price：$7.04
Rodale Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best Book for Busy Moms Fitness) 『Every woman should own this book. It is easy to understand and read. It is your support team when you need it. It will help you make sense of how to finally loose the weight and keep it off. I love it and will buy a copy for all my friends this Christmas.』
(Revolutionary: An indispensable resource!) 『Honest, straightforward guide to doing fitness right. Every principal, technique, philosophy, and program is proven in her gym. There are no fads here folks, no fly by night here today gone tomorrow nonsense. Everything in Rachel's book will stand the test of time. This book should be on every woman's (and man's) shelf. It is an indispensable resource for any woman looking to transform her body.』
(best womans fitness book ever read) 『This book is a practical user friendly guide to both the mind and body changes needed to become a fit woman. The author not only talks about exercise and nutrition but having the right mind set. It is a book to read over and over and use as a handbook on the journey to being fit and fabulous .This is absolutely the best resource I have ever come across for helping women to finally figure out what works. 』
(Absolutely great day to day gym owner.) 『This book is EXACTLY how she runs her gym. These are the day to day operational info and core philosophies she and her team believe in.
Yes, you have to eat better foods more frequently and YES, you have to lift wieghts!』 『
The ultimate guide to strength training for sustainable fat-loss, increased energy, and healthy body image for women who want to be in great shape, look amazing, and feel sexy and empoweredThe key to losing fat and getting a strong, sexy body can’t be found in the pages of some fancy diet book. It can’t be found in a magic pill. According to strength coach, Rachel Cosgrove, the key to shedding fat and keeping it off can only be found on the strength-training floor. After trying—and failing—diet after diet, hundreds of women have turned to Cosgrove and her revolutionary Fit Female strength training program to finally get the fit, strong, and healthy bodies they’ve always wanted. Her clients have lost up to 70 pounds, dropped up to six dress sizes, and drastically changed their body shapes and muscle-to-fat ratios.Now any woman can get the same results withThe Female Body Breakthrough.A program for every female who is tired of starving herself, exercising for hours with no results, and feeling bad about it all, this revolutionary plan uses a combination of innovative strength training and sensible nutrition. The 16-week program includes:
A 2-week Bodyweight-Only Jumpstart Phase that will help women adjust to strength training while seeing results in just days
Over 100 fully illustrated warm-up moves and innovative strength-training exercises using everything from dumbbells and barbells to bands and straps
A comprehensive nutrition plan including nutrient-timing strategies that work with workouts, satisfying foods that promote optimum health and energy, and even an indulgent snack every day
A Do-It-Yourself guide to program design so women can craft a program that works toward her personal goals and with her schedule
Written in an accessible, girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone,The Female Body Breakthroughdelivers doses of motivational advice, testimonials from real Fit Females, and all the know-how any woman needs to get a strong, healthy body.
price：$5.10
Avery Trade
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good basics) 『One thing that you can appreciate is how simple they make it. You essentially have weeks and weeks worth of work-out routines in this book without having to do all the planning yourself or hiring a personal trainer to do it for you. I found the exercise plan to be a little too basic for me. The author teaches that you don't need to do exercises for each muscle group, but you can do exercises that work many different muscles all at the same time. That's probably a breath of fresh air for some, but not what I was hoping for.
I found the author to be little conceited. He seemed to spend a lot of time time mentioning his own accomplishments. The fact that this book was written by a man may not bother every one, but I think I might have appreciated it more if it was a woman teaching women.
I did learn a few new exercises that I hadn't done before, and I appreciated that all the exercises had photographs and detailed explanations.』
(I'm sore every single day) 『I've been working out for years and I thought the exercises looked pretty simple. I decided to stick with it and I'm definitely (and for the first time) seeing results. I'm not doing as much cardio as I used to and I've gained five pounds but my arms and abs are getting definition and my legs are looking awesome. But most importantly, I can tell that I've gained a lot of strength. I'm lifting heavier than ever before and I'm knocking out push ups like nothing. I've been using this routine for about 3 months now and working out 2-3 times a week. I'm also eating every three hours and taking at least two protein supplements daily. I think that anyone following this exercise routine and eating properly will see results.』
(it's kicking my butt!) 『I started exercising seriously 13 years ago, taking tae kwon do and pilates, then started running 3-5 times a week as well as spending 3 hours a week lifting and yet always felt like I wasn't getting the results for the amount of time I was putting in. I'm on week 4 in this book and even though the workouts are 30 minutes-45 minutes long (and I haven't started the intervals yet) I come home with feeling uplifted and with that good "all over sore muscle" feeling. I haven't tried the diet plan yet (although I've ordered some Whey protein powder for after work outs) and I probably enjoy a bit too much wine to see the fat drop off my abs as quickly but for the first time in a long while I feel like I'm getting a full body workout and I feel stronger. Looking forward to the day when I can finally do 10 full push ups and a chin up!』
(Repetitive, unorganized workout routine) 『I was very dissapointed when I purchased thie book. The workout routine formula is troublesome. Basically you have to create your own workout routine and there are timeconsuming bookfilling explanations that are tedious and worthless. I want my money back.』
(Personal Trainer...In book form) 『I have been training with a personal trainer three times per week for the last year (to the tune of $50 an hour). While many (many) years ago, I was a gymnast and a diver - I was not unfamiliar with exercise, but I WAS unfamiliar with a standard/typical weight room. I opted for a trainer because I wanted to work hard, I wanted results - and I didn't know what to do (AND I was intimidated) when I walked in to the weight room.
After a year with my trainer, I couldn't be more happier with the results. I have gone from 25% body fat to 13%. But the reality is, is that I need to be able to do this on my own, in the gym, without paying that kind of money for my trainer. So sad - but such is life. :)
I was looking for a book to help me do just this - transition from a personal trainer three times per week at over $500/mo - to doing it on my own.
I was amazed to find out that through the coaching and guidance of my trainer - that I had built up to doing the exact (advanced) workouts in this book over time.
