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Wow. This is one thorough treatment of Pilates. Whether you're a beginner who needs to start out with the basics, or an experienced practitioner who needs some of the more advanced moves, it's all here for you. You can use this book for mat work or for the various types of apparatus work. You get a basic idea of which muscle groups get worked by the various exercises, and the proper visualizations to get you where you need to be. A very well-written, easy to understand, easy to follow guide. I highly recommend this book.

The book is well written, comprehensive and very informative. The philosophy behind the work of Joe Pilates and repertoire is first explained in detail. the vast Pilates system of exercises from mat to Reformer and all the other basic apparatus, is then broken down and presented in logical chunks that really make sense. I am both a student of Pilates and a trainer. I loved the organization of the work presented by an author whose authoritative knowledge and love of the Pilates Method is infectious. Rael I. explains the context within which each exercise works, in relationship to the whole body, and then explains how to incorporate it in a Pilates session. I love the book, and I carry it around with me for inspiration.

No other book this comprehensive can beat the price of Rael's Pilates book. This is a good book for people who practises pilates in various ways including the cadillac. It is a step-by-step guide to the pilates exercises. But honestly how many people who do pilates on the reformer goes back to the mat? I just bought a reformer and it's worked out for me better than the mat exercises. It's nice that it offers everything within the book but if you want to focus, Ellie's book is better. I use this book for reference but in terms of reformer exercises Ellie's book cover pretty much everything including the box and stick. That's just my experience.

This is a real pilates book for those serious about the study. Beautifully written and illustrated. I'd also recommend the author's videos.

The author stuck with a simple template in writing his book that allowed him to convey his ideas clearly and gracefully. Each lesson in the book starts with an anatomical target under "Muscle Focus" and the "Objectives" of serving those muscles. The lessons end with "Imagery" that deals with the feeling and the mental execution of the desired motion.

The author refrained from venturing into areas outside his domain of specialized expertise such as nutrition or unrelated topics, which added to his credibility and emphasized the depth of indulging in the art of Pilates. The extensive number, simple content, and logical sequence of the photographs, which are properly labeled and placed in each lesson, all makes the book an easy read and useful tool for learning. Above all, the author himself demonstrates his role as a model for the reader.

The book has a brief history of Pilates, its benefits, and its principles. Those are grouped under ten principles that address awareness, balance, breathing, concentration, body centering, gaining control, efficiency of motion, flow of energy, precision, and harmony. The main emphasis of Pilates practice is described in terms of regional anatomy that is brought under the control of the mind such that it serves the purpose of skillful mobility.

The book falls into twelve chapters that deal with enhancing the mind and body, alignment and movement, and the different methods of accomplishing the objectives of motion control. The different methods entail: Mat work that falls into 70 pages, Universal Reformer that spans about 100 pages, Cadillac 40 pages, Wanda Chair 20 pages, Barrels 20 pages, Ped-a-Pul 7 pages, Arm Chair 7 pages, and Magic Circle 14 pages. The last chapter lumps all exercises in sample routines that facilitate quick referencing.

The major drawback of the book is the use of advanced tools in some lessons that might not be available to the majority of readers. Yet, the author has little to do with what others could afford and should not take the blame for such hurdle.

The priceless gain attained from reading this book is the development of conscious awareness of each part of the body and being able to survey what goes wrong on time to enhance performance. And, performance exactness is what the author is expert in teaching and in practicing.

Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Author of
Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training

This personal story about her own journey was insightful and helped me to understand the terminology & process of "shadow work". The book was easy to read for those of us who struggle with technical jargon. I found myself cheering for her as her personal growth unfolded right before me!

Alyce Barry's compelling personal journey through courageous self-discovery and growth is a book that was hard to put down. Writing in the first person, Alyce travels through her life revealing her growing inner struggles to escape from her "box." She hides nothing. She is so open, I found myself grieving for my own childhood losses and lessons bound in shame. Someone has finally written a book on the pervasive shame that shrouds everyday lives in America. Alyce illuminated my own shadow places by so openly revealing her own and her ultimate victory over the control shame had in her life. Many thanks.

