Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life Kindle Edition

This book is an amazing gateway to a workout that will change your game, and your fitness level. I actually bought it ten years ago when I was looking for a new workout regime. I learned the moves in this book and decided to go back to fitness training after I had been doing these workouts for a few months. After ten years of these incredible workouts, (you can subscribe to [...] and get interactive workouts geared to your goals) I am more fit, stronger, more agile and have better balance than when I was body building 20 years ago, that's saying something considering I'm close to 50 now. I used these principles to train many clients and there wasn't a one that didn't make great strides from these exercises. They are challenging and fun and you'll never get bored. The workouts change every three weeks over 5 separate phases, each with a different emphasis.The book will give you the basics and allow you to learn how to do the essentials in the comfort of your own home, because they can be a bit embarrassing to learn in public. If you are seriously out of shape or have specific issues the foundational exercises here will help you regain health and fitness. I had to buy this book again because I'd leant it out some many times and finally lost track of it. I don't feel this valuable book is one my library is complete with out.

This has been said in other reviews but it really needs to be echoed. The exercises themselves are good (my PT recommended them because they are actually anatomically correct and safe to follow) but the daily exercise summaries are really poorly laid out. The table format is hard to understand and inexplicably for each days list of exercises there is no page# listed for the exercise description so you're left to page through by hand to find each exercise. I'm sure when you are familiar with the exercises it's easier but starting off this omission makes things really difficult. I borrowed the book from my PT and wanted to buy my own copy and thought perhaps the Kindle edition might solve these issues, it's a classic application for hyperlinking but the Kindle edition is even worse than the book. Seriously, NO NOT BUY THE KINDLE EDITION. It should be withdrawn. The original book formatting of the exercise summary pages has been totally lost and it's just basically text. Inexplicably occasionally one of the tables does actually match the book but mostly all of the formatting was lost. After looking at it for 30 minutes I found quite a few conversion errors such as "GY" where in the printed copy it's "GYM". Fortunately I was able to return the Kindle version for a refund.

Bought this after my first surgery and rehab. By now I am too old and infirm to do most of these exercises, but continue to do the movement prep exercises. I wish I had started this in the thirties or forties, instead of late fifties. I recommend this to everyone. Don't follow everything, but pick and choose what is appropriate for me

Absolutely love this book, not only was it in awesome condition, but it is one of the best books on core development and strength that I have ever read. I have has Multiple Sclerosis for a while. But over 14 months ago I was rear-ended, twice on the freeway.! Since then I can only say that I have been in pain and fear as never before. But, with the pt. , pain specialist and this book, I am hoping to get to live a full pain free day within the next 6 month or so!

I am only rating this book 4 stars because I was only able to take a portion of the routines/exercises from this book to put to good use for myself. I thought the book was going to be about improving your already fit body, but it is more like a workout you can do in place of the gym or this being your only fitness regime. I was looking for something to enhance my gym skills/quite literally- I thought I would be improving my core which would in turn improve my squats and technique in the gym. This book is just not meant for that. I am not looking for a workout in place of the gym, I want something that supplements my gym workouts.I did however find one section on mobility in the book to be extremely helpful for a warmup before leg day or any time you need more mobility work. I don't use any other part of the book other than this section, and honestly I would still have paid the same amount for just this one section...I just wanted more mobility/core work, and this book just didn't have that much to offer.

I started this after graduation from 6 months of training as a federal agent. I wanted something high paced, functional, and none of the "heavy weight" traditional nonsense. Each workout is right at an hour. You can push yourself very hard. At the conclusion I was stronger than I have ever been, and the interval runs pushed the limits of my cardio.If you want to be functionally strong and not spend all day with the meat heads do this. People will look at you like you are crazy until about 8 weeks in when you are doing crazy exercises they have never seen and you are strong as hell. good luck.Oh yeah, I have done this program about 3 times. DO DO DO take the rest weeks off.

Now some of the exercise in the book may look like okay I have seen these moves or it is a bit outdate. Well, if you are serious about getting your core strong (no this book is not about getting a six-pack) then follow the movements and you are going to feel more flexible. Sometimes life and movements can be boring, but you want a healthy joint and flexibility-you have to work it. Love this simple book. It helped me a lot. Oh and by the way, this book was being used by my physical therapist. So if it works for them, it works for me.

I picked up this book because of some positive press about Mark and how various soccer teams use his training methods for the world cup. This is a very well thought out book with a good focus. What surprised me is that a lot of his ideas back in 2004 when this book was written have trickled down to my local gym in 2014. My classes there use his concepts and routines on a everyday basis. So that shows you just how powerful these ideas. But over time this book's content will become pervasive so a casual reader in the future will say "I know this." but it was revolutionary back in 2004.

I am currently doing the 12 week programme that this book recommends. I've had problems with lower back pain and a tendency to pull muscles in my upper back and shoulders when playing squash, tennis, etc. I bought this book on the recommendation of a chap who is into endurance events as a way to build core strength. I must say that so far after a couple of weeks, it is giving me a really effective all over workout.I'm into mountain-biking, walking & racket sports. With this workout, I'm working muscle groups that I don't normally use which is helping me develop this Core Strength. The workout itself is really hard work and needs to be approached with a positive mind as it takes some time initially to learn the new exercises. I disagree with the comment from the other reviewer about it being too complex - the exercises as with all exercise takes a while to get the right form, e.g. if anyone has done squats or lunges, there's a good way and there's a bad way - it's the same with these exercises.The 12 week plan itself takes a bit of understanding but once you start doing it, it makes sense. You can do it in the times that it suggests, 45 mins to 1 hr but you have to work hard to do it which is what the author talks about - really pushing it.So, overall, an excellent book - I've learnt a lot about my body and how it works and can feel the difference. Give it a go if you really want to improve your core fitness, strength & flexibility. The accompanying photos are well-taken and the associated descriptions are relatively easy to follow. It will take time to get used to the exercise but hey, you didn't expect it to be the same as everything else you've done!Finally it's definitely hard work doing it properly and is easiest done in the gym where you have access to a physio ball, cardio machines and weights unless you've got a nice set-up.

