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Plyometrics for Athletes at All Levels: A Training Guide for Explosive Speed and Power 3 reviews Neal Pire
Ulysses Press, 2006
Introduction to Plyometrics
+ Good for beginners + Great for specific training programmes
Learn the basics of plyometrics with the clear descriptions and great photos in this book. There are also some helpful programs for you to try.
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"Get in the Best Shape of Your LIfe" (Complete Guide to Kettlebell Exercises and Training) 6 reviews Lisa Shaffer
Lisa Shaffer, 2005
Excellent material on kettlebell exercises
+ great kettlebell guide + Exercise phobic + GREAT Kettlebell guide + Great training resouce!
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Total Body Plan: Men's Fitness 4 reviews Bill Hartman, Adam Campbell
Triumph Books (IL), 2007
Excellent exercise program design, based solidly on the science of kinesiology
+ Works for old men too !! + Every weight exercise under the Sun in poorly defined training plan. + Get Results
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It's More Than Just Making Them Sweat: A Career Training Guide for Personal Fitness Trainers 2 reviews Ed Thornton
Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2001
A "must have" book for personal trainers
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (1/07)
In my life, the job that I most enjoyed was being a personal trainer. I worked as a certified fitness counselor, which incorporated both personal training and nutrition, while I was in college. Because it didn't seem very lucrative for me, I ...
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Resistance Training Instruction 4 reviews Everett Aaberg
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006
Take Your Workouts To The Next Level!
+ muscle mechanics updated + read..
Whether you are a personal fitness trainer looking for new movements for your clients or a self-starter who wants to learn from the best, this is the book for you. Everette Aaberg is one of the nation's premier personal trainers and biomechanics experts. I had the pleasure of learning and ...
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Strength Training Anatomy 259 reviews Frederic Delavier
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005
Excellent training manual
+ Very impressed with this book + Strenght Training Anatomy/ Great Training Book + An excellent resource! + Essential reading for strength training.
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The Art of Strength: Newport 5 reviews
CustomFlix, 2006
One of the best kettlebell DVDs
+ AWESOME!!! + Great, but only after you've increased your endurance + The AOS workouts are by far the best
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H2H: Kettlebell Circuits, 2005
H2H: Kettlebell Circuits has proven to be the most demanding, challenging, and effective form of circuit training using a single implement - one kettlebell. It is circuit training at it's finest! This is the culmination of H2H 1 & 2. Jeff takes the guess work out of program design.
*10 easy-to-follow, highly efficient, and brutally effective circuits
* Increase your work capacity, stamina, and ...
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Jumping into Plyometrics: 100 Exercises For Power & Strength 10 reviews Donald A. Chu
Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998
Excellent
+ Power training for all levels + A Good Intro to the World of Plyometrics
As an outdoor fitness instructor, I have been able to use several of the exercises. Great suggestion from my Chiropractor!
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The Russian Kettlebell Challenge 67 reviews Pavel Tsatsouline
Dragon Door Publications, 2001
Best thing since sliced bread
+ Solid info, annoying author + One book is all you need... + Some of it, I felt was not neccesary . . .
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Practical Programming for Strength Training 36 reviews Mark Rippetoe And Lon Kilgore
The Aasgaard Company, 2006
Better investment then gold!
+ Very practical training book + Practical Programming for Strength Training. A must have! + Barbel work for Cyclists + Must-have book.
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Periodization Training For Sports 16 reviews Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005
Great information
+ Excellent Resource! + Good Book + A good resource
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The Art of Strength:Providence 7 reviews, 2005
Tried the rest and this is the best
+ Excellent workout. Never gets old. + Faaaantastic Video + I hate "workout videos" but not this one. + This DVD is well organized and very easy to follow-along.
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PowerSculpt For Men: The Complete Body Sculpting and Weight Training Workout Using the Exercise Ball ... 5 reviews Paul Frediani
Hatherleigh Press, 2004
An EXCELLENT user guide for fitness balls
+ power sculpt for men + a book for everyone + The Bible of fitness
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Men's Health Best: Weight-Free Workout (Men's Health Best) 6 reviews Men's Health Magazine
Rodale Books, 2005
Compact nugget of good information
+ Good varity of exercises + well balanced practical information + It works
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Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle 14 reviews Robin Robertson
Rodale Books, 2005
Absolutely Fantastic Cookbook!!!
+ Delicious AND Healthy Recipes for those of us watching our carbs!
I am not a vegan/vegetarian, but wanted to add more low carb vegan meals to reduce the amount of animal products we eat and to reduce carb intake as we are both pre-diabetic. Well, I am thrilled with this cookbook! I bought 7 vegan cookbooks recently, but I've cooked almost exclusively out of ...
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Stretching Anatomy 25 reviews Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006
Great book!
+ good buy + Great book!
As a massage therapist, I was looking for a thorough book on stretching that I can utilize with my clients. Information is clear and to the point. Diagrams are detailed. I especially like that it specifies most & lessor stretched muscles.
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Strength Ball Training 16 reviews Lorne Goldenberg, Peter Twist
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006
A weight lifter sees the light
+ Detailed, thorough and clear + Good training book + excellent
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The Personal Trainer's Handbook 9 reviews Teri S. O'Brien
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003
Thanks for writing this book, Ms. O'Brien
+ Best Book Ever + Terrific Resource for the Beginner or the Pro + A must for those starting in the business
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The Personal Trainer Business Handbook 9 reviews Ed Gaut
Pierpoint-Martin, 1994
My OWN Business
+ Useful. + The Best Business Book for Personal Trainers in the USA
I started out doing some training while I was in college. It was sort of nice break from the old college classes and boring campus jobs. However, the more I trained, the more I liked it. It soon came to the point where I needed to either start a REAL business, or stop taking clients! I was ...
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