Was not sure where to put this, but I recently posted this over at LV's new forum for his members and thought some here would find it useful.
BOOKS
EVERYTHING IS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, JUST THE ORDER OF MY BOOKSHELF OR FAVORITES LIST ON INTERNET EXPLORER. ALSO, I CAN'T WRITE LONG EXPLANATIONS OR I COULD NEVER FIT THE POST INTO ONE, SO IF YOU WANT MORE INFO, PM ME!
1. "New Rules of Lifting" by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove (Aesome book for those of you who are beginners or advanced looking to try something new. This is a must have!)
2. "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" by Tom Venuto (Great book for overall nutrition and health, probably my most recommended book I own.)
3. "Awesome Abs" by Paul Check (Very detailed book about our abdominals and exercised to perfect them.)
4. "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill" by Udo Erasmus (If you want to understand the macronutrient, fat, this is a must read.)
5. "Understanding Bodybuilding Nutrition and Traning" by Chris Aceto (A great, quick read. Might contain a lot of what you experts might already know, especially important for those just getting started. I would also recommended to the advanced as a refresher.)
6. "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" by Arnold Schwarzenegger (This is an old school classic. A fantastic read and very detail oriented. Not to mention, there are great pictures and explanations of many exercises.)
7. "The Complete Book of Food Counts" by Corinne Netzer (This book is an informational reference that highlights almost any food you can find and details it breaking it down by macronutrient information. A great tool for designing diets.)
8. National Strength and Conditioning Association Membership (The NSCA is one of the granddaddies of certification when it comes to trainers and strength coaches. However, you can also join their program and receive 2 great magazine called "The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research" and the "Strength and Conditioning Journal." These can be quit technical and I only recommend the membership to those of you who are persuing a career in fitness and/or nutrition, especially sports related. The website can be found at http://www.nsca-lift.org/)
9. "Strength Training Anatomy" by Frederic Delavier (This book has the most detailed drawings of the human physiology during exercise that I have ever seen.)
10. "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook" by Nancy Clark (This book is not a technical read. I would not recommend it to those of you who are advanced. I would recommend this to the average individual looking to educate yourselves and transition into a healthy lifestyle.)
11. "Brawn" by Stuart McRobert (Here is a training book that is a must have.)
12. "The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide" by David Zinczenko (This is a handy little book. I was leary about the book and probably would not have purchased it since it seems so flashy. However, when my client gave me it, I recommend it from here on out. There are some great ideas for healthy meals in this book. If you are looking to spice up your nutrition plan, or to learn how to eat right, this book is for you!)
13. "Modern Trends in Strength Training" by Charles Poliquin (Suck up anything you can get your hands on written by this guy, he is a genious when it comes to training!)
14. "Get Buffed" by Ian King (Another must have trainnig book. Ian is another world reknown trainer that you should read everything he puts out.)
15. "Scrawny to Brawny" by John Berardi and Mike Mejia (This is one of my favorite fitness books. I think everyone should own it. However, if you are an ectomorph and have a hard time increasing muscle mass, this book is worth a lifetime to you. It can save your ass from wasting time in the gym and teach you exactly how to pack on the pounds!)
16. "Manual of Structual Kinesiology" (A great entry level book to get you started with grasping kinesiology)
17. "Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance" by Dr. McGill (This guy is the leading expert on back health and he knows a thing or two about training as well.)
18. "Under the Bar" by Dave Tate (Awesome book that dives into the lifestyle of lifting weights and how it expands well beyond the time in the gym. Buy this book!)
19. "Super Training" by Mel Siff (A training book for the shelf, and I am getting tired of making this post, so I should say, if any of you have any questions about any of these books, feel free to PM me and I will answer your questions or explain.)
20. "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe (We all say compound exercises rule the weight room and what separates the boys from the men, this is an excellent resourse for learning those lifts.)
21. "The Poliquin Principles" by Charles Poliquin (Awesome training book)
22. "Facts and Fallacies of Fitness" by Mel Siff (This guy was great, pick up anything you can find on him)
23. "Super Squats" by Randall Stossen (Another crazy training book to check out!)