Used it for 10 years

A good book that gives some insight into the subject. Need more info and practice to understand it's true worth.

All good!!

Ich habe mir die Core Performance Essentials  Core Performance Essentials: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Exercise Plan Adapted for Everyday Use  und das hier besprochene Core Performance beide in englischer Sprache gekauft.Das C.P. besitze / benutze ich seit Apr. 2005.Warum Englisch? Nun, die Übersetzungen auf Deutsch hat wohl jemand gemacht, der selbst nicht ganz so viel trainiert. Aber besser, nach einer guten 97% Übersetzung trainieren, als sich gar nicht um seinen Körper zu kümmern, nicht wahr? So habe ich schon einige deutsche Versionen als Geschenk benutzt.Mir gefällt der ganzheitliche Ansatz.Mindset. Commitment. Workout. Nutrition. Recreation.Es gibt Antworten auf die Fragen:Wie motiviere ich mich? Was mache ich? Wie mache ich's? Aus welchem Grund mache ich es so?Die Trainings-Programme (zur Periodisierung) wirken gegen Langeweile und können über die C.P.-Website über den im Buch angebotenen Zeitraum hinaus erweitert und ergänzt werden.Ich empfehle ebenfalls, die Website zu besuchen, wenn es zu einzelnen Bewegungsabläufen Unklarheiten gibt. Fotos im Buch können trotz genauester Erklärung eben doch keinen Vorbild-Ablauf ersetzen.Ich persönlich halte die Bilder und Erklärungen für vorbildlich. Bisher habe ich nur eine einzige Übung nachgekuckt.Mein persönlicher Ehrgeiz ist es, ohne viele Geräte auszukommen. Ich habe...- Klimmzugstange oder etwas anderes zum dran hochziehen (Äste, Kinderschaukeln...)- Gymnastikball- Schaumstoffrolle (hab ich aus dem Sanitätshaus)- Therabänder verschiedener Stärke- Gymnastikmatte- und ansonsten Gegenstände des täglichen Gebrauchs (Tische, Stühle, etc.)Weiter betreibe ich noch einen  Water Rower Rudergerät Esche mit S4 Leistungsmonitor, 210x56x53 cm  für die Energy System Developement - Einheiten und meine Leistungstests.Die Geräte-Übungen aus dem Strength-Teil ersetze ich durch entsprechende Übungen und die dazu gehörenden Progressionen aus diesen Büchern:-  You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises -  Convict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength - Convict Conditioning 2 (wird wahrscheinlich auch bald bei Amazon zu haben sein)So bekomme ich ein abwechslungsreiches, intelligentes Programm für den ganzen Körper.Mit ein wenig Erfahrung kann der Trainingsplan für jeweils die nächste 12-Wochen Periode leicht selbst angepasst werden. Die Prinzipien hat man auch als "Laie", glaube ich, relativ schnell raus.In "You Are Your Own Gym" sind Periodisierungsprinzipien erläutert, so dass man auch da schnell rauskriegt, was tun und aus welchem Grund, in welcher Reihenfolge.Disbalancen und daraus resultierende Schmerzen habe ich in den Griff bekommen und vermeide sie erfolgreich.Ich hatte solche Krämpfe zwischen den Schulterblättern, dass es zu Herzrhythmusstörungen kam....Wenn ich über bestimmte Zeiträume hinweg mit meinem Training schlampere, merke ich das relativ schnell. Die Abwechslung hält mich aber jetzt schon Jahre - trotz sehr motiviert arbeitendem inneren Schweinehund - gut bei der Stange.Für Sportler (Profis wie Amateure) halte ich die C.P. Programme in der Nebensaison für mit das Beste, was der Markt zur Zeit hergibt. Koordination, Balance und Drive profitieren enorm! Und die 12-Wochen-Programme passen meist prima in den Jahresablauf.Für Menschen, die bisher nicht so viel getan haben, empfehle ich das C.P. Essentials.Damit kann man nice'n'easy rangehen und braucht maximal etwa 30 min pro Tag.Ein unschlagbares Argument gegen das "ich hab keine Zeit"- Argument.Und - jede(r), der zum Gehen noch gerade so keinen Rollator braucht, kann damit anfangen.Für "Wie-werde-ich-Bulky-Hulk-in-10-Tagen" - Motivierte ist das C.P. nix.C.P. ist ein Lebensstil.Wenn Dir Dein Körper und Deine mentale und physische Gesundheit wirklich etwas wert sind,fang an, tu was und bleib dran.Aber immer nice'n'easy. Put something to your healt-account on a daily basis.Die Core Bücher sind dazu eine hervorragende Anleitung.Viel Erfolg und Freude an der neuen "Rundumgesundheit". Core Performance Essentials: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Exercise Plan Adapted for Everyday UseWater Rower Rudergerät Esche mit S4 Leistungsmonitor, 210x56x53 cmYou Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight ExercisesConvict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength