The Shaolin Workout Sifu Shi Yan Ming Rodale ISBN: 1-59486-400-4 Non-Fiction, Health, Fitness, Spirituality Reviewed by Qetesh

World renowned master Yan Ming has created a four-week exercise program based upon the fundamentals of Kung Fu.  This workout focuses on flexibility, power, and speed.  You can gain a very powerful aerobic workout, as well as strength and flexibility in as little as 15 minutes per day. The 28-day program boasts that you can transform your body, mind, and spirit with this daily regimen.  You will learn basic stances, stretches, kicks, hand strikes, as well as mental and spiritual discipline. The program is divided into weekly segments.  The next week builds upon the skills learned and practiced the prior week.  This book is beautifully illustrated and arranged with wonderful instructional material.  As a bonus to the workouts, it contains a fascinating look at the traditions, culture, and belief systems that encompass the Shaolin Temple and the Warrior's way.
This is a wonderful workout that you can use alone or add to an existing exercise program. 

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