'SOLITARY FITNESS'
By Charlie Bronson ... Out 19th January 2007!!!

And first, a word from Charlie:

Oh well ... this is what you've all been waiting for. All those mince pies and cakeS over Christmas and now it's time for a reality check.

This is the book that can and will get you into shape. Men and women. Old and young. It's in the shops on the 19th January 2007 at only £7.99. Why the fuck don't they just say 8 quid? Why mess about with a poxy penny? I can't work that one out! And, after all that Mal tells me that Amazon have it at £6.39!

Anyway, don't just read it ... DO IT! Work at it! Make 2007 your year of Fitness, Health and Strength!

It's all in here, all you ever need to stay fit. It's my "Life Survival Guide." Diet, exercise, mental strength, power! Only today (4th January 2007) I pushed 92 press-ups in 30 seconds!!! Who else can do that? 92 in 30 seconds! That's supernatural speed. It's actually mental ... insane ... but it's what I do best; it's what I've achieved through blood, sweat and more blood.

I push myself to the limit. It's an inner strength, a belief in myself that's soul-deep and now I'm letting you guys and ladies into my world of Solitary Fitness. You don't need steroids or pills or expensive kit. You don't even need a gym. So you actually save dosh by doing it my way. My way is not a rip-off.

This new improved version includes new chapters, including one by Alan Rayment. Alan is a double amputee confined to a wheelchair after he succumbed to MRSA. But in 2003 he met Charlie, who has become his training mentor and inspiration and is responsible for Al's tremendous fitness. In November 2005 he completed a grueling 300 mile trek from Vietnam to Cambodia for charity, raising £28,000 for a children's charity. He's planning to do a 925 mile hand-cycle from Land's End to John O' Groats next year to raise more funds and will be using Charlie's methods to train for the event. Any press that would like an interview with Alan, please email him at Alan Rayment.

INSIDETIMES MARCH 2007

WHAT THE PAPERS SAID ABOUT THE ORIGINAL VERSION

Men's Fitness Magazine November 2002
A lot of credible info...

The Times October 2002
Prisoner who keeps in good nick...

The Scotsman October 2002
Standing five feet ten and a half inches tall and weighing 210lbs, he is renowned for his strength. He has bent metal cell doors with his bare hands and does up to 3,000 - yes, 3,000 - press-ups a day. As he puts it: "I can hit a man 20 times in four seconds, I can push 132 press ups in 60 seconds."

But judging by our current obsession with health and exercise, Solitary Fitness might be the book which will see Bronson’s face sitting on every coffee table in the land. He might be the man to give us the dream body which so many so-called fitness gurus promise but fail to motivate us into. Because Bronson has learned to use words as powerfully as he can use his fists.

"All this crap about high-protein drinks, pills, diets, it’s just a load of bollocks and a multi-million-pound racket," he writes, in what can only be described as a refreshingly honest style. "We can all be fat lazy bastards, it’s our choice, I’m sick of hearing and reading about excuses, if you stuff your face with shit you become shit, that’s logical to me."

As motivational mantras go, that might be just the kick up the, er, backside we all needed.

BBC News October 2002
He is now revealing his fitness secrets.

The Guardian October 2002
Forget gyms and personal trainers; throw away the vitamin supplements...

WHAT THE PUBLIC SAID ABOUT THE ORIGINAL VERSION

MY NEW HONED AND TONED BODY, 18 Nov 2004

Well, what can I say now that my body isn't carrying much fat! I began this course some two months ago and gave it my all, followed every routine religiously and now I have reaped the rewards.
This regime of workouts is an inexpensive way of toning and honing your body. I can understand how some people might fall by the wayside when it comes to this sort of strict workout, but you have to be tough in yourself. And like the cliche, softies need not apply, this applies equally as well with this mode of body workout that sculptures you from head to toe.

So here I am, brand new and ready to pursue the rest of the course with gusto. I really have a lot to thank Mr Bronson for, although I'm sure he would rather be free in order to pursue his own dreams.

My whole way of eating has changed,which came about naturally and without any applied effort. Years of fat buildup dropped away to reveal my old self beneath. I really look forward to the exercises and feel that I now have more energy, although at first I felt very tired after each exercise routine.