Whereas self-help books present a method and a few examples of how it works, Alyce Barry presents the examples, in the form of a story, which reveal the method. In Practically Shameless, Alyce boldly describes her own path through personal growth using Shadow Work. Her insight into her life experiences, behavior and emotions brings understanding and healing, allowing her to explore new ways of interacting in the world. She then passes this knowledge on to others who achieve similar growth. This easy-to-read book is a story of life, with all its pain and triumph. At the same time, it introduces Shadow Work as a successful method of healing. Congratulations to Alyce for taming her inner critic and sharing her life in such a beautifully written book.

The book is a practical primer on a proven process that enables participants a fresh lens of their life so they can choose to breakthrough those barriers that have held them captive - in a safe and sacred space.

Alyce's personal approach to her awakening and new found freedom is powerful for someone who is new to Shadow Work or a veteran of the process, alike. The book is meant to be read many times.

Barry Kaplan, New Jersey

Thank you Alyce, for giving us a clear and deep explanation of what a Shadow Work process is ! Your willingness to share your wounds and your intimate feelings touched my heart and opened it to understand what you mean by finding your inner path and your inner gold !
I have the vision that many women and men can read it and follow their paths, by doing their processes and being able to find their nuggets of gold inside themselves !
A book for everybody's soul !

Worth the money and having on hand if you're inclined to use holistic approaches to health care. Some of them work, some don't, but a collection and wealth of interesting knowledge.

I purchased this as an x-mas gift. The receiever was very excited and interested in the material presented in the book.

I love this book. If you are tired of doctor's prescriptions then try this book. It tells you what you can do for any kind of sickness and the best of all, is all NATURAL, will never harm you. If you have kids and don't want to use strong medications for their cold, allergies, etc; then try it. I just bought my mother a copy. She loves it!

I wasnt looking for anything in particular when I bought this book. I just wanted to know more about natural cures. But after I bought the book and began to read it I found it to be very informative. I then share the natural treatments I got from the book with a few friends who end up asking me to help to buy the book. I bought it and gave it away for free. Todate I have bought 2 and intend to buy another one in the next few days.

This book is an excellent overview of natural methods to assist the healing process. An excellent read!

Chiclet and her "mom" have done an exemplary job of researching and compiling a much needed resource for pet owners. Scared Poopless provides a humorous, yet insightful look into the trials and tribulations encountered when caring for our beloved four-legged "kids." This book raises many questions that we have as animal guardians and encourages us to explore all available options in seeking answers. I carry it in my practice and sell it to clients at my cost.

My name is April and I am the owner of Dogs On The Run.[...]Being that I am working with animals everyday and educating my staff and clients, I felt this book was not only fun but educational and easy to read. I think the auther did an outstanding job on this book and will be sure to recommend it to everyone I know who wants the "Straight Scoop on Dog Care."

I read the whole book Sunday and can't say enough about how wonderful it is. To be able to write like that and to give so much useful information, even references to things that are not fun for dogs to have happen to them, is a gift to all companion animals and their people. I loved the writing style and learned so much. Our pets are important family members. This book teaches you how to keep them healthier by vaccinating less, feeding them nutritional food that can in the end cost less and save on veterinary bills. The books is a great resource for everything you want to know about your dog's happiness and health.

As both a dog owner and veterinarian by profession, I work in the world of medical science and I live in the world as a devoted dog owner. Therefore, I can truly appreciate the need for Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care. Although the title might suggest the content is someone trivial, this author has poured her heart, detective skills and keen sense of intuition into real fact finding and honest answers. Her concerns should also be your concerns and her cautions, your yellow flag! In these times we are all bombarded with tons of information and often not enough time to make truly informed decisions. Therefore, I encourage you to let Jan Rasmusen be your guide to bridge the dangerous gap between advances in modern medicine and aggressive marketing campaigns fueled by drug companies to help you decide what is best for the dog in your life.

Scared Poopless is an absolute must have resource book for every dog owner. Jan Rasmusen has done the research for us and compiled it into this enormously informative and easy-to-read book. Everything you ever wanted to know about caring for dogs and a good deal you didn't know you needed to know is within the pages of her book. As a concerned, but somewhat uninformed Mom of three Maltese puppies, I have found Scared Poopless to be invaluable in providing me answers to my questions on many standard veterinarian practices. The chapter on nutrition for our best friends is especially relevant today as "pet parents" deal with the very real concern of feeding our dogs healthy, nutritional meals. Jan's book is exactly what I have been searching for. I love it!

