If you like working out and you also enjoy reading books, this article is perfect for you.
We're going to take a look at 23 of the best books on fitness, diet and training that we've carefully selected for you. Through books, you can not only have a great time, but also develop your knowledge in this field, which you will later apply to your training.
In addition, books about sports are part of our list of gifts for athletes, so if they don't amuse you, they can certainly serve as a suitable gift for athletes in your area. But now to the topic at hand.
Modern Nutrition in Fitness and Strength Sports - Lukáš Roubík a kolektiv
Knowing the details of nutrition is essential for any athlete who wants to take their performance to the next level.
Modern Nutrition in Fitness and Strength Sports contains countless valuable information that will be appreciated by anyone who wants to learn as much as possible about nutrition. The book is written in quite a bit of detail, making it more useful to the beginner rather than the completeexperienced athletes who already know the basics will appreciate it. However, this doesn't mean that those who are just trying to break into the world of nutrition can't also benefit from it.
In addition to theoretical information, you will also find a number of practical tips and several sample menus. Currently, you will pay for it.
What don't nutritionists tell you? - J. Tóth, P. Walek
In this book, the authors explain the principles of balanced eating and point out why many diets are pointless. They support their opinion with more than 250 clinical studies, which they refer to in the text, and you can also enjoy many tasty recipes.
The book is intended for all active athletes who are trying to gain muscle mass or lose excess fat. It will be especially appreciated by people who don't know much about exercise, but it will also provide advanced athletes with a lot of new and interesting information.
It has very good reviews, uses up-to-date scientific studies and you pay for it , so we can recommend it with a clear conscience.
The Big Book of Weight Training - Jim Stoppani
The Big Book of Weight Training details the most important aspects of strength training from the offermuscle recruitment, through strength progression to fat reduction in a way that is easy to understand for beginners.
In addition to the classic and proven methods, the 640 pages feature the latest training innovations, programs, exercises and even specific examples of training units.
Beginners will especially appreciate the stack of 381 exercises, which are described in detail and enriched with photographs for better comprehension, advancedadvanced exercisers will help overcome stagnation and answer all questions about strength training.
We highly recommend this book to all exercisers who want to continually move forward. The second and expanded edition of this book costs and if you decide to invest in it, you will definitely not regret it.
Carbohydrate Waves 1,2 - Michal Kulštejn
Michal Kulštejn's two-volume book, Saccharide Waves, provides a comprehensive look at this popularThis is a comprehensive overview of a popular and functional method that is very often used in weight loss diets.
The author does not encourage blindly copying the diets of famous athletes, but instead guides the reader through theThe author encourages the trainee to create his own nutrition plan exactly as his body requires. In the first part of this book, subtitled "Carbohydrate Cycling for Effective Breaking DownThe second volume, "Eating a Carbohydrate CycleThe second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of the second part of theThe main focus is the fat burning part, including many useful recipes and tips for creating your own diet.
The first part of the book costs less than , the second part , and if you are trying to reduce fat, these books are perfect for you.
Training the Prisoner - Wade Paul "Coach"
The book Training the Prisoner offers a very interesting point of view and teaches its readers to train as if their life depended on it. In addition to practical advice and highly effective exercises, you will learn some very interesting information about the history of exercise.
In the book, Paul Wade presents a logical and effective approach to making the most of your potential and working out using the key exercises he details. If you don't indulge in your gym, Prisoner Training probably won't excite you too much, becausebecause the author often unnecessarily lashes out at gym workouts and expresses his hatred of them.
Even so, the book is very readable and provides a wealth of valuable information. You will pay for the book .
Nutrition for fitness and bodybuilding - Ivan Mach, Jiří Borkovec
Nutrition for Fitness and Bodybuilding is intended for active athletes, as well as for coaches or fitness instructors to facilitate their orientation in nutrition, drinking regime and supplements.
The book also takes into account vegetarians and deals with the issue in depth, plus it includes an appendix with aT h e book also includes an appendix with tables, recipes and review questions to help readers learn the principles of healthy eating.
The book is designed for both beginners and advanced athletes who want to learn more about nutrition. It costs about .
