15 Minute Abs Workout

This book is must for all you couch potatoes that have no time for exercise.Easy to follow format with simple but informative text and clean photos.The bonus DVD gives good straightforward instruction with moments of incentive along with music that keeps the beat up but doesn't distract. Should turn this flab to ab in no time.A+++

Over the past 7 years, I always made time for an aerobic workout. It wasn't until recently that I realized strength training and core workouts are just as important. I have read several of Joan's other books and was thrilled to find her "15 Minute Abs Workout." This book is all about strengthening your core muscles and perfectly complements her "15 Minute Total Body Workout." This DVD/book combo consists of 4 -15 minute workouts. The book should be read before attempting the DVD. Some of the exercises have such slight movement that on the DVD it's hard to tell exactly what is being done. For example, the pelvic tilt. From the DVD it's hard to see the movement. The book explains that the model is flattening her lower back to the floor. Once you figure that out, you can see it in the DVD, but without reading the book you wouldn't know how to perform this exercise correctly. Once you read the book, you are ready to go! Little equipment and space is needed so it can be done just about anywhere. This is perfect for people who travel so they don't miss workouts while they are away from home. All the workouts start with a warm-up then get into the actual ab work and end with a cool down/stretching. It never seems impossible to do. And if you do struggle (or are not feeling challenged), it explains how to adjust the exercise to your level. Form is emphasized more than anything: it's not about how many crunches you can, it's about doing them correctly. I highly recommend this book for anyone: from novice to professional. The only requirement: the desire to improve your body and life! This book/DVD covers all basis of a core workout and won't disappoint.

I'm finally through with doing large numbers of crunches in an effort to improve my abs - slower is better, and changing things up is the key. You can use this book to suit your needs: you can put the DVD in and go to work immediately to get one of four abs workouts, including a short warmup session, in the advertised 15 minutes. If you want to dig a little deeper you can use the book to learn about the specific muscles, read the FAQs, and get a fold-out overview of the sequence of exercises for each workout. If you're uncertain of the correct procedures, you can also get a clear, detailed explanation of each exercise and it's purpose. I like to rotate the workouts on a daily or weekly basis, so my abs are constantly challenged.

I like this book as much as her earlier book on strength training, which I still take to the gym with me. The DVD demonstrates all the sequences that she recommends. Her explanations for each exercise are well written and easy to follow. These are the only books on exercise that I've found can truly replace a trainer! It's a great resource for women who are trying to get rid of mid-life belly fat!

As a chiropractor, I am constantly educating my patients on the importance of strengthening their core. One of the best features of this book is careful explanation of the different muscles of the abdomen and how to target them using proper form and execution. The Q and A sections are very helpful and the author devotes one entire Q and A section to explaining the concept of "core training". This sheds light on the importance of training the muscles of the trunk to function as a unit to support the spine and maintain its proper alignment. Thanks, Joan, this is the best 15 minutes yet! Susan R. Bradley, DC