“A Flat Stomach ASAP” Book Review
“A Flat Stomach ASAP” written by Ellington Darden, promises to be “the breakthrough plan for the look you want in just six weeks.” Calling itself a “breakthrough plan” is probably a stretch, but there is some good information and ideas in the book. “A Flat Stomach ASAP” is a fairly average ab book. Following the book requires dedication and self control because the diet and exercises are very rigid. Let’s take a closer look at “A Flat Stomach ASAP.”
Who is Ellington Darden?
Ellington Darden is a PhD, who worked for 17 years as the director of research for Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries. He has authored many books including: “High Intensity Bodybuilding”, “The Nautilus Book”, and “100 High Intensity Ways to Build Your Body.”
Who is “A Flat Stomach ASAP” written for?
It is best suited for beginners. Fitness enthusiasts might get bored and not challenged enough with the fitness portion. “A Flat Stomach ASAP” doesn’t target a specific sex or weight group. The workouts require 30 minutes a day.
Does “A Flat Stomach ASAP” work?
If the 6 week program is followed correctly, some weight loss should be expected but probably not as drastic as the book claims. The program follows the A.S.A.P. program.
A-wareness
S-cience
A-pplication
P-ersistence
The program is not full of quick fixes or fad diets but requires discipline and effort. The exercises are effective but can be overly strenuous. They can be difficult to learn at first, but with practice can be mastered. The exercises are done at a slow and controlled pace. This prevents injuries and tones the body but also can get monotonous and boring fast.
The diet portion of the “A Flat Stomach ASAP” program is too rigid. The exact details of the detail are outlined down to the brand of the bagel. There are no substitutions given. This is bad for two reasons:
- It can be difficult to follow especially in a fast pace environment
- Requires tremendous discipline. Having a program choose what you eat for six weeks is no fun.
The book also promotes superhydration. Superhydration is drinking huge amounts of water. Superhydration can be a good and bad thing. It’s great in that it helps you feel full and so you don’t eat as much. It can help flatten the stomach. It’s bad in that you will constantly have to go to the bathroom. A drink of water will turn into a tortuous chore by the end of the six weeks.
The book comprises 240 pages and might be information overload for some.
How much is “A Flat Stomach ASAP”?
“A Flat Stomach ASAP” can be purchased on amazon.com for $15 ($20 with shipping).
Is “A Flat Stomach ASAP” worth purchasing?
“A Flat Stomach ASAP” has some good ideas but is lacking in some areas. The program requires too much discipline and the diet is too rigid. It is moderately priced, which is a plus. However, there are much better ab books on the market.
