An Introduction to: Static Contraction Training - The World's Fastest Workout

Have been using the principles of this author for 12 years now. Excellent. Had gone to gyms every two days, now I go every 3 weeks and I am 3X stronger in 10 exercises. I was forced into this by starting to live in an RV and travel around the country. I would not go back, even if I had the opportunity. Now 1.5 hours every three week, before it was 14 hours in the gym every two weeks - and that does not include travel time!!

Science certainly backs this type of exercise and it's worth investigating and learning more about. I use some static holds in my own workouts but they're not to the extent described in this book. Static holds make perfect sense to me since that's when you build muscle. This is a very short booklet and it's intended to be. It's what it says, an introduction. It provides three excellent exercises and lots of valuable information plus an FAQ. It pretty much answers any question you'll have before you opt to try out this program. You may decide it's not for you. Either way, you've not invested much money to find out. If you do decide to continue with the program, you'll want to invest in a book with more information. My issue with the book is that it only promotes going to the gym or working with gym equipment. There is no room for home equipment or even free weights. I do all my workouts at home and enjoy lots of growth and it's very effective. So when an author promotes gym-only exercises or workouts, it's a turnoff to me. Other than that, I recommend the book to you. -- Susanna K. Hutcheson

The book is good in that it focuses on the mind, body connection. The emotions of how the movement feels while concentrating on contraction and breathing. It allows one to not be misfocused on doing too much at one time. It reveals that giving your body a break is crucial to growth of muscles

No real info here. Just a sales pitch. Basically worthless. I'm sure his other stuff could be useful, as people sing his praises on teh intarwebs. But skip this one.

This brief edition of the actual book is just a teaser and not worth your time or money. The information is good, but you will need the actual book itself for that apparently .

Finally... straight, simple, logical facts about naturally building a stronger, leaner, healthier body. Mr. Sisco cuts straight through the muddled misinformation of the fitness industry.

I am currently beginning stage 2 of the New Rules of Lifting for Women program. A lot the stuff Sisco says is similar to the stuff Schuler says in his NROLFW book. The program requires only one set of each exercise, gradually moving from 8-15 reps w heavier weights-- not the same as this static contraction training, but a Schuler does talk a lot about making workouts more time productive and stresses the importance of rest. I really like the idea of this SCT bc I am someone who appreciates seeing how strong I am. I don't want to run a marathon for 72 hrs. I don't want to lift a dumbbell over my head 25 times, 5 times every 30 seconds. I want to throw up 200lbs and hold it. I'm a female and I am strong for my size (5'2"). I will definitely give this a shot. I am supposed to take some time off my NROLFW I'm between stages, so I will switch to this and add some cardio. Thanks for the quick intro!

I'm very aware of this type of workout, being a person that's very conscious of the benefit of working out. This is a complete game changer. If you are serious about working out and value your time then this is the workout for you. I suggest that if you workout, quit changing routines and give this a whirl. You won't believe how strong you will get and quickly it will happen.

If you want to know why weight training is good for you - especially the high intensity / less frequent variety, you will find a decent write-up. However when it comes to the exercises themselves, only 3 upper-body exercises are described. Worth 99p and no more IMO.

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