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328 Pages, Human Kinetics
Effort gets results. Smart effort gets maximum results. Nick Tumminello's strategies eliminate wasted effort and amplify results. That means faster progress, better performance, and the ability to keep it all going.
– Chris Shugart
4-Week Plan, 65 Pages
This complete workout plan by Ellington Darden, Ph.D, will challenge everything you THINK you know about building muscle. Get ready to grow again!
– Chris Shugart
e-book, 37 Pages
Six weeks of planned chaos for new muscle growth. Learn why you can't train like a juicer. Stimulate more protein synthesis. And make your best gains ever. This program is what every natural lifter needs.
– Chris Shugart
A 4-Week Plan to Find Your Unique Carb Threshold
Keto should NOT be a "lifestyle," but it does have benefits if used in short phases. This book tells you everything you need to know.
– Chris Shugart
336 pages, Illustrated
It might just be the most fun science book you've every read. Your jaw will drops. And probably your pants.
– TC Luoma
Paperback, 248 Pages
With over 130 exercises and full workout plans for every level of lifter, this book covers everything you'll ever need to know about building 6-pack abs.
– Chris Shugart
The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body—in Only 60 Minutes a Week
Di Stefano could convince ANYONE to lift. Recommend this book to that one friend who still thinks cardio and fad diets are viable solutions.
– Dani Shugart
Hardcover, 304 Pages
Whether you're leading a sports team or leading a bunch of people working in cubicles, the goal is to win. The key to that? Creating a winning culture.
– Chris Shugart
This fat-loss plan isn't for everyone. It's only for those who are fed-up and want to rip the excess fat off rapidly, all while preserving lean muscle tissue. The neat side effect? V-Dieters often lose their former cravings and "rewire" their taste buds to prefer healthier foods. That means the fat stays off. By Biotest.
Essays on Fitness, Health, Longevity, and Easy Strength
Dan John distills his 60-plus years of coaching, lifting, and life experience into a collection of more than 50 quick-reading essays. Includes 10 appendices of added content and workouts.
– Chris Colucci
Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life
The female cycle is more than just "that time of the month." This book teaches women to capitalize on this hormonal orchestra and become their healthiest, happiest, leanest, and most energetic selves. Eye-opening.
– Dani Shugart
Practical tips from the industry's leading voices.
Fitness is a tough biz. These tips and tactics will help. This one is recommended by T Nation coach Andrew Coates, who also contributed his in-the-trenches expertise to the book.
– Chris Shugart