LL didn't always have a diesel body - he chiselled it the old-fashioned way, with hard work and discipline. Here he shares the secrets of his transformation in a uniquely creative, yet no-nonsense regimen - enlivened with humour and sheer force of personality - that will inspire readers to enjoy working out as never before, while building a body they never thought possible.This book offers four levels of fitness, from Bronze to Platinum, including: a 4-week beginner's program that takes inches off the waist and boosts energy; a 5-week program for intermediates that increases strength while maintaining muscular and cardiovascular endurance; an advanced 9-week program that turns the body into a muscle-building and fat-burning machine - complete with 6-pack abs and as much energy as LL Cool J; the hardcore 3-week fat-torching program LL used for the Control Myself video - a new level in ripped-to-the-bone fitness and sex appeal; a special 4-week Diamond program for women seeking to shape up fast for the summer or upcoming event; and, meal plans and recipes that fuel workouts while burning fat with food.