Sports & Outdoors
Review:I just finished reading this book and found it absolutely fascinating. I love that while the author is mainly a runner, he talks about a lot of different sports. Everything from rowing, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, skiing, track, high jump, chess, and dogsledding are covered. Really great read overall. I've recommended it to all of my friends. Read more
Review:This book brought the Crossfit concept full circle. Well worth having--great reference tool. It takes you through the lifts, shows you what works best for runners, bikers, and swimmers- Form and technique are covered also. And some training programs for different sports Read more
Review:This book contains a treasure trove of strength principles and knowledge accumulated by the authors over several decades of training elite athletes as well as recreational lifters. Much detail and advice for strength trainees and coaches at all levels of sport. Read more
Review:Great book, This book really show`s Brett`s passion for the S&C community. One of the most motivating and eye-opening books I`ve read. I am currently a student studying S&C and can definitely see how this book will improve my abilities as a future coach and motivator. Thanks Brett!. Read more
Review:This is an outstanding book. Coach Boyle delivers a comprehensive plan for injury prevention through sound training. His resume speaks for itself but the aspect of his career that I appreciate the most is his willingness to remain open to change. He's not so proud to change his ways where science and practice reveal a new direction. This is a great strength and conditioning resource. Read more
Review:Little disappointed in lack of instruction of how to properly run. But then again that's not the point of this book. The point is to how to be READY TO RUN and it does a fantastic job of helping you understand how you should prepare Read more
Review:This book is outstanding, and while I retain very little respect for Lance Armstrong on a personal level, after watching his interview with Opera, I still highly recommend this book, as it is outstanding. Read more
Review:Carl and Anthony's book is an absolute game-changer for those looking for guidance when it comes to improving health and body mechanics. This book works for all audiences, from fit athletes looking to maximize on-field performance to portly adults looking to learn how to effectively bend over without splitting the crotch of their chinos (THIS guy). Highly recommended. Read more
Review:I have never read a book about running the encapsulates the spirit of training, intensity competition and the mindset of distance running that Parker writes about in this book. It is a fantastic book that I get more out of every time I read it. Read more