Kinesiology of Exercise7 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. ...
  
  











  



  
Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-by-Step Guide with Over 350 Photos12 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
  
  











  



  
Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body17 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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training12 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
  
  











  



  
From Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way8 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower28 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.
  
  











  



  
Pelvic Power: Mind/Body Exercises for Strength, Flexibility, Posture, and Balance for Men and Women18 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
  
  











  



  
Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff16 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 !
  
  











  



  
The New Sensual Massage25 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
  
  











  



  
The Massage Book: 25th Anniversary Edition18 reviews
George Downing

Random House, 1998

This is a classic for good reasons!

+ love this book
+ An oldie but goodie
+ Best book on massage
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Anatomy of Movement35 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
  
  











  



  
Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief33 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
  
  











  



  
Anatomy of Movement35 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
  
  











  



  
Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower28 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.
  
  











  



  
Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-by-Step Guide with Over 350 Photos12 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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body17 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!
  
  











  



  
From Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way8 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 ...