Don't let this stop you - you can do the exercises without them, but here are a few ideas for you:

• Couch Pillows
• Nefitco.com - they may deliver them to you for pretty cheap
• Upside down Bosu Ball
• Balance Board
• Sand (sand is naturally unstable)

ASG was put together for folks who don’t have more than 10 minutes a day to dedicate to fat-loss workouts. The lengthier LHPH workouts are more ‘gym-based’ (requiring more equipment) and an awesome complement to the core-based ASG modules.

Dr. K’s explains:

"Upper body strength development is much more emphasized in your LHPH workouts. This progresses in time, but first we need to build your base and ramp up your intensity. That’s the key... That said, I don’t mind if you throw in a couple “specialty sets” of your favorite muscle groups at the end of every workout, but be sure to keep them short, b/c we don’t want to affect the metabolic results we’re getting from these workout

If you're looking to get better results, it's all about alternating intensity with rest. This is crucial in producing optimal results, so be sure not to cut any rest breaks too short.

When combining ASG & LHPH, and going for the absolute most you can give to both workouts, here's what I'd recommend:

• 5-7 minutes warm-up LHPH-style, rest 2 minutes
• ASG workout - full intensity, rest 5 minutes
• LHPH main workout - full intensity, taking all rest breaks

This will help you get the most out of your program. By placing ASG in front of LHPH, you're maximizing the effect of this 10 minute workout before you hit the workout that requires more aerobic capacity, LHPH.

If some exercise are a bit difficult at first, simply modify them or lessen intensity, and just double up on those that you're comfortable with. The main thing is keeping your heart rate (and metabolism) high. Make it a point to push yourself a little more each workout and you'll get great results!

"I'm really glad you asked about the modifications. Start by going slowly through all the motions. If you find certain exercises are difficult to do, or painful positions, just back off and then we can talk about substitutes. We can always take it from there. - K"

Dr. K has put together a terrific program for this issue -- kindly email our Client Care department for more information so we can best direct you: support@absstrengthguide.com

"That's very independent -- it really varies person to person. Many times, it depends upon your familiarity with an exercise or group of exercises, and how well you can do them. Then, it depends upon posture, and your body's ability to send a signal to your core muscles to maximize the effect of every rep of every exercise you do. Third, it depends upon your intensity while exercising, or your ability to get the 'last good rep.' These are a few examples of variables that will make results vary from one person to another. However, when you target your core as the 'anchor' for every exercise, you are certainly increasing your chance of building muscle in that region. The point of these exercises -- and the way they were designed -- is to build muscle in your core and help you develop strength where it counts the most."

- Dr. Kareem

"Just do the same exercises but without any weight. Sorry if this wasn't clear :-) The exercises work really well without having to use any weight whatsoever (body-weight only)."