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Bodybuilding a Realistic Approach: How You Can Have a Great Body 56 reviews
Frank A. Melfa
Power Writings, 1996
This book changed everything for me
I have lifted weights on and off for 25, sometimes pretty seriously, occasionally achieving quite a lot of bulk and definition, but this book finally gave me a real plan suited for guys like me - athletic nerds who want to be in shape. It really is realistic; it is complete (diet, "dungeon" (basement) workouts, and - importantly - safety, are covered thoroughly), easy to follow, and the pictures ...
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Practical Programming for Strength Training34 reviews
Mark Rippetoe And Lon Kilgore
The Aasgaard Company, 2006
Practical Programming for Strength Training. A must have!
Whether you are a strength coach, any person who trains others to increase their strength or looking to learn more about improving your own strength, this is a must have. It is science digested and put into print in a very easy to understand format.
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Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day23 reviews
Joyce L. Vedral
Grand Central Publishing, 1995
Grateful Granny Now Groovin' Granny!
I am 60 years old and had been pretty skinny all my life. I was always very active..horsebackriding, scuba, belly dancing, but after our retirement and move to Florida, I had too much time on my hands (and not enough weights IN them), cooked too much, (ate it all, too), traveled alot with my husband, and pigged out on easily obtainable and horribly fattening "road grub". I finally took a long, ...
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Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women21 reviews
Wini Linguvic
Rodale Books, 2005
Must have for anyone over 50
I love this book. It truly is geared toward all levels of fitness. I especially like that there is not a lot of expensive equipment to by. And, who can say they don't have time to exercise when it's only 12 miniutes a day for the strength training and 20 minutes 2-3 times a week with cardio.
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Strength Training Anatomy247 reviews
Frederic Delavier
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2001
unreal help even for the experienced readers
this book is phenominal and i strongly suggest buying this book if you are at all serious about the gym... actually even if your not serious, this book might make you serious
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Building the Classic Physique36 reviews
Steve Reeves
Access Publishers Network, 1995
Great Book and it isn't out of print!
This is a book you have to own. I looked on this site and the only copies are used. Everyone thinks it is out of print, but it is NOT out of print. Google the Steve Reeves International Society. You can buy the book brand new from here. I bought this book and the second book of Steve Reeves. You can get each for $25.
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Starting Strength (2nd edition)101 reviews
Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore
The Aasgaard Company, 2007
Starting Strength
Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" is, without question, one of the finest books of its kind. I have been going to gyms all my life, listening to people and reading many books on all aspects of weight training. Mr. Rippetoe, via his book, is the best teacher I have encountered. Whether you're a novice or an experienced lifter, "Starting Strength" will improve your performance and your outlook in ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training For Golf23 reviews
Robert G. Price
Price World Enterprises, 2003
Great book to keep your workout goal oriented and interesting
This book is great! I have always had a problem falling into a workout rut, and this book has designed a fun golf workout that changes every two weeks. I would recommend this book or any book in this series to someone who is training for a specific sport. The book is simple to read and you can download blank workout sheets from their website so you can track your progress. The book also has ...
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Brother Iron, Sister Steel: A Bodybuilder's Book49 reviews
Dave Draper
On Target Publications, 2001
Excellent guide, Dave!
The most useful part of this book is the advise about how to train around injury and over training. This is what happens when yer an old geezer and want the 18 year old body. I'm 59, and actually don't look like I'll be dead in 13 years. Thank you Dave.
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Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder61 reviews
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Simon & Schuster, 1993
I wish I had read this 20 years ago
I have made more progress with the advice in this book in the last month than my average year. After years of thinking I knew what i was doing at the gym, I finally feel like im on the right track with my body and my health.
Its also refreshing to read (and ironic since this book is 30 years old) people recommending moderate weight/high reps as opposed to the high-intensity school which I ...
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Body Defining13 reviews
Ellington Darden
McGraw-Hill, 1996
It worked for me!
