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Kinesiology of Exercise 7 reviews Michael Yessis
McGraw-Hill, 1992
Good book for the beginner
+ Good basic book
I've read about a half a dozen or so books on strength training. The worst thing for the beginner is getting injured, which is very easy to do, and could stop further training for fear of getting injured again. This book describes in detail the movements involved in the lifts and injury prevention. ...
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Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-by-Step Guide with Over 350 Photos 12 reviews Steve Stiefel
Ulysses Press, 2004
A Total Resource
+ Weights on the ball + Take the Routine Out of Your Routines + Great resource! + Useful, but some caveats
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Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body 17 reviews Stuart McRobert
CS Publishing, 2007
Truly the modern HARGAINER'S BIBLE!
+ Great stuff + (Re-)Learn everything you want to know about lifting... + Forget the rest,buy the best!
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Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching) 102 reviews Bob Anderson
Shelter Publications, 2000
A beautiful odyssey, brilliantly told
+ Great Book + Very good book. + The Best EVER!!!! + Doctor's Favorite Pick
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Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training 12 reviews Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Shaymaa Publishing Corporation, 2006
One of the best books to have as a reference even for a woman of any age (even 75 years old.)
+ Tracing the bar trajectory during the Clean & Jerk and the Snatch + Detailed review by former physiology teaching fellow and biochemist... + Thorough Weight Training Book + You're Never Too Old
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From Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way 8 reviews Michael Mejia, John Berardi
Rodale International Ltd, 2005
Great Info
+ Great ideas crammed amiss due to unrestrained and sleazy work. + G McDowall
Great info, JB and Mike found a way to provide usable info to beginner, intermediate, and the advanced trainees.
I'm a trainer/strength coach/fitness writer myself, and was extremely pleased with the amount of applicable info in this book. I've taken away quite a bit that I can apply immediately ...
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Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower 28 reviews Stu Mittleman, Katherine Callan
Collins Living, 2001
Excellent
+ Every runner should read this! + Wonderful book + Enjoy the process of exercise and eat right. Nothing complicated here, just good sound advice and reminding.
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Pelvic Power: Mind/Body Exercises for Strength, Flexibility, Posture, and Balance for Men and Women 18 reviews Eric Franklin
Princeton Book Company, 2003
Unique topic; precision exersizes and illustrations.
+ Gets to the bottom of things.... + The Foundation of the Core + The pelvis with a difference
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Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff 16 reviews Jim Johnson
Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2007
Well, it worked
+ Pain Relief + Off the cuff + Treat your own rotator cuff + What a terrific book !
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The New Sensual Massage 25 reviews Gordon Inkeles
Arcata Arts, 2006
The massage book to get
+ Remarkable Book! + Good taste and sexy... + Decent, needs to be updated + Okay, but kind of one sided
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The Massage Book: 25th Anniversary Edition 18 reviews George Downing
Random House, 1998
This is a classic for good reasons!
+ love this book + An oldie but goodie + Best book on massage
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Starting Strength (1st edition) 119 reviews Mark Rippetoe
The Aasgaard Company, 2005
Forgo your tin of protein powder this month and buy this book, right now.
+ Starting Strength + Best instructional book I've read + Buy this to get big & strong! + Book about form
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Anatomy of Movement 35 reviews Blandine Calais-Germain
Eastland Press, 1993
Anatomy of Movement
+ Great resource + simple, accurate, complete and easy to understand + Very helpful + An excellent visual anatomy reference
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Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief 33 reviews Mary Pullig Schatz
Rodmell Press, 1992
Great Resource for Teachers and Students Alike
+ Awesome book for anyone with back issues + Realistic program for neck & back pain that improves quality of life. + Life Saver! + The standard in back care knowledge
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Anatomy of Movement 35 reviews Blandine Calais-Germain
Eastland Press, 1993
Anatomy of Movement
+ Great resource + simple, accurate, complete and easy to understand + Very helpful + An excellent visual anatomy reference
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Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower 28 reviews Stu Mittleman, Katherine Callan
Collins Living, 2001
Excellent
+ Every runner should read this! + Wonderful book + Enjoy the process of exercise and eat right. Nothing complicated here, just good sound advice and reminding.
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Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-by-Step Guide with Over 350 Photos 12 reviews Steve Stiefel
Ulysses Press, 2004
A Total Resource
+ Weights on the ball + Take the Routine Out of Your Routines + Great resource! + Useful, but some caveats
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Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching) 102 reviews Bob Anderson
Shelter Publications, 2000
A beautiful odyssey, brilliantly told
+ Great Book + Very good book. + The Best EVER!!!! + Doctor's Favorite Pick
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Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body 17 reviews Stuart McRobert
CS Publishing, 2007
Truly the modern HARGAINER'S BIBLE!
+ Great stuff + (Re-)Learn everything you want to know about lifting... + Forget the rest,buy the best!
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From Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way 8 reviews Michael Mejia, John Berardi
Rodale International Ltd, 2005
Great Info
+ Great ideas crammed amiss due to unrestrained and sleazy work. + G McDowall
Great info, JB and Mike found a way to provide usable info to beginner, intermediate, and the advanced trainees.
I'm a trainer/strength coach/fitness writer myself, and was extremely pleased with the amount of applicable info in this book. I've taken away quite a bit that I can apply immediately ...
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