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Summary: Probably the coolest fitness book ever written...
Review: ...and undoubtedly the funniest. I've heard about these chicks for a while and couldn't resist impulse-buying this when I first spotted it. The humor/rock & roll factor caused the initial purchase, but I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be well-written and "unputdownable" until finished. Sound exercise advice, moving personal stories, side-splitting hilarity, super-cool music suggestions, killer layout and photography--it's got just about everything the rock & roll fitness freak could want. I also dig the page of "hate mail" the gals received from clueless punk nazis who just don't get it. I've got only one minor gripe myself...the gals wisely advise against working out in Doc Martens or Chuck Taylors, but then are shown wearing Chucks and Keds skippies in some of the exercise photos. Clearly it was done just for fun--you're not meant to work out in the wacky outfits they're sporting, unless you really want to--but still, this was a contradictory display. Nevertheless, the photos alone are worth the price of the book--the facial expressions and overall unintimidating d.i.y. attitude are totally fun and refreshing. Now, what would really be cool is a companion exercise video! Music licensing fees would probably prohibit this, but a gal can dream.
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Summary: Pure ass-blasting genius
Review: As a kid I used to do the Jane Fonda Workout with the sound turned down and New Order cranked up on my stereo, so when I discovered Maura & Hilken's class, it was a dream come true (albeit a sweaty dream where my butt hurts and I can't breathe...). This book distills their aerobics routines, enabling the reader to mix and match moves to whatever music you like, so you can send Kathy Austin and her dance muzak packing! It's also a really fun and informative read, and the photography is great. If you can make it to the classes in Cambridge, MA, it's definitely worth seeing these ladies in action, but the book does a solid job of communicating the PRA principles.
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Summary: Fun moves + DIY attitude
Review: For the aerobic phobic: I checked out the classes and had a lot of fun, so bought the book for a kick - and ended up doing it at home, putting old punk compilations to perfect use! These girls have stayed true to their roots but the results are clear - and their advice works. Bonus are the exercise testimonials from people like Mike Watt and Robyn Hitchcock... great photos... and excellent lists of books and music for people who want to dive into punk history. No other book like it! Looking forward to a DVD...
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Summary: sweeet!
Review: i love it! a lot of people claim it's for posers and stuff like that, but it is really written with a punky spirit. it kicks ass! and mine is gone! heh.
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Summary: Hell yeah!
Review: Ok, I am NOT a person who exercises, but when I picked up this book, I knew that was all about to change. I always wanted a fit, trim body, but all the exercises that I ever did were boring, boring, boring. This book makes exerciseing fun. So pick up your copy today, blast some tunes, and get your ass up and groove!
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Summary: As Rockin as the Class
Review: The Punk Rock Aerobics book is as rockin and hard-core as the classes are. So well written, great references and easy to relate to for the post-punk and the present. Hilken Mancini should be the poster-girl for the 2000 energizer bunny, she works it like a high paid prostitute on Rodeo Drive, with business sense to boot. I loved it and hope to see more of Maura AND Hilken in the future!!!!!!!
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Summary: Exercise Rocks!
Review: This book is "fists in the air" all the way! Hilken and Maura perfectly depict the "rock-on" mindset we all need to spur and motivate ourselves into working out to feel our best. The concept is phenomenal: having so much fun you don't realize you are exercising! The photos complement the easy-to-follow exercise instructions for a high intensity workout. Love all the background information as well, and the outfits say punk is here to stay --- Can't wait for the video!
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Summary: sweeet!
Review: This book is "fists in the air" all the way! Hilken and Maura perfectly depict the "rock-on" mindset we all need to spur and motivate ourselves into working out to feel our best. The concept is phenomenal: having so much fun you don't realize you are exercising! The photos complement the easy-to-follow exercise instructions for a high intensity workout. Love all the background information as well, and the outfits say punk is here to stay --- Can't wait for the video!
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Summary: Exercise Rocks!
Review: This book is "fists in the air" all the way! Hilken and Maura perfectly depict the "rock-on" mindset we all need to spur and motivate ourselves into working out to feel our best. The concept is phenomenal: having so much fun you don't realize you are exercising! The photos complement the easy-to-follow exercise instructions for a high intensity workout. Love all the background information as well, and the outfits say punk is here to stay --- Can't wait for the video!
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Summary: Exercise with Attitude!
Review: This book is so great! I never would have thought of blending the punk rock attitude with exercise. And this book does it so well! Punk Rock Aerobics was a gift from a friend who got tired of hearing me complain about wanting to get in shape, so at first I took the book as a joke. After all, the photos are hysterical and it's written in way that you don't associate with "exercise" books. Well, turns out that's what makes it so great! This book is far from a joke; it's almost a way of life! I just wish these girls taught classes in Portland!!
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