The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair20 reviews
Steve Vickery, Marilyn Moffat

Holt Paperbacks, 1999

A Must Have For People In Pain or Those Working With People In Pain

+ Fill in the Blanks in Your Exercise Program
+ Body repair manual
+ An Excellent Resource
+ recommended
  
  











  



  
The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia4 reviews
Peter Grymkowski, Edward Connors, ...

McGraw-Hill, 1984

The term "encyclopedia" is deserved

+ Good Exercise Descriptions
+ This book gives you the "language" of the gym
+ THE (affordable) book for body building enthusiasts
  
  











  



  
Taekwondo Kyorugi: Olympic Style Sparring11 reviews
Kuk Hyun Chung, Kyung Myung Lee, ...

Turtle Pr, 1994

Perhaps One Of The Finest Books Ever Written On The Subject

+ Instructing Book for TKD Players
+ Good for the serious competitor
+ A lot more than it looks
  
  











  



  
Fighting Fit2 reviews
Adrian Weale

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2004

Fighting Fit: Complete SAS Fitness Training Guide

+ Good things DO come in small packages

Adrian Weale served in British Army Intelligence working with various elite units of the British Armed Forces. His book is derived primarily from his contacts within the SAS, Paras and Marine Commandos. Weale covers the human body, nutrition (including a meal plan), exercises, equipment, ...
  
  











  



  
The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition7 reviews

Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

An Excellent Fitness Resource

+ Good overall reference!

This is a pair of military guidebooks (physical fitness and nutrition) bound as a single book for commercial sale. Pros: -Expert authors make this an authoritative source. -The material is very recent with broad coverage. -The text is written in plain language. -The text follows a truly ...
  
  











  



  
The Marine Corps 3X Fitness Program3 reviews
Martin Aver Cohen

Little Brown & Co (P), 1986

Best book on exercise ever

+ Start at the very beginning

I found this book at a library years ago and studied it. When my son took interest in his own exercise program, I recommended it and bought it for him. He likes it too. It's a great book.
  
  











  



  
The New High Intensity Training: The Best Muscle-Building System You've Never Tried60 reviews
Ellington Darden

Rodale Books, 2004

Lives up to it's claims

+ Bought it twice. Its that good

This book delivers. You get the results as promised without the use of steroids. I recommend this book for anyone looking to pack on muscle, look good, but not freakishly large.
  
  











  



  
Muscle Logic : Escalating Density Training18 reviews
Charles Staley

Rodale Books, 2005

Great information

+ Overall good

The workouts are tough. The science behind the method make sense. I have seen improvement in myself. The last half the book contains workout plans, some of which are repetitive.
  
  











  



  
Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life65 reviews
Mark Verstegen

Rodale Books, 2004

Recommended by a certified personal trainer

+ fantastic results!
+ Great informative book
+ Core Performance
  
  











  



  
50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast: The Ultimate Guide to Building Bigger Muscles3 reviews
Dave Tuttle

Avery, 1999

A solid book for a solid workout

I found this book full of useful information not only for the beginner but for someone who has been working out for a while. Each chapter is easy to read and understand, the information is useful and straight forward. This book offers good solid information for a good solid workout.
  
  











  



  
The Art of Expressing the Human Body73 reviews
Bruce Lee; John R. Little

Charles E Tuttle Co, 1998

The Art of Expreeing the Human Body

+ Build the body superman would be envy of!!!!!
+ Love it!
+ Excellent and timely service
+ Get Bruce Lee's Body
  
  











  



  
body-building and self-defense

Barnes & Noble, 1962

Advice on building body strength and techniques for self defense.
  
  











  



  
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training1 review
Matt Fitzgerald

Rodale Books, 2004

Okay but needs dedication

This is an interesting book. As a runner who recently picked up training after about 20 years of (more or less) inaction, this book has brought back old skills and helped me see the importance of cross-training. At the same time it has shown me that I need to keep up my stretching and strength ...
  
  











  



  
Pankration: The Traditional Greek Combat Sport & Modern Martial Art7 reviews
Jim Arvanitis

Paladin Press, Boulder, CO, 2003

a diamond in the rough

+ Million Dollar Question
+ Great Book
+ Excellent read!
  
  











  



  
Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat1 review
United States Marine Corps

Fredonia Books (NL), 2005

Physical Readiness Training for Combat

Available freely online from [...] this may not be worth the money to buy rather than download. That said, get yourself a copy one way or the other. Back during the 1980s, the Marine Corps created this manual with the specific purpose of getting troops in shape to fight. Covering not just the ...
  
  











  



  
The Official U.S. Air Force Elite Workout19 reviews
Andrew Flach

Hatherleigh Press, 2004

Ignore the poor reviews

+ Looking for a good PT Program?
+ Great book
+ If you are going into the Air Force you need this
  
  











  



  
Maximum Sports Performance: With the Nike Sport Research Laboratory1 review
James Fixx

Random House, 1985

Intensity is the key!

This is an excellent book for the serious or the weekend athlete or someone who works-out. It's not a book of follow my 12 week progarm, but for an experienced fitness practioner. It's insights, tips, and guides about strength, endurance, flexibility and how to achieve your best are very useful. ...
  
  











  



  
The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness: Featuring the 12 Weeks to BUD/S Workout (Includes Bonus DVD)39 reviews
Stewart Smith

Hatherleigh Press, 2004

Great Workout-you will get in the best shape of your life

+ review for navey seal fitness
+ Not Just for Navy SEALs
+ Okay
+ Great, great, great book.
  
  











  



  
Triathlon: A Triple Fitness Sport1 review
Sally Edwards

Contemporary Books, 1983

GO GO GO!

This is the first book I ever read about triathlons and it got me kick-started into the sport. It is clear, precise and exceptionally motivating. What helps me the most is the advice on how to divide up the workouts by week and how much emphasis to place on each sport. When this book was first ...
  
  











  



  
Get Tough!: The U.S. Special Forces Physical Conditioning Program11 reviews
Tom Fitzgerald

St Martins Pr, 1985

When the going gets tough...

+ Old School Workout Program
+ You'll enjoy it as a perfect compliment to a harder workout
+ The Original! (And Best?)
+ A taste of Navy SEALs?