The Bottom Line
Jorge Cruise provides information about weight loss and exercise that is easy to understand and will appeal to people who are often confused by how to begin an exercise program. The exercises are simple to perform but, because they include no resistance, users may quickly hit a plateau. He also makes no recommendations for cardio, which is an important part of any weight loss program.
Pros
- Easy-to-follow program with simple charts and logs for users
- The exercises are clearly demonstrated and explained
- Nutritional advice is simple to follow
Cons
- No cardio recommendations are included
- The exercises use little or no resistance, which is required to build muscle
- Users may hit a plateau after seeing initial results
Description
- An exercise and nutritional program to help readers target their hips and thighs for weight loss
- Daily strength training moves targeting different parts of the body
- Nutritional recommendations for eating nutritionally rather than emotionally
Guide Review - Book Review - 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs
Cruise begins by explaining the importance of strength training to build muscle and raise metabolism, describing the causes of cellulite and why many of us store fat in the lower body. Although the information is solid, he promises you'll lose 4 inches in 4 weeks, which is something no one can guarantee. He also claims that cardio exercise is 'out.' Cardio exercise is still necessary, both for weight loss and good health. His nutritional plan is simple--you divide your plate and fill half with fruits/veggies and the other half with equal parts protein and carbs. He provides some sample meals and food lists and encourages readers to eat every 3 hours, which may be difficult for some to follow. The next section is the exercise program--3 progressively difficult levels that you follow for 2 weeks. Each workout targets different body parts each day and includes very basic moves with little to no equipment. He mentions that muscle helps you burn fat--but to build muscle, you need resistance, which his program doesn't include. A beginner might see some initial results, but will likely plateau without adding heavier weights to challenge their muscles. Overall, this book would appeal to beginners and some may see some initial results. But his lack of cardio recommendations is troubling as is his program--while 8 minutes a day is better than nothing, without added resistance and cardio, this isn't a complete program and users will have difficulty progressing.
