--- product_id: 111399239 title: "The Purposeful Primitive: From Fat and Flaccid to Lean and Powerful - Using the Primordial Laws of Fitness to Trigger Inevitable, Lasting and Dramatic Physical Change" price: "B/.42" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/111399239-the-purposeful-primitive-from-fat-and-flaccid-to-lean-powerful store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # The Purposeful Primitive: From Fat and Flaccid to Lean and Powerful - Using the Primordial Laws of Fitness to Trigger Inevitable, Lasting and Dramatic Physical Change **Price:** B/.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Purposeful Primitive: From Fat and Flaccid to Lean and Powerful - Using the Primordial Laws of Fitness to Trigger Inevitable, Lasting and Dramatic Physical Change - **How much does it cost?** B/.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/111399239-the-purposeful-primitive-from-fat-and-flaccid-to-lean-powerful) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Executed with the requisite tenacity, intensity and precision, Purposefully Primitive methods can and will favorably alter the compositional makeup of the human body. Primitive tools and simple modes are used to power sparse methods. We force the body to favorably reconfigure itself by generating physical and psychological fierceness during training. Commonsense nutritional strategies and Old School training tactics are synchronized and placed within a periodized timeframe.The three interrelated Purposefully Primitive disciplines (weight training, cardiovascular training and nutrition) need to be regularly and routinely practiced in a balanced and proportional fashion. Lock down all aspects of the program and within seven days of full implementation tangible results appear; by the end of the first month, body composition (the fat-to-muscle ratio) undergoes a dramatic turnaround; those who commit completely for 90 days undergo a total metamorphosis. No matter how deep a physical hole you are currently standing in, 90 days of maniacal discipline and teeth-gritting effort will enable you to utterly and completely change the shape, texture, efficiency and hardness of your body. Review: Really loved this book - I learned so much from this book about health and fitness, sports psychology, and nutrition. My only complaints would be that it strictly talks about men the entire book and never specifies how anything applies to women. The author frequently told personal stories which didn't always relate to the topic-- I skipped through lots of that. Some parts exude fragile masculinity, especially his rants where he makes fun of "politically correct sissies", so much that it became amusing and humorous. On the other hand, I feel a lot more confident and informed to continue my fitness journey, and it was just the kind of book I was looking for. I'm sure the world of powerlifting and meat heads doesn't produce many literary geniuses, but this book came pretty close. There was no question the author was qualified in his expertise, and he explained intricate theories very well. The section on nutrition was nothing extraordinary, but still surpassed most information you find nowadays on the topic. It was very refreshing to learn from someone who has had decades of experience in the field, rather than from the multitude of novice personal trainers on instagram that are spewing out loads of misinformation. Review: Worth its weight in gold - Fantastic book. The sections on nutrition and cardio alone are worth the price. My single complaint (and it isn't really a complaint, more a matter of taste) is that Marty's writing style is a tad bombastic and over-the-top, at times. I'm a dry, boring guy that enjoys dry, boring books. But as I said, more a matter of taste than an actual criticism. I'm not sure I've ever read a more informative and useful book on training and nutrition. The stories and anecdotes are priceless. There's a lot to be learned from the masters. They reached the top of their respective disciplines for a reason, and Marty does a great job of presenting the information in a clear, understandable way for us mere mortals. I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone in the iron game. My compliments, Mr. Gallagher! Thanks for a great book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #967,380 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #2,933 in Exercise & Fitness (Books) #4,562 in Exercise & Fitness (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Purposeful Primitive: From Fat and Flaccid to Lean and Powerful - Using the Primordial Laws of Fitness to Trigger Inevitable, Lasting and Dramatic Physical Change - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lxKuMSG-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really loved this book *by L***A on February 12, 2021* I learned so much from this book about health and fitness, sports psychology, and nutrition. My only complaints would be that it strictly talks about men the entire book and never specifies how anything applies to women. The author frequently told personal stories which didn't always relate to the topic-- I skipped through lots of that. Some parts exude fragile masculinity, especially his rants where he makes fun of "politically correct sissies", so much that it became amusing and humorous. On the other hand, I feel a lot more confident and informed to continue my fitness journey, and it was just the kind of book I was looking for. I'm sure the world of powerlifting and meat heads doesn't produce many literary geniuses, but this book came pretty close. There was no question the author was qualified in his expertise, and he explained intricate theories very well. The section on nutrition was nothing extraordinary, but still surpassed most information you find nowadays on the topic. It was very refreshing to learn from someone who has had decades of experience in the field, rather than from the multitude of novice personal trainers on instagram that are spewing out loads of misinformation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth its weight in gold *by W***Y on May 7, 2014* Fantastic book. The sections on nutrition and cardio alone are worth the price. My single complaint (and it isn't really a complaint, more a matter of taste) is that Marty's writing style is a tad bombastic and over-the-top, at times. I'm a dry, boring guy that enjoys dry, boring books. But as I said, more a matter of taste than an actual criticism. I'm not sure I've ever read a more informative and useful book on training and nutrition. The stories and anecdotes are priceless. There's a lot to be learned from the masters. They reached the top of their respective disciplines for a reason, and Marty does a great job of presenting the information in a clear, understandable way for us mere mortals. I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone in the iron game. My compliments, Mr. Gallagher! Thanks for a great book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Really Good Read *by L***N on April 2, 2013* Being a fan of Olympic Weightlifting and Power lifting, I really enjoyed the historical perspective of this book. The author does a great job of educating the reader about some of the greats in the sport. There are also some interesting articles on diet and the mental aspects of the weight training. Overall, this is a very complete book. The author also provides the reader with numerous training templates that were used by the greats or based off of how the greats worked out. I found this to be interesting on an academic level as well as useful. Only have two days a week to work out? There is a program for you. Are you new to weight training? There is a program for you. In fact, Coach Gallagher has included programs that should cover almost any situation. The only reason that this book is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt that the instructions on how to perform the lifts were a little bit lacking. Brass tacks: if you are serious about weight training this book needs to be in your library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/111399239-the-purposeful-primitive-from-fat-and-flaccid-to-lean-powerful](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/111399239-the-purposeful-primitive-from-fat-and-flaccid-to-lean-powerful) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*