The Core Connection: Go from Fat to Flat by Using Your Abs for a Total Paperback – Illustrated, March 5, 2011

I read this book in alibrary and was lucky to find one on amazon.The exercises in this book are awesome and work extremely well. Chris does a fantastic job of illustratin clearly and also points out what NOT to do.Remember this about strengthening the whole core and not just abs. Highly recommend for those starting to workout or strengthening their core. DO THIS BEFORE you even start your abs..else you will surely hurt your lower back. WHY you may ask?Because your core is not strong enough to handle weight and exercise the AB muscles...ending up in lowerback pain.

I am through the first 2 chapters, and so far, it is all something I have read before! Nothing new or groundbreaking, just boring same old, same old tired chicken and brown rice and consume less calories than you take in, and voila, you will lose weight. DO NOT PURCHASE THE KINDLE VERSION! The information boxes have cut off text, and for the money paid, paragraphs should be complete and available for reading! Nothing is more frustrating than trying to learn something, but the last several sentences are missing! If I could return this book and get a refund, I wouldn't hesitate! Hopefully, it will get better, but with the way things have started out, I'm already bored and not interested!

This book has everything you need to be healthy, lose weight, and keep it off!!! It teaches you simple but key principles in how to eat well and exercise properly. The concepts taught by Chris are what helped me lose that 20lbs I was trying so hard to get rid of. Thank you, Chris!!!

Love Chris' teaching and looking forward to reading his book. Quick delivery by seller.

My Friend and fellow Pilates Instructor, offers an easy read with simple suggestions that bring you to Pilates!

So many fitness books, how does one decide which one is right?Just from a cursory look, I appreciated the author's educational background (Kinesiology) and actual training (pilates from THE expert and kick boxing champion).Upon reading the book, I enjoyed the author's straight-forward and yet, casual style. The information is concise; not overwhelming like many other books and systems I've encountered. Just after one reading, I was able to recall much of the information without referencing the book and that helps keep me motivated because I feel like I've internalized it.He's trained with 'average' people like me and that made the system more attractive: if they can do it, so can I.His motives seem to be pure in helping one succeed. He's not looking to capitalize on pushing products on the user like so many other authors of fitness books do.Bottom-line: He provides the framework for attainable goals. He projects encouragement. And encouragement leads to motivation. If we are motivated to do something, we'll do it.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who is interested in improving their health and fitness. Its all in the book with great illustrations and is a very good read. The author is well qualified and really does know his subject. Highly recommended.