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Energizing Isometrics A Total Body Workout in Only 5 Minutes a Day

Energizing Isometrics A Total Body Workout in Only 5 Minutes a Day

Isometrics are a scientifically proven technique for enhancing muscle size and strength as well as increasing overall energy levels. The exercises described in the “Energizing Isometrics” booklet can be performed by both men and women at any age to achieve a stronger and better proportioned physique. The booklet contains over (12) different isometric “contractions” described in detail as well as pictures showing how each is performed. The instructions are easy to follow and the exercises are simple to perform. There are also some nutritional tips included in each spiral-bound copy.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS Isometric exercises are the easiest and fastest method for improving strength and general fitness. Each muscle-tension pose illustrated in the booklet targets a particular part of the anatomy, providing a Total Body Workout. Since each exercise takes only 10 seconds, a complete workout can be performed in only 5 MINUTES A DAY!

APPLICATIONS

Energizing Isometrics eliminates the need to purchase expensive and cumbersome weight-training type exercise equipment!

Most people today lead a fast paced existence, barely able to keep up with all their responsibilities. In many cases, exercise is the component which is left out of the equation. Now, with Energizing Isometrics, everyone can add a powerful exercise regimen to their daily routine by putting aside only 5 minutes anytime of the day. In addition, athletes and sports professionals will also benefit from the strength enhancing qualities of Isometrics. Golfers, baseball players, basketball and tennis players will find that they can improve their performance by practicing the techniques illustrated in this new and unique book.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Horribly bad value for the money.
As others have stated, this book is sparse on content and a hideous value for the price. Spend an extra $15 and get John Peterson’s Isometric Power Revolution: Mastering the Secrets of Lifelong Strength, Health, and Youthful Vitality. Its nearly 300 pages of information on isometrics, which makes it about 8 times the value this thing is.

1 Star Energizing Isometrics:
If I could have rated this book a ZERO, I would have. I completely wasted

my time and money. It should be a waste for Amazon, too.

1 Star This is a ripoff!
I can’t believe they charged me $13.50 for this book! This whole thing could not have cost more than $1.50 to produce.

5 Stars EVERYTHING IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE !
Do not be deceived by those people who feel a large volume is needed to covey knowledge.

I have personally used this workout too gain 50+ # on the bench alone! You do not have too jump and wiggle for hours too be fit and strong ; consider this the basic workout and add from there!

Be advised this workout and hiking is all I do and I can bench over 300 easily!

Isometrics are proven and no exercise will build more strength for time spent!

With a few added isometrics you can find easily on the web this will take more than 5min less than 15!

5 Stars Great Booklet
This booklet is excellent for learning about a very unique and helpful 5 minute workout. Results are great in a short period of time. I highly recommend it for anyone on the go!

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Exercises for Airplanes And Other Confined Spaces

Exercises for Airplanes And Other Confined Spaces

A quick perusal of this slim guide to exercising when spatially challenged discloses a decided dependence on old-fashioned isometrics. Desirous that others not suffer the fate of Dan Quayle–pulmonary embolism–by sitting cross-legged on planes too much, Diamond revives the revered exercise regimen of yesteryear and upgrades its presentation in the process. She not only makes her book commuter-specific but also adds sections on visualization and on “alternative” remedies to common air-travel maladies such as jet lag, sinus problems, and fear of flying. And she imaginatively explains how individual isometric exercises work on the body (e.g., “Imagine the pelvis as the rim of an ice cream cone . . . watch a cherry at the level of the bottom of the rib cage”). What else could today’s health-concerned air commuter ask for in a handy, freshly composed book of, well, isometrics? Mike Tribby

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3 Stars More for new age people than road warriors
There were a few good tips and tricks to overcoming jet lag, moving your legs around while flying, helping out those cramps during long flights, and basic exercises…. but if you are a road warrior, this isn’t the book for you.

I love the way the author makes out exercises that are for specific commuters (comes in handy whether flying or railing!). But sometimes the way she describes the exercises was like reading a novel instead of an exercise book. The diagrams were very helpful.

