If you’re interested in really reaching your goals, you have a couple of options:
- Working with a trainer who knows their stuff (which is pretty hard to find these days as most commercial gyms only hire meat head trainers who have a nice muscle build and a pretty face). Although, there are exceptions everywhere, your best bet is a private gym that focuses on training athletes.
- Learn by reading books written by highly experienced trainers (experience always beats certifications).
In a small town setting (or if you are trying to save money) I would recommend a combination of 1 and 2: Read a book recommended below. Follow the program to a “T” with a trainer helping you focus on good form. You will know that your trainer is good if he/she doesn’t hesitate when asked how to do 90 percent of the exercises in your book. After you have mastered all the exercises/movements in your program, and understand how to push yourself properly, you can drop your trainer and still follow the program in the book.
The following books are my personal recommendations. These books are the gold nuggets in the mine of millions of crappy workout books. Enjoy.
For Women:
The Female Body Breakthrough – Rachel Cosgrove
The Female Body Breakthrough – Click the image above to order a copy.
The New Rules of Lifting for Women – Lou Schuler, Alwyn Cosgrove, Cassandra Forsythe
The New Rules of Lifting for Women – Click the image above to order a copy.
Cardio Strength Training – Robert Dos Remedios
Cardio Strength Training – Click the image above to order a copy.
Core Performance for Women – Mark Verstegen
Core Performance Women – Click the image above to order a copy.
For Men:
Men’s Health Power Training – Robert Dos Remedios
Men’s Health Power Training – Click the image above to order.
The New Rules of Lifting – Lou Schuler, Alwyn Cosgrove
The New Rules of Lifting – Click the image above to order.
Core Performance (series of numerous books) – Mark Verstegen
Core Performance – Click the image above to order.
Cardio Strength Training – Robert Dos Remedios
Cardio Strength Training – Click the image above to order a copy.
For Athletes:
Advances in Functional Training – Michael Boyle
Advances in Functional Training – Click the image above to order.
Men’s Health Power Training – Robert Dos Remedios
Men’s Health Power Training – Click the image above to order.
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