book question

sportyhp · 03-24-2007, 08:29 PM

so im kind of in need of reading material for over the summer (guess im a bookworm?), and instead of just reading some sort of fiction i was wondering if anyone has read any interesting books pertaining to weight lifting that was beneficial to them in some way? thanks!

jillybeansalad · 03-24-2007, 08:43 PM

I just got "The Body Sculpting Bible for Women" by Rivera & Villepigue from a friend, I havent started reading it yet though. ha ha Maybe someone can help out, but the reviews on Amazon are good. :P

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Sculpting...4790527&sr=8-3

WickedMindstate · 03-24-2007, 10:24 PM

What kind of weight lifting? Bodybuilding? Strength training? Sport oriented?

My favourite fitness books are as follows:

Peak Performance: Training and Nutritional Strategies for Sport by John Hawley & Louise Burke (this is basically a training principal and diet Bible; GREAT book)
Infinite Intensity and Never Gymless by Ross Enamait
Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier (also highly recommended)

Also publications by Human Kinetics are worth the buy as well. I haven't been disappointed by any books I've ordered from there yet. My most recent purchase from the site is Stretching Anatomy and I would definitely recommend it if you're into related literature.

jillybeansalad · 03-24-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedMindstate

Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier (also highly recommended)

I have the women's version, which is very interesting, not really much of a "read" though.

WickedMindstate · 03-24-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jillybeansalad

I have the women's version, which is very interesting, not really much of a "read" though.

The anatomical illustrations are what made me buy it. It's not an exercise or program guide by any means, but it will definitely help achieve good symmetry if understood and used correctly. I noted a few errors, mostly due to wording, that would make some descriptions seem inaccurate but the intent is clear if you're not picky lol.

As I said though, the illustrations and descriptions are very useful.

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I never read the women's version, heard some disappointing things about it.

jillybeansalad · 03-24-2007, 11:08 PM

I just got it today, so I havent been through it thoroughly or anything. I just wanted to make sure the OP realized it wasnt a long read or anything.

Beefcake Girl · 03-25-2007, 11:13 AM

I love Arnold's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. Yes, the idea of doing so many sets in a workout is outdated but the general nutrition principles and exercise advice is good. PLUS, he is so charismatic...it is a story basically of how he willed himself to be the best. His work ethic inspires me and I took some good lessons about mental toughness from it....

I like the story about how he cut all his pants off at the calf....calves were his weakness so he cut off his pants to force himself to look at them everyday and work on them. I took that idea and applied it to my ab work...they are my weakness. Flat but not thick...so a couple weeks out from a show, I wear shorter tops (which I don't normally wear) and it makes me keep my torso tight and flexed...it also makes me work them extra hard before I compete

I think it is no wonder he is so successful....he is so determined...

soxfan4life · 04-05-2007, 08:04 PM

Game Over (Cut Diet)...it'll change your entire outlook on bodybuilding/living a healthy lifestyle...and its a free book!

jillybeansalad · 04-05-2007, 10:09 PM

I actually have read this one, and I am liking it. "The Eat-Clean Diet" It's not a fad diet book, actually, it's more of a lifestyle change...

Sorry, I have learned to hate the word "diet".

lorabeann · 04-06-2007, 07:41 AM

I like the "Eat Clean Diet" too! And it's not a fad diet- I like that too!

I will say I enjoyed the "You: on a Diet" by Oz. Of course the guy made millions thanks to Oprah, but it has a lot of really good information in there about how your body works. Once you get past all the illustrations and the jokes, it's really good! I ended up liking the cartoons and jokes. It's cheap at wal-mart too.

torie224 · 04-09-2007, 09:33 AM

i was browsing in barnes and noble the other day and came across two books on nutrition id like to read:
-power eating by susan kleiner
-nutrient timing: the future of sports nutrition by john ivy

i just skimmed through them, but both seem like really interesting reads :-)

Defiant1 · 04-09-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Beefcake Girl

I love Arnold's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. Yes, the idea of doing so many sets in a workout is outdated but the general nutrition principles and exercise advice is good. PLUS, he is so charismatic...it is a story basically of how he willed himself to be the best. His work ethic inspires me and I took some good lessons about mental toughness from it....

I like the story about how he cut all his pants off at the calf....calves were his weakness so he cut off his pants to force himself to look at them everyday and work on them. I took that idea and applied it to my ab work...they are my weakness. Flat but not thick...so a couple weeks out from a show, I wear shorter tops (which I don't normally wear) and it makes me keep my torso tight and flexed...it also makes me work them extra hard before I compete

I think it is no wonder he is so successful....he is so determined...

GREAT points. I totally agree.

OP, if you can find it used (it is out of print), "Supervixen" by Negrita Jayde is a FANTASTIC book for training.

It has the best bodypart training info I've ever seen. In a class of it's own, I've never seen any book for men or women that goes into the detail she does in terms of manipulating exercises to fit your goals and needs.

_vanity_ · 04-09-2007, 02:01 PM

This is a pretty entertaining book:

Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder
http://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Confess...6148801&sr=8-2