5 Stars more books on this subject of Isometrics.
in my younger year I was a weightlifter and love the feeling of being strong and fit.back than a great strenght building exercise
came call Isometrics its fast and get good ressults in a very short time.Janet Diamond book is good for those seeking a fast exercises routine.but I would strongly recommend building a Isometric Rack! and do a whole body workout 6 days per week.you wont hurt yourself or build big muscle mass,but will build great body strength and good muscle tone!I am 57 years old,cannot do lifting big barbells so I now do Isometrics everday and feel strong as lion,try it!

5 Stars I’m the only author.
I, Janet Diamond, am the sole author of this book. Zipora Schulz, is merely the illustrator, and Janet D. Amond does not exist. Thank you for correcting this error. Janet Diamond

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Isometric Power Revolution Mastering the Secrets of Lifelong Strength Health and Youthful Vitality

Isometric Power Revolution Mastering the Secrets of Lifelong Strength Health and Youthful Vitality

Isometrics Power Revolution is the most comprehensive and effective Isometrics fitness and training system ever devised, created to powerfully strengthen and sculpt every muscle in the entire body without the risk of joint and spine injury or muscle tears that come with weightlifting.

The power of Isometrics training lies in being taught how to perform it correctly. Veteran strength and conditioning coach John e. Peterson shows you precisely how to use Isometrics to reshape your physique and add strength beyond your imagination without ever moving a muscle!

Says Peterson: I ll show you how the most effective Isometric training techniques and exercises that will help you develop lean, perfectly sculpted muscles, shed unwanted and unhealthy weight, and achieve that unmistakable youthful glow without ever having to go to a gym, lift weights, or invest in expensive equipment.

In Isometric Power Revolution, you ll have fingertip access to:

* A complete and comprehensive training program of the best Isometric exercises designed to strengthen and sculpt every muscle group in your body.
* Hundreds of clear, detailed photos showing every facet of every Isometric exercise-most of which can be performed anytime, anyplace.
* An amazing History of Isometrics that convincingly demonstrates why Isometric Contraction is the most scientifically validated approach to strength training and body sculpting.

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5 Stars A Great Addition To Your Transformetrics Library and Another Way To Work Out Without Lifting Weights
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Once again Peterson hits the ball out of the park and gives us a book that really delivers. When done properly, isometric exercises really do enhance muscle development. But, at least for me, these are ADVANCED exercises that I was only able to do effectively once I achieved better muscle awareness and control. This is a five star book, but I think it works best for folks who have already mastered the basics of Petersons’ Transformetrics system or similar methods of exercise. Before buying this book you may want to buy (or at least take a look at) two of Peterson’s other books The Miracle Seven: 7 Amazing Exercises That Slim, Sculpt, and Build the Body in 20 Minutes a Day and Pushing Yourself to Power: The Ultimate Guide to Total Body Transformation.

(NOTE: I recommend the spiral bound version of this book (and the other Transformetrics books) when available. It helps when you want to look at an individual picture and do the exercise. It avoids placing weights on the book and cracking a standard binding…)

THE LONGWINDED REVIEW:

I started using Peterson’s Transformetrics system a year and half ago. I started by purchasing the Miracle Seven (M7) and then, heartened by success, bought Pushing Yourself to Power (PYTP) shortly thereafter. Peterson has brought back these old methods of exercise, written books that clearly illustrate the techniques, and opened up a new level of fitness to his readers.

You’d think that after such success with M7 and PYTP I’d simply trust Peterson and would have bought the Isometric Power Revolution earlier. But this was not the case. In spite of my past successes with Peterson’s method, I was a major skeptic about this book.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK:

1. GOALS: Peterson starts off, like any good executive, with goals in mind. This is a sound way to begin, because it really puts one’s exercise program into context. After goals he explains deep breathing, which as it turns out is incredibly important for isometrics.

2. HISTORY: We get a concise history of isometrics. This may seem odd, at first, for an exercise book, but is a welcome addition given the fact that isometrics have often been maligned as ineffective and are generally not well understood. He introduces us to some of the pioneers and heroes of isometrics and also puts and puts isometrics into a historical context. The section was a quick and interesting read and really gets you revved up for the exercises. Some have commented on lack of references, but this is not a scholarly text. Anyhow, with web search engines on hand you could verify Peterson’s facts quite easily. You can also find the pioneering articles on isometrics in a health sciences library. Fact checkers beware, Peterson does his homework, but in many cases there may be conflicting evidence.