While I am not practicing for a competitive sport, I do have a regular yoga and Pilates practice. What most people don't realize is how physically demanding both practices can be and how much soreness practitioners can experience afterwards. Although stretching (both static and dynamic) can be helpful, it doesn't always do the trick.

I thought this book presented a fair amount of information describing the importance of massage and how it can augment stretching (e.g., when we stretch, we relax the length of the muscle, but we don't address the width). I also thought that he did a good job (briefly) discussing the seven different types of massages. He also gives an example of a self-massage routine.

However, I couldn't help feeling "that's it?" when I read through the book, and that feeling may have been exacerbated by the very large print used in the slightly oversized book. In every section, I felt like I wanted more information about what he was talking; again, this may have been a result of looking at so much white space. There was nothing, perhaps, wrong with the book- I just felt like there should have been more.

This was informative enough to make me want to find out more, but not enough to justify having it on my shelf.

Every so often I have something pointed out to me that is so obvious, I wonder why I didn't think of it myself. Such is the case with this book. In it, author Rich Poley gives everyone tips on self-massage.

The book is broken down into three sections. The first parts lays out the argument for why self-massage is important. Second, he gives us a detailed guide on how to self-massage. Finally, he looks at some related fields like acupressure, trigger points, and tools.

The heart of the book is the second section. This part not only includes not only words but large black and white photos to show us just what he is talking about. This really helped me get a clear picture.

I read the book last week in preparation for an Ultimate Frisbee tournament I participated in this weekend. Both evenings, I tried a little self-massage on myself. Granted, I'm still sore today, but I think I am less sore then I would have been. And all day long I was massaging my legs at work to help them recover. Frankly, I wish I had read and started using these techniques a few weeks ago so I'd be better at them by now.

The only real flaw with the book is the author's tendency to overstate his case. In the first part, he sites several studies showing the benefits of massage, then goes on to state that this probably applies to self-massage. While I tend to agree with him, that didn't sit quite right with me. In another place, he discusses the ways a shower can be a massage parlor. Again, it is generally good advice, but I did roll my eyes when he said a razor can give a massage to your face or legs. Maybe it's just me, but that just doesn't hold true. I even tried his mental techniques, but that just made me even more uncomfortable that I was running a sharp object over my face.

While the book is obviously aimed at athletes, the message really applies to anyone.

There is little in this book that is truly earth shattering. But the principles and ideas are good and well worth considering. I know I will be making them part of my normal workout routine.

I've lifted weights for decades and only recently did I experience an injury to my shoulder. I'm a firm believer in self-massage and doing all I can on my own. I know how to deal with injury and only seek professional help when absolutely necessary. I've found they do no more for me than I can do for myself --- much cheaper and conveniently.

I don't mean to imply you shouldn't see a professional. They certainly have their place and there are times when we need them. But we can do a lot for ourselves and self-massage is one of those things.

I know when one of those leg cramps from hell hits me in the middle of the night, I grab the leg and begin the massage. I often stand up and begin to put pressure on the leg. Often the leg will have some residual mild pain for one or two days afterwards. Again, self-massage will help. But usually if I massage it immediately and thoroughly, I won't have the pain for long.

At any rate, I followed the neck and shoulder self-massage in the book and got instant relief from pain. And with each massage, the injury improved. My mobility improved. Of course, I also did some light weight lifting and light exercises for the shoulder too.

You don't have to be an athlete to get full benefit of self-massage. Fact is, the easy-to-follow self-massages in this book will be valuable to anyone, of any age.

Highly recommended.

-Susanna K. Hutcheson

I am an amateur of fitness rather than an athlete, but my husband has a long history as a field and track athlete. Now, in our thirties, we more and more feel the aches and pains connected with intense training. Rich Poley's book "Self-Massage for Athletes" offers a great alternative to, often expensive, professional massage sessions, when it comes to relieving the soreness, relaxation and help with elasticity and, in consequence, improve performance.

The first of the three parts of the book deals with the theory of massage - reviewing its, known for centuries, benefits for the body, the advantages of self-application of the massage, activation of the happiness hormones - endorphins, and introduction to the muscle groups, naming the individual muscles on the photos.

The second part is concerned with the basic techniques of massage. Seven basic stroke types are introduced and the sample massage of particular body parts is shown. I should mention that the photographs in the sample massage (although they are very nice and add to the aesthetic value of the book) could also be more instructive (like the ones showing the strokes, which are very helpful), perhaps in series showing the moves. This is the only flaw I could think about though...

