Review: Concise book of 12 short strength training workouts
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 14, 2013
"4-Week Bodyweight Home Workout (Workout Series)" by Arnel Ricafranca is a fitness book that includes 12 unique workouts that last no more than 15 minutes. Three workouts a week for four weeks is the schedule of the workout program.This book includes a preface, in which the author introduces himself and comments to his readers; instructions, where the author explains how the workout program works; and the remainder of the book is information about each of the workouts.There is a chapter for each workout, in which the exercises, repetitions, and time-frame is listed. Following, are instructions for the workout. Next, comes images of someone performing each exercise and instructions for performing each of the exercises.There are no more than three exercises included in each workout. The exercises are repeated for a specific length of time or number of rounds. When exercising for a certain length of time, the goal is to do as many reps as you can during the time prescribed. When rounds are prescribed, the goal is to finish all of the rounds in the shortest time possible. The author encourages you to keep track of your times and reps so that you can compare them with the next time you do the workout.This is a concise book that provides a doable workout program and all the information you need to complete the workouts - and each exercise for that matter. There is also the ability for you to "grow" within the program, so it is beneficial to do the program more than once.I recommend this book to beginner and intermediate fitness enthusiasts. It would be an effective, fun, and challenging workout program. If you like strength training, you will like this program.