Looking for a way to beat the summer heat and also expand your training knowledge? Exercise your mind with these fitness books, read and reviewed by Pulse Beat Fit experts. We’ve covered books on a wide range of topics, from kettlebells, to pregnancy, to sandbag training and Olympic weightlifting!
Book Review: “Kettlebells For Women,” by Lauren Brooks (Becca Borawski)
The new book from kettlebell queen Lauren Brooks gives you a big bang for your buck. With over 300 photos, detailed movement explanations and a three month plan for getting toned and strong.
Book Review: “The Gift of Fear,” by Gavin de Becker (Traver H. Boehm)
Self-defense is something marketed to us frequently by martial arts schools, but what is real self-defense? This book, The Gift of Fear, teaches you the REAL tools that can save your life.
Book Review: “Kettlebell RX,” by Jeff Martone (Becca Borawski)
Jeff Martone’s new book is an excellent resource for coaches and athletes. Not just a great resource on kettlebells, but on human movement, coaching, and programming.
Book Review: “Sandbag Training For MMA & Combat Sports,” by Matthew Palfrey and Wesley Murch (Tom Kelso)
Designed for MMA fighters, but applicable for anyone – this eBook is loaded with tons of useful exercises. It is straight-forward, well-organized, and surprisingly easy to read.
Book Review: “Olympic Weightlifting For Sports,” by Greg Everett (Becca Borawski)
Greg Everett’s first book is considered a “must have” by many coaches in the weightlifting world. His new book was written specifically for athletes who are NOT competitive weightlifters.
Book Review: “Beyond Broccoli” by Susan Schenk (Logan Gelbrich)
Talking nutrition can be like debating politics or religion – heated! In “Beyond Broccoli” ex-raw food vegan Susan Schenk discusses the reasons why she returned to meat eating.
Book Review: “Kettlebell Mommy” by Yoana Teran Casabianca (Nicole Crawford)
“Kettlebell Mommy,” by Yoana Teran Casabianca, is an informative resource and a practical training guide for moms who want to continue training with kettlebells during their pregnancy.
Book Review: “The Ageless Body” By Andrea Ducane (Becca Borawski)
Andrea DuCane’s new book makes strength training accessible to mature individuals. Perfect for the older, deconditioned or beginner individual.
