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 enlarge | Authors: Mark Verstegen, Pete Williams
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 360395
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
ASIN: B0013L4D1M
Publication Date: May 6, 2005
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 No guidance provided for those with back problems February 14, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Let me be clear: I have not tried this program. I cannot speak as to how effective or not effective it is for regular people. Please read on to understand the reason for my low rating.
I am in what I imagine is not an uncommon situation. I have back problems (diagnosed as being caused by a herniated disc, in my case) and I have begun my own routine to stabilize my back, stretch my glutes/hamstrings, and strengthen the core muscles which are so essential to back health. I bought this book hoping to learn a few new exercises to add to my "back routine."
However, this book does not mention unhealthy backs except in the list of things the program will help you to avoid. What if you already have back problems and have turned to core training to prevent relapses? My concern is that some of the exercises (especially the ones that put the spine in a non-neutral position) are not safe for people with back problems. The book does not even mention this as a possibility.
I have seen other books that deal with core training that rate the risk to your lower back for each exercise. The author of this book does nothing of the sort, and by doing this he is excluding the group of people that probably need the program the most: those suffering from chronic back problems.
 Core Performance is the real deal November 5, 2007
I have been utilizing the information in this book, and doing a number of the exercises, for about one month now. I did not want to review the book until I had some time in the trenches under my belt.
I have found this book to be a superb addition to my workout programs. The Movement Prep and Prehab sections of the book are priceless in and of themselves. I have been doing them several times a week now and I feel much more healthy. The exercises on the physioball from the physioball and prehab sections are much harder than they appear. Especially when you start adding respectable amounts of weight. I was no slouch 30 days ago, but since I started elements of this program (as well as elements of ProBodX from Marv Marinovich), I find that I physically feel much better than before. Core Performance has added some great variety to my regimen. In my humble opinion you simply cannot go wrong including elements of the Core Performance system into your conditioning program. It is well worth the price.
 Great book if you have the time October 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mark has done a great job of simplifying some very challenging material. His program can improve your performance and help reduce your risk for injury if you have the time to complete it. It is very thorough but time consuming.
Fantastic book September 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Core Performance is a great book for all levels of athletes looking to get in shape. Some of the movements will be challenging for beginners, but overall if you stick with the program you will see great results.
Side note: I bought this book many years ago when they only had a hardcover available - do yourself a favor and get the soft cover since you will be constantly referencing the book on how to perform certain exercises.
Core Performance August 1, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Awesome book - great workouts , program and diet
A must for anyone serious about making a step change in their training
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