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You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible Of Bodyweight Exercises emphasizes on an exercise regimen that does not involve going to gyms or falling for any infomercial trap. These do-it-anywhere exercises done on a regular basis is sure to get anybody into shape in a matter of months. Summary Of The Book Author Mark Lauren worked for nearly a decade perfecting his fitness program while training thousands within the Special Operations Community. Through this book, the author shares with the readers, the secret of his amazing physique. While most in today’s age would rather hit the gym for fitness, Lauren believes in an exercise regimen that does not involve anything apart from the body itself. The several sections of the book discuss the positive factors when it comes to staying lean, confident, and strong. In one particular section, Mark Lauren discusses his own progression into one of the fittest people around. He further goes on state the importance and meaning of fitness. The very important aspect of nutrition has also been well covered. The program itself finds its place in the latter pages of the book. It relies completely on the body and is considered safer than both aerobics and weight lifting. The exercises have been clearly illustrated as well, which makes it easier for readers to learn and follow. The exercises have been developed for exercising areas of the body from the neck down to the ankles, which makes it a complete fitness program. About The Authors Mark Lauren has the experience of training over a thousand soldiers at the front lines for the elite Special Operations. His only other book apart from You Are Your Own Gym is Body By You, which deals mainly with fitness for women. He is a certified military trainer, combat controller for the Special Operations, as well as a competitive Thai boxer. Lauren has trained nearly 700 people for the Special Operations Community. Joshua Clark is an author and is in charge of running the KARES writers relief fund. Some of his notable books are Life In Its Disaster Zone and Heart Like Water: Surviving Katrina. Joshua Clark’s writings have been featured in various newspapers and magazines in the United States like Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Miami Herald.