The book starts out with kyle explaing what his parents were going through as his mothers pregnancy progressed. Kyle maynard is a 25yearold congenital amputee he was born without fullyformed arms and legs who hasnt let his disability stop him from achieving some remarkable accomplishments. Kyle was born with arms that end at the elbows and legs near the knees. Kyle maynard born march 24, 1986 is a speaker, author, and mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to ascend mount kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics. According to kyle, what are nonvisible disabilities. Listen as i interview quadruple congenital amputee kyle maynard, who has competed in more extreme sports than most able bodied people. Kyle wrote his first book called no excuses nov 17, 2005. A book you may find inspirational is the autobiography no excuses. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life is the triumphant story of kyle maynard, a boy born with a genetic defect known as quadramembral phocomelia, which caused the extremely limited growth of his arms and legs. In spite of those limitations, kyle played football in grammar school, wrestled for his high school team, wrote a bestselling book called, no excuses and became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of mt. Yeah, this is just some of what kyle maynard has accomplished. No excuses isnt just a gym or a place to train, it is a thriving community. No excuses is an inspiring autobiography about the life of kyle maynard. When i met kyle maynard, he changed my life for good.
No excuses is the amazing story of kyle maynard, a young man born with the gentic defect known as quadramembral phocomelia that caused him to have limited growth of his arms legs. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life, p. Born kyle was born with congential amputee to his parents scott and anita. Kyle maynard is a 25yearold congenital amputee he was born without fully formed arms and legs who hasnt let his disability stop him from. Born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation that left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on to live life independently, knowing that exceptions wouldnt be made for him. Kyle maynards inspiring story born with no hands or feet. He has learned to live life independently, without prosthetics. Kyles ideas and personal philosophies are extracted from his own life experiences, which he began to explore in the new york times best selling book, no excuses, which he penned at the age of 19. But instead of letting physical differences decide what he can and cant do, kyle focuses on setting his mind to what he will do. There is a section at the end of this book that describes how he exercises and what he eats to stay fit. Opened no excuses crossfit gym, an athletic facility with a focus on building a community of athletes. When he was born he was born with his arms ending at his elbows and his legs ending at his knees. Youll learn about the family who supported him, the coach who trained him, and the faith that strengthened him to. No excuses, a 1983 television series, whose some episodes were written by barrie keeffe.
Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. And the unbelievable, yet true story of kyle maynard is sure to inspire all who hear it. Arnold schwarzenegger when i interviewed kyle maynard, he touched the hearts of more viewers than perhaps any other interview ive done. Published by regnery publishing, the book made the new york times bestseller list, peaking at number 12. Maynard is a crossfit level 1 certified instructor and has always had a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals. No excuses is the book that kyle maynard fans, like. No excuses is his inspirational autobiography that shows how a positive, cando attitude gives someon. Kyle maynard inspires audiences to challenge themselves and reminds them that there are no worthy excuses.
But that didnt stop kyle maynard from becoming a champion, on the wrestling mat and in his life. Maynard was born march 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. No excuses is the book that kyle maynard fans, like me, have been waiting for. No excuses is the story of teen athlete kyle maynard, who despite having disabilities to all four limbs was determined to excel in sports.
No excuses by kyle maynard overdrive rakuten overdrive. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kyle maynard books online. I first saw kyle maynard on a tv sports documentary and im glad to say that his determination and strength. No excuses crossfit was established in 2008 with the mission to establish trust, provide inspiration and education through the strongest of health practices while building the athlete within. In 2005, maynard wrote the new york times bestselling autobiography, no excuses. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Larry weeks interviews quadruple congenital amputee kyle maynard, who. Kyle was born march 24, 1986, with a rare disorder called, congenital amputation. In 2008, maynard saw one of his most fervent dreams become a reality when he built his first fitness center, no excuses crossfit, where he endeavors to. He was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. In this inspirational total health interview we have the amazing kyle maynard sharing his outlook on mindset.
The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life by kyle maynard. This is an inspirational book about the perseverance of the human spirit. Youll learn about the family who supported him, the coach who trained him, and the faith that strengthened him to face the toughest fights. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. No excuses, a 2005 autobiographical book by kyle maynard.
To show that we should confront our problems head on and make no excuses. Photo courtesy of kyle maynard when asked what makes him happiest in life, maynard said. The way to avoid an obstacle without giving any effort to conquer it. No excuses is the inspiring story of kyles battle against the odds. Despite being born with arms that end at the elbows and legs near the knees, kyles wrestled for one of the best teams in the southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and most recently became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of mt. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life kyle maynard. Instead of letting physical differences decide what he can and cant do, kyle focuses on setting his mind to what he will do. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Kyle is an entrepreneur, speaker and bestselling author of the book no excuses. No excuses, a competing team from the 2010 reality television series, money hungry. Praise for no excuses no excuses will really pump you up. Kyle maynard is a motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur and athlete.
With no hands or feet, kyle maynard could make plenty of excuses. Read no excuses the true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life by kyle maynard available from rakuten kobo. Publication date 2005 topics maynard, kyle, 1986, wrestlers united states biography. Since then, no excuses has become kyles mantra and his guiding principle. In no excuses the power of selfdiscipline summary, the author says that we dont need to born under a lucky star, or with incredible wealth or with terrific contacts and connections or even special skills but the thing which you needed to get success in any aspect of your life is selfdisciplined. Kyle maynard born march 24, 1986 is an american speaker, author and mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to ascend mount kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Kyle maynard author of the book no excuses is a story about a young boys struggle to fit in with school and society as a congenital amputee. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a. His discipline and dedication to wrestling and exercise began when he was only eleven years old.
No excuses the power of selfdiscipline summary seeken. Larry king significant achievement occurs for those who have the courage to overcome disappointment and setbacks to pursue their dreams. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. But it is far from a sad story as kyle, through sheer determination, overcomes his disadvantages and participates in sports. Kyle maynard is the author of the new york times bestselling book no excuses.
Find out more information about kyle s availability and fee. Despite being born with arms that end at the elbows and legs near the knees, kyles wrestled on the varsity of one of the best teams in the southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and most recently became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of mt. His story begins as an 11yearold that wanted to wrestle and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. No excuses by kyle maynard, 9781596980105, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Welcome to no excuses crossfit no excuses crossfit. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life 9781596980105. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Says if he could go back and change the way he was born, he wouldnthis disability has actually enabled him to make a huge impact. At no excuses we have a vision of building a fit community. He was born without complete arms or legs and became a high school wrestling champion. The book is a great inspiration about making no excuses. We hosted kyle maynard on our campus in the spring semester.
Born without arms or legs below his elbows and knees, kyle maynard excels as a champion athlete, inspirational speaker, college student, and male model. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Kyle maynard is a 25yearold congenital amputee he was born without fullyformed arms and legs who hasnt let his disability stop him from. Inducted into the national wrestling hall of fame aug 10, 2007. Find out more information about kyles availability and fee.
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