The third and last part shows the wide array of additional applications, which expand the plethora of possibilities initiated by self-massage and round up the practice. I especially appreciate the rules of safety, which are especially important in the home setting.

This book is a useful addition to the library of anyone with an active lifestyle, and repeated use is guaranteed!

Self-massage is older than recorded history and is one of the most useful things any athlete (or non-athlete) can do to relieve sore muscles, reduce the chance of injury, and improve fitness, health, and mood. Yet until now, I don't ever recall seeing a book that focused on the topic.

Rich Poley breaks this illustrated handbook into 3 sections: Why Every Athlete Needs Massage, Learning Self-Massage, and Going Deeper: Getting More from Your Massage. He's included notes, references, and an index. He focuses on seven simple strokes (gliding, squeezing, squeezing/rolling, pressing, pressing/rolling, drumming, and rock and rolling), and he's filled the book with interesting facts and information about massage routines, how and when to use massage, acupressure, trigger points, and more.

Using simple and easy-to-understand instructions, the author has provided a terrific resource for athletes, coaches, and non-athletes as well. Highly recommended. ~Lori L. Lake, Midwest Book Review

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to follow, and it helped me to control my stress!!

This is my first book on Tai Chi and thus far I am loving it! The illustrations are wonderful as are the descriptions of the moves. It's very easy to understand and so much fun to do. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to start Tai Chi.

I got this book for my boyfriend and he loves it. He uses it all the time. It is easy to read and understand.

This is such and easy book to follow for Tai Chi, excellent illustrations.
Very well done.

Before purchasing this book I had attended one university gym tai chi class and taken some martial arts classes. Needless to say I was not a tai chi master by any stretch of the imagination. The book was very useful to me though. It got me into doing a daily tai chi exercise which I have been doing for about 6 months now. Tai Chi is very low impact and quite relaxing so it is easy to if you have some free time during your day. The book uses written directions and large picture illustrations to guide you through the moves of tai chi. The pictures are large and easy to understand, while the descriptions are thorough but not over bearing. The book is broken down into 5 phases so do not worry about being attacked with a ton very hard or stressful moves right at the beginning. There is a beginning phase that has the user go through the building blocks of tai chi. These building blocks will later be used to complete full forms or extended combined moves. The second phase is still a building phase but the moves are more intensive and require a little bit more effort. They aare meant to improve the strength and ability to make the correct motions. The third phase is even more aggresive moves meant to strengthen the balance and the movement of the reader. The 4 phase is kind of an offshoot that focuses on working with a partner. I have not personally tried this yet but im sure it is very helpful. The final phase is a form in which you use all previous stages to complete. This book has been very helpful to me to get into tai chi. I feel like i release a lot of stress and am doing something productive whenever I go through my movements.

This is an incredible book. Laura Jensen Walker has beautifully and sometimes humorously, written about her breast cancer journey. I read this book in the hospital following my breast cancer surgery (3/01) and have been very inspired by Laura's writing. This is the first book I loan out to others when they are first diagnosed. I highly recommend "Thanks For The Mammogram" !!
Karen Lange, Asst. Mgr., FriendsInTouch.net (an online breast cancer support site)

"Almost everyone - whether it's your friend, neighbor, coworker, wife, mother, or sister ? has been touched by breast cancer. The cancer survivors I've talked to over the years say that what helped them through their ordeal was faith and often humor." ~Laura Jensen Walker

What is more healing than laughter when you are faced with a situation you can't control? Even science has shown the healing power of laughter. Cancer isn't funny, but somehow the author finds a way to heal through her own vibrant wit. Many of the chapters are rather serious until the end when she gives the punch line.

This is a book about courage, hope and humor. Laura Jensen Walker demonstrates her ability to face the challenge of cancer and fight it with faith, hope and "mild/laid back" humor.

I learned a lot about reconstruction, chemo and was amazed at how Laura's husband stood by her through the entire process.

"How to Lose Thirty Pounds in Thirty Days: The Chemo Diet Way. The original Slim-Fast liquid diet. (But not one I'd recommend.)" was an interesting chapter to be sure. This spells it all out, tells you what chemo is all about and it isn't fun especially if your nurse forgets to give you "zofran." Yes somehow Laura finds a way to appreciate the effects of rapid weight loss even when it is the result of chemo.

