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Appropriate to the athlete
I have not read this book, but the reviews indicate it is for the current athlete with an injury.One reviewer unfairly slammed Marilyn Moffat's book since it was not right for him.I read and evaluated her Physical Therapy book from the library as a guide for my 84 year old father.He was a super fit elderly sculler who wore out his beach volleyball playing granddaughters double sculling for 2 hours at a shot, and was in the hospital for 14 months recovering from surgery to reduce intracranial bleeding, which was followed by seizures, pneumonia, and kidney failure. He essentially woke up a year later a live but terribly weak shadow of himself.He needs rehabilitation from, literally zero strength. He is learning to walk, talk, and eat, and more.He's gone from feeling like 40 to feeling like a hundred, but with no long slide of good memories.Very discouraging.Her book will help me start him back to a pleasant final years, from a zero base. I will buy that book to help him.I may be able to use this book for myself, but he could not.

Exactly what I needed . . .
An excellent book. At the age of 40 I pay for my active lifestyle with some aches and pains; this book is helping me live pain free. Unlike many PT type books, Levy is specific with his advice, not making you waste your time on dozens of stretches and exercises. He'll lead you directly to what you need to know to fix the problem. Other books seem shy about recommending specific exercises for specific problems; Levy's not. I ordered several of these types of books at once and eventually resold all the others. This is the one I kept.

EXCEPTIONAL MATERIAL ON FITNESS &SPORTS INJURIES
Alan Levy has done a fantastic job in putting together so much in one book. It has nearly everything an athlete requires to not only stay in shape but also treating all kinds of injuries from little niggles to thosethat need surgery. And its all been bonded together in a very organized andmethodical manner.Read more

Subjects:  1. Prevention    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Sports Medicine    5. Sports injuries    6. Training    7. Treatment    8. Wounds and injuries    9. Sports & Recreation / Training   

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Both comprehensive and demystifying
With many books out there claiming to prepare you for the Special Operations, it is difficult to find one that isn't merely a little workout routine to get in moderate shape.This book actually prepares your body for the hardships you will encounter while going through specialized training.The book includes rigorous routines whichhelp with the physical conditioning and information to help prepare you for the mental strain you will endure.The only thing this book doesn't do is run for you.

Carpe Diem!
Mike Mejia and Stew Smith put together a comprehensive book detailing what it takes to be apart of the Special Forces community.Together, their knowledge, know-how, and grit lay the foundation for what it takes, physically and mentally, to screen for the Navy Seals, Army Special Forces and Air Force Special Forces.The exercises and workouts contained there within give the reader a glimpse of what tools and abilities are needed to suceed and become a part of our Special Forces.
A Must have for the Serious Minded...
I am a prior service operator for the US Army.This is a must have book for the Serious minded individual who has the drive to enter this field.The book offers workouts for the various aspects of Special Operations.Not all are the same, and the workouts follow the critical areas.Thats Not Good Enough for YOU?Then design your own, utilizing your areas of interest.The Book can also be used for Public Health and Safety personal, for optimal performance in the civilan sector. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Military Science    6. Physical fitness    7. Training    8. U.S. Special Operations Comman    9. Exercise & workout books    10. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

Reviews (119)

Great Book
The Steroid Bible had all the information I was looking for and is the best steroid book that I have found. Dosages, stacks, cycles,and avoiding side effects are covered in great detail.

Impotent, disorganized and incomplete disinformation...
I can't even call this thing as a book. It's a disaster.Dont throw your money away.It is disorganized and leads you to nothing.

Doesn't get any Better
It doesn't get better than The Steroid Bible. The best part of the book are the extensive steroid experiences reported by the real life steroid users who share every detail of what it was like to obtain and use steroids. Top that off with extensive medical research and tips on avoiding steroid side effects and you know why it is called The Steroid Bible. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anabolic steroids    2. Doping in sports    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Men's Health    6. Pharmacology    7. Physiological effect    8. Sports & Recreation / Bodybuilding & Weight Training    9. Toxicology    10. Body Building & Weight Training    11. Bodybuilding    12. Family & Health    13. Steroids    14. Weight Lifting   

Reviews (1)

Helpful Study Guide
This edition of the book has several new questions.The simulated written sym is a nice additon to the book.Aside fromt he questions, the study hints are helpful in preparing your studying strategies. ... Read more

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Reviews (6)

Helpful guide for people with physical restrictions
This guide is helpful for persons with physical limitations and provide safe non-impact exercises.It would be helpful if the guide would inform the purchaser that assistive devices would aid with the routines.

