LL Cool j's Platinum Workout: Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star

by Dave Honig, L.L. Cool J., Jeff O'Connell

Book Overview

LL Cool J's Platinum Workout 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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594866082
• ISBN13: 9781594866081
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Emphasizes weight lifting

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.

Great Value for Price

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.

An interesting read

Let me say right away, that this book doesn't really tell you anything you don't know already. There is no magic exercise regime that let's you eat all you want for 5 minutes working out a day. What it does do is give you instructions on exercises, suggested diet plans and lots of photos to motivate you to stick with it. At the same time, LL throws in interesting snippets of his experiences. I just found it to be a great read and an excellent tool for psyching myself up to put in the work. If you approach this book with that in mind, I think you will find it worth your while.

REAL RESULTS /THE REAL DEAL

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.

Amazing

I've never written a review on here but with this book I feel it's just something I need to get off my chest. This may be one of the best workout books out there. The book does a great job of explaining that if you want an amazing body, you have to work for it. It also does a great job in applying nutrition into the mix. Nutrition is a big portion of getting a platinum body. LL also keeps thing very simple in his book. He a person who you have to listen to because let's face it, the guy is in phenomenal shape. When someone like that offers you advice, with the help of his trainer, you should probably listen if you want those kind of results. The workouts range from beginner to very advanced. This book may be the best out there, period.