An insider's guide to the personal training world
598935
I found this book to be both enlightening and disturbing. The disturbing part surrounds the lack of regulation and certification that a trainer must complete to be called a personal trainer. There isn't any according to David Herbert and that is scary. The enlightening part was what happens when you go to court and how back room negotiations is what it is all about. This was a good read and I would recommend it.
1170581
50 Fitness Tips is a very good personal fitness resource with 50 ideas about fitness, with suggestions and examples for each one, which makes it an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow resource.  I enjoyed the helpful tips and being a behavioral scientist, I really enjoyed when he offered tips that were founded in science and not opinion.  I recommend this book to anybody that needs a good fitness regimen.
3836516
An excellent guide to people wanting to take over their workouts.  Nice explanations about fat in women and how to train those particular areas.  Simple language and beautiful illustrations will provide you the required information to know how to move yourself when performing an exercise, what you can vary, how and what to avoid.  Some technical language is used.  Highly recommended.
500088
This is a great resource for getting an inside look at fitness centers and personal trainers.  It is also an excellant source of workout routines using body weight, machines, dumbells, and barbells.  I recommend this to anyone who is serious about fitness or people just getting into exercising.
485138
This book has been used as a text for Strength and Conditioning courses at the College level and as a CEU course for satisfying Trainers Qualifications. It is also one of the best books out for anyone interested in learning about High Intensity Training. The fact that Mr. Brzycki was a competitive Power Lifter shows he has plenty of experience in more that one way of training, unlike some of the reviewers. In my 47 years of training, competing and Coaching this book for me is a "Practical Approach to Strength Training." If you are  interested in Olympic Lifting my advice would be to buy a book that is more geared to the Olympic Lifter.
778591
This is an awesome book that details Larry Scott's bodybuilding career and his training program.  You get a compelling life story and a lot of useful advice for the gym.  Larry talks about how each muscle group has a different personality and that your training should take this into account.  Not much fluff at all in this book, but lots of useful information from years of experience.  PLus there are a some inspiring black and white pictures in this book as well.
2322922
Great book for those fitness professionals who deal with individuals with one or more chronic conditions. A valuable resource.
552354
The authors have experience and share it for the benefit of all. The vast majority of people that go to gyms are novice athletes with a very limited number of elite athletes in any sport. This book has a methodical process for the entire range of training advancement. The value of the information is boundless. If you are a trainer you should read this. If you are a client you should read it to ensure your trainer isn't a quack. If you train yourself application of the ideas in this book will get you better results faster and in accordance with your goals.
579060
This book is written to help a prospective tactical athlete (military, police, firefighter, etc.) ace their PFT (Physical Fitness Test).  The book covers 12 common mistakes that cause poor scores on the PFT and offers advice to correct these mistakes to ace the PFT.  The book is written in a flexible fashion so you can adjust the workouts for your specific PFT.

The book accomplishes it goal,but I feel it is also a primer on calisthenic fitness.  As he corrects each PFT mistake, he highlights a fitness principle to correct it.  This is a great book for anyone wanting to create a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable.  With only a pull-up bar and 5lb dumbbells, you can stay in great shape by scaling these workouts to your goals.  As a father of 4 young children,  I do not have time to travel to the gym or follow complex workout and/or diet plans.  However, I have lost 50 lbs and kept the weight off over 4 years by following Stew's training philosophy.  I have increased from 10 to 80 push-ups and 0 to 20 pull-ups!

I have 5 of Stew's e-books and his Complete Guide to SEAL Fitness.  This book is a synopsis of his perspective and includes a stretching plan with 6 weeks of workouts (and a 7th taper week).  He also explains the principles behind the workouts which lets your modify or create your own.  You can also increase or decrease the repetitions and/or distance to meet your current fitness level.  The digital version has multiple links to articles on his website for further explanation or additional options.

The book also includes some nutrition tips.  This section could be more comprehensive, but I think we all know we should eat less junk and focus on healthy meats, fruits and vegetables.  I find my trouble with food is my lack of discipline rather than knowledge.