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The Four-Hour Body - Tim Ferris
An educational book called The Four-Hour Body, subtitled "An unusual path to weight loss, improved sex and general transformationinto a superman" brings proven tips and tricks that will improve your everyday life.
You will learn, for example, how to improve the quality of sleep, how to increase testosterone levels by almost 300% and how to lose weight effectively thanks to low-carbohydrate diets.
The book is readable and offers a lot of useful information, some passages are very humorous. For 600 pages of great reading you will pay .
Fitness nutrition: Power Eating program - Susan Kleiner
The Power Eating Program is a skimpy diet guide designed primarily for strength athletes (bodybuilders, triathletes, crosfitters, etc.). The author describes eating throughout the entire yearly cycle to ensure that every athlete achieves maximum performance.Whether it is to improve strength, reduce fat or improve muscle development.
The book contains the most up-to-date scientific knowledge, which is supported by the author's personal experience. Among other things, you will find elaborate diets for maintaining muscle mass, gaining or reducing fat.
The book costs and you will find a lot of important information that will move your progress by leaps and bounds.
How to gain muscle - Boris "Valihora" Prekop
The book Ako nabrať svaly is the result of 10 years of successful coaching, sports and publishing activities of the author Boris "Valihora" Prekop, also known as fitness YouTuber. He offers here a comprehensive guide to gaining muscle mass and everything that is related to this topic.
The book is based on scientific studies, his own experiments with his own body during theand various insights from his extensive coaching experience. Although the subject is very complicated, the author uses a clear and simple writing style, making the book accessible to the general public. It is suitable for both experienced practitioners and complete beginners.
The issue of gaining muscle mass is broken down to the last component in 200 pages and you will pay approximately for it .
Pushing the Limits - Al Kavadlo
The instructional book Pushing the Limit offers readers precise instructions on how to build untoldincredible strength and an absolutely stunning physique, using only your own body weight.
The author of the book is Al Kavadlo, who first tested all the techniques thoroughly on himself. If you, too, think that working out with your own weight is a piece of cake, this book will open your eyes and youre muscles will be so sore for the next few days that you'll skip the gym altogether.
The difficulty of the exercises increases gradually, so you really don't have to worry about the book not being suitable for beginners. You will pay for Pushing the Limits .
Preparing for a bodybuilding competition from A to Z - Lukáš Roubík
Preparing for a bodybuilding competition from A to Z is packed to the brim with valuable information.
In the first part of the book you will learn how to phase your year-long preparation if you want to compete in bodybuilding, in the other parts of the book the individual phases are thoroughly including effective training methods, appropriate supplements, and the most effective as well as the right nutrition for the period (including meal plans). The following sections of the book deal with proper posing and the book is enriched with many detailedphotographs to make each pose easy for the athlete to understand.
The whole book then concludes with a chapter on the Czech Association of Bodybuilding and Fitness along with all the details that need to be arranged before competitions.
The book is intended for bodybuilding competitors as well as for ordinary exercisers who want to expand their knowledge. In this case, you will pay less than for quality information .
How I lost 27 kg and how YOU can too!
The author of the book, Tomas Kosacik, maps his journey to his dream figure in detail.
Since childhood he had problems with weight and tried all kinds of diets, but the weight always came back after a while. Finally, he managed to lose 27 kg and has maintained this weight.
He shares the way he achieved this and his own recipes with the readers of this book. If you too want to lose weight once and for all, the book Belly Tom is definitely the right book for you. You will pay approximately for it .
Strengthening: an anatomical guide - Delavier Fréderic
The Anatomical Guide to Weight Training is a totally unique book that shows the muscles of the human body in action in over 600 illustrations.
Detailed drawings accurately depict the different muscles involved in the exercises and also outline how these muscles interact with the surrounding joints and bones.
In addition, the book is supplemented by detailed anatomical descriptions of the most common injuries and includes practical stretching exercises to minimize them.
It is particularly suitable for beginners, but due to its comprehensiveness and quality of content, almost everyone will appreciate it. You will pay about for it .
Total Recall - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Total Recall is a biography of the star Arnold Schwarzenegger, a top bodybuilder and also one of the best, most popular and highest paid actors in the world.
