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Six-Week Bikini Countdown: Tone your butt, abs, and thighs fast combining Pilates with select strength and cardio interval training workouts |  | Author: Karon Karter
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 148037
Media: Paperback
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1592332951
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71082
EAN: 9781592332953
ASIN: 1592332951
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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With a minimal time commitment any woman can sculpt away her body trouble spotsThere isn't a woman on the planet who doesn't dream about looking great in a bikini-until they are faced with the huge amount of time and sweat equity involved in reaching swimsuit cover model shape. Feeling intimidated and overwhelmed, they give up before they start. However, readers can get a bikini body-not by working harder, but by working smarter. Exercise guru, Karon Karter, featured on The Natural Wellness Channel's "Pilates for Real Bodies" program, takes the best Pilates moves and combines them with the most effective leg, butt, and ab firming exercises to get in bikini shape in the shortest amount of time possible. Using targeted routines, women will re-sculpt and firm muscles in key trouble areas. Built around a 6-week timeline, Karon Karter offers a specific course that gives women the shortest legitimate way to sculpt their body to bikini perfection. |
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Excellent for Intermediate Exercisers but not for Beginners October 2, 2009
R. Julka (Georgia)
I got this book to replace my expensive bootcamp classes and it has been an excellent replacement. The workouts are easy to follow, of medium to difficult intensity, and target each muscle group over the 6 weeks. A weeks worth of work-outs are printed on one page so you can see what's in store easily and each of the exercises from that week are demonstrated in easey-to-follow pictures. I found this helpful because it gave me a the week-at-a-glance and I could prepare myself accordingly. Also, not a lot of fancy equipment is involved, handweights and a treadmill (although alternatives are suggested also). As an intermediate "exerciser", I thought some of the exercises challenging, depending on the recommended running speed or the amount of weight being used but the book provided many suggestions on how to modify the exercises. Also, there's not a lot of unnecessary verbage and "chatter" -its a very simple and straightforward book. The only thing I don't like are the random full-page glossy pictures of the author frolicking in her bikini- I'm not sure if its meant to be inspiring or sexy but it just came across as weird. And its definitely not for people who exercise occassionally and now want to get in shape quickly- but it states that up front. This is for people who are used to activity and just need to ramp up their regimen. Overall a good buy and if you can devote the hour a day, a great alternative to bootcamps and gyms.
 Great workouts May 9, 2009
Rosalie Hull
I enjoy this because it is well organized, well explained, and well rounded. There is no doubt this book will get you in shape. This is not a beginners book, but don't be too intimidated by it. The real challenge is the amount of weight or the length of time. I think that if you had some idea of what you were doing, you could modify those things.
Depending on where you start, it might take you more than 6 months, but this book will get you bikini ready!
I Love this Book! September 13, 2008
J. Hoover
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book 4 weeks ago and am in love with it. The workouts change every week so you never get bored and their fun. Also the book has tons of color photos and each exercise is clearly described.
I am seeing changes in my body and I'm not even done with the 6 week program.
If you want a workout program that you'll enjoy and get results than this is the book for you!
Not just for Women! June 24, 2008
G. R. Gaulin (Palm Desert, CA United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Not just for Women! As a Doctor of Chiropractic I have encouraged patients of both sexes to buy the book. It is filled with great workouts that can challenge people of all fitness levels. Targeted at the muscles needed to stabilize and support your body (the "core"), not only will this help you tone, but strengthen as well.
Karon integrates exercises like Pilates (long a favorite exercise of dancers) with exercises usually only performed by elite athletes like "plyometrics" and interval training (made popular recently in an article published in The Australian Journal of Applied Physiology). Pilates was started by Joseph Pilates as a way to rehabilitate wounded soldiers during World War I. It emphasizes control, strengthening and stretching of key muscles in the body. Plyometrics uses quick short movements to help build strength, and speed. Interval training usually involves high speed workouts along with lower intensity workouts such as sprints, while performing a longer run. Interval training helps burn calories and increases cardiovascular fitness.
Karon's program is FUN! Her writing style is easy to read, follow, and is entertaining. She takes you from the basics, to more advanced exercises as your skills improve. By the time you're done you'll have a better body, not just a better "bikini body."
very helpful, and has very descriptive exercises for toning, etc. June 1, 2008
L. R. Williams
The book is helpful. It has many different exercises, and it specicifies what body part you will be working. I would highly recommend this book.
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