I shared this book with my trainer who is now a football strength coach for a local university and he laughed. He said "It's not rocket science...It's just science". He agreed with all of the principles in this book and was quite familiar with the philosophies and techniques.
This is a great book to give you all the important background before heading to a gym or working with a trainer. Like anything in life - you have to work hard to get what you want. Start small - and continue to build - one step at a time. This book gives you the road map to do just that.
I love this book.』 『InThe New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe, and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning, and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body.
This book refutes the misconception that women will“bulk up” if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It’s tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolismand promote weight loss—it’s that simple.
The program demands that women put down the“Barbie” weights, step away from the treadmill, and begin a strength and conditioning regime for the natural athlete in every woman.
The New Rules of Lifting for Women, now in paperback, will change the way women see fitness, nutrition, and their own bodies.』
price：$3.70
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Value for money) 『I recommend this book to anyone who want a very clear view of how different exercises work different muscles. Great addition to anyone's collection.』
(Good Book) 『This book has very good information on the muscle group that is used when doing a particular exercise. It works every muscle group you have, from the neck to your toes. The only downfall I see about this book is that its ONLY a informative book. Meaning, it doesnt tell you how many sets to do, the schedule you should go with, or how intense the exercise is. But it will be useful for the experienced lifter, but for the rookie like me, I would need a little more guidence. Im sure it will be more useful when I know what exercises and sets I have to work with.』
(Awesome!!!) 『If you are wanting to work out and need to know about almost any exercise you need this book. Shows you how and why. All you need to know is in this book.』
(Helpful for understanding science not body building) 『This book just details the muscles that get engaged when performing an exercise. It doesn't really talk about how many times we should workout in a week, what to eat, how to combine exercise etc...all that is in the book is just the exercises and a small explanation on the muscles that is engaged while performing the workout.
I would not recommend this to people trying to develop their body and needing a guide.』
(Great Reference for Muscle Development Training) 『Very informative book for isolating the muscle you want to work on.The illustrations are the best I have ever seen.』 『
Now the top-selling book on strength training anatomy comes with the leading software in interactive anatomy to create an impressive package.
Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, offers the most compelling artwork ever applied to the strength training category and returns with more illustrations and techniques for safely building muscle. Strength and fitness enthusiasts worldwide have discovered the benefits of having X-rays of hundreds of exercises, pinpointing the direct anatomical benefits of each one.
Stunning, interactive anatomical images are also now provided via Primal Pictures software programEssentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy (IFA Essentials)that is bound into this packaged version of the second edition. This learning tool allows the user to view the entire human body and remove anatomical structures layer by layer, through 11 layers (from skin to bone), with a unique strip-away technique. Views of any specific structure on the screen can be rotated up to 360 degrees and stopped at any point for viewing or exported for presentations. Additionally, the live-action video option allows for observation of muscle actions during walking, standing from a sitting position, and other activities such as push-ups and sit-ups. A zoom control allows the user to zoom in for a closer look at specific details or zoom out for overall views of any structure. Every structure has related text to further define the structure being viewed.
IFA Essentialsincludes descriptions and images of bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, retinacula, capsules, cartilage, discs, membranes, and other miscellaneous structures. Also provided is information regarding proximal and distal attachments, nerve innervation, blood supply, and primary and secondary actions. The CD-ROM includes 34 animations and four gross motor movements—each of which can be viewed from four different angles—showing muscle function and providing users with a strong sense of the movement around joints.
To reinforce the content,IFA Essentialsalso offers an interactive quiz. Users can select the level of difficulty and number of quiz questions. Then, using a multiple-choice format, they identify or locate various structures on the model.IFA Essentialsprovides excellent learning opportunities for students of human anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics.
Like the bestselling first edition, the book provides an intricate look at strength training from the inside out. Not only doesStrength Training Anatomy, Second Editiondemonstrate exercises for the entire body and showcase the muscles used, but it also delineates how these muscles interact with joints, bones, and connective tissue. Chapters are devoted to each major muscle group, with 115 total exercises for arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks, and abdomen. Loaded with more than 400 full-color illustrations, this edition also contains new information on common strength training injuries and preventive measures for each.
price：$5.76
Rodale Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The myth busters of running) 『Are you a runner who wants to be enlightened? Then pick up this book, which challenges conventional wisdom in many areas including training, diet, fatigue, and injuries. I have been running for three years and trying to move up a level. This has helped me understand many things about my body and its adaptation to running. I've already seen my times improve. One point I will make is that the information may be overwhelming to a beginning runner or a non-runner who is considering the sport; however, for anyone who has been running seriously even for a few years, you will learn a lot and should be able to make some adjustments right away. The only people who may not be too keen on it are the makers of nutritional supplements and some sports drinks, whose effectiveness the book debunks. Another point is that I read this book on the Kindle, and some of the charts don't reproduce as well on its screen. I suspect that the paper version would alleviate that problem.』
(Science Driven Training Theory and Practice) 『A fantastic resource for the science-oriented runner. Lies strongly toward the left on the spectrum between peer-reviewed journal and popular press. No bibliography and no citations are a definite weakness. The material is presented in a logical fashion and is readable for someone who isn't accustomed to the peer-reviewed journal format (most people). Challenges many of our cherished beliefs regarding proper training, nutrition, recovery, etc. If you're looking for a day- by-day training guide this isn't it, but if you want to know what the current research shows about training principals, this is for you.』
(Unique running book) 『Has things in it no other running book contains. Lots of useful tips for staying healthy during serious training for runs. Highly recommended especially if you have ever had a running injury (like most of the rest of us).』
(Of little value) 『This books fails to deliver on the promise of the title. Although the authors are scientists, their use of science to provide rationale for training methods is weak. For example, they cite Dr. So and So at Famous U. did a study to measure x, y and z, but then they fail to explain how you, the runner, can alter your running to take advantage of the results. There is only one recommended workout in the entire book, and it is woefully vague. The book is very repetitive with a lack of informative graphics. It was disappointing that it had no impact on my training or performance.』
(Good overall) 『The book had good information and was a big help in some areas. However, the authors simplified some explanations a little to much for my taste. Overall the book is excellent. I recommend Runner's World The Runner's Body to any runner who want's to further their knowledge on the sport.』 『
Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running—and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, whose work has demolished many long-standing beliefs about running. Now Tucker and Dugas, whose blog, Science of Sport, has already created a devoted readership, join with esteemed fitness author Matt Fitzgerald to provide a captivating tour of the human body from the runner’s perspective. Focusing on how runners at all levels can improve their health and performance,The Runner’s Bodyoffers in a friendly, accessible tone, the newest, most surprising, and most helpful scientific discoveries about every aspect of the sport—from how best to nourish the runner’s body to safe and legal ways to increase oxygen delivery to the muscles. Full of surprising facts, practical sidebars, and graphical elements,The Runner’s Bodyis a must-have resource for anyone who wants to become a better—and healthier—runner.
