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Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life 193 reviews
Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker
Tyndale, 2007
Good Read
This book was well written and a good read. I love reading good books on leadership and success. Sports and Life always a good parallel.
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Men's Health Power Training: Build Bigger, Stronger Muscles with through Performance-based Conditioning34 reviews
Robert dos Remedios
Rodale Books, 2007
Needed this book in the nineties.
Excellent material. The cutting edge in functional stability exercises. Recommended for all who believe that something worth doing is worth doing right!
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Starting Strength (2nd edition)90 reviews
Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore
The Aasgaard Company, 2007
A 1st edition book review
As you walk into your gym, the first thing you see is that handsome Brad Pitt (or Orlando Bloom or whatever) look-alike curling a barbell relentlessly and vigorously on the squat rack. Sets after sets after sets, you stand in awe as you see the grotesque veins bulge on his biceps as he stimulates every square inch, every nooks and crannies of its muscle fibers. The girls on the treadmills would ...
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Now, Discover Your Strengths 318 reviews
Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton
Free Press, 2001
Now, Discover Your Strengths = Your Greatest Talents at Work
Brilliant. Readable. Engaging. Empowering.
I was originally introduced to this work through Kristine Gunn of www.HighVelocityTraining.com.
It immediately provided hope that my inherent ideas about how to work with people to help them perform (and internally do the same) could be applied today.
An inspiring work that truly helps you find the path to your own inherent success traits. A ...
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StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths140 reviews
Tom Rath
Gallup Press, 2007
FINDING YOUR DREAMS!
The stated goal is to help people do more of what they do well. The author's methods are designed to uncover our key talents via thought patterns, feelings, and behaviors. The patterns are then categorized into 34 broad themes such as Achiever, Relator, and Ideation. The broad themes point to a person's natural talents, which can be further developed. One interesting aspect of the book is that it ...
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A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future 178 reviews
Daniel H. Pink
Riverhead Trade, 2006
Insightful and visionary for our futures in business...
I read this title by Dan Pink after discovering "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko". Mr. Pink's application of Manga for this writing was excellent. After reviewing the sample for the Kindle, I was all in on this title. The book is insightful and informative. There is a new revolution in business in our culture that is gaining momentum. This book provides insight as to how to get into the curve ...
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Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength931 reviews
Bill Phillips, Michael D'Orso
Collins, 1999
I've benefited from BFL yet recommend SFL even more highly
I've benefited immensely from Bill Phillips' 1999 mega-bestseller, Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength (BFL). It dramatically helped to rekindle my passion for fitness.
Using the BFL approach, by combining dreaming; goal-setting; planning; tracking; frequent small meals; weight training and brief but intense aerobic training, I personally completed multiple, 12 week ...
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Strength Training Anatomy241 reviews
Frederic Delavier
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005
Simple and to the point!
If you are looking for a no nonsense book to show you exercises that target certain areas of the body without a lot of fluff, then this is the book for you. It is a great guide if you are looking for guidance on how to properly lift weights, or target muscle groups for growth. It is set up very well. If you are working out arms, you simply turn to the "arms" section and pick the exercises you ...
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess37 reviews
Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe
Avery, 2007
This book is AWESOME!
My husband bought this book for me for my birthday and I LOVE IT!! It is a good read and very informative, it helped me understand a lot about a good diet and exercise program. The recipes in the book are delicious and really help your body with the program. I've been very excited about my workout routine and recommend this to any woman who is interested in lifting like a man and looking like ...
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Go Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance48 reviews
Marcus Buckingham
Free Press, 2007
Used heavily in my organization - with great success!!
I was first introduced to Marcus and this book during a development class where I work. At the very least the book should help you re-focus your efforts for a more successful and enjoyable life.
Highly recommended!
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Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance14 reviews
Jim Johnson
Hunter House, 2003
Excellent Book
I've never written an Amazon review before, but this little book impressed me so much that other readers should share its benefits.
I damaged my knee in a motorcycle accident and had recurring pain for two years. A string of hospitals, therapists and acupuncturists were all unable to diagnose, never mind treat, the problem.
Enter Jim Johnson Stage Right>>>
6 weeks after doing only part ...
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Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program3 reviews
Eric Cressey, Matt Fitzgerald
Da Capo Press, 2008
My Results
Eric Cressey knows how to get people bigger and stronger, period. I got to do the Maximum Strength Program last summer and during that time I had my 1RM deadlift go from 275 to 400lbs in four months. I am more mobile than ever and I am no longer in pain (used to be low back). I now have great posture and have built a great base of strength.
This book outlines the four phases with multistep ...
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Strength for Life: The Fitness Plan for the Rest of Your Life26 reviews
Shawn Phillips
Ballantine Books, 2008
Gets results in both body and mind
I completed Shawn's two week "reboot" and dropped 6 pounds and an inch around the waist! But aside from the obvious physical benefits are the mental and spiritual benefits you will gain from this book. It's an integral approach to strengthening you as a whole; full strength.
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Practical Programming for Strength Training31 reviews
Mark Rippetoe And Lon Kilgore
The Aasgaard Company, 2006
Excellent for Programming
This book gets 5 stars because it focuses precisely on Programming. You can see by the other user reviews that this is an excellent book.
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BodyMinder Workout and Exercise Journal (A Fitness Diary)64 reviews
Frances E. Wilkins
MemoryMinder Journals, Inc., 2007
Bodyminder Workout
I love this body minder journal. I can track daily exercises done at home and track what weights and machines I do at the gym. I can also enter what I eat daily and keep a journal of my eating habits.
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How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life85 reviews
Tom Rath, Donald O. Clifton
Gallup Press, 2004
Very Positive Energy
If you fill someone else's bucket with positive energy, words and praise, it fills yours in return. It is a nice approach and it definitely works. Mr. Rath did not reinvent the wheel here. However he did write a good book that is pleasant to read and it is empowering. The only problem that I have with this book is that I found it too expensive considering how thin it is. Otherwise, it is well ...
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101 Workouts for Women: Everything You Need to Get a Lean, Strong and Fit Physique12 reviews
Triumph Books, 2008
Great addition to an existing fitness routine!!
I've got a current fitness routine that I follow, but wanted to add to it when I had the time and energy. This book is the perfect addition as it is broken down by body part and the routines are relatively short yet challenging. I can pick a workout from this book based on what I did earlier in the day so that I don't burn out the same body parts on one day. The routines seem to be geared to ...
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New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle63 reviews
Lou Schuler, Alwyn Cosgrove
Avery, 2005
Great ideas, sensible workouts-NOT for those seeking traditional bodybuilding books
This book is not for those looking for a traditional bodybuilding workouts that isolate body parts. It is for people who want to work out smarter, train like athletes, and work out like your body was intended to move. I've never had such killer workouts with such amazing results! The book contains a limited amount of actual written workouts but they give you so many ideas on how to put together ...
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Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life193 reviews
Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker
Tyndale House Publishers, 2008
Good Read
This book was well written and a good read. I love reading good books on leadership and success. Sports and Life always a good parallel.
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Men's Health Muscle Chow: More Than 150 Meals to Feed Your Muscles and Fuel Your Workouts31 reviews
Gregg Avedon
Rodale Books, 2007
Excellent Recipes
This is a great alternative to a typical "dieting" cookbook with recipes to build muscle while keeping nutritional requirements in balance. It isn't about mindless dieting and filling up on non-fat, no-calorie foods. Also beneficial to those who are looking for clean eating recipes. Bought this book on a whim and am extremely pleased with the purchase.
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