I too came upon this book while looking for something on weight training. The before and after pictures got my attention as well as the uphill trendline for female weight gain over time. I like being able to exercise effectively in the privacy and convenience of my home. The weight lifting is immediately rewarding as each session brings improvements. After three weeks of exercise and diet, ...
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training11 reviews
Cane Deirdre Johns
Alpha, 1999
Excellent Way to Get Started
This is the best book that I have found on weight training. I needed a thorough book to get started and this was it. Other than my very lackluster lifting durig high school I have never seriously lifted, so I am far from an expert on lifting. I must add however that after having looked at many books on weight training I feel like a bit of an expert on the literature. What I found was that most ...
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The Science of Pocket Billiards15 reviews
Jack H. Koehler
Sportology Publications, 1989
Real Magic
Sometimes people feel that explaining wonderful things makes them somehow less magical, as if a bit of knowledge could rub the awe off of us. I'm inclined to disagree and fortunately for me, there's a whole genre of books devoted to the related jobs of explaining the wonderful and unravelling the mysteries behind ordinary stuff.
This book stands out in that world and also in the world of books ...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool & Billiards20 reviews
Alpha, 1998
Not just for beginners!
I've read several reviews here stating that this book is only good for beginners. I've been playing for years, and I don't think I know all there is to know on the subject.
I finally bought a table, and after dropping a considerable chunck of change on that I became interested in learning more about the game as having a table gives one a good oportunity to improve.
I found this book and at ...
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Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards20 reviews
Robert Byrne
Harcourt, 1998
Instant Improvement
I read the book page by page and practiced with it. My game is 300% better. This book is for every tipe of player.
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Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training11 reviews
Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Shaymaa Publishing Corporation, 2006
Detailed review by former physiology teaching fellow and biochemist...
Although I am currently not in the best of shape, at one time I worked as a personal trainer and by education I was trained as a research scientist. I have graduate education in both physiology and biochemistry and have worked with some high end athletes including one Olympic level powerlifter. Currently, I am looking to use strength training again myself because I was sidelined for a number of ...
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Lose Fat, Not Faith: A Transformation Guide21 reviews
Jeremy Likness
Lose Fat, Not Faith, 2008
Tools for life
It has been said that the way to make money quickly in the book industry is self-help or weight loss fitness books. This book does not really fall into that category. It is written with a passion for a subject and based on personal experience and transformation. There are a number of factors that make this an exceptional book, and even more so an extraordinary fitness book. First is the way it is ...
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Total Body Transformation: A 3-Month Personal Fitness Prescription For a Strong, Lean Body and a Calmer Mind21 reviews
Steve Ilg
Hyperion, 2005
Steve Ilg Rocks!
This book is phenomenal.
I really love Steve's focus on functional strength, as opposed to
strength for strengths sake.
Ilg combines Yoga, Strength, Cardio, Meditation and Nutrition.
The workouts are challenging and extremely effective, they will transform your body (and mind) if you follow through. Steve's encouragements all throughout the book are very helpful/motivating.
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Total Strength Training for Women15 reviews
Amazin Lethi
Thunder Bay Press (CA), 2004
Very Complete
I was surprised at the depth of and introduction to some critical exercises that even the best strength training books do not even attempt to address: things like wrist strength, pronation movements, and so forth. I felt this book really rounded out my exercises and it pictured the muscles I use so that I could build a more complete routine around all of the muscle groups I wanted to target or ...
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Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness: Special Book/DVD Package12 reviews
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005
The only Plyometrics instruction I need in my fitness library!
This is a great book and DVD set for plyometrics. Both the book and the DVD start with an "Athlete Fitness Assessment" so you can understand the athlete's performance at the beginning of training. This is lacking in many of the other plyometrics books and DVDs, which begin with instruction right away, without emphasis on assessing the athlete's ability prior to training. The materials are nicely ...
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