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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Training Q&A => Topic started by: Sharkhog on December 26, 2006, 10:38:09 AM

Title: Best Book on Training
Post by: Sharkhog on December 26, 2006, 10:38:09 AM
I would love some advice or a point in the right direction. I would like to get a book on training and eating right for a beginner. I am 37, 5'8", and around 195 lbs.

A little history... Pushed my weight 3 years ago to 205 and had problems with sleep apnea. Had nasal surgery and brought my weight down to around 165-170. Felt great, slept better, etc. Now having gained again, feeling tired a lot and am looking in the mirror and not liking the person I see.

My ultimate goals are to get in the best shape of my life in order to feel better, and hopefully sleep better. I don't think at this point I want to be the next Arnold, but want to be semi-ripped, lean as can be.

Thanks
Title: Re: Best Book on Training
Post by: Sharkhog on December 26, 2006, 11:49:38 AM
Just to futher clarify... The reason I am asking for advice is because there is MUCH to read that I have found. Between Clarence Bass and his books, then Body for Life, or The Body Sculpting Bible for Men. Many similarities in dieting and routines, I see that. I guess I am looking for anyone with experience on these.
Title: Re: Best Book on Training
Post by: Hedgehog on December 26, 2006, 12:02:31 PM
Try hanging around this board for awhile.

A good beginners guide into training would be Skip LaCour's Max-OT training DVD. IMO, the best fitness DVD yet.

Check it out at www.skiplacour.com


Max-OT is a very good layout if you stick to the prescribed amount of sets.

You can find a link to Max-OT on top of this board.


BTW, Clarence Bass has a nice approach to nutrition, but his views on training are a little off, IMO.


-Hedge
Title: Re: Best Book on Training
Post by: slaveboy1980 on December 26, 2006, 02:31:35 PM
I would love some advice or a point in the right direction. I would like to get a book on training and eating right for a beginner. I am 37, 5'8", and around 195 lbs.

A little history... Pushed my weight 3 years ago to 205 and had problems with sleep apnea. Had nasal surgery and brought my weight down to around 165-170. Felt great, slept better, etc. Now having gained again, feeling tired a lot and am looking in the mirror and not liking the person I see.

My ultimate goals are to get in the best shape of my life in order to feel better, and hopefully sleep better. I don't think at this point I want to be the next Arnold, but want to be semi-ripped, lean as can be.

Thanks


i read alot of  bodybuilding books many are shit, if you have any questions i will help you.
Title: Re: Best Book on Training
Post by: Bluto on December 26, 2006, 03:32:16 PM
you're probably better off with a video. milos sarcev's secret of the pros shows a lot of technique and has 2 hours on nutrition alone.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cmg/milos.html

preview of the movie here

http://www.mesomorphosis.com/store/videos/milos-sarcev-01.html

Title: Re: Best Book on Training
Post by: Devon97 on December 26, 2006, 04:55:14 PM
Muscle Revolution by Chad Warerbury