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Crunchless Core review
An 8-week, two-phase core training program with 70-plus exercises and follow-along videos for $10, sold on a long letter that says crunches wreck your spine, with a 60-day refund and a named coach.
Worth a look
For $10 you get a program whose contents are described in detail: eight weeks, two phases, 70-plus exercises, videos and a named coach with credentials. The form matches the page, refunds run 60 days and the seller offers another program on top. What lowers the score is the tone. The letter says new research 'PROVES' crunches are dangerous, that you should 'NEVER' do them, that they may cause 'irreversible damage' and that the method doubles results in half the time, calls its 'Two Phase Principle' patented and promises abs in 60 days. It mentions a 'premium Accelerated Fat Loss Program' bonus that is not the bonus it lists, and it needs gym equipment while the bonus does not. If you already train, the price makes it a low-risk try, but treat the spine-damage warnings as marketing, and see a doctor if you have back pain.
- Price
- $10
- Billing
- One-time payment
- Best for
- Gym-goers who want a structured 8-week core plan at a low price and a full refund option
- Not for
- Anyone with back pain hoping the program will fix it, or who has no access to gym equipment
Crunchless Core at a glance
Crunchless Core is an eight-week core training program by Brian Klepacki, who describes himself as a certified strength coach with a master's in exercise science and a business in Florida. It is split into two four-week phases with more than eight total-body workouts, over 70 functional exercises and follow-along videos, and per the FAQ it needs a home gym or a gym. The bonuses are Crunchless Core LITE (16 workouts of under 30 minutes, no equipment, valued at $50) and an Exercise Exchange Manual with swaps for exercises you cannot do ($25). The letter argues that crunches and sit-ups damage the spine, cites spine researcher Stuart McGill and a list of press articles, and quotes an orthopedic hand surgeon and a trainer among its testimonials. The form charges $10.00 against a claimed $97 retail price. The refund is 60 days, with a 'double guarantee' of another program. The copyright line reads 2016.
- Format
- Digital program with follow-along videos; file format not stated
- Length
- 8 weeks in 2 phases, more than 70 exercises
- Equipment
- Home gym or gym for the main program; the LITE bonus needs none
- Price
- $10.00 one time; page shows a $97 retail price and $75 of bonuses
- Refund window
- 60 days on the form, plus a 'double guarantee' of another program
- Seller
- Brian Klepacki, strength coach in Florida; no company or address on the page
- Merchant of record
- Click Sales, Inc. (ClickBank), Boise, Idaho, USA
- ClickBank vendor
- crunchless
Weeks, phases and exercises counted
The page gives eight weeks, two phases, over 70 exercises, video coverage and two bonuses.
For offer clarity we give 8.0.
$10 with inflated comparisons
The form charges $10.00 as the page says, but the $97 retail price and the bonus list, which names an 'Accelerated Fat Loss' bonus not among those listed, do not add up.
For pricing honesty we give 5.5.
Sixty days plus a second program
The form allows 60 days and the page adds a 'double guarantee' of another program.
For refund terms we give 8.0.
Named coach, no company
Brian Klepacki is named with his credentials and location, but the page shows no company or address.
For vendor transparency we give 6.0.
Crunches 'PROVEN' dangerous
The letter says research 'PROVES' crunches cause irreversible spine damage, that results double in half the time and that the method is patented.
For claim discipline we give 3.5.
Pros and cons
What works
- Contents described in detail
- Only $10 on the form
- 60-day refund plus a second program
- Named coach with credentials
What does not
- Strong 'never do crunches' and spine-damage claims
- Bonus description does not match the list
- Needs gym equipment
- Page copyright reads 2016
Crunchless Core FAQ
Is Crunchless Core legit?
It is sold through ClickBank with a 60-day refund and a named coach, but its spine-damage claims are one-sided marketing.
How much does Crunchless Core cost?
$10.00 once for a US address, per the order form.
How long is the program?
Eight weeks in two four-week phases, with over 70 exercises and videos.
Do I need equipment?
The FAQ says the main program needs a home gym or gym; the LITE bonus needs none.
How do I get a refund?
Within 60 days; the page also offers another of its programs.
The bottom line
For $10 you get a program whose contents are described in detail: eight weeks, two phases, 70-plus exercises, videos and a named coach with credentials. The form matches the page, refunds run 60 days and the seller offers another program on top. What lowers the score is the tone. The letter says new research 'PROVES' crunches are dangerous, that you should 'NEVER' do them, that they may cause 'irreversible damage' and that the method doubles results in half the time, calls its 'Two Phase Principle' patented and promises abs in 60 days. It mentions a 'premium Accelerated Fat Loss Program' bonus that is not the bonus it lists, and it needs gym equipment while the bonus does not. If you already train, the price makes it a low-risk try, but treat the spine-damage warnings as marketing, and see a doctor if you have back pain.
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