Athletic Abs

Attain the essential core strength that will result in rock-hard abs without doing endless crunches! Scott Cole, the fitness celebrity made famous on the Abs of Steel video, presents his revolutionary program to develop and maintain a sculpted midsection.

This workout can be done at home, and no expensive equipment is necessary! Rather than focus on endless repetitions of painful crunches, this program uses your entire body to condition your core. Athletic Abs combines principles found in sport training, martial arts, gymnastics, and yoga to isolate and develop the four abdominal regions. Not only will these exercises result in a chiseled look, they'll also increase your overall strength, flexibility, and balance. Plus, a special section combining nutrition and interval training will help you burn fat and showcase your abs.

In addition to starring in the bestselling Abs of Steel, Scott Cole has been named one of IDEA's top five fitness trainers in the world. He has been featured as a fitness expert on ABC, NBC, and HGTV and has written for USA Today, Men's Fitness, Shape, GQ, and Fit, among many others. He is currently one of the most sought-after fitness professionals in the world. Together, Scott Cole and cowriter Tom Seaborne, an elite cyclist and third-dan black belt, have over 45 years of experience helping thousands achieve their physical peak.

Whether you are looking to enhance your general fitness or improve your sports performance, the Athletic Abs workout will ensure that you achieve a powerful core of chiseled, rock-hard abs!

Abdominals are the stubborn problem area for exercisers of all fitness levels and both genders. Athletic/fitness trainers Scott Cole and Tom Seabourne belly up to the challenge of presenting the most current knowledge of how to firm and chisel the abs you've always wanted and strengthen your core for your sport and daily life.

Crunches are just one dimension of abdominal training, the authors explain. You also need whole-body training for core conditioning, strength, flexibility, and functionality. Athletic Abs presents exercises that train the abs along with their surrounding muscles, done standing, sitting, moving, and sometimes with a partner, not just the familiar on-the-back position.

The authors call their system "the next generation of abdominal training," focusing on "controlled instability": exercises that make your abdominals work harder to stabilize your body. Their exercises come from yoga, martial arts, gymnastics, and core conditioning, and run the gamut from basic to seriously advanced. All are well illustrated with photos showing different positions of each move.

Whatever your fitness level or the current condition of your abs, you'll find this book informative and the exercises and drills challenging. It is highly recommended for men and women who want to firm, sculpt, strengthen--and understand--their midsections. --Joan Price