Excellent Book
The best parts of this book are the detailed photographs of all the exercises, included in both a large format (one per page) and a small format (so that you can see many exercises per page). The only thing that would make the book even better would be if the small photographs were offered separately on water-resistant material, so that you could bring 'em into the pool. I'll probably photocopy those pages, and laminate them, so that I can do that. Fabulous! Thank goodness I found this book!
I had a devastating knee injury about five and one half months ago (the doctor stated that I may never be able to obtain my pre-injury range of motion)The traditional rehab was going very slowly and very painfully. I asked my physician if I could exercise in the water, and after his approval, I started with the workouts in this book along with my prescribed rehab. I have gained 80% of my pre-injury range of motion and on a good start with my strength and balance with VERY little pain!! My physical therapist said I started improving much more rapidly after starting the water workouts and I have already exceeded the expected post-operative range of motion. I could not have done it without the water workouts!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquatic Sports    2. Aquatic exercises    3. Athletic Training And Conditioning    4. Consumer Health    5. Diet / Health / Fitness    6. Exercise    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Therapeutic use    11. Health & Fitness / General   

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Very interesting summary of the physiology of running
This book really ought to be called "The Distance Runner" because its focus is entirely on that topic;sprinting is only discussed when it provides an illuminating contrast to the distance sport.Also, there are an annoying amount of typos and grammatical errors in the book.They don't interfere with information transfer, but they brought me up mentally every time I crossed one and they come across as unprofessional.Those nits aside, this is an excellent discussion of past and current research on the effects of running on the human body and methods to maximize training and race performance.Costill and Trappe discuss the physiology of elite runners vs. the untrained, safe and effective training methods, differences between male and female runners, and the effects on aging on performance.An educational resource for runners at all levels.

For the cardiovascular fitness enthusiast
Running The Athlete Within by David Costill (John and Janice Fisher Chair in Exercise Science, Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University) and Scott Trappe (Director, Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University) is a straightforward and "user friendly" guide to understanding how men and women can best balance training, rest, and nutrition into a healthy and competitive running/exercise regimen. Firmly grounded in solid scientific backing, Running The Athlete Within covers the effects of aging on one's ability to run and enjoy it, optimizing one's performance, special considerations for female and pregnant runners, and much more. Running The Athlete Within is very highly recommended reading for the long distance runner and the cardiovascular fitness enthusiast. ... Read more

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Reviews (7)

from a real player
If you wanna be a real player read byrne's books and gamble that's it

Should be Advanced 3-Cushion Billiards
This book contains very little information that will be of use to an 8 or 9-ball player and close to half of the book is spent discussing specific 3-Cushion shots.I bought this book for the defense section hoping to learn some more about that but again it related to 3-Cushion rather than anything for 8 or 9-ball.Since I don't know the first thing about 3-Cushion billiards, I can't say whether or not the information about that is good or not.

Good companion to his Standard
...I don't claim any good talent in pool, but i do enjoy reading up on all the strategies and thought processes, and attempting to apply them when I play.Byrne's Advanced Technique isn't so much for advanced players only, but covers some specific topics that aer very interesting as well, such as the half-ball hit, the masse shot, the physics of the heavy tavern cueball, and so on.The section on Three-Cushion billiards is somewhat redundant, though, if you have his Standard.but it has some other topics, including more shots from master play, to keep one engrossed.He also writes some stories on several of the games greats, including three-cushion legends like Ceulemans and Blohmdal.Overall, a very good buy if you want to know as much about the game as you can. ... Read more

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Reviews (29)

An incredible reference manual!
I work out regularly, and when doing strength training, I frequently have questions about which muscles I am working, whether I am performing the moves with correct form, etc.This book, designed specifically for women, is an excellent strength training reference manual.It focuses specifically on the areas which tend to give women the most difficulties, the abs, back, legs, and buttocks (including the hips).
Best Ever!!!
I enjoy this book best female book, even my trainer has it and has the male book from same writer. It is good to have both books for the women one doesnt cover the other parts of the body which really u can use the men for that part. I would recommend this book to beginners and trainers its pic are great help, you understand female parts that need working on and how are body is made amazing.I also use amazon for all my new and used books for yrs never disapointed,great site .Debra