price：$29.95
The Aasgaard Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Now my back is strong and without pain...) 『This is an excelent book. Very detailed but focused, but the key is that it works.
I got interested because I had a back pain that was bothering me a lot (I am 42 years old). I went to the doctor, they took me pictures of my column with a scanner. Nothing appeared.I took long sessions with the kinesiologist. But the pain was still there. I decided that my back was weak and I need to gain strenght. I bought this book, I bought the equipment, and started practicing. Thas was a few months ago.....
And now my back pain is absolutely gone!!!! My back is strong and also these excercises make you lift objects in every day activities using the same technique of "dead lift" that works perfectly for your back... Also, I noticed that my knees do not hurt any more when I run. Of course. The "Squat" has made my legs strong....
The quality of my life has really improved thanqs to this book. I absolutely recommend it. I also left the gym with all their fancy and expensive machines, as I got at home all I need.』
(Best back squat explanation, HANDS DOWN) 『This book is, hands down, the best explanation of the basic barbell lifts, especially the barbell backsquat, ever put on paper. It also taught me that all the myriad of lifts the muscle and fitness magazines have are a waste of time for 95% of the general population.
The majority of this book is the explanation of the 5 core barbell lifts: Squats, bench press, shoulder press, the deadlift, and power cleans. While it also has a chapter on auxiliary exercises, learning the core lifts properly from this book has made me see that you need very little else besides these core lifts to get strong in a very real way. I gained more brute strength from a few months of real barbell training with these 5 lifts than years of aimless workouts gleaned from fitness magazines.
Bottom line: If you want to know how to do REAL lifts the RIGHT way, and get rid of all the garbage you see most people wasting their time on in gyms and get this book! I WISH I had had this book when I was younger.』
(Great seller, fast shipping!) 『Book was in great condition and arrived very quickly. I'd recommend this seller for their excellent service.』
(Great Strength Training Book: Step by Step instructions on the Core Lifts) 『High Level Overview: Reviewer Background: Degree in Exercise Physiology - BSU 1996 Personal Trainer
Pros: *This book is very very very detailed on how to perform the main core lifts, Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press, and Power Cleans and generally focuses on multi-joint exercises and down plays isolation type exercises. *The book spends a great deal of time and effort explaining proper form for doing the basic lifts (which if you have spent any time in the gym at all you can see all kinds of wild interpretations of the basic lifts) *This book is a perfect example of how little equipment you actually need to get not only a good workout, but a great workout. Essentially you can work all of the main muscle groups with the following pieces of equipment. Power Rack, and adjustable bench, barbell, and weights. *The book does a very good job of breaking down the mechanics of how your body's center of gravity changes as it moves through different exercises.
Cons: *There is not clear cut program that one can take from the book and start using. The instructions for how many reps and sets too use is going to be somewhat confusing for someone just getting starting. I have been working out for 20 + years plus several years of training clients and I had a hard time developing a workout plan around what is presented in the book. To make it adaptable to the beginner, a plan needs to be step by step and map out percentages as a goal for doing various exercises. *To add to the confusion, for the most part you are doing 3 sets of 5 reps for your work sets with the same weight, but on occasion you rotate in 5 sets of 5 reps, 2 sets with increasing weight and 3 sets at the same weight. Again in the book, this is hard to decipher and put into a training log you can use. I just don't see how someone with little or no experience in a weight room is going to get the idea. *The nutrition part is sort of weak: Here the advice is drink a gallon of milk, and take in 2500 to 5000 calories a day. *The book although does a great job with the mechanics (i.e. leverage) it really doesn't touch on the physiology behind how muscle work and how they recover (there is a very drawing of the "Metabolic Speedometer" which describes which energy systems are in use with different types of activity)
Overview: This is a STRENGTH book, not a book on bodybuilding/body sculpting (hence the name "Starting Strength". I can't emphasize enough you need to know what you are training for before you commit to a book purchase and exercise routine. This book is focuses on strength and nothing else, hypertrophy may be a side of affect of strength but is not the goal, nor is the goal to produce shapely well defined muscles and washboard abs. This book is written by a power lifter (Rippetoe) for strength and power and that's it. The book easy to read; is full of illustrations, and flows together very nice. Rippetoe drops in some dry humor to keep it fresh.
Overall: This is a great book if you have some experience in the weight room and are very familiar with sets, reps, warm-up sets, work sets, and back off sets, and most importantly, if your goal is "STRENGTH" *If you are sporting a "dickie-do" then this book is probably NOT going to be your official guide to getting back in shape. *If you are a coach, then this book is a must *If you are an AD, then the book is a must *If you are a teenager or your adult wanting to get stronger for a host of different sports or for competition, then this is the book for you. *You are NOT going to find a diet plan in here if you are wanting to drop a good deal of your body fat and tone up.
