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The Runner's Handbook : The Bestselling Classic Fitness Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Runners (2nd rev ... Bob Glover, Jack Shepherd, ...
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996
Runner's Handbook has a great plan.
+ excellent guide + The authority on Running + Wonderful motivator
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Sea Kayaking: A Manual for Long-Distance Touring John Dowd
Greystone Books, 2004
Essential kayaking book
+ Excellent for beginner or seasoned kayaker + Any level kayaker will learn something here + One of the best books on Sea Kayaking that I have ever read! + Great book
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Ski Skating With Champions: How to Ski With Least Energy Einar Svensson
Ski Skating with Champions, 1995
Detailed, analytical approach
+ Great Contribution to XC Skiing + Extensive Work
Mr. Svensson's book presents detailed analyses of 17 skate skiing techniques and more. I really liked that each technique was presented in a several different ways. Anyone who has teaching experience knows that two different students may find different approaches to a subject more effective. As ...
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The Zone: A Dietary Road Map to Lose Weight Permanently : Reset Your Genetic Code : Prevent Disease : Achieve ... Barry Sears
Collins Living, 1995
Enter the Zone
+ Good Quality Explanation of an Effective Diet + Diet For Life Guide
The 1st of many Dr. Barry Sears'excellent books on secret to health and optimal physical performance - a must read for everyone who is serious about getting well and to perform at the highest level thru what we eat!
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Serious Tennis Scott Williams, Randy Petersen
Human Kinetics Publishers, 1999
Best tennis book I have
+ A Fine Instructional Book with Some Unique Observations + Very Good, Complete Tennis Analysis + My #1 tennis book + Serious Tennis Helps You Get Serious About Your Tennis.
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Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training (4th Revision ed) Thomas Kurz
Stadion Publishing Company, Inc., 2003
Another great learning tool
+ Stretching How-To at It's Best + Martial Artists' Testimony + The best book on stretching. + A Valuable and Extremely Interesting Book
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High-Powered Plyometrics James C. Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos
Human Kinetics Publishers, 1999
A great supplement to power training
+ Better than the Donald Chu book + A great introductory plyometric book + Great Start to Plyometrics
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Knots & Ropes for Climbers (Outdoor and Nature) Duane Raleigh
Stackpole Books, 1998
Reliable info is only as good as one's adherence to it
+ Knots & Ropes for Climbers -- Review + awsome
I'm happy to hear that Mr. Williams (dangerous information, January 15, 2000) suffered little more than discomfort and frustration at the hands of his Prusik and surviving, gained useful experience in the process. Let his lapse reinforce the quality of both the advice given and your ability to ...
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Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook Dan Poynter, Mike Turoff
Para Publishing, 2003
Advanced Primer
+ A Licensed + Recommended + Flaws in tandem rig + The Skydiver's Handbook, 10th Edition
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The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling: Buil the Strength, Skills, and Confidence to Ride as Far as You ... Edmund R. Burke, Ed Pavelka
Rodale Books, 2000
Excellent How-To for longer rides
+ Good Book for someone new to the sport. + So-so
This is an excellent reference for long distance riding. Following the information in this book a beginning rider can ride a century, the cyclists' marathon, with no difficulties and few surprises. A good way to start getting involved with long distance riding. Not good for those who want to do ...
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Know Your Fats : The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol Mary G. Enig
Bethesda Press, 2000
At Last We Know
+ Very Technical, But Very good. + The Ethics of Food Marketing + Info no one else will tell you! + learn the truth about fats
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Five-Star Basketball Drills Howard Garfinkle, Will Klein
McGraw-Hill, 1998
Fantastic Book
+ VERY GOOD BOOK + Great info + Five Star Basketball Drills + ONe of the two best ever on coaching basketball
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Football Drill Book Doug Mallory
McGraw-Hill, 1998
Excellent Resource
+ good book + good book + Good comprehensive book.
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The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching (Act ... John Bagonzi
Pitching Professor Publications, 2006
Best Pitching Book - Period
+ The Act of Pitching by Bagonzi + Excellent Pitching Book for All Levels + Complete Guide
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The New Glucose Revolution Shopper's Guide to GI Values 2008: The Authoritative Source of Glycemic Index ... Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell
Da Capo Press, 2007
quality information
+ A MUST READ FOR DIETERS
Update your info about Hypoglycemia food choices and a safe, easy way to lose weight with this book - easy to use and understand.
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