Mark Lauren

Strong and Lean: 9-Minute Daily Workouts to Build Your Best Body: No Equipment, Anywhere, Anytime

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026 at 2:26am
Mark Lauren

About this product

Strong and Lean --Mark Lauren's follow-up to his bestselling book-- You Are Your Own Gym --uses two decades of unparalleled experience to accomplish what most people thought impossible: The ability to immediately begin your workout wherever you are--from living rooms to hotel rooms to yards--and finish 9 minutes later.
In the age of isolation, a great workout plan that doesn't require any gym equipment is invaluable. Lauren provides a regimen that will help you achieve a stronger, leaner body in only a few weeks. Strong and Lean features a philosophy backed by Lauren's intense personal experiences--ones that speak to every man and woman--along with his military experience.
With Mark Lauren's workout, you can now achieve your most muscular and lean body with an incredibly small sacrifice of time. Read more

Editor's Take

Amazon reviewers say this book’s workouts are time-efficient, beginner-friendly, and effective, with several readers praising the clear instructions and whole-body results. Some Amazon feedback highlights the program as a good value and notes that it can improve strength, mobility, and athleticism.

On StoryGraph and Goodreads, readers describe the routines as challenging, informative, and easy to follow, and one reviewer called it the best workout program they had tried. Goodreads comments also note that the layout is convenient because each day’s exercises are grouped together.

On Reddit, discussion around Mark Lauren’s bodyweight programs is generally positive, with users emphasizing simplicity and the importance of pairing the plan with good eating habits. Overall, the consensus is that the book works well for people who want a short, structured bodyweight routine without equipment.

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Specifications

Publisher St. Martin's Essentials
Publication date October 26, 2021
Language English
Print length 256 pages
ISBN-10 125078719X
ISBN-13 978-1250787194
Item Weight 1.5 pounds
Dimensions 7.37 x 0.69 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank #209,181 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #86 in Pilates (Books) #245 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness #249 in Weight Training (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (291)