Excellent Core Book
Although the book lacks a specific section on the arms and chest, it is an excellent book.It illustrates in great detail strength training of the main core muscles for women...the back and abdominals.The bonus benefit of a great leg and buttock section.Very useful in targeting the female trouble spots.The other book by this author could be used to fill in the blanks of the arms and chest with ease or a simple anatomy illustration.I would give it a 5 star if the arms and chest section was there. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Athletic Training And Conditioning    3. Bodybuilding & Weight Training    4. General    5. Health/Fitness    6. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    7. Muscle strength    8. Muscles    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Sports Medicine    11. Training    12. Weight training for women    13. Women    14. Women And Sports    15. Fitness training   

Reviews (21)

awsome hardcore surf book
if your learning how to surf and want to progress in this sport then you should chech this book out.full of many different kinds of workouts and it evens plans out workouts that fit your life style....a must have to your surf collection....

Right On!
Since I don't get to surf everyday, this book is exactly what I needed to stay in surfing shape. I have a number of other fitness related books, but none address surfing fitness. This book gave me exactly what I've been looking for. I've since given it to a number of friends and they have all told me how helpful they have found it as well.

Get this book now if you care about surfing
This book just kicked butt for me. It got me to acheive a new level of fitness, cranked up endurance, and improved my all around well being, weather I'm surfing, working, or sitting on my butt watching football. Rocky has presented the material in a straightforward, easy to understand, follow, and execute style which really gets you motivated. An all around excellent fitness book for not only surfers, but for any outdoor enthusiast. Buy it, you won't be sorry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquatic Sports    2. Exercise    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Surfing    6. Training    7. Water Sports    8. Fitness training    9. Sports & Recreation / Water Sports    10. Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing   

Subjects:  1. Athletic Injuries    2. Athletic Training And Conditioning    3. Education / Teaching    4. Medical    5. Physical Education    6. Sports Medicine    7. Sports injuries    8. Sports physical therapy    9. Training    10. Treatment    11. therapy    12. Biomechanics, human kinetics    13. Medical / Sports Medicine    14. Sports injuries & medicine   

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A fitness first.
When I heard pilates on a ball, I was ecstatic! I was just impressed by the creativity used in coming up with such wonderful exercises.I attempted many of the exercises, and I just saw how valuable they would be to athletes, who have been using traditional exercises for a long time.This new system, is so dynamic, and I just love the fact that even seasoned exercisers would be challenged positively.
Excellent ab strengthening moves
After only a few reps, I can feel the work!I like how it builds on moves I am familiar with and has some new ones in there.

I only wish there was a DVD on this
I know that most DVDs are for most of the exercises that are done on any exercise endeavor, including those on the ball, I just wish there was a DVD to accompany this book. I believe that DVDs help to keep people motivated to exercise.
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Not bad
Not a bad little guide.
Tex McFaden's Review of The Ultimate Guide...
It's not only the "ultimate" guide to weight training for bowling, but I think that it's the ONLY guide to weight training for bowlng. Obviously, anyone could build a workout program to strengthen their body, but it's nice to have a resource provided by knowledgeable folks to make it easy for you. This guide provides an easy to ready plan, complete with pictures, to help bowlers improve their strength. The purpose is to help bowlers ultimately improve the explosive quality of the ball in the pocket, from the first roll to the last. This is most critical when bowlers get caught in a long day at competitive meets where they are sure to bowl more than three quick games. The stress of competition can easily tire a competitor physically, so physical fitness is a must. This book walks you through the stretching and the exercises and a rotation plan that uses four different training programs. It's a short, to-the-point book that may be a no-brainer to fitness buffs, but still serves as a handy reference to keep everyone, at any level, focused and fit. The rating is based on the fact that the book accomplishes its stated purpose and meets the expectations that anyone should have for this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bodybuilding & Weight Training    2. Bowling    3. Health & Fitness / Exercise    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Sports & Recreation / Bodybuilding & Weight Training    7. Sports & Recreation / Bowling    8. Sports & Recreation / Training    9. Training    10. Exercise    11. Health & Fitness    12. Physical education and training   