If you are tired of yo-yo-ing with diets and fitness crazes, I would highly recommend this book.  With minimal equipment and some uncommon desire and discipline, you can create a healthy sustainable lifestyle.  I think this book is one of the best values I have seen in the fitness market!
2405718
From the moment of staring at the appealing pictures and EYE-POPPING title, I was drawn into the book's methods of training.

This book is a MUST for beginners and of all different levels. In the very beginning, there is a clear cut introduction and information on how the body  works, muscle group information, and other tips.

Progressing through the simple diagrams and instructions, I finally come upon the section that explains how to create a program. From factoring in tempo, reps, rest time, &  exercises, the author clearly addresses and recommends a variety of programs for different sets of goals.

Overall, a book I still always refer to. Get it now!
257026
I'm a woman who does not like going to the gym, yet after a hiatus from exercising because of injured knees, I'd like to become fit and healthy again by scheduling home workouts at home.  This book was a must-read for me.  Brad Schoenfeld advises readers on how to create a personalized training program at home, including goals, timetables, directions and equipment.  In particular, I am interested in learning about exercises to tone my muscles and reduce joint pain in the knees; and the information is provided in this book in a clear, concise and motivational manner.  Schoenfeld's book is detailed and has inspired me to exercise again in my own home.
3532398
When I first heard of this book, even though my wife Tracy is featured in it,I didn't think it would be a serious look at serious training. I thought it would try to appeal to the dilettantes who wanted to 'get toned' and lose a few pounds while walking on their treadmills.

How wrong was I?! This is the real deal,and Tim has done what the best athletes and coaches do; reverse engineer solutions to serious training issues by looking at what the best do naturally. BUT he has taken it a step further by truly trying to find the shortest path to the solution.

Tim describes himself as a "life hacker" trying to find the most effective shortcuts to anything he wants to accomplish and he does the same thing here. It would take the average persons YEARS to discern the secrets of each of the different disciplines he reports on, if they could at all. Tim puts them all in one place, with step by step progressions of how to get them done.

It doesn''t make the answers of how to do these things any easier; that's up to you( us). But at least the answers are there.it's a step by step guide to accomplishing many things we all want but don't know how to do. He cuts to the chase and lays it out for all of us.

Plus, he understands that this is just a starting point for each of us as we are all an experiment of one. Taking control of your body is tough enough under the best of circumstances; Tim has given us all the Cliff Notes version of how to become as Superhuman as you have the desire too.

And, despite it's size( it's a tome) it doesn't have to be read cover to cover. Pick your area of interest and start there. Each chapter is a book onto itself

Bravo Tim, love this book!
495463
The information in this book is like having a personal trainer, nutritionist, and exercise
consultant at your fingertips. The information is easy to read due to its down-to-earth
narration and (funny) sidebar overviews and comments. These "nuts and bolts" exercise routines
are not only practical and effective; but they will help the novice, intermediate and seasoned
workout enthusiast achieve a more defined and improved physique! The routines can be
customized...if you're not ready for the challenge,yet do-able for both men and women.
As a seasoned workout person, these routines have helped keep me in shape for the last
20 years.
2436820
This book contains detailed personal anecdotes that illustrate the struggle, triumph, and joy of healthy living.  Folks of all body types and fitness levels can gain something from this book aimed at helping the reader be the best person he/she can be.
1759746
A wonderful book by an author and trainer who uses EFT techniques. A great read for professional athletes or therapists, or anyone interested in performing their best.
188034
Good read that introduces and explains various strength training techniques and tactics with references to each philosophy to dive deeper into those that spark your interest. It's great if you make a plan to spend time within each style of training to evaluate the results they have on your body.
2898538
The only reason this book doesn't get 1 star is because at least it explains 2 or 3 exercises for each major muscle group, and gives an example workout schedule. That, at least, can get some uncreative people fit.
Luckily I didn't have to buy this book, I got it at the library. The sum of the advice in this book is basically equivalent the sum total of what my old personal trainer told me on the first day.
Also, the author talks an amazing amount about himself, considering the book is supposed to be about your workout and your fitness program.