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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise since 2000

New Review: Tank Top Arms Bikini Belly Boy Shorts Bottom

Wednesday May 9, 2007
My latest book review is of Minna Lessig's Tank Top Arms Bikini Belly Boy Shorts Bottom, which details a 30-day fitness program for those of you who want to get a "bikini-ready body." From that short description, you can tell that this book is geared towards women but I have to say that the exercises themselves are great for both men and women...although men may feel funny buying a book with this title. If you do, just say it's for your wife or girlfriend.

That said, this is a pretty good book that breaks down the programs and exercises according to fitness level, thus making it useful whether you're a beginner or a more advanced exerciser. I've done some of the workouts and, though some are a little short, I like the variety of exercises and have found plenty of challenging moves to add to my own workouts. Whether or not the program will get you "bikini-ready" is up for debate, but to get more details about Minna's program, check out my review and find out if it's worth your time and money.

Comments

May 9, 2007 at 6:14 pm
(1) Size Queen says:

“Boy shorts bottom?” No thanks that look is bit to androgynous for me. I’m happy with my heart shaped ass.

May 10, 2007 at 9:58 am
(2) Doll Face says:

I agree with size queen!! i love my womenly ass!! ill pass on a muscular man butt.

May 10, 2007 at 2:22 pm
(3) Han says:

yyyeaaahh…it doesn’t literally mean a “manly” bottom, boy shorts are a kind of underwear sweetheart

May 11, 2007 at 10:21 am
(4) Erin says:

Yeah, “boy shorts bottom” only look good on someone who has a firm, round butt. Boy shorts are super hot AND super comfy! They’re not androgynous at all!

May 11, 2007 at 12:33 pm
(5) d.d.k says:

i agree w/ maria lol oh and im a guy

May 11, 2007 at 4:57 pm
(6) Kate says:

Maria, sweetie, you are the dumb one. Boy shorts are not shorts at all, but underwear, like Han already explained yesterday…….sounds like you should be working out your anger, not your body.

May 14, 2007 at 1:30 pm
(7) Gayle says:

Kate,that was uncalled for.You owe her an apology.You ought not to be judging people.

May 14, 2007 at 2:23 pm
(8) GetFit says:

LOL I came here to read up on teh exercises and I read everyone’s comments. wOw! Y’all really voice your thoughts eh?

Anyway. I bought a swim suit with the boy shorts. I am still working on getting my butt firm enough to show them off proud.

Good luck to all!

GetFit

May 14, 2007 at 4:47 pm
(9) Fit is Fierce says:

I think this anti-exercise thing when people are reading about exercise is ridiculous. If you don’t want to exercise, go eat a twinkie. I love the boy shorts butt thing and bikini belly. Muffin tops over bikini’s and cottage cheese shelf butts are pretty nasty. I like what she is getting at.

May 14, 2007 at 5:43 pm
(10) Doug says:

I always wondered when someone says a heart-shaped ass which direction they are viewing it - normal or upside down?

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