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Great book for skaters of all levels and age
I highly recommend this book. It details off-ice conditioning programs for singles, pairs, or dance and skaters of all ages and skill levels. Strength training, effective warm-up and cool down, plyometric, and other off-ice conditioning programs are detailed, as well as effectively improving your muscular and cardiovascular conditioning on ice. The only negative to this book is the photos and text explaining some of the moves - they could be a bit more descriptive.
Must have books for competitive skaters in differnt levels
This is a wonderful book that provides both in-depth analysis of why off ice training is critical to a successful skater and step by step off ice strength and conditioning manual.It totally changed my view of ice skating.It helps my daughter to train smarter.Highly recommend. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Figure skating    2. Ice & Figure Skating    3. Physical Education    4. Physical fitness    5. Skating    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Training    9. Winter Sports    10. Basketball    11. Fitness & diet    12. Ice-skating    13. Sports & Recreation / Ice & Figure Skating   

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Excellent resource, the best book I have read on weight training
I can't really say enough good things about this book.No, it's not perfect, but it's heaps better than most of the books on weight training.This focuses specifically on safety and technique, not on routines or dieting.The author is currently putting out a new book with revised directions from this book and all the training/dieting info in one handy package.I can't wait to get it.A bit expensive but I'd rather spend forty bucks on reliable, one-volume info than waste my time and money on countless less helpful books and magazines.
You MUST learn Perfect Form for Bodybuilding
There are trainees out there who are bench pressing 90lbs of iron for twenty reps who praise themselves after doing it, but know in the back of their mind that their right wrist is starting to get a little sore from their workout. When moving onto the barbell curl that wrist just hurts too much to complete a full set. Well "pain is gain" so they drop the set and go back to the dressing room knowing that it will be two weeks before they recover. Try giving the same trainee "The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique" and watch them reduce the bench press from 90lbs to 45lbs for eight reps maximum. "What has gone wrong?" they might ask. "Why have I suddenly gone from brawn to frailty?" The truth is that nothing is wrong. They are just learning to do it right this time... and they will gain more because of it. While motivation bodybuilding books like "Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" by Arnold Schwarzenegger, will certainly show you the vast majority of exercises that are required for a great high volume training (HVT) program, it does not go to great length to show you everything that you need to know about doing the exercises correctly and the pitfalls of doing them incorrectly. Danger workouts include the Vertical Machine Press, Straight-Arm Pullover, Bent-Over Barbell Rows, Bent-Over dumbbell Rows, T-bar rows and the One-Arm Dumbbell Row to name but a few. Although nearly everyone can get away with doing these exercises in small amounts without injury, they are considered high risk exercises and long term applications can prove absolutely disastrous. If the basic low-risk workouts can cause injury when executed without perfect form do you really want to increase the odds of getting an injury by doing high-risk exercises with bad form? While "The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique" does not promise an injury free bodybuilding career it will firmly establish conditions that will prevent injury. If you can workout as much as you like as often as you like and do not need to nurse an injury then naturally the result is a gain rather than a loss that could have been avoided. Every exercise you learn from a book or a magazine should be cross-referenced with "The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique" to see what it has to say. Even bench pressing professionals who have been at this for years will find that their form is not as good as what this book can prescribe. On first impressions I was seriously considering the fact that I had bought into another dud back page bodybuilding book that had hyped itself beyond its real value. I was concerned to find that it only contained 34 exercises and was full of self-proclaimed praise commercials all over the front and back cover. I have since come to learn that those adverts are there for good reason and 34 exercises expanding on perfect form is no small amount. The fact that it covers the big three - Bench Press, Deadlift and Squat is enough to substantiate the $20 price tag. It also includes Back Extension, Cable Row, Calf Raise, Close-Grip Bench Press, Crunch Abdominal Work, Curl, Decline Bench Press, Dumbbell Row, Finger Extension, Grip Machine Training, Incline Bench Press, Leg Press, Lever Bar Work, L-fly, Neck Work, Overhead Lockout, Overhead Press, Parallel Bar Dip, Partial Deadlift, Pinch-grip Lifting, Prone Row, Pulldown, Pullover, Pullup/Chin, Pushdown, Rader Chest Pull, Shrug, Side Bend, Squat, Stiff-legged Deadlift, Thick-bar Hold