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Daniels' Running Formula
Jack Daniels

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Great running book
I'm an old, but fairly serious competitive runner. Book was great set of routines to get faster without getting injured. Not as encyclopedic as Noakes', Lore of Running, but this is the book I will use to set my training schedule.
  
  











  



  
Hatha Yoga Illustrated
Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, ...

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Great introductory book that can be used as reference as well
I have looked into buying a Yoga book so I can start the practice more seriously. I looked through many books, and I saw this one at a store the other day. I waited to look at the reviews although I loved the description and pictures I saw from the little I looked at ...
  
  











  



  
Yoga Anatomy
Leslie Kaminoff

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007

See "Inside" Your Yoga Poses
Yoga Anatomy is a book that gives the reader a look inside the human body as it is put in various yoga positions. Chapter 1 covers the dynamics of breathing and actually covers some breathing physiology as well. Chapter 2 talks about the spine and gives some pretty ...
  
  











  



  
Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness: Special Book/DVD Package

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

The only Plyometrics instruction I need in my fitness library!
This is a great book and DVD set for plyometrics. Both the book and the DVD start with an "Athlete Fitness Assessment" so you can understand the athlete's performance at the beginning of training. This is lacking in many of the other plyometrics books and DVDs, which ...
  
  











  



  
Strength Training Anatomy
Frederic Delavier

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Simple and to the point!
If you are looking for a no nonsense book to show you exercises that target certain areas of the body without a lot of fluff, then this is the book for you. It is a great guide if you are looking for guidance on how to properly lift weights, or target muscle groups for ...
  
  











  



  
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills
Brian Lopes, Lee McCormack

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Great Book
Great book you can find everything you want to know about mountain biking and is even fun to read.
  
  











  



  
Women's Strength Training Anatomy
Frederic Delavier

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003

A BRILLIANT BOOK for WOMEN who use WEIGHTS
I LOVE this book!! Hiss Boo Sucks to all those who whine about it not including the woman's upper body. When I discovered this, after having already been totally impressed by the quality and thoroughness of the medical knowledge, anatomical detail, terminology and ...
  
  











  



  
Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Nancy Clark

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2008

an outstanding guide
The Sports Nutrition Guidebook is a useful resource for the average, healthy individual to have at hand as a nutritional resource. This book is more of a healthy living guide, than a sport specific guide, Individuals who are engaging in sports that require a lot of ...
  
  











  



  
Stretching Anatomy
Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006

Great For Massage Therapists
As a L&NCTMB, I use this book with clients almost daily. It is clear, concise, & addressess various ability/skill levels. The muscles are easy to differentiate. Isolated muscles stretches as well as muscle group stretches are what this book is all about. Also, it ...
  
  











  



  
Jumping into Plyometrics: 100 Exercises For Power & Strength
Donald A. Chu

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998

Power training for all levels
This book explains, with easy to understand illustrations, various exercises for power, speed and agility (to enhance athletic performance). All exercises have little pictures of all sports which especially benefit from these exercises, like baseball, basketball or ...
  
  











  



  
Low Back Disorders: Evidence-based Prevention and Rehabilitation
Stuart McGill

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007

A 'must read' for everyone who deals with backs
Everyone who deals with backs, either in sports (athletes, coaches, trainers), physicians, therapists, and back pain patients themselves, should read this book. I am a physician who specializes in back disorders and back pain. I have followed Dr. McGill's reseach for ...
  
  











  



  
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Eric N. Franklin

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996

Forget the Aspirin, Take a Franklin Instead and Call Me in the Morning
The body is an amazing thing. We look at architecture and don't see a simularity in it with us, yet just as beams and walls and cielings support buildings, bones, ligaments and skin support what we inhabit and live in. Just as a building's foundation and subsequent ...
  
  











  



  
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2000

essentials of strength training and conditioning
great book. anybody interested in the field of strength and conditioning NEEDS to get this book
  
  











  



  
Conditioning for Dance
Eric Franklin

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003

Excellent tool for any dancer!
This book has been very helpful to me as I returned to ballet at 27 after a two year hiatus. I purchased the Franklin Method balls and found them very useful in implementing some of the exercises. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to increase their ...
  
  











  



  
Lore of Running
Timothy D. Noakes

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2002

Phenomenal book on running, best I've come across.
I have been reading about running for the past couple of years--probably more than I ought to. I came upon this book recently in the library (most of my reading is online!) and upon poring through its pages have realized that a lot of what I've read either came from ...
  
  











  



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