In his lifetime, he has built what most of us only dream of - fame, status and power. The book tells the life story of a poor boy from a small town who gradually built his own dream in life. You' ll learn about the collusion in Hollywood, the problems in his marriage, and the abuse of testosterone.
The book is suitable for every man who needs to get the necessary motivation and learn a lot of interesting facts about the life of this living legend. It has a total of 584 pages and you will pay for it .
Body Shaping for Men and Women - Petr Tlapák
In Body Shaping for Men and Women, Petr Tlapák advises all exercisers on how to exercise exercise to improve their physique without back or joint pain and without gaining unnecessary fat.
At the same time, you will learn how to prevent injuries and learn many quality exercises that are described in detail. Unfortunately, the book contains few photographs to make the exercises easier to understand. The author draws on his own experience as a college teacher, coach, and elite athlete.
The book is especially suitable for beginners, but experienced athletes will appreciate it as well. The book costs .
Take Control of Your Metabolism - Jillian Michaels, Mariska van Aalst
Are you in a constant battle with your weight? Is it hard for you to lose every kilogram or just maintain your weight? Your endocrine system may be to blame.
Jillian Michaels, author of the book "Control Your Metabolism", had the same problem. She decided to reach out to prominent experts who deal with this issue and compile a list of the most ideal foods for proper hormone production in the body and control your metabolism with their help.
The book contains a three-phase weight loss plan and you will learn to eliminate from your dietYou will learn to eliminate unhealthy foods from your diet and replace them with healthy ones to achieve maximum and lasting results.
It is suitable for any athlete who is trying to live a healthy lifestyle without excess fat, but doesn't know exactly how to put together a diet. The book costs .
Power to the People! - Pavel Tsatsouline
The book Power to the People offers the training secrets of the best Russian athletes, which are now available to everyone.
Get in shape with two simple exercises a day that take no more than 20 minutes and finallyYou' ll learn how to train effectively, waste no time and gain weight without unnecessary supplements.
This book is for all athletes who want to take their performance to the next level. It hides a lot of useful information, but unfortunately you will pay for it .
Food First - Dallas and Melissa Hartwig
The book Food First is, in our opinion, the best diet book ever.
You'll learn how to eat for maximum performance, better digestion, minimized health problems, and optimal body weight. The authors present in detail (but in a clear and simple way) the biochemical reactions that take place in the bodyThey explain the brain's dependence on sugar and the interactions of individual hormones.
This book is packed to the brim with information and if you too are looking for a way out of the vicious circle of unhealthy eating habits, it is perfect for you.
It has very good reviews and offers easy to understand information for which you will pay .
Core training - Hoheneder Alexander, Münch Thomas
Core training is a great way to improve your physique and build a lean athletic body.
Besides, this method is great for strength athletes who need to have maximum support in the middle of the body during squats or deadlifts. In this book, you will find a six-week program that is suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes. Of course, there is valuable advice from professionals, detailed instructions and motivational photos for proper understanding.
The book costs only and you will definitely enrich your training with many elements that will take your progress to a new level.
The Body as a Gym - Mark Lauren
The Body as a Gym book offers a very simple concept of fitness where virtually anyone can achieve their dream physique.
It is ideal for all athletes who don't like to visit fitness centers and like to make do with ordinary tools such as a chair or a book.
If you like to work out with your own weight and don't want to invest hundreds of crowns a month for a gym pass, the book Body as Gym will definitely meet your requirements.
With 125 different exercises, you will strengthen every muscle in your body and achieve maximum progress. The book will cost you .
How to burn and not to save - Petr Novák
The book "How to burn and not to store" is based on the seminar of the same name by Petr Novak.
In it you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about fat burning, important hormones and factors affecting proper diet.
This publication is especially suitable for beginners who do not knowhow exactly to build their diet to burn fat and achieve their dream figure. It is available in both electronic and printed versions.
Want More, Lose More for Life - Chris Powell
In Want More, Lose More for Life, the author delivers a notenants an extremely effective approach to achieving their dream figure.
The key, he says, is alternating low- and high-carb days, which he explains even for complete beginners. He presents 4 workout plans that are enriched with more than twenty-ninetime exercises to get maximum results in minimum time.
In addition, you will enrich your repertoire with several tasty and easy recipes to get rid of extra pounds quickly and easily. The book is especially suitable for complete beginners. It costs .