Bottom Line: *I would recommend this book as a supplement to your fitness library, but not as a base. *I would check out some books by Ellington Darden, the exercises and machines are very different than what this book presents (that does not mean better), but his books have a wealth of information concerning the physiology behind weight training , diet, and rest. His books also tend lean more towards getting in shape and dropping excess body fat as opposed to pure strength gains. *In the end for a training program to be successful, the trainee needs to believe it will work, and part of believing it will work is understanding how it will work.
Update: 10-31-09, I've been following the routine for two weeks and starting to see some strength gains after years and years of a plateau. The training volume is way down from what I am used to and so is the intensity, but I am getting stronger. It took me 1 week of workouts to get my weights adjusted correctly 』
(As good as it gets!) 『This book is simply a must read for anyone interested in gaining strength and size through weightlifting. Lifting weights my old way left me with severe muscular imbalances since I stuck with the lifts I was good at (bench press) and ignored the exercises I was not good at (squats). Coach Rippetoe addresses my old form of programming in his book by stating: "wandering around the gym, deciding what looks fun, doing it until the fun stops, and then doing something else IS NOT TRAINING." When I read about Coach Rippetoe's 3 days a week in the gym, 5 core lifts, and relatively few sets across, the program seemed insufficient. After doing the program, I now see how wrong I was and what a solid program Rippetoe has crafted. Each workout has a goal, and the weights just get heavier and heavier - you to the gym with a purpose - you leave having accomplished something. You build on your accomplishments every workout. This is a proven program that I wish I knew about years ago. I now view my pre-Starting Strength training as wasted time and effort.
I have two more recommendations: (1) Rippetoe's Starting Strength DVD, since it helps with the more technical lifts and with little things you could miss in the book; (2) Coach Rippetoe does a Q&A on the forum [...] where he answers programming questions and gives feedback re: form, etc. Not only is the information he posts valuable, but Rippetoe is extremely witty and his posts are always helpful and amusing (be sure to use the search function before you post, lest you be ripped by Rip). In sum, buy this book, you'll never look at the guys doing biceps curls in the squat rack the same again. 』 『Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training is the new expanded version of the book that has been called "the best and most useful of fitness books." It picks up where Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide for Coaching Beginners leaves off. With all new graphics and more than 750 illustrations, a more detailed analysis of the five most important exercises in the weight room, and a new chapter dealing with the most important assistance exercises, Basic Barbell Training offers the most complete examination in print of the most effective way to exercise.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (It works) 『I saw a "blurb" about this program on the internet, and it piqued my interest. Always looking for a healthy way to lose and maintain my weight, I thought I would look further into it. Rented a book from the library, "Body for Life Champions" and that really got me interested. I decided to start working the program, without signing up for the challenge (challenges are done at different intervals throughout the year and if I wanted to enter, I would have had to wait until Feb). After working the program for about 2 weeks, I decided I would buy the book "Body for Life". I have been working the program now for about 6 weeks, and though I am not anal about following the eating pattern to a "t", I have been making great headway. Reading this book over and over has kept me motivated and moving. Not only does my body look better, I am full of energy and never feel like I'm missing out on eating (other diets I was always hungry). If there is anything I want during the week, I just say to myself, "I'll have it on my free day." By the time the free day comes along, I've forgotten or the "want" has passed. I would strongly suggest that anybody who is doing the yo-yo diet thing, try this program. It works if you stick with it!』
(Builds Mental and Physical Strength. Requires Financial Strength.) 『Great information. Written well. Very good logical help for getting fit, but requires home gym or gym membership. He also recommends that you buy his products for best results, which can get a little pricey. Overall much better than most fitness concepts. Recommend it.』
(Nice) 『The book came in at a great time and was in the condition that was mentioned when I bought it.』
(Got what I paid for.) 『This book has a lot of great information on how to follow his 12 week plan, including diets, and excersises. Personally, I would have rather just bought the Eating for Life Recipe Book that he has instead of purchasing both. The Receipe book is GREAT and has a million great receipes, as well as explaining his Heath Plan. I do my own excersies, so I just felt this book wasn't worth purchasing for me personally. All in all though, it's a great read-and worth purchasing if you want the complete package.』
(i can live again!) 『i am a 5'10" female. i weighed 271 after i gave birth to my third child at the age of 25. i could tell i was gaining more weight because my pants were getting too tight. i just wouldn't weigh myself and accept the fact i was getting bigger. to make a long story short i went from 271 to 132. 70lbs. lost in the 12 week period. oh, the best part of this is i started in 2000 and now in 2009 i weigh between 132 to 135.
thank you Bill Phillips.』 『This guide outlines Bill Phillip's fitness programme, comprising weight training, aerobic exercise, and a careful diet. In addition, it addresses the reader's own personal goals and encourages personal transformation mentally, not just physically. The "Body for Life" programme reveals: how to lose fat and increase your strength by exercising less, not more; how to tap into an endless source of energy with Bill's "power mindset"; how to trade hours of aerobics for minutes of weight training - with dramatic results; how to feed your muscles and starve your fat with the provided eating plan; and how resistance training can significantly increase your metabolic rate allowing you to burn fat and change the shape of your body.』 『Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade show: many of the most loyal and enthusiastic readers he had were totally out of shape. From that uncomfortable realization came his popular Physique Transformation Contest (top prize that first year: Phillips's own Lamborghini), now world famous, and this book.
The three-times-a-week weightlifting program inBody for Lifeis deceptively simple. If you've spent any time in the gym, you've already done all the exercises. But Phillips includes a couple of high-intensity sets at the end of each exercise that should compound the training effect on each muscle group. Same goes for the cardiovascular exercise he recommends: just 20 minutes, three times a week. But those 20 minutes are spent jacking the intensity up and down, accomplishing more in less time.