24. "Loaded Guns" by Larry Scott (Great training book)
25. "Ripped 1," "Ripped 2," and "Ripped 3" by Clarence Bass (check this guy out, old and ripped to shreds more then any young dude you will ever find)
26. "Essentials of Stregth and Conditioning" (Textbook for those of you who are serious about learning)
27. "Keys to the Inner Universe" by Bill Pearl (If you want to see every exercise imaginable detailed in one book, buy this book. Crazy!)
28. "Functional Training for Sports" by Mike Boyle (Title says it all, great book)
WEBSITES
I am not going to write explanations. Don't be lazy, click on the links and check them out. All of them are well worth your time.
www.johnberardi.com
www.t-nation.com
www.elitefts.com
www.alwyncosgrove.com
www.jpfitness.com
www.michaelboyle.biz
www.thefitcast.com
www.bodybuilding.com
www.cbass.com
www.fitren.com
http://www.charlespoliquin.net/members/index.php
http://www.chekinstitute.com/index.cfm
www.body-improvements.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/learn_to_live_healthy
http://www.animalpak.com/index.cfm
www.fitday.com
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index.htm
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index02.htm
http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos.htm
http://www.calorieking.com/
http://forums.menshealth.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/855109121/m/156108723
http://www.louschuler.com/
http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
http://www.exrx.net/
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
http://www.texasback.com/
http://www.mealsforyou.com/
http://www.nutramedia.com/
http://www.chadwaterbury.com/
http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/
http://www.ericcressey.com/home.html
http://www.wannabebig.com
http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/staley/bio.htm
http://www.brinkzone.com/
www.bodybuildingsecrets.com
http://www.kingsports.net/default-2.htm
http://www.mikemahler.com/
http://www.myodynamics.com/
http://www.musclebuildingnutrition.com/
http://www.nutrim.net/
http://www.anthonyrobbins.com/Home/Intro.aspx
Well that is all I could think of right now. The list seems long, but I promise it is not complete. There are so many resources out there that it is mind boggling. What I can tell you is that once I learned that reading was not only for geeks, and realized how much it could improve my life through the power of knowledge, I never turned back. When you truly understand how your body works, how different foods effect your body, and how your mind works, it becomes so clear and easy how to construct plans that are completely tailored to meet your specific goals.
BOOKS
EVERYTHING IS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, JUST THE ORDER OF MY BOOKSHELF OR FAVORITES LIST ON INTERNET EXPLORER. ALSO, I CAN'T WRITE LONG EXPLANATIONS OR I COULD NEVER FIT THE POST INTO ONE, SO IF YOU WANT MORE INFO, PM ME!
1. "New Rules of Lifting" by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove (Aesome book for those of you who are beginners or advanced looking to try something new. This is a must have!)
2. "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" by Tom Venuto (Great book for overall nutrition and health, probably my most recommended book I own.)
3. "Awesome Abs" by Paul Check (Very detailed book about our abdominals and exercised to perfect them.)
4. "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill" by Udo Erasmus (If you want to understand the macronutrient, fat, this is a must read.)
5. "Understanding Bodybuilding Nutrition and Traning" by Chris Aceto (A great, quick read. Might contain a lot of what you experts might already know, especially important for those just getting started. I would also recommended to the advanced as a refresher.)
6. "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" by Arnold Schwarzenegger (This is an old school classic. A fantastic read and very detail oriented. Not to mention, there are great pictures and explanations of many exercises.)
7. "The Complete Book of Food Counts" by Corinne Netzer (This book is an informational reference that highlights almost any food you can find and details it breaking it down by macronutrient information. A great tool for designing diets.)
8. National Strength and Conditioning Association Membership (The NSCA is one of the granddaddies of certification when it comes to trainers and strength coaches. However, you can also join their program and receive 2 great magazine called "The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research" and the "Strength and Conditioning Journal." These can be quit technical and I only recommend the membership to those of you who are persuing a career in fitness and/or nutrition, especially sports related. The website can be found at http://www.nsca-lift.org/)
9. "Strength Training Anatomy" by Frederic Delavier (This book has the most detailed drawings of the human physiology during exercise that I have ever seen.)
10. "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook" by Nancy Clark (This book is not a technical read. I would not recommend it to those of you who are advanced. I would recommend this to the average individual looking to educate yourselves and transition into a healthy lifestyle.)