3. NUTRITION: This is a minimalist overview of Peterson’s philosophy on nutrition and could have been fleshed out. Pushing Yourself To Power and the Miricle Seven have a more in depth nutritional regimen. I believe he kept things simple here because he described this in more depth in his other books.

4. ISOMETRICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: This is a nice little FAQ section. Peterson answers commonly asked questions about isometrics. He easily anticipates a reader’s queries and gives precise and satisfying answers. I suppose this reveals Peterson’s experience in championing a neglected kind of exercise. He knows what a skeptic or student might ask and is able to provide solid answers.

5. BLOOD PRESSURE AND ISOS: He discusses how to perform isometrics safely. If done correctly, they do not increase blood pressure. (Yes. I have a cuff and checked before and after.) He has even outlined steps to use isos to lower your blood pressure. (Not tried, but his references to Broino Kiveloff and how to lower blood pressure using isometrics are also spot on. You can find Dr. Kiveloff’s article in J Am Geriatr Soc. 1971 Dec;19(12):1006-12. It’s there.)

6. THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: This is the only part of the book with isotonic exercises. These are seven exercises that can use in low reps to warm up or at higher reps as part of your exercise routine. This section also includes the Tiger Bend (`Hindu’ or `Furey’) push up and the Hindu squat that Peterson believes are the best odds calisthenics that you can perform.

7. CLASSIC ISOMETRIC EXERCISES (see below)

8. ISOMETRIC POWER FLEX EXERCISES (see below)

THE TRANSFORMTETRICS SYSTEM:

The Isometric Power Revolution concentrates on Isometrics, a single component of Peterson’s Transformetrics system. Let me explain. The transformetrics system is basically composed of four kinds of exercises:

1. DSR: Dynamic Self Resistance where one limb acts in resistance to the other throughout a specified range of motion. For example, flexing the right biceps and using the left hand grab your right fist. Now extend and flex providing resistance by opposing the motion of your right arm with your left hand.

2. DVR: Dynamic Visualized Resistance where the muscles are tensed maximally and then moved through a specified range of motion. For example, by `making a muscle’ by flexing at the biceps. Keep the tension high as you flex and extend the arm.

3. PC: Power Calisthenics which are Peterson’s best-bet variations of push ups, sit ups, squats, kicks, chin ups, pull ups etc.

4. Isometric exercises that involve static contraction of muscles by resisting one limb against the other maximally without movement, flexing at the extremes of contraction without movement, or maintaining a posture without movement. (More on these later.)

1-3 are ISOTONIC exercises. That is, the muscles expand and contract while moving against some form of resistance (gravity, tension supplied by an opposing limb, or their own intrinsic tension). Isometrics are quite different–here the muscle pushes against resistance but doesn’t move.

At the outset, I was most comfortable with the power calisthenics and the DSR exercises. Once I achieved more muscle control, the DVR exercises started to make more sense to me and I added more of them into my routine. But the isometric exercises never really quite clicked. I basically resolved to skip over these exercises and concentrated on what worked best for me.

This worked quite well with M7 and PYTP. The majority of exercises therein were DSR, DVR, and PC. Isometrics were thrown into the mix, but were fewer and farther between. Once again, I didn’t really `get it.’ I couldn’t seem to make these work. This was somewhat ironic, as Peterson–who never seems to hold back his enthusiasm for any Transformetric exercise–seemed to praise the isometric exercises above and beyond the rest. I just didn’t get it. What was I missing? I should have taken a clue from Peterson’s Grandfather who told Peterson at age 10 that he needed to learn how all of his muscles work and move before he started pushing them to the limit. Peterson’s Uncle Milo promised to teach isometrics to the young John Peterson when he turned 18, after his DSRs,DVRs, and PCs up to snuff. (The story appears on page 19 and 20 of the Miracle Seven.)

ISOMETRICS:

As it turns out, Grandpa and Uncle Milo were right. At least for me, the isometrics require more muscle awareness and concentration to be effective. This would not be the first book in the Transformetric series that I would pick up if I were na

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