Synopsis
You may think it takes a miracle to lose weight, build strength, and look great, but all it takes is the Miracle Workout! Developed by W. Jackson Davis, an expert in exercise physiology, this groundbreaking, scientifically tested, 3-step program incorporates aerobics, stretching, and weights into a fast, efficient, and streamlined workout anyone can do.
The key is Integrated Body Conditioning™ (IBC), which approaches the body as a complete interactive system. Train the whole system, not just the parts, and you’ll get more fit faster than with any other kind of exercise. After all: What is good for the whole is best for the parts.
Top athletes at the University of California have already seen amazing results with the Miracle Workout. Now you too can do it anywhere, at the gym, or at home. The best part? Your muscles won’t ache afterward.
When it comes to the Miracle Workout, three is the magic number:
• Discover the three secrets of the Miracle Workout: integrate different forms of exercise into your routine, exercise at a properly elevated heart rate, and monitor your progress by paying attention to your body.
• Master the three stages of the Miracle Workout: start with cardio exercises to build heart power, get flexible by stretching and bending, then build strength through resistance training.
• Start your Miracle Workout at one of three levels: beginners, intermediates, or advanced.
Illustrated with instructive, easy-to-follow line drawings, The Miracle Workout also includes: variations for the weight-conscious, the fitness buff, the athlete, the elderly, and those with specific health concerns; suggestions for adapting a workout to any setting–the beach, your home, a hotel room, even your workplace; tips for keeping it fun, staying motivated, and avoiding plateaus; and testimonials from those who swear by the program.
Forget trendy carb- and calorie-counting diets or grueling workouts that are impossible to maintain. Whether you’ve got fifteen minutes or ninety, The Miracle Workout will help you get into the best shape of your life.
About the Author
W. JACKSON DAVIS is professor of ecology and evolution at the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC), where he teaches exercise physiology. He is a certified health and fitness instructor of the American College of Sports Medicine and serves as strength and conditioning coach in the UCSC athletic department, where he has trained athletes for their individual sports. He has published more than 150 scientific papers, books, reviews, op-ed pieces, and articles. He received the Humboldt Award from Germany for outstanding original scientific research in the neurosciences.
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