Abdominals are the stubborn problem area for exercisers of all fitness levels and both genders. Athletic/fitness trainers Scott Cole and Tom Seabourne belly up to the challenge of presenting the most current knowledge of how to firm and chisel the abs you've always wanted and strengthen your core for your sport and daily life.

Crunches are just one dimension of abdominal training, the authors explain. You also need whole-body training for core conditioning, strength, flexibility, and functionality. Athletic Abs presents exercises that train the abs along with their surrounding muscles, done standing, sitting, moving, and sometimes with a partner, not just the familiar on-the-back position.

The authors call their system "the next generation of abdominal training," focusing on "controlled instability": exercises that make your abdominals work harder to stabilize your body. Their exercises come from yoga, martial arts, gymnastics, and core conditioning, and run the gamut from basic to seriously advanced. All are well illustrated with photos showing different positions of each move.

Whatever your fitness level or the current condition of your abs, you'll find this book informative and the exercises and drills challenging. It is highly recommended for men and women who want to firm, sculpt, strengthen--and understand--their midsections. --Joan Price


Book Description
Develop rock-hard abs without the endless crunches! Athletic Abs takes the best exercises from martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and yoga training to condition your entire midsection. Move beyond the old, stale six-pack effect for a modern, sculpted look that’s strong, balanced, and flexible. Scott Cole, the fitness celebrity made famous on the Abs of Steel video, teams with elite cyclist and third-dan black belt Tom Seabourne to present their revolutionary program to redefine ab training. Instead of using an endless series of crunches with limited results, this program uses your entire body to condition your core for multiple benefits. The fat-burning intervals and nutritional advice will help you tone and sculpt for a lean, athletic look. Plus, you can do the workout at home without expensive gym equipment. Regardless of your current fitness level, you can do more with your core. Athletic Abs will give you chiseled muscles along with a powerful, rock-hard core—ready for fitness training or sports performance!


From the Publisher
"Scott's strength and stretching exercises are the secret to a strong, sexy midsection." Gena Lee Nolin, Model and actress "Finally! A book that provides the right information for getting serious ab results. Scott and Tom have done it right!" Jay Blahnik, International Fitness Instructor of the Year for IDEA and a Top 5 Fitness Instructor for SHAPE Magazine


About the Author
Scott Cole burst onto the fitness scene when he starred in the bestselling videos Abs of Steel, Millennium Stretch, and Discover Tai Chi video series. He has since been featured as a fitness expert in more than 300 magazines and television shows, including shows on ABC, NBC and articles in HGTV, USA Today, Men’s Fitness, Shape, GQ, and Fit. One of the most sought-after fitness speakers in the world, Cole also has helped many celebrities achieve their peak physical condition. His clients include Christian Bale (American Psycho) and Gena Lee Nolin (Baywatch). Scott Cole’s professional accomplishments include being named one of IDEA’s Top Five Fitness Instructors in the world, being an AFAA Notable, and presenting the Best Abs on Earth program at the Olympic Center in Moscow. He resides in Palm Springs, California. Tom Seabourne, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. He has been featured on numerous television shows and in magazine articles, including Sports Illustrated as Athlete of the Month, Men’s Fitness as Sportsman of the Month, and Men’s Exercise as Mr. Fitness. Cycling and martial arts are among his chief interests. He holds several distance records in ultra cycling as well as a third-dan black belt in karate and taekwondo. He is also a two-time AAU national taekwondo champion. Certified by the American Council on Exercise and the American College of Sports Medicine, Seabourne has written two previous books and more than 200 magazine articles. He resides in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

FROM THE PUBLISHER