Any good recommendations for books

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I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!

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i borrowed strength training for women by lori incolen(sp?). it was very helpful. i took notes on it but i forgot which binder i put it in. great ideas for weight circuits,cardio circuits,cardio in general etc. many at VF seem to recommend new rules of lifting for women but they are very one way in their thinking. they think their way is the right way and everything else out there sucks and is wrong. but my understanding it has some great info. body sculpting bible for women has some good workouts in. i think they break it down by muscle group to explain which exercises work which muscle group then offer a lifting plan. its not like bodybuilding type stuff but traditional looking exercises nonetheless with light to moderate weights and medium reps. for a quick GUIDE as oppose to actual learning tool, 101 workouts for women put out by muscle and fitness

hers. chaptered workouts with pictures for gym or home broken down into body parts workouts(ie chest,biceps),complete splits(upper,lower) and even some total body and aerobic/weight circuits. its not overly detail in explanation but i do enjoy it as a guide to making my own routinesi have quite a few books on lifting some i haven't looked at in a while so i don't want to list them as a good book for it b/c i tend to forget easily whats in what book. some are actually required textbooks for those pursuing exercise physiology at the college.HTHkassia Special Needs Scouting Subject: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!

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Hi ,

I picked up at the Green Valley Bookfair this weekend a book called Core Performance by Mark Verstegen. I'm thinking of trying the program. As the title indicates, it is "core" focused which I think I need to further rehab my back, hips, neck, shoulders. The core is more than the abs (my abs are pretty strong) but I need more stability in my hips, shoulders, lower back, pelvis and it looks like this book would be good for that.

I also picked up Austin's Balls and Bands book. I figured it would be good for days when I don't want to use a video or DVD (especially one of 's her mannerisms get on my nerves, although her workouts are pretty solid!)

I really am thinking of giving this Core Performance program a try though. He has a 12 week rotation as well as a beginner level 1 to 6 week plan. I was thinking of trying out the beginner level to mostly focus on rehab stuff (in addition to my "regular" workouts) and then, if I like that, I may move on to do the full 12 week workout. I had borrowed this one from the library, but then found it for a good price and picked it up.

Take care,

Donna

Subject: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!

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Donna

Core Performance sounds like something I would get a lot out of too. I am going to check that one out.

Thank you!!

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Strength Training looks really good too. It is pretty cheap on Amazon too!( 5.47 used:-) I am going to add it to my list.

Thanks a lot!!

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Hi ,

The Core Performance Book/Plan looks pretty good. I think I may start with the very beginner 3 week rotation on Sunday. I should still leave me time to do some other stuff as well - which is what I want. Basically, I want to stabilize my whole core. I think the chiropractor has helped a lot with mobilization/flexibility and pain relief, but now I think I need more stability to hold everything in place. In glancing thorugh the book it looks like he offers options for shorter workouts - I really like to do a variety of activities, so having the ability to add on different types of workouts is important to me. But, it does look like this one will provide some good rehab benefits for me, so it may be worth doing!

It looks like he has a more streamlined version of the program in a book called Core Performance Essentials.

Take care!Donna

Subject: Re: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 7:35 PM

Strength Training looks really good too. It is pretty cheap on Amazon too!( 5.47 used:-) I am going to add it to my list.

Thanks a lot!!

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I like Joyce Vedral's book "Bottoms Up!" it's old now but has some great weight lifting pictures and explains which muscles are used. JenSubject: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!

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since jen mentioned it, a few weeks back barnes and nobles was having a huge clearence sale. a big table in the middle of the store with books marked down to nearly $2 and there was a joyce on in there. if i didn't already have a ton of strength training books i would have gotten it but i couldn't justify another book about weight lifting. kassia Special Needs Scouting Subject: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!

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I could have, you should see how many books I have Kassia. I'm a pack rat when it comes to books. Will have to be getting rid of some very old books that I have and will never read or look at again. JenFrom: snowlily1960@ aol.com <snowlily1960@ aol.com>Subject: Any good recommendations for booksTo: exercisevideos@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if any of you have a favorite workout book. I have several and I really enjoy them. I am looking for some to add to my collection. I especially like the ones that focus on traditional lifting, not necessarily machines and give detailed descriptions of the muscles being used.

I'd love to hear which ones you have found the most useful.

Thanks!