The book that changed the way Americans exercise!
About the Author
Andrew Flach–A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Andrew is a graduate of St. Davids School, The Browning School, and Vassar College. As the President and CEO of The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. For the past ten years, Andrews role is directing the research and product development efforts of the Five Star Fitness team.
Stewart Smith–A United States Naval Academy graduate and former lieutenant in the Navy SEAL Teams, Stew is a certified personal trainer and author of two fitness books, The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness and The TV Watchers Workout. Stew is responsible for all live training aspects of Five Star Fitness, writing and researching new products, and overseeing the fitness retail and mail order operations.
Paul Frediani–An educator for the American Council of Exercise, Pauls interest in fitness began when he was twelve years old, surfing the chilly waters in San Francisco. His interest in sports and fitness lead him to compete in open ocean swims, long distance running, and triathlons. He won the San Francisco Golden Gloves and the Pacific Coast Diamond Belt Light-Heavy Weight boxing Championships. Paul is certified by the American Exercise College of Sports Medicine and is a medical exercise specialist. He is affiliated with Equinox Gyms in New York City, a Fitness Advisor for Five Star Fitness, and the President of BoxAthletics.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I - The Exercises
Stretching and Flexibility
Upper Body Calisthenic Exercises
Upper Body Weight Exercises
Lower Body Exercises
Abdominal Exercises
Beach Drills
Field Drills and Sprints
Part II - Crosstraining with Basic Boxing
Boxing Basics
Main Event Workout
Part III - The Official Boot Camp Workout Schedules
Workouts
Schedules
Mild
Medium
Spicy
Part IV - Boot Camp Health
Targeting Your Heart Rate
Nutrition and Weight Management
All About Five Star Fitness
Meet the Authors