True, this is not a workout for wannabe body builders. It is, though, a practical way to tackle and change your unhealthy lifestyle, which it has done for me.

punchy book, 17 Jun 2004

this is the only training book I have ever read. from the outset Bronson pulls no punches- try this for a first line- "I pick up a muscle mag, I laugh out loud and then I wipe my arse on it- it's a rip-off, a con and they call me a CRIMINAL!"
This book has immense spark and energy. For a person like me who is more interested in fitness than strength, it is invaluable. Bronson is never afraid to speak his mind, dissing steroids, £300 trainers ("they won't give you strength- you're being mugged off big-time, can't you see it?") and weight mag posers in a punchy style.
There is sound advice too on diet, enemas, and even fasting.
I particularly liked this book for it's vim. Bronson is good at motivational talk. most of all tho, it's the funniest book I have read in months.

Exceptional Material - Astonishing Value, 4 Nov 2003

I have been training for 20 years mainly for a number of sports including Judo, Rugby League, Cross Country Running and Fell Walking. Over the years I have bought many books on fitness, weight training and sports conditioning.
When I first saw this book I bought it mainly out of curiosity, but as I read the book it became apparent that I had seriously underestimated the quality of the material therein.

I started to follow the 'Solitary Way' training plan 10 days ago and I have been amazed by it's suptle power. It has increased my strength, stamina and posture as well as helping me loose 2 kilos of body fat. I feel sure that I will ultimately build a training program around Bronco's system combined with Cross Country Running, the man himself sadly has no opportunity for outdoor pursuits.

Whilst the Exercise plan itself forms the heart of the book, there is a great deal of other material in the book directed at healthly living, good diet and advanced conditioning. All in all it represents stunning value for money, and whilst it is a rough diamond of a book (like it's author) it is the single most useful fitness book I possess.

Bronco Fitness, 4 April 2003

Well, I've been lifting weights for approximately 7 years and doing other sorts of fitness and strength training such as kicknoxing for about 2-3 years but this book gave me a new change of direction.
It's good both for experienced and inexperienced people, it's basically about getting back to basics. I didn't particularly like some of the exercises, but I guess this book is based around having no equipment, but I did like the methods of training and quite a few of the basic exercises such as burpees, squats, press ups, etc. and some of the techniques.

It's not an encyclopedia of fitness or anything like that, it's aimed at people who are looking at getting fit without going to a gym, with the added bonus of having no equipment requirements.

Well worth a read, especially for £8. If nothing else, Bronco's drawings and stories are worth a read!

This book is far better than the 'SAS fitness' type ones I have seen, it focusses more on the exercises and is good for people who want to exercise and more experienced people looking at getting back to basics or a change in training routines.

The best ...[money]... you could spend on fitness?, 16 Jan 2003

If you are interested in getting fitter and stronger and you have little experience with exercise, and/or a tight budget, this could well be the book for you. Charles 'Bronco' Bronson delivers straight forward, easy to follow instruction on basic strength and endurance building exercises that can be done without any expensive equipment. Covering some basic warm-ups, staple exercises, nutrition and general health (as well as a lot more) the book is well structured and clearly (if not brilliantly) written. There are useful black & white photographs and some great original artwork by the man himself to illustrate the techniques required.
If you are approaching this book with a background in health & fitness, particularly weight training/bodybuilding, this book may not be for you. Although I'm sure at least some of the information in the book could be useful to anyone at any level of fitness, the Solitary Programme isn't (by Bronco's own admission) for budding Arnies. The aim of the book is to instruct an individual (male or female) on how to build a fit, strong, functional body - not necessarily a body that will win bodybuilding competitions.

If you do have a background in weight training/bodybuilding, you may find some of the information a little basic for your needs, but it is easy to be critical. At the end of the day, the proof is in the pudding, and Charles Bronson is a phenomenally strong man (I once saw a TV documentary which described how he threw a fridge freezer UP a flight of stairs!) and it is documented in the book how he punched through bullet proof glass! (and he does have witnesses!)

To sum up - if you are looking to win Mr (or Miss) Universe, then this probably isn't the book for you. However, if you are looking to build a strong functional body and improve your sense of wellbeing on a tight or non-existent budget, this could be the best ...[money]... you'll ever spend.

Loaf says (19 April 2007)

I'm a supporter of Charlie's fight for fair punishment and freedom. I've read many excerpts from his website and purchased his book "Solitary Fitness". His holistic approach to working out and health in general totally shocked me. Id never seen anything like it, I've worked out with weights before and even did some powerlifting, but the way he lined it out turned my entire idea of strength and fitness training upside down. I'm giving it a shot and am really amazed Id say at the results I'm getting from the routine so far. This book, given enough exposure to the general public and enough open minds of people to evaluate what they think they know could totally change the world. Charles Bronson has my respect as thinker and a teacher.