Phillips arranges all this into a 12-week program, along with nutritional and motivational tips. Be warned that the nutritional advice gets a little spacey. For example, he puts "carbohydrates" and "vegetables" into separate categories, and recommends three daily doses of a nutritional supplement called Myoplex, which his company manufactures. (Fortunately, he gives tips on how to make each dose taste different, such as by adding drops of peppermint extract.) Despite this strangeness,Body for Lifestill motivates because so many others have achieved astounding results in similar 12-week windows, and the pictures and testimonials are here as evidence.--Lou Schuler』
price：$5.10
Avery Trade
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Yawn) 『"The New Rules of Lifting", by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove, joins a growing number of research articles and books arguing that the "single body-part per day" workout paradigm should be replaced by whole body workouts structured around compound exercises (e.g., squats, dips, etc.). Empirical data on muscle growth, the real-life need for physical functionality, and common sense, all support this new thrust.
The good news here is that Cosgrove's workouts seem sound enough. That's why I gave this book two stars. The bad news is that, in my view, everything that surrounds that core - the writing, the uninspired lay out, the less-than-clear presentation of the workouts - is below par and off-putting.
Especially the writing. Schuler's prose is rambling, self-absorbed, convoluted, sprinkled with passive-aggressive score-settling against his philosophical opponents, full of failed attempts at humour, and always takes two or three times as many words to make its points as is needed. I have no idea how this guy could have supported himself as a fitness writer for the last twenty years.
Even worse, Schuler at times makes comments calculated, I presume, to build rapport with the audience, but which only lessen confidence in him as an explicator of the science of bodybuilding. At the very least, they sound totally bizarre. Here is just one example of all I've mentioned here. What follows are the very first words of the book:
"Let me tell you about something I invented. I call it 'weight lifting'. Maybe you've heard it called 'strength training', or 'resistance training', or even 'bodybuilding'. But when I made it up in my basement, I called it weight lifting.
"Are your BS detectors buzzing? Good. If they aren't, put in fresh batteries and read that paragraph again.
"I want you to read everything in this book with at least a little skepticism. That may seem like a strange thing to ask of someone who's just paid real money for my book. But it's important, for two reasons:
"1.) If you read the idea that maybe I'm not being completely truthful, you'll read more carefully, and that's exactly what I want.
"2.) Once you've read this with something less than fawning admiration of every sentence my fingers type, you'll be able to read future articles and books with the same raised eyebrow. (Although you'll have to buy my next book, 'The Drooping-Face Curve', to get my exclusive eyebrow-raising exercises".
(From the introduction, page 1X).
I don't know about anyone else, but when I buy a work-out book, I want a clear, concise, science-backed *workout book*, not a bunch of cutesy, clunky riddles, embarrassing attempts at being funny, authorial self-absorption, an almost frantic wordiness, and explicit suggestions that we should adopt a position of mistrust toward what we find inside. And it goes on like this for 300 pages. Schuler mentions on page 93 that he is "not the type to be easily embarrassed". Clearly.
Just in case our confidence isn't deflated enough early on, on Page 13 Schuler makes a "horrible confession about my own ignorance". Evidently, Lou conceived this book around a "brilliant" new idea which he was a "genius" (his [facetious] word) to think of, and which no one in history had ever thought of before: "take every exercise in the gym and look at it in terms of its possible role in human movement". That is, base training in compound movements chosen for their applicability to real world physical function. It took Alwyn Cosgrove to inform Schuler that this idea was not new at all; it had been preached for decades by people like Richard Schmidt and Paul Check. Not only that, but a couple of hours skimming the History Channel or an encyclopedia shows that this common sense approach has guided, say, warrior training for millenia: Romans, Spartans, Samurai, Athenians, gladiators, etc. Duh. It wasn't until the roid doofuses and machine hawkers came around that anyone started yakking about isolated exercises.
As pointed out by another reviewer, another odd moment (page 91) is when Schuler reveals that, although he had already been lifting for fourteen years (see p. xii), he only tried his first squat at the age of 23 (hm). Unfortunately, he lowered his butt all the way to the floor rather than stop when his thighs were parallel to the floor. Lou found this very hard. As a result, he decided not to perform another squat - despite being the editor of Men's Fitness, and despite the squat being almost unanimously recognized as one of the most important exercises there is - until *twelve years later*, in 1996 (again...hm).
A final quibble is that while this book is called "The New Rules of Lifting", there is absolutely nothing new here at all. Lifting progressively heavy weights in compound movements, and varying one's regimen, most likely comprise the oldest weight-training philosophy in existence. Maybe this is unimportant, but I think a more honest title would have been nice, and maybe even catchier.
Anyway, perhaps what matters is the workouts themselves. Unfortunately, the section describing the workouts is rather cumbersome, and could have used a keen graphic eye for layout and a keen editorial eye for intelligibility. That said, no doubt they work - after all, *every* resistance training program works, in the sense that if you progressively challenge your muscles, they respond by growing stronger. But why struggle along with this book, when there are other, better books out there, espousing the same philosophy?
Two I would recommend are "Power Training" by Robert dos Remedios, and "Huge in a Hurry" by Chad Waterbury.
Good luck. I hope this review helped someone.
