ConBody: The Revolutionary Bodyweight Prison Boot Camp—Born from an Extraordinary Story of Hope

by Coss Marte

An incredible bodyweight-only fitness book written by Coss Marte, a former Lower East Side drug dealer who found purpose and inspiration in prison—by developing a kick-butt workout.

ConBody is former Lower East Side drug dealer, Coss Marte’s, bodyweight-only approach to fitness. Created in prison with only the space of his own cell and no equipment to work with, Coss designed a plan that helped him go from dangerously obese with a five year prognosis to losing 70 pounds and training other inmates.


Before prison, Coss was flying high, dealing drugs, and making money hand over fist as a teenager. But after watching his life and those of his loved ones fall apart, he realized things had to change. Once he saw that his workout plan was not only effective, but accessible, he knew he’d found a pathway to health and ultimately to a new life.

When he left prison, he returned to the Lower East Side where any betting person would tell you he’d be back slinging crack in no time. But instead he worked out in his old hangouts and gained a small following that turned into an acclaimed business winning entrepreneurial awards and the support of Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran.

Coss’s method works. Just ask the thousands of clients who attend his classes. These exercises are for anyone, anywhere. Male, female, rich, poor, all you need is yourself and the space of a jail cell to get to work. It’s perfect for busy lifestyles on the go and can be done in hotel rooms, small apartments, and in your backyard. With fun, engaging exercises, ConBody will help you get and stay healthy.

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2018

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably more useful to somebody in prison. The title is also misleading. As even Marte admits this is not the path chosen by most convicted criminals.

[Victor Delgadillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A different fitness book, I was expecting something like Convict Conditioning but it is nothing like that. The author transmits in a very authenthic way, the way he felt in prison and how working out saved his life.
A must read for all fitness enthusiasts, specially for those who were overweighted or practice calisthenics.

[Max Simchowitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conbody is nothing short of inspirational!

Fast read; page turner; amazing

Coss Marte's story of growing up, hitting rock bottom, thrn coming out strong - both mentally and physically - teaches us as readers that the impossible is achievable. It teaches us that stereotypes are a lens that people view the world, but they're just another barrier to break through. Whatever challenges you are facing today, take some time to read Coss's story and you'll be ready to take on anything!

[Edi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an interesting read. The story of the author along side con diet recipes & workouts. Not bad.

First: I did not know what "con" means. So I borrowed from library.
Second: I was looking for a different type of body weight routines.

[Megan]

I heard about Coss Marte on a podcast. His life is quite interesting.

[sofia bessette · Rating 4 out of 5]

calisthenics heavy - loved it

[SilverReader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and motivating, both in terms of training and life story. But the programs are a little convoluted and dispersed in the narration. Also, probably more targeted towards overweight people. Probably serving as a marketing chip for his real life/online classes.
But if you are realistically fat and motivates you enough, whatever works.

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that this book has a day-by-day schedule for THREE MONTHS. With pictures!
Dude also has a good story, and this reads like he's talking to you. So often with fitness books you get pages to skim through - not so with this one. You want to read it all!