and the Wrist Roller Training. I had given up on ever doing a Close-Grip Bench Press. I guessed that some exercises are just not for some people. It took me several readings of the Bench Press section to understand that even though I believed I was executing right angle holds I was not, meaning that my hands where too close. When I was told to bring them in closer for the Close-Grip Bench Press I just ended up murdering my wrists and elbows. This book eventually taught me that my Bench Press was more of a Close-Grip Bench Press and my Close-Grip Bench Press something that was just begging for an injury. I can now perform both. Also I am more aware of back arching where I thought there could not possibly be any. All you need to do is to look at the pictures in "Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" to see that even these professionals had no qualms about using a photograph where there is evidently bad form being used. You can literally see the holes after learning from "The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique". It is also the kind of book that becomes more useful the more you use it. This is by no means a quick-fix booklet but a much needed and much sought after bodybuilding manual. I would certainly read and learn everything in here before I consider any other book outside of it. While the Schwarzenegger bible is a great motivation tool this book is really where you want to focus. Forget all the other books about different training methods until you get perfect form right first and then you will be in a much better position to judge other training methods, especially the ones that tend to have an impact on executing perfect form correctly. For some reason other books and bodybuilders keep making reference to slow and controlled exercising to avoid injury. They erroneously call this `perfect form' from time to time. Injury has nothing to do with the speed or control of the exercise. Injury occurs because of bad form. But once you perfect form you should go slowly. If there is any advocate for `one method' in bodybuilding that can improve on gains then that `one method' is learning perfect form. I will update this review as I do more research/practice. Until then...
The Book of Technique for all types of weightlifters
Most weight training books bifurcate either in the direction of body building or powerlifting.But both camps have common ground in needing to learn propert technique.This is the book, and it has something for everyone in detail.If you are a body-builder there are plenty of isolation exercises described, even though the author emphasizes compound lifts.If you are a powerlifter/strength trainer, it has very detailed descriptions and pictures on the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead presses and even a fair amount on grip work.
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Better than I expected
The author packs an awful lot of information into the text; there's hardly any gratuitous fluff.She covers basic boxing equipment, how to wrap the hands (three different ways shown), basic stance & footwork, basic punches & combos, very basic defense, different styles & ring strategy, and physical training.That last part is given the most space in the book.That's what makes the book a little confusing; it's hard to tell if the author is trying to produce another "boxercise" book (as advertising indicates: "The Ultimate Workout!") or is trying to give an introduction to fight training.If it's the former, there's a lot of unneccessary sections on strategy & equipment that someone just doing a routine for excercise wouldn't need; if it's the latter, there's really not much info on the psychology of a fighter, on having the discipline to train for a fight, on finding the right gym & living the fighter's life.While the author highlights some very important points and corrects common mistakes that begginers make as she goes along, I just get the sense that in trying to cater to both the "I don't want to be hit" gym rat and the "where's the ring, lemme fight" potential boxer, she ends up taking away a little from both.Speaking as a martial artist and someone who trains for fights, I'd still recomend this book to anyone who wanted to learn the basics of boxing for fighting (and learn them WELL), or someone who wants to add a little recreational boxing into their workout routine.It could easily be a textbook for the physical aspects of boxing training, though I'd prefer Mark Hatmaker's "Boxing Mastery" for a concentration on the fight game and Ned Beaumont's "Championship Streetfighting" for the use of boxing in self-defense.

Put down the book and pick up the gloves
I picked this book up in the city library because I've boxed as an amateur for a few years. Understanding that this book only covered the basics, I was still disappointed. The outline of different training exercises was practical, but the notion that anyone could learn anything about stance; positioning and correct form from a book is simply stupid.
A book any beginner boxer can getexcited about
MUST MUST read instruction for beginners... I recommend it to all amateurs in my trainer course! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Athletic Training And Conditioning    2. Boxing    3. Physical fitness    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Training    7. Exercise & workout books    8. Sports & Recreation / Boxing   

Reviews (95)