If you want to understand what a cancer survivor goes through, this is the book. I recently read "Knowing Stephanie" which I can also recommend for the detailed information and pictures.

The last chapter on what really matters was also quite inspirational.

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i got this book for my mother-in-law after her mastectomy. she went very quickly from finding a lump to getting diagnosed to having surgery. she is a very lively person who is usually very active. being stuck at home recovering from surgery, i bought a bunch of books that i thought might help her pass some of the time. this was her favorite. she laughed so hard her stiches almost popped! she has not stopped talking about this book.

i think this is one of those things you can give someone when you really dont know what to say. it offers a little bit of cheerfulness to an otherwise somber subject. instead of a "thinking of you" card...get this book!!!!!

I have never been diagnosed with breast cancer, but I am certain anyone facing this disease would want a copy of Laura Walker's "Thanks for the Mammogram." Mrs. Walker remarks that this book was the hardest thing she ever had to write. Like any good memoir, it takes in the uncomfortable, even embarrassing moments as well as the lighter and uplifting ones.

Walker includes a lot of detail, from procedures like reconstruction, chemotherapy right down to the day-to-day patient care and how she felt emotionally. But this is not a gruesome story--instead it is intended to help anyone else along the road to recovery. The best chapter "Where do I go from here" gives eight important points (such as taking charge of your treatment, talking to your family, dropping the Wonder Woman cape for women who do it all) and also useful addresses and a list of books.

This book is interesting reading for any woman, but if you have a loved one facing this challenge or if you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you should get this book. Nothing I have read comes close to this book for frankness and assistance.

Breast cancer is a big deal. Serious stuff. Many women die from it. Other women endure masectomies. Why make light of such a heavy topic? Simple: humor is healing.

Laura Jensen Walker has something to say about breast cancer. She's a survivor. She has faced this beast, and now is able to articulately help readers smile in the midst of a tough time.

In "Thanks for the Mammogram!" Jensen tells her story. Most of the book details a narrative of her diagnosis, treatment and how she survived. However, in reflecting through the most difficult of moments, she draws us in ala Erma Bombeck into candid silliness. It is as practical as it is funny.

Boldly bringing humor into a discussion of cancer marks this book as a standout among its peers. Having lost my mother to lung cancer and flipping through too many solemn tomes of pop-psychology, I read through Jensen's book refreshed. I wished my mom could've read this book. At a certain point, cancer is cancer, and anyone with any cancer would enjoy "Thanks for the Mammogram!"

Each page is a different view of her situation. For example, she spends a delightful chapter on the end of her chemo, and how she and her husband (a 'Disnoid') celebrated this landmark at Disneyland. We read of her struggle to find a decent book to read (unless Mickey Mouse's various adventures appealed to an adult woman, that is).

The chapters are in very chewable chunks--none too long.

With chapters like, "To Baldly Go Where I've Never Gone Before" (a consideration of Capt. Jean Paul-Luc Picard, Michael Jordan and other sexy baldies, she looks for the upside of a hairless head), you, like me, might find a new way of seeing what so many people go through.

She admits her fears, but pushes also the benefits of having a realistic, yet positive view of dealing with breast cancer. Jensen explains her husband's point of view in the whole matter (even letting him write a chapter, "Her Body, His Pain"). She walks the reader through the process, citing how she related to people who had or didn't have cancer.

I fully recommend "Thanks for the Mammogram!" by Laura Jensen Walker. It is a very worthy gift for those whom you love who have cancer, or know someone who does.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

A most comprehensive source of information on this tragedy. Well written and well organized. Nicely stocked with period photographs.

A must have for any library on this subject.

This is the most outstanding book I have ever read. The pictures, the information, it could not have been written better. Anyone would love this book. Those who are in search of unique pictures would find this book invaluable, likewise those who are in search of information, facts, nowhere else seen loss of property claims would too find this book invaluable. Upon seeing this book in the book shop (I did not buy it here) I gave it absolutely no second thought and regardless of price bought it. I am a Titanic historian and I'm picky about the books I buy, and this book is just about the best book in my collection. Don't hesitate, buy it, you will not regret it.

I found this book in my local library and took it out to read. However as soon as I got it home and looked through it I was enthralled by the pictures. The text was fairly standard fare although some of the earlier chapters had interesting info concerning the planning and construction of Titanic. The pictures steal the show and they made up my mind to buy this book for myself as such pictures need to be looked at and digested over months and years rather than the few weeks one has with a library book. If you have any interest in Titanic - BUY IT.

