I first became aware of the RBG workout last March when Politico ran an article "I did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Workout. It Nearly Broke me." Unlike the present book, it was not written by RBG's trainer of some 10 years but a Politico staffer. It had a few illustrations but was mostly text. I gave a copy to my trainer for his reaction. I guess the article stirred up so much interest, that a book was put together. I bought two copies and gave one to my trainer; we went over it section by section to see if we could incorporate any elements of the Justice's dynamic workout into my much less ambitious routine.
The book is much more valuable than the article, even though you have to pay for it. It is written by her trainer, and the illustrations by Patrick Welsh are fantastic--every exercise is illustrated using a drawing of RBG doing it. This makes it much easier to follow the written description. Most exercises also have a second section which is how you can do the equivalent exercise at home if you are not working out in a gym. The book though small in dimensions is encased within very sturdy covers, so you can slip it into your gym bag with no fear of damaging it. The paper is also very high quality and should last for many workouts.
The book is divided into three sections: warm-up; strength exercises; cooldown. Also a bonus is the interesting intro where her trainer recounts how their relationship came about. He now is also working with two other Justices. The routine calls for twice weekly sessions. Also helpful are illustrated descriptions of key equipment, and a brief section on "Precautions" or use common sense and avoid injury. Being interested in RBG and her work on the Court, I found the examples of their chatter during workouts as very helpful in gaining an insight into her remarkable personality. So the book is a winner all the way around.
One final word, if you are under the impression that a workout an 84 year old female judge performs must be a snap, let me warn you that is not the case. RBG is ten years older than me and leaves me far in the dust in tackling these exercises. This is a very good sign: she is determined to make it AT LEAST to the next election and doing this workout will certainly give her the best odds of doing so.
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Front & Side Planks from the RBG Workout
Author Bryant Johnson explains how to do a perfect plank -- just like Justice Ginsburg.
2 Sets/30 seconds front | 1 set/15–30 seconds each side
1. Assume a push-up-like position on a towel or mat, with your forearms resting on the floor, your elbows directly beneath your shoulders, and both legs extended.
2. Hold your body aloft for 30 seconds, keeping a straight line between your shoulder blades and the backs of your heels. Keep your core tight, and remember to breathe.
3. Turn onto your right side, with your right forearm on the floor and your elbow directly beneath your shoulder. Hold your body aloft and raise your left hand straight up toward the ceiling, rest it on your hip, or, if necessary, place it on the floor in front of you until you are strong enough to raise it.
4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and then switch to your other side and repeat.
5. Repeat the front plank hold for 30 seconds.
Tip
They say some Supreme Court justices lean right or lean left, but I know Justice Ginsburg remains dead center—at least during this exercise. While she is doing front planks, I gently nudge her torso off to the side with my leg (alternating the side of her body that I’m standing on), which forces her to engage her core to remain centered. You can have a friend or partner do the same.
Upping the Ante
During a recent workout, Justice Ginsburg upped the ante by doing her front plank in a full push-up position, with her hands on the floor, without even realizing she had slipped into this more difficult variation. With enough practice, you may find you want to challenge yourself with the push-up- position variation—or that you’ve started doing it without even noticing.
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Here is a pocket book very convenient to keep in good shape. As an experienced fitness personal trainer I can say that it gives good instructions.
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MAYSA MARCONDES DE MOURA CARVALHALReviewed in Brazil on January 14, 2019
Atividade física
- HeatherReviewed in Canada on February 14, 2018
Exercises for old people like me. If RBG can do them, so can I.
- Amazon Customer in TorontoReviewed in Canada on July 5, 2020
Great and easy to use.