Book is well written just not sure about the training
If you really want to try this training method this is a very detailed well written book that explains the method. I tried it but not long enough to tell you if it works or not. I was going to a gym with a partner and the trainers in the gym got very upset that my partner and I were using this method of training. We showed them the book and they were all totally against it saying that you have a greater risk of getting injuried than of getting pumped up. The book however says the opposite. If you want to try something different this is a good book to look at.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK
I was one of those like many who did the high volume training for years,buying supplements that did nothing and feeling sore all the time. I wish I knew about this training then. It seems everywhere you read you need to do high volume. High volume got me some definition and some muscle mass. But anyone will get that when they first start to train. But your results will most likely stop and you will wonder why you are not getting more results for doing more training. I thought the same thing. Until now.
I have to agree with below
The other reviews are unfortunately correct.I stuck with this program for about 3 months.My holds increased quite well, but after three months, I took some time to recover and went in to test how my full range of motion strenth had improved.IT HAD NOT INCREASED AT ALL.Visually, nothing had changed as well.I was very excited about this idea, but unfortunately it doesn't work.
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Great Book
Each chapter offered great advice on the mental game of pool.Immediately after reading the book, I could tell that my game had picked up a notch.(And exactly one month after reading the book, my 8-ball skill level in my pool league was also raised a notch.)
A Pool Players Pocket Guide...
This small, but powerful book is essential for the player who wants to raise their game and move on to the next level.I try and play pool everyday.I can make shots, no problem.Once you conquer the fundamentals and basics it's time to move on and extend your skills: your mental skills.
It Changed Me
Here is a book that destroys all of the new age lingo about playing pool as related to your mind. No Zen hints here, you will learn how to realistically look at yourself, your competition, and most importantly why you play the game. It isn't a tutorial on the game, I think that this is an outstanding read that applies to anyone who competes at anything period. An absolute must have for your library. (I own two copies!) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bodybuilding & Weight Training    2. Games    3. Games/Puzzles    4. Pool (Game)    5. Pool, Billiards, Snooker    6. Psychological aspects    7. Reference    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Games / General   

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The best guide to training
It's the best way to training gymnastics and gaing muscle and condition. ... Read more

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Reviews (15)

Conceptually Great but the Devil's Flaws are Lurking
My partner and I worked the routine religously for over one year. I have great documentation of every rep - how was the form, how many seconds was the hold and a message for the next workout to either increase poundage, time of hold or to hold steady for better form.
solid static strength builder, but won't increase size
I bought the book and tried the program religiously for 3 months.Unfortunately, I want to grow.This program will help you gain strength with static holds.Unfortunately, I'm seeking hypertrophy (size increase) and this method doesn't do it.I maintained the same bodyweight, but am clearly flabbier than before.Stronger with static holds, but not more muscular.Plus, my true full range of motion excercises have decreased.I had hoped this would be a good break between my hypertrophy-specific training cyles.Well, it wasn't.The author claims that strength leads to size.This simply isn't true.Sure, strenght can enable size and one will grow somewhat as they grow stronger, but the two are not significantly correlated.Just look at those powerlifters that lift many more lbs than bodybuilders.They are concerned with strength, not size.He tries to pass what appears to be common sense off as science.
Excellent book - a must read.
John Little and Peter Sisco wrote static contraction... but John takes it a step further and eliminates the need for doing reps with scientific explanations to back up his revolutionary concept of weight training/ muscle building.. My girlfriend and I started doing this method in may of 2005 and I can honestly say i've never found such a fast, quick and easy way to build muscle. This is also a great method for those not wanting to spend hours in a gym... after a while, you only need to workout once a week... but don't forget to stretch afterwards... and don't forget to do cardio on other days.
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Reviews (10)

Great information
This book gave me an idea of what to look for based on some common ailments.I was well informed when I went to a medical doctor to get treatment.I wish there were more exercises that target trouble spots to help with recovery.

Pacify the Pain you Gain from Your Physical Activities
You've been working out at the gym a couple years. You have a nagging pain behind the knee that just won't go away. You begin to wonder if you somehow managed to tear the meniscus or the ACL. What's happening?
Good even for old ladies!
I bought this book after tearing a calf muscle and pinching a nerve in my back. Although the injuries were not caused by my sports, they did force me to miss a whole season of hiking and biking. Thanks in part to the contents (and the help of a sports medicine doctor), I have recovered well enough to complete an 80-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina (one of the tougher sections in the South).Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Reference    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports medicine    6. Training    7. Biomechanics, human kinetics    8. Health & Fitness / General    9. Sports injuries & medicine