John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas already known for their very involved Titanic research and dives in Nautile (IFREMER's Titanic submersible} have done a beautiful Titanic book describing stateroom's the voyage building and sinking in a beautiful 352 pages have put together a book which in itself is as good as Titanic: An Illustrated History. Gives insurance claims Philadelphia first class passenger mrs. Cardeza filed for 18 suitcaces , 3 trunks and a medicine kit . A book which many experts (Myself included ) Love . Excellent for any Titanic Buff!

I must say this is the most comprehensive book on the Titanic I have yet seen. Every facet of the liner's history from its origins to the wreck exploration is covered. Each chapter includes pictures of everything connected to the ship. Anyone with any interest in Titanic at all should have a copy.

I did think the authors could have done better with their chapter on the sinking itself though. As it is they wrote little text and tell the story through picture captions! It is as if a book on the Kennedy assassination covered details of the flight to Dallas and then said little about the shooting itself. I also feel the authors were a bit too soft on Lord of the Californian.

This is an awesome, easy read book. Just perfect for the caregiver you know! It is uplifting. Strength is renewed on every page! Caregivers everywhere need this on their night stand or breakfast table!

This book is small enough to fit in most purses, so I take mine with me everhwhere I go. It is especially helpful when waiting in doctors offices, hosptials, etc. I would recommend it for anyone who is a Caregiver.

Thenty-Third Psalm is a book of hlpful information and uplifting stories. I enjoyed it very much and brought one for a friend.

If you're a caregiver, or you minister to caregivers, you will be blessed by the stories and compassion within the pages of this gem.

Carmen Leal understands that even the most loving, committed caregiver experiences a sense of isolation and exhaustion. The Twenty-Third Psalm for Caregivers reflects her sense of empathy. She has walked in those shoes, and writes: "A caregiver's job often seems thankless as we bathe, feed, comfort, fight battles, cut through red tape, and give direction. I'm sure our heavenly Father, our Caregiver, often feels His job is thankless as He cares for us."

Fifteen stories represent fifteen distinct facets of God's own character as He lovingly and gently shepherds us, including The Shepherd Who Cares...The Shepherd Who Directs...The Shepherd of Peace...and The Shepherd Who Heals. Carmen shares stories of her own caregiving experience, as well as the experiences of others who have walked this long, tiring road. Through it all, she weaves a golden thread of hope and healing. For an inspiring introduction to the book, view this Flash movie:
http://thetwentythirdpsalm.com/movie

This is book 1 of an exciting new series by Carmen Leal. Beautifully designed and small enough to slip inside a purse or briefcase, it's inspirational reading at its best. Even for those who are not living the life of a caregiver, The Twenty-Third Psalm for Caregivers offers a beautiful glimpse into God's heart, and how completely and personally He loves us all.
~Bonnie Bruno~

I became very upset, when I opened this book. It seems that this book is part of a weight training series, with minor modifications only. The writer is a former weightlifter, who somehow became an expert in all kind of sports from (ballet) to golf! It promotes a very unhealthy and dangerous way of exercising. Don't waste any money buying this book!
Check other titles, for example: The Golf Biomechanic's Manual: Whole in One Golf Conditioning

This was a quick, easy and informative read for the novice weight trainer/improving golfer. Very nice!

I'm a multi sport athlete who trains all year round regardless of what sport I play. I bought a few of these Ultimate Guide to Weight Training books, and they definitely helped me train specifically for the different sports that I play. Then about a year later I received an email from amazon that there was a new edition out. These upgraded editions are even better than the originals, with more articles and a lot more sport-specific information. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who plays a lot of sports or wants to specifically focus on training for one sport in particular.

This book is great! I have always had a problem falling into a workout rut, and this book has designed a fun golf workout that changes every two weeks. I would recommend this book or any book in this series to someone who is training for a specific sport. The book is simple to read and you can download blank workout sheets from their website so you can track your progress. The book also has pictures explaining each exercise that is well organized by muscle group. Golf season has not started yet but I am looking forward to getting out there and crushing some great shots.

I'm an athletic director and I bought all the books in this series for my coaches and their athletes. We're the best conditioned team in the conference, and it gives us an edge in all sports. Especially golf, since many golfers dont work-out.