FITFANTASY/Trench

 

FITFANTASY/Trench

Long term self interest is the key to our upward spiral of civilization.  With regards to fitness this means warming up, stretching, not taking steroids and or "performance enhancing" drugs and or shortcuts that will actually harm us in the long term.

Did you know that Ronnie Coleman lost many competitions?  Well, I mean, he was a pro bodybuilder, so one can argue that he was still extremely amazing..  but, he got near the bottom in a bunch of competitions.  A bodybuilder named Kevin Levrone took him aside and said, "Dude, I love you and everything...  You should be really proud of yourself for coming this far, but you never even get close to winning.  Why do you keep doing it?"

Ronnie said, "Because I love it."  

Ronnie Coleman is both an icon for and against the concept of long term self-interest. To the extent that he warmed up, focused on keeping an amazing outlook, and allowed his body to recover, his is an inspiration.

Unfortunately, many people believe that his training was actually too intense.  There is a famous video of Ronnie Coleman squatting more than 800 pounds 2 weeks before the Mr. Olympia competition.  Many people believe this kind of training while cutting weight actually caused his body to become injured over time. 

Here are some  books that talk about the value of taking a long term approach to training:




1. Baechle, T. R., & Earle, R. W. (2008). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Human Kinetics.
This book emphasizes the importance of proper form, technique, and progression in strength training, as well as injury prevention and long-term health considerations.

2. Boyle, M. (2016). New functional training for sports. Human Kinetics.
This book emphasizes the importance of functional movement and mobility in sports performance and injury prevention, with a long-term perspective on maintaining health and optimizing athletic potential.

3. Brown, J., & Geraci, M. (2012). High-intensity interval training for women: Burn more fat in less time with HIIT workouts you can do anywhere. DK Publishing.
This book promotes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as a time-efficient and effective way to improve fitness and burn fat, with a focus on long-term health benefits and injury prevention.

4. Cooper, K. H. (2016). The new aerobics. M. Evans & Company.
This classic book on aerobic exercise emphasizes the importance of regular, moderate-intensity exercise for overall health and longevity, with a focus on gradual progression and injury prevention.

5. Cosgrove, A. (2012). The new rules of lifting for life: An all-new muscle-building, fat-blasting plan for men and women who want to ace their midlife exams. Avery.
This book emphasizes the importance of strength training for long-term health and fitness, with a focus on proper form, progression, and injury prevention.

6. Cressey, E., & Fitzgerald, M. (2013). Maximum strength: Get your strongest body in 16 weeks with the ultimate weight-training program. Da Capo Press.
This book promotes a comprehensive strength training program that emphasizes proper form, technique, and progression, with a focus on long-term health and injury prevention.

7. DeFranco, J., & Romaniello, J. (2017). Built to last: The proven strength-building and muscle-sculpting program for men and women. Rodale Books.
This book promotes a balanced, sustainable approach to strength training and muscle building, with a focus on proper form, technique, and injury prevention for long-term health and fitness.

8. Enoka, R. M. (2008). Neuromechanics of human movement. Human Kinetics.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the biomechanics and neural control of human movement, emphasizing the importance of proper form, technique, and injury prevention for long-term health and performance.

9. Fleck, S. J., & Kraemer, W. J. (2014). Designing resistance training programs. Human Kinetics.
This book provides a detailed guide to designing effective and safe resistance training programs, with a focus on proper form, technique, and injury prevention for long-term health and fitness.

10. Frontera, W. R., Silver, J. K., & Rizzo, T. D. (2014). Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Saunders.
This comprehensive textbook covers the principles and practices of rehabilitation medicine, with a focus on long-term health and functional outcomes for patients with physical disabilities and chronic conditions.

11. Gabbard, C., & Barton, J. (2017). Physical education for lifelong fitness: The physical best teacher's guide. Human Kinetics.
This book provides practical guidance and resources for promoting lifelong physical fitness and health in schools and communities, with a focus on safe and effective exercise programs that emphasize long-term health benefits and injury prevention.

12. McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I.,& Katch, V. L. (2014). Exercise physiology: Nutrition, energy, and human performance. Wolters Kluwer Health.
This comprehensive textbook covers the physiological and metabolic aspects of exercise and physical activity, with a focus on long-term health outcomes and injury prevention.

13. McGill, S. (2016). Ultimate back fitness and performance. Backfitpro Inc.
This book provides practical guidance and exercises for improving back health and function, with a focus on injury prevention and long-term maintenance of spinal health.

14. NSCA (2016). Essentials of personal training. Human Kinetics.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of personal training principles and practices, with a focus on client-centered programming that emphasizes long-term health and injury prevention.

15. Poliquin, C. (2015). The Poliquin principles: Successful methods for strength and mass development. Human Kinetics.
This book promotes a holistic approach to strength training and muscle building, with a focus on proper nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention for long-term health and fitness.

16. Schoenfeld, B. J. (2016). Science and development of muscle hypertrophy. Human Kinetics.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the science and practice of muscle hypertrophy, with a focus on evidence-based programming that emphasizes long-term health and injury prevention.

17. Starrett, K., & Cordoza, G. (2013). Becoming a supple leopard: The ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance. Victory Belt Publishing.
This book promotes a holistic approach to movement and mobility, with a focus on injury prevention and long-term health and performance.

18. Stone, M. H., & Stone, M. (2007). Principles and practice of resistance training. Human Kinetics.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of resistance training principles and practices, with a focus on proper form, technique, and injury