Tamilee Webbs Original Rubber Band Workout Book and Rubber Band
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Tamilee Webbs Original Rubber Band Workout Book and Rubber Band
Foreword by Art Ulene, M.D. It is a “gym in the pocket.” TAMILEE WEBB’S ORIGINAL RUBBER BAND WORKOUT uses the resistance of rubber bands to tone and strengthen the body. Featured in Good Housekeeping and Mademoiselle. Selection of the Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service. 209,000 copies in print.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Original and dynamite
I now own a lot of resistance training books of various sorts - using dumb-bells, or the thera-band. This book is unique, the only one I found using large rubber bands (I didn’t even know such things existed). I had hesitated to buy this book because of the reviewers who said the rubber bands were harsh in thier hands. When I got the book and tried the exercises I found there was absolutely no discomfort from using the bands without gloves, that was a relief. In addition, I LOVE the exercises, they somehow get at muscles in a different way than other methods. The exercises are well explained and the photographs make it easy to see exactly how to do each one. This book is among my favorites. I did not want to use the order form for new bands at the back of the book because I was afraid prices might have gone up or something since the book was published, so I did a web search on SPRI Rubber Band and found a site called LeighCrews.com, or DynaLife (it’s connected somehow) where you can buy rubber bands of different widths for more or less resistance. (Hint: if you buy 20 instead of 1, the price per unit goes down drastically.) Overall, this is a great book and a great method for getting in shape and staying in shape.
5 Stars the best exercise book I’ve seen
Simple, easy to follow, this book outlines some great at-home workouts. I was especially impressed with the “chair” exercises, important for me at this moment since I have a broken foot.
I not only would recommend it to all, I will buy many copies and give them as gifts to friends I know need exercise that is easy and fun to do.
3 Stars Nice package; Nice workout; But Rough Bands
I got this book to extend my rubber resistance training. It’s the only book on the topic I found at Amazon at the time. I was interested in the book but when it came and I saw the 2 small blue rubber bands attached, I was happy that it was an inclusive package. You didn’t have to go out to buy the exercise equipment now that you had the book. I tried out much of the exercises and they do feel good. However, the rubber band feels harsh in my hand after a while and I have to do the exercises with my exercise gloves so I don’t burn or chafe…
5 Stars sensible, useful book for beginners
Great book. The illustrations are clear and easy to see, and they make sense for a beginner. It stresses the importance of stretching, warmup, and aerobics, but its focus is on strength. I recommend thin gloves for using the rubber bands.
Exercises for Airplanes And Other Confined Spaces
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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
User Ratings and Reviews
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
The Resistance Band Workout Book
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The Resistance Band Workout Book
Complete instructions for using exercise tubing for fitness.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good book, could use some tuning, but overall good
I would’ve given this 3 1/2 stars although that is not an option (so i rounded up). First let me state that I think this is a great book. The writers provide excellent information and pictures so that a user can do the exercises with ease. They also provide good information to help the user to try to create a program that will help them fulfill their needs.
There were a couple of things that I think the author could’ve improved upon. First, as another reviewer mentioned, they do not tell you the page numbers of the exercises in the end of the book (program section). When creating your program, it takes 3x as long to look up each individual exercise. Second, I did not like that they did not include what muscle (s) or groups were being worked out in each exercise. Granted the writers put the exercises under vague headings like Chest, arm, legs, etc. but they do not tell you specifics like biceps, traps, rear delts… like every other exercise book does. Lastly, I think the writers should have had several sample exercise plans that each cater to one’s specific goals.
If they revise this book and incorporate some of these suggestions, then this book would definitely be 5 stars.
4 Stars Pretty good book
I bought this book for my dad. Its pretty helpful, though I think the pictures could be a bit more detailed. But my dad loves the book. It has a good selection of resistance band exercises!
4 Stars Great book for those who want exercises for the resistance band at home
I didn’t buy this through Amazon. But I thought it was a great book. Many more uses for the band than most books. It discusses stretching, rest periods for the muscles, etc. It is divided into groups of exercises for each of the major muscle groups. Off-hand, I can recall it has exercises for arms, shoulders, chest, trunk and abs, legs, hips, thighs and buttocks. That’s great for targetting. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because the workouts in the back don’t refer to the page the exercise is on so I constantly have to go back to look for them and then do them. I still haven’t found one of them yet, lol. But all in all, it did have more excersises for the bands for each muscle group than any of the other books I have so far.
5 Stars An excellent primer.
The Resistance Band Workout Book advocates workout routines using the resistance band - and reinforces theory with almost a hundred exercises using this accessory. The blend of general workouts and sports-specific, goal-oriented exercises comes with illustrations and makes for an excellent primer.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