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(give it 2 cause i got some new infos) 『The book is fairly good although I got some new infos, and btw I don't know wither its right or just an imaginations? Something like "people thinks that cardio burns fat while body building don't and it builds muscle" and then he goes "when people do weight lifting every other day and the next day he do cardio, then the body will adopt the cardio and your figure goes and lean to runners and endurance figure" plus I loved the book when he goes like "you don't have to lose weight and become lean by doing cardio, you can cut it off and do this cardio training created by Alwyn" which is the HIIT schedule but with few changes I guess!! Also I hated few other workouts I don't know if it was an imaginative or true like the Barbell push press (I guess it's right) and stuff like that. Truly I'm not a FAN of weight lifting but who doesn't want to have good figures as we see on magazines and TV. You know from the first time I read this book I felt anxious and when I trained in I felt miserable I don't know I kept on reading here and there but didn't feel it straight forward with a little misleading workout writings and specially the long resting period when it goes superset, HOW COME? and do you know what I HATE much (as he said he don't do it all though); the worm up routine, IMAGIN that you have to do 3 warm-ups routines that cost you about 30 minutes to do a workout of 20 minutes to 30 minutes ONLY !! And that workout is EXACTLY for the beginners (what if you become experienced after a while??), the experienced you become the MORE worm ups you have to do. That's beside words words, words, and a lot of words. I've read few books that define a real good science and workout specially "LL cool J workout book" and "get buffed" by Ian king, plus I've read "burn the fat, feed the muscle" e-book, and BELIEVE me tom writes MORE words than this guy, so if you are into TALK and LISTEN books then go for this guy and tom venuto too (although you can get real good info from tom that is very good, but MAN he writes TOO MUCH).』
(The new rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle) 『I have been lifting weights for a number of years, starting in high school 30+ years ago. I had basically stagnated to the point where it was no fun and the results were non-existent. I read the aforementioned book and it has changed the entire dynamics of my lifting experience. At nearly 50 years old, I am seeing results that I never expected to see again. This book is a simple step-by-step instruction manual that not only tells you how to lift, but also why to lift, what to eat, and how it all works together. The programs that the authors have put together are year long and with a little modification, can be used indefinitely. An absolute must-read for beginner, intermediate, or advanced weightlifter.』
(Research, proof and results rolled into one) 『This book is well written. There are lots of refences to prove the points made are factual and not selling some kind of a product. The routines are well thought out. There are not tons of pictures. Rather, focus is on giving you information so you can improve, alter, adjust your routines to match your own body and goals. I have other books from the same publisher, but this book is clearly the best for effective routines and clear, concise explanations. There is a lot here for begginers, and for experienced lifters, a refreshing new way to get good results without wasting time and effort. One thing I greatly enjoyed was that there were very few painfully stupid one-liners. Usually muscle books contain all muscle, no IQ. This book is definately different and I love it. It works. I am loving the pain it gives me, because it is making me look better week in and week out.』
(It works.. plain and simple...) 『I read this book from cover to cover and will probably read it a few more times... This book is fantastic!.. I've been lifting for over a decade and didn't really know what I was doing until reading this book.. If you carefully do the programs in the book they work!! They are also hard! I've been doing the same old routines for years but this book gave me new insights and great routines and even though i've been lifting for a long time these new routines are extremely challenging.. A few important points that I gathered from this book are the following: 1. The importance for men to workout their legs.. and why it is important.. 2. Coordinated natural movement beats gym machine movement(and this is true and makes sense) 3. Your muscles want to grow in proportion to eachother 4. Riding energy flux.. 5. The importance of not letting your body get too used to a routine etc..
The author wrote the book in a very accessible way and I was laughing out-loud at certain points in the book.. Altogether a very solid read and a valuable resource to anyone wanting to learn the science behind lifting without having to get too far into the actual science itself.. More like.. 'this works.. this is why.. just do it'.. I LOVE THIS BOOK!... 』 『Ten unique programs for fat loss, muscle gain, and strength improvement for beginners and elite lifters.
Want to get more out of your workout and spend less time in the gym? Many guys devote so many hours to lifting weight yet end up with so little to show for it. In many cases, the problem is simple: They aren’t doing exercises based on the movements their bodies were designed to do. Six basic movements—the squat, deadlift, lunge, push, pull, and twist—use all of the body’s major muscles. And, more important, they use those muscles in coordinated action, the way they were designed to work.
The New Rules of Lifting, now in paperback and with more than one hundred photographs, gives you more than a year’s worth of workouts based on these six basic movements. Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced lifter looking for new challenges, or anything in between, you can mix and match the workouts to help you get bigger, stronger, and leaner. In addition, the comprehensive nutritional information provided makesThe New Rules of Liftinga complete guide to reaching all your goals.
If you aren’t usingThe New Rules of Lifting, you aren’t getting the best possible results.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (triathlete textbook) 『This is a big textbook for triathlon. The author seems very knowledgeable and experienced and there is a lot of detail in the book. I found most of the book to be too technical for a recreational triathlete like myself.』
(Great book - very comprehensive) 『This is a great book for anyone wanting to get serious with triathlons or multisport events. Very comprehensive and references the latest scientific research and links this to practical training advice. Very fact based.』
(Great for the diehard triathlete, but...) 『I bought this book in preparation for my first olympic distance triathlon and found it a bit too advanced for my needs. I'd highly recommend it for anyone who is in top form for the olympic distance or doing ironmans, but it was so detailed I lost the forest for the trees in trying to make sure I was training effectively.
I was hoping for something a little simpler - "here's how you should think about your training and to know you're ready for the race (for me - that meant finishing without feeling like i was going to die.)"
Those nuggets are in there, but it's clearly directed for people who are competing at an elite level or is there to help people train for ironmans. To that end, the book appears to be superb - very well thought out, and well laid out as well.
Jim』
(The Bible) 『I am a newbie to the sport of triathlons. Have donee 7 marathons. This book is exactly what it says, "The Triahlet's Training Bible". Since I will be doning my first Triathlon, this book has to much info for the newbie. At some point, I know this will be great information for me.』
(Well worth it! Very valuable, but optimal value will require some work.) 『I could not put the book down when I first received it and started reading it. And I learned a lot in the first 50 or so pages. However, to really get the most out of this book, one will need to do some time-intensive testing and planning. Friel recommends laying out a whole year's training plan - which is awesome of course - and it is to be done step by step, however this has proven to be a really daunting task; one I have not been up for yet. You can still get lots of valuable info from the book by searching for what you want. But, the book really focuses around creating a year plan, looking at yourself and your weaknesses and strengths, doing some testing, and then making the plan. If you have the time and the will, I feel you will really absorb the purpose of this book.』 『This new edition of The Triathlete's Training Bible covers all of the specialized training needs of triathletes, including completely updated nutrition, recovery, and weight training information. The book also contains seasoned advice on the mental aspects of training. Author Joe Friel shows how to achieve greater fitness by examining personal strengths and weaknesses, and devotes individual chapters to planning, racing, rest, and recovery. Appendices include annual training plan worksheets and suggested swim, bike, run, and combined workouts.』
price：$11.90
Rodale Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (PERFECT) 『My take on this book is that it does everything that I wanted/expected it to do. I am by no means an expert and did browse a few other titles before settling on this one. I don't see what another book with similiar content could do for you that this one cannot. It has some background information on muscles and how they work, nutritional information, and VERY detailed explanations of every single workout that are included in 3 different plans...beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each plan has information on sets, tempo, and frequency.