11. "Brawn" by Stuart McRobert (Here is a training book that is a must have.)
12. "The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide" by David Zinczenko (This is a handy little book. I was leary about the book and probably would not have purchased it since it seems so flashy. However, when my client gave me it, I recommend it from here on out. There are some great ideas for healthy meals in this book. If you are looking to spice up your nutrition plan, or to learn how to eat right, this book is for you!)
13. "Modern Trends in Strength Training" by Charles Poliquin (Suck up anything you can get your hands on written by this guy, he is a genious when it comes to training!)
14. "Get Buffed" by Ian King (Another must have trainnig book. Ian is another world reknown trainer that you should read everything he puts out.)
15. "Scrawny to Brawny" by John Berardi and Mike Mejia (This is one of my favorite fitness books. I think everyone should own it. However, if you are an ectomorph and have a hard time increasing muscle mass, this book is worth a lifetime to you. It can save your ass from wasting time in the gym and teach you exactly how to pack on the pounds!)
16. "Manual of Structual Kinesiology" (A great entry level book to get you started with grasping kinesiology)
17. "Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance" by Dr. McGill (This guy is the leading expert on back health and he knows a thing or two about training as well.)
18. "Under the Bar" by Dave Tate (Awesome book that dives into the lifestyle of lifting weights and how it expands well beyond the time in the gym. Buy this book!)
19. "Super Training" by Mel Siff (A training book for the shelf, and I am getting tired of making this post, so I should say, if any of you have any questions about any of these books, feel free to PM me and I will answer your questions or explain.)
20. "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe (We all say compound exercises rule the weight room and what separates the boys from the men, this is an excellent resourse for learning those lifts.)
21. "The Poliquin Principles" by Charles Poliquin (Awesome training book)
22. "Facts and Fallacies of Fitness" by Mel Siff (This guy was great, pick up anything you can find on him)
23. "Super Squats" by Randall Stossen (Another crazy training book to check out!)
24. "Loaded Guns" by Larry Scott (Great training book)
25. "Ripped 1," "Ripped 2," and "Ripped 3" by Clarence Bass (check this guy out, old and ripped to shreds more then any young dude you will ever find)
26. "Essentials of Stregth and Conditioning" (Textbook for those of you who are serious about learning)
27. "Keys to the Inner Universe" by Bill Pearl (If you want to see every exercise imaginable detailed in one book, buy this book. Crazy!)
28. "Functional Training for Sports" by Mike Boyle (Title says it all, great book)
WEBSITES
I am not going to write explanations. Don't be lazy, click on the links and check them out. All of them are well worth your time.
www.johnberardi.com
www.t-nation.com
www.elitefts.com
www.alwyncosgrove.com
www.jpfitness.com
www.michaelboyle.biz
www.thefitcast.com
www.bodybuilding.com
www.cbass.com
www.fitren.com
http://www.charlespoliquin.net/members/index.php
http://www.chekinstitute.com/index.cfm
www.body-improvements.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/learn_to_live_healthy
http://www.animalpak.com/index.cfm
www.fitday.com
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index.htm
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index02.htm
http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos.htm
http://www.calorieking.com/
http://forums.menshealth.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/855109121/m/156108723
http://www.louschuler.com/
http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
http://www.exrx.net/
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
http://www.texasback.com/
http://www.mealsforyou.com/
http://www.nutramedia.com/
http://www.chadwaterbury.com/
http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/
http://www.ericcressey.com/home.html
http://www.wannabebig.com
http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/staley/bio.htm
http://www.brinkzone.com/
www.bodybuildingsecrets.com
http://www.kingsports.net/default-2.htm
http://www.mikemahler.com/
http://www.myodynamics.com/
http://www.musclebuildingnutrition.com/
http://www.nutrim.net/
http://www.anthonyrobbins.com/Home/Intro.aspx
Well that is all I could think of right now. The list seems long, but I promise it is not complete. There are so many resources out there that it is mind boggling. What I can tell you is that once I learned that reading was not only for geeks, and realized how much it could improve my life through the power of knowledge, I never turned back. When you truly understand how your body works, how different foods effect your body, and how your mind works, it becomes so clear and easy how to construct plans that are completely tailored to meet your specific goals.
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