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| LL Cool J's Platinum Workout: Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ll Cool J, Dave Honig, Jeff O'connell
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
List Price: $27.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 482276
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.7 x 0.7
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.713
ASIN: B0018DRDAI
Publication Date: December 12, 2006
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Product Description
LL didn’t always have a diesel body—he chiseled it the old-fashioned way, with hard work and discipline. Here he shares the secrets of his transformation in a uniquely creative, yet no-nonsense regimen—enlivened with humor and sheer force of personality—that will inspire readers to enjoy working out as never before, while building a body they never thought possible. The book offers four levels of fitness, from Bronze to Platinum, including: - a 4-week beginner’s program that takes inches off the waist and boosts energy -a 5-week program for intermediates that increases strength while maintaining muscular and cardiovascular endurance - an advanced 9-week program that turns the body into a muscle-building and fat-burning machine—complete with 6-pack abs and as much energy as LL Cool J - the hardcore 3-week fat-torching program LL used for the "Control Myself" video—a new level in ripped-to-the-bone fitness and sex appeal - a special 4-week "Diamond" program for women seeking to shape up fast for summer or an upcoming event - meal plans and recipes that fuel workouts while burning fat with food
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 Emphasizes weight lifting January 11, 2008
176 out of 177 found this review helpful
This is a book to help you get into better shape. While the book covers stretching and cardio exercise to varying degrees, it clearly spends most of its exercise routines having the reader lift weights.
The book intends to accomplish its goal of getting you into better shape by doing it in phases, with each one having different goals (too lengthy to go into here). Phase one is the Bronze phase (5 weeks), then the Silver phase (5 weeks), followed by a Gold phase (9 weeks) and finally ends with the Platinum phase (3 weeks), where the goal is to get a body like LL's. An additional phase, the Diamond phase, is included just for the ladies.
There's a ton of info in here on just about every fitness topic and I really liked that throughout the book, there are these "rap session" sections where LL interviews experts in the fitness field and current information is shared- this is a big plus. LL fans will also like the LL trivia that is scattered throughout the book.
One of the more interesting and informative fitness books on the market, I liked it. Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if you have a bad shoulder that keeps you from lifting weights.
 My personal experience July 16, 2008
61 out of 61 found this review helpful
I've created a webpage for my own personal experience with LL Cool J's 21 week Platinum workout. It details my experiences, advice, shortcomings, strengths, etc.
concerning this workout plan. Here it is:
http://Mischivis.googlepages.com
Excellent advice February 1, 2007
26 out of 124 found this review helpful
This book shouldn't be lost in the shuffle. LL Cool J and guest authors present a very sensible program, one which isn't necessarily innovative but works really well. The 6-meal plan is talked about quite often, but I really appreciated the Platinum Shake and other meal recommendations. If nothing else, get this book to be inspired to workout. I've been exercising for years now, and it's always great to get a new book that reminds you to take your workout up a notch, or to give you a few new ideas or things to try.
REAL RESULTS /THE REAL DEAL December 21, 2006
16 out of 21 found this review helpful
LL'S Platinum Workout book is a great work with lots of information. I have had the pleasure of training with Scooter Honig (LL's Trainer) and he is the real deal. I have trained for various different athletic competions under the watchful eye of Scooter and I challange anyone to dispute the hardcore training information this book provides. Scooter, Jeff O'Connell and LL have done a great job with this book. From the begginer to the advanced, this book will benifit everyone.
Great Value for Price March 19, 2007
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
There are three things that I enjoyed about this book:
1. The information provided by real fitness experts
2. The colorful illustrations of each exercise routine
3. The inspirational commentary along with the price
The interviews and expert analysis that LL catalogues in the this book provide excellent
information on how to fine tune your body. The illustration and instruction of each
exercise provides flawless information on which muscles you will be working out while on
that plan. The commentary is over the top as it helps continue to keep you motivated on
your goal and to continue to push yourself to greatness.
There areas I felt the book could improved upon were the following:
1. Provide a workout program for on going maintenance once goal is reached.
2. Provide a pocket size quick reference guide for referencing workout routines, while at
the gym.
3. Provide shorter workout routines for those business folks who only have an hour for daily
workouts.
As the program increases and gets more involved, the demand for time also increases. For an
individual like myself, I am able to go to the gym during my lunch hour as I am usually
press for time in the evenings. Unfortunately the book doesn't provide an alternative. I can't really complain though as I have lost 15lbs in my first 8 weeks.
Overall the book is definitely (4.5 Stars) worth the money for the price. I feel the book provides great information for someone who is new to working out and good reinforcement and reference points for someone who is a gym nut.
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