I read some reviews here before purchasing and some of the complaints that I stumbled upon were as follows...
-the book offers too little information on fat loss, and concentrates meerly on muscle building. First off, read the title of the book, if you want a book on fat loss programs this is not your best choice...this book will guide you to put on muscle, although it does offer some information on fat loss strategies...this is not the focus here.
-the book doesnt tell you "why" your doing what you are, and doesnt allow for deviations within the program due to injury or other reasons. First of all, if you actually READ and not just look at the workout programs you will be reassured many, many times the "why" behind their strategy. Secondly, in many of the excersise descriptions (not in the workout plan itself) you will read what specific injurys will make certain workouts more difficult, and ways to get around them.
I really don't see how anyone concerned with building muscle, from beginner to moderatley advanced does not find this book helpful. Almost every single excersise in the book is given with multiple variations, common flaws, and execution strategies. Each excersie is also shown with extremely detailed step by step photos and instructions for correct execution.
If your just getting started, or are trying to add some structure and variation to your normal routine this book is excellent. Each workout is broken down into 4 phases, usually with 4-3 week sessions in each one. Example: your first 3 weeks in the intermediate program call for 3 different routines each once a week. It is so nice to have something to follow while never becoming mundane in the gym. I look forward to working out even more with this plan, because I never become bored and know what I am doing is most beneficial to me. BUY IT!
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(First half good, second half wanting) 『I recently purchased this text and now am in the process of returning it. Whether or not this is an appropriate book for you will depend on how much you like dictated to you, and how much you like to understand the "why" behind what you're doing. I'll summarize my review with a few bullet items:
- It's a large, slightly heavy, hardbound book with lots of beautiful images of male fitness models and shiny pages with very large font. In a nutshell, its graphic design falls into the coffee table category. I found it a bit annoying because I'm a guy and while I think it's great to have male role-models in fitness, a few pictures here in there is sufficient. This book pummels you with random artistic images that sometimes take up an entire page (or two!). This is just filler and makes the book larger than it need be. Its overall design doesn't lend itself to the "dig in and get it dirty" sort of book that you'd feel comfortable making notes in, for instance.
- The book's first half goes into the basic physiology of muscle building and nutrition. I felt this was pretty descent.
- The next section goes into various body parts and lists, for each body part, related exercises. This is annoying because, for instance, certain exercises are not in what common knowledge would dictate as the correct section (eg. barbell press being put in with the exercises that primarily target the shoulder instead of those that target the chest).
- The last section is where the book really fell down for me, the section where they introduce the routines. There are two problems I have here: A) The authors clearly wrote the book with the idea that the reader would be content to just blindly follow their routines without any understanding of why those routines are structured as they are. If you want to deviate from the routines at all, for medical reasons or for different training goals/background, etc. this book will give you ZERO info on how to build your own routine from the bottom up. I greatly prefer to know why I'm doing the things in a routine, rather than just blindly follow some guy's advice. There is literally ZERO explanation for how to build a routine, what considerations go into exercise selection, etc. etc. You're just expected to turn off your mind and do it. That may be fine for many, but if you like to know why you're doing things, you'll likely be very dissatisfied as I was. B) Even if you're willing to take things without any understanding as to why you're doing them, you'll likely find the routines way too complicated. There are routines that require 16 (!!) different exercises. This is stupid.
I think this book is, in short, great looking and impressive at first sight, but when you dig deeper, only surface deep.
I'm now reading Stuart McRobert's "Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great" in parallel with Tom Venuto's ebook "Feed the Muscle Burn the Fat" (T. Venuto recently published a similar book that's available on amazon). I haven't gotten far enough to review them yet, but already I'm much more satisfied in that each give you reasons for things....you don't have to just be a robot to be satisfied with it. To each his/her own.
UPDATE (10/4/9): Listen to the Fitcast podcast, Episode #150, at 19 minutes into the show. It's with Lou Schuler, one of this book's authors. He looks back on his earlier books, including this one (orig published in 2003), and comments that after writing this Book of Muscle he decided that "he never wanted to do another short term program. I never want to pretend to somebody that I've got some magic program that within a short period of time is going to give them everything they want and they'll never need anything else. Especially with "New Rules of Lifting", you can throw out (i.e. present) general ideas and principles that you can follow the rest of your life, as long as you're not pretending 'here's one workout you can do the rest of your life' ". Those are the author's words and while perhaps vague in some sense and admittedly open to some interpretation, they might be useful to some of you.』
(Terrible Kindle DX experience) 『I bought this book because it was featured as being formatted for the Kindle DX. That was a terrible mistake on someone's part. The book is not really usable as a reference, which it's obviously supposed to be. Some of the issues:
1. In the print version, there are large pictures of the human body with little numbers pointing out various muscles. The text then names the muscles, with the numbers corresponding to the numbers in the picture. In the Kindle version, you can barely make out the spots on the pictures where the numbers should be, and the text does not show the numbers. So you can't learn the names of the muscles, which makes understanding the text a lot harder.
2. The table of contents is of limited use for getting around in the book. Since much of the point of this book is to learn the many exercises presented, you need to be able to get to them quickly, again and again (again, this is a reference book). The table of contents doesn't help.
