Powerflex: Unleash the Power in You!
by Jim Forystek
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Author: Jim ForystekEditor: John E. Peterson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-11
ISBN: 1932458255
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Bronze Bow Publishing
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Book Review: A Poor Relation to its Peers
Summary: 2 Stars
Powerflex by "Big" Jim Forystek is part of Bronze Bow Publishings stable of fitness books. The other books are "Pushing Yourself to Power" by John Peterson, "Miracle 7" by John Peterson and Wendie Pett, and "Every Woman's Guide to Personal Power" by Wendie Pett (+ a forthcoming Isometric book by Mr Peterson). All these books (Powerflex included) promote a fitness system using DVR (visualised resistance), DSR (Self-resistance), and power claisthenics.
First of all, let me say that the fitness system these books promote is wonderful! Health and fitness (as well as increased muscle size) IS obtainable without resorting to weight training. I have proved this to myself using Peterson's "Pushing Yourself to Power" for some time, and Mr Peterson himself has an outstanding physique.
So where does "Powerflex" fall down? Firstly, whereas John Peterson has a finely chiselled physique, Jim Forystek is called "Big" Jim for a reason...he is simply overweight. The only photos of his physique in the book are with him wearing a shirt with an open collar (hiding his flab), or in a T-Shirt (not so forgiving). The models used in the book are Forystek's sons. One can only wonder why "Big" Jim doesn't follow his own exercise program.
The exercises themselves are briefly described with photos of Jim's sons performing them. Unfortunately, there is simply not a lot of material here. "Pushing Yourself to Power" (which easily deserves 5 big stars) is much more informative and filled with countless exercises, as well as Peterson's asides and examples from his life.
So while this book is still better than many exercise books out there, it really is the poor relation to Peterson's and Pett's excellent books.
Perhaps Mr Forystek should consider getting into shape himself before telling others how to do so.
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