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The Minimalism Effect: Become Injury Free, Build Amazing Movement and Strength by Doing Less
This book is a minimalist’s guide to movement, strength and performance. You will find information on how to become injury free, bulletproof your body and build strength and movement by doing less.
The Philosophy – Find out why minimalism is the way for you and how to practically apply it.
How To Bulletproof Your Body – Learn the basics of movement patterns, how to correct dysfunction and asymmetry and get your body ready for amazing feats of strength and movement.
Bodyweight Feats Of Strength – Complete the Evolution of Man to master the pistol squat, one arm push-up, handstand push-ups, hanging leg raise and the bridge.
How To Build Your Body Using Kettlebells – Condition your body to take all kinds of punishment using kettlebells and discover why they are the most versatile strength and conditioning tool on the market.
The Barbell Basics – Using the big three, squat, deadlift and bench press push your body into strength and power you have always wanted.
Training Tips – Use these to enhance and educate yourself in the art of minimalism to bust through plateaus and stay injury free. And remember,
Less is More.
The Philosophy – Find out why minimalism is the way for you and how to practically apply it.
How To Bulletproof Your Body – Learn the basics of movement patterns, how to correct dysfunction and asymmetry and get your body ready for amazing feats of strength and movement.
Bodyweight Feats Of Strength – Complete the Evolution of Man to master the pistol squat, one arm push-up, handstand push-ups, hanging leg raise and the bridge.
How To Build Your Body Using Kettlebells – Condition your body to take all kinds of punishment using kettlebells and discover why they are the most versatile strength and conditioning tool on the market.
The Barbell Basics – Using the big three, squat, deadlift and bench press push your body into strength and power you have always wanted.
Training Tips – Use these to enhance and educate yourself in the art of minimalism to bust through plateaus and stay injury free. And remember,
Less is More.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2014
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September 12, 2018
Ok
Has a good workout routine but is kind of thin on information. Would liked to have seen a more outdoor styled workout also.
Has a good workout routine but is kind of thin on information. Would liked to have seen a more outdoor styled workout also.
July 18, 2015
Encyclopedic beginning to a minimalist goal
This book should be read by everyone with an interest in improving themselves physically through exercise.
It starts with a near encyclopedic review of the movements/exercises for this goal with good explanations. You can use this front matter with programs not found in this book. (Yes, you should compete the program you are currently doing.)
Next up are programs for various goals and needs. Where does the minimalist in the title come from? The focus is on just what you need. No six different kinds of curls arm day programs to be found here.
Dan John recommended this book in his excellent "Can You Go?" I'm glad he did because this jewel box would have otherwise escaped my notice.
This book should be read by everyone with an interest in improving themselves physically through exercise.
It starts with a near encyclopedic review of the movements/exercises for this goal with good explanations. You can use this front matter with programs not found in this book. (Yes, you should compete the program you are currently doing.)
Next up are programs for various goals and needs. Where does the minimalist in the title come from? The focus is on just what you need. No six different kinds of curls arm day programs to be found here.
Dan John recommended this book in his excellent "Can You Go?" I'm glad he did because this jewel box would have otherwise escaped my notice.
September 9, 2015
A wonderfully concise intro to modern physical culture.
I didn't really know what to expect from this book when I down loaded it. But was pleasantly surprised to see that all the concepts in the book are based on information from some of the most respected names in fitness industry today. The author has managed to share the best elements of "functional training today in an easy to read and reasonably well illustrated ebook. Had the down load not been free it would have easily been willing to pay 10 bucks for this ebook. Had this been my very first exposure to these concepts it would have been invaluable as a training guide.
I didn't really know what to expect from this book when I down loaded it. But was pleasantly surprised to see that all the concepts in the book are based on information from some of the most respected names in fitness industry today. The author has managed to share the best elements of "functional training today in an easy to read and reasonably well illustrated ebook. Had the down load not been free it would have easily been willing to pay 10 bucks for this ebook. Had this been my very first exposure to these concepts it would have been invaluable as a training guide.
April 11, 2016
Good info, poor writing.
I appreciate the authors minimalist philosophy. The author definitely knows a thing or two about prehab and physical therapy. Most of the exercises and patterning drills are familiar to me from my time working out at the THOR3 facility. However the book is essentially a list of techniques with poor illustrations. There is no explanation of when and how to use them. The four to six week program blocks that he describes the last few chapters, are OK but nothing spectacular. Instead of buying this book, I recommend you simply follow his advice and get a coach.
I appreciate the authors minimalist philosophy. The author definitely knows a thing or two about prehab and physical therapy. Most of the exercises and patterning drills are familiar to me from my time working out at the THOR3 facility. However the book is essentially a list of techniques with poor illustrations. There is no explanation of when and how to use them. The four to six week program blocks that he describes the last few chapters, are OK but nothing spectacular. Instead of buying this book, I recommend you simply follow his advice and get a coach.
April 17, 2016
EXTREMELY DETAILED!!!! Great How to Book!
Although, well-written and very detailed, it is not for someone who is just curious about this style of working out. I do recommend this book but would suggest you review it first and then establish a game plan on how you want to incorporate the training techniques...could very well be information overload.
Although, well-written and very detailed, it is not for someone who is just curious about this style of working out. I do recommend this book but would suggest you review it first and then establish a game plan on how you want to incorporate the training techniques...could very well be information overload.
June 21, 2015
This guy is suggesting a bunch of whole body exercises to improve strength and mobility. Before this 'minimalism' was somehow connected to 'easy' in my mind, but after trying one arm pull-ups and handstand push-ups the connection was lost! The point is no fancy equipment to challenge your body.
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