The problem with most health and fitness information is that
everybody has a different opinion, and far too often none of the
ones you look at seem to match up. The advantage of this new book
is that it goes back to basics. It has a focus on six basic moves
that will help to optimize for maximum muscle. The focus is for
both beginners and for elite lifters.
Schuler and Cosgrove write with a very fluid and engaging style.
Their writing not only makes you want to keep reading but to try to
implement their ideas. They go through a series of techniques,
exercises, programs, nutrition and life. In the end they remind us
that lifting is not life, and that we need to have a balanced life.
The six core exercises they focus on are: Squat, Deadlift, Lunge,
Push, Pull, Twist and Combo moves. They use these core exercises to
build the core of your strength and of your routines. For each of
the exercises they have a range of variations.
Lou and Alwyn have written a great fitness book. The writing is
excellent, the research impeccable. The book also contains an
extensive section of notes, and a great index to go back and search
for something you read months ago when it comes time to make a
change. This book is easy to read, easy to understand and if you're
motivated, trouble-free to implement.
So if you are looking to start working out, or have been for years
and need to change things up, check out this book. It has tools to
help you here while at university and for the rest of your life.