3. The index also is of no help--it shows the various exercises, but the entries are not links. Instead they give pae numbers, which apply only to the print version.
4. Search is of no help to find an exercise (or most of them, anyway), since there will be many entries for, say chin ups, and the Kindle's ability to view search results and navigate among them is awkward and slow. With the print version, I imagine you can 1) look up an exercise and 2) get to the right page in under 20 seconds. It can a minute or two to find an exercise in the Kindle version.
5. Several times the text will refer to an image, but the image isn't anywhere nearby. You hit the Next button and still don't see the image. Frustrating.
6. Bookmarks are of little help. This may be a general Kindle issue, but it's still frustrating here, with this reference book. I tried creating bookmarks to help me get to specific exercises, but you can't name the bookmarks. Ridiculous. Also, you can't change the order that the bookmarks appear in the list.
I could probably go on, but I'm sure you get the idea. Amazon needs to work a lot harder to customize the layout of the Kindle versions of its books. At minimum they should provide indexes with working links and bookmarks you can name and reorder. The images should also be reworked.
I returned this book and will buy the print version.』
(Nice and Educational) 『Book includes a lot of information about muscle, and a lot of technical language which is good because when I read it with my younger brother it pushes him to use a dictionary. Exercises are well explained and good time is made to ensuring no injuries occur.』
(Really a Complete book) 『I like this book because it doens't only introduce the basic concept and science about muscle, it also includes 3 programs (beginner, intermediate, advanced) targetting for different stage in boby building. I actually look forward to have an iPhone app for the program so that I don't need to bring my notepad in the gym...』 『Exercise ain't easy. The body is a complicated machine, with 650 muscles and 250 million individual muscle fibers. Some would say taming those fibers and building strong, healthy muscles is not an act of labor. Some would say it's an art. Here's a book worthy of that art. The Men's Health Book of Muscle is the big, lavishly illustrated, full-color coffee table book that only Men's Health could produce-one that doubles as the ultimate guide to building a better body. The goal of The Book of Muscle is simple: create a beautiful, artistic guide to the body that also helps guys build great physiques by showing in detail how muscles work and how that knowledge can be put to use. Inside, you'll find lush anatomical illustrations and photographs of a quality that no other book on fitness can match. You'll also find complex biological information, boiled down to language any guy can understand, and three 6-month workout programs, one each for beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters. It's big muscles, big benefit, and beautiful all at the same time. It's the book you've always wanted from the guys at Men's Health, the fitness experts you trust.』 『You might think that the subtitle, "The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body," is hyperbole, butThe Book of MusclefromMen's Healthdelivers as promised. Australian strength coach and former powerlifting champion Ian King andMen's Healthfitness director Lou Schuler cover everything you want to know about your muscles and what makes them grow, complete with dietary recommendations, exercises for every muscle group, and exercise routines. Each muscle group is illustrated and discussed, with 149 pages of clearly described, well-photographed exercises using a variety of equipment. A section on workout routines helps you put together your own program, from beginner to advanced.
Schuler's guy-talk style makes the book enjoyable to read, even on days when you have no intention of going to the gym. The artistic drawings of muscle groups, full-color photographs of beginning and ending positions of every exercise, and stunning close-ups of buffed body parts makeThe Book of Muscleis as beautiful as it is practical and motivating, an exceptional gift for the fitness guy in your life, and well worth the price. Highly recommended for men wanting to get in shape or stay there.--Joan Price』
price：$10.20
Schuster
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good stuff) 『I bought this book like four weeks ago and I want to say that I found it very interesting from the beginning to the end. It talks about everything a person who trains wants to know. I definitely recommend it to those who want to exercise and have a good diet and health.』
(One of the best) 『For those ones that are looking for acquire knowledge or for those that already have a good knowledge about body-building this is the book, it cover from very first basic trainings, passing through advanced and competition ones, as do your diet, poses and many more. Is a very, very complete book. The revision was up to 1999/2000, though still very actual. For those body-building lovers is a must.』
(Arnold's tome) 『This is a big, heavy book. It is old school Arnold and goes into great detail on everything. Certainly the pictures go back to Arnold's heyday and are not reflective of the real scary looking bodybuiders of today. I recommend it to those of us who have out grown Arnold's slimmer bodybuilding for Men and want some more variations on appropriate exercises.』
(Very good product) 『This is the mother of all books or guides about body building. It covers everything you need to know about the subject. New developments, equipment, etc., have been made in the sport since the publication of the book, but it's still a great reference. If you apply its contents, you WILL get results.』
(Excellent for beginners) 『This book is excellent for aspiring bodybuilders who wish to get a foundation started. Some of the techniques and methods are outdated or no longer used, but it's mainly only the abs being everyday.』 『
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."
Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.
Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:
Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique
The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition
Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy
Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries
Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity
The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"
And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout
Covering every level of expertise and experience,The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuildingwill help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness.』
『Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't competed as a bodybuilder since he won the Mr. Olympia title in 1980, but he remains the sport's No. 1 icon. He hosts an annual bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio, and allows a column to be ghost-written under his name in a muscle magazine. Today's bodybuilders may have bigger muscles than Arnold ever did, but everyone inside and outside the iron game gives him credit for exponentially broadening the popularity of physique training.
With this updatedEncyclopedia(it was originally published in 1985), Schwarzenegger wraps his huge arms around the entire sport. He hits the history of bodybuilding, the champions (he's quite generous in his praise of predecessors, contemporaries, and successors alike), the training systems. Some of the information is more bodybuilding lore than science; for example, exercises are said to "expand the rib cage" or develop the "inner" or "outer" chest, all physiological impossibilities. But they're still good exercises, and the book includes every movement imaginable for every muscle group.
If you love the sport of bodybuilding, you'll want this book in your library, if for no other reason than to feast your eyes on the hundreds of photos of the best physiques in the history of the sport. And, in a pinch, the 800-page encyclopedia can fill in nicely for a missing dumbbell.--Lou Schuler』
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