Project yourself to a new body - Pavel Walek, Tóth Josef
At a time when more and more radical and extreme diets are being invented, the authors of this book decided to go in the opposite direction. In the book Project yourself to a new body or starvation leads nowhere, you will learn how to work effectively with your own body and achieve your dream figure without exposing yourself to the risks of extreme diets.
In addition to the classic information available on the Internet, the authors also focus on the importance of psychology in weight loss, the influence of genetics, the yo-yo effect, the issue of hunger in weight loss and much more.
They base their opinions on more than 250 scientific studies, plus the book includes 30 tastyrecipes that prove that even healthy food can taste amazing. You will pay for this book .
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What Won't Kill You - Scott Carney
The book What Won't Kill You is for all lovers of the extreme, as it explores human behaviourin difficult conditions, high altitude and icy water.
The author espouses the ideology that humans have become weakened in the comforts of modern times and the only way to fix this is to return to the original environment of our ancestors. He even climbed Kilimanjaro himself in 28 hours wearing only shorts and a backpack.
If you like to push your limits and love the extreme way of life, this is the book for you. You will pay for it .
Bonus TIP: The Art of War - Sun Tzu'
In this book, Master Sun gives a very inspiring description of the power of tactical dealing with people.
Although over 2000 years have passed since it was written, the issues mentioned are still relevant and the author makes it abundantly clearthat the basis of the art of war is not the demonstration of strength, but foresight and the ability to judge one's opponent.
For this great and inspiring book you will pay only .
The best book on diet
In our opinion, the best diet book is Modern Nutrition in Fitness and Strength Sports because it contains countlessIt contains a wealth of very useful information and is based on the latest scientific studies and findings.
The book contains very detailed information for each nutrient, while also focusing on the form in which they should be represented in diets. But it also focuses on the different types of dietary supplements, their benefits and the individual substances they contain. We must also appreciate the fact that the authors are not afraid to go against the tide and criticise some modern practices that, although they sell well, hardly work in reality.
At the end of the book you can also read detailed advice from some experts and you will also find sample diets for individual sports categories (physique, power triathlon, bikini fitness, strongman, etc.). In the field of nutrition, this is clearly the best publication you can find in the Czech Republic.
The best book on training and weight training
In our opinion, the best book on training and weight training is The Big Book of Weight Training by Jim Stoppani, which describes in detail all the essential aspects of strength training.
In 640 pages you will learn how to gain muscle mass, increase strength and get rid of excess fat. This comprehensive training guide offers its readers a wealth oftraining programs and methods, exercises, and even specific training units.
In addition, each training method is supplemented with information regarding the difficulty, effectiveness, and speed at which the desired goal can be achieved. In the book you will find over 380 different exercises, which are divided according to specific muscle groups and thanks to theThe clear descriptions and simple illustrations will not be difficult to understand even for beginners.
The book is suitable for both beginners and advanced athletes, who will be able to overcome stagnation. We think that this is a kind of "bible of strengthening", which summarizes all the importantand answers all your questions about exercise.
The best book on bodybuilding
In our opinion, the best book on bodybuilding is Total Recall - the biography of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger, the topbodybuilder and one of the best, most popular and highest paid actors in the world.
The book tells the life story of a poor small-town boy who gradually built his own American dream - gaining fame, money and power. You'll learn about Hollywood's unfair practices, marital problems, and his testosterone abuse during his competitive career with complete candor.
If you lack the necessary motivation, the book is definitely recommended. At 584 pages, you'll learn a lot of interesting facts about this legend's life and you won't want to put the book down.
We hope you find our list of the best books on fitness, diet and training useful and will read some of these books. If there's a book we forgot, let us know in the comments and inspire not only us, but other readers as well!
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Hey! Hey! I'm Mirek and I've been working at World Fitness almost since the beginning, except for a small break. But before that I lived only in the gym for a few years, doing deadlifts and power triathlon, going to competitions and winning a few medals.
Probably the one I value the most is the national record in the WUAP federation. But besides working out, I was also interested in food and supplements, I liked to enjoy my free timeI used to read different researches and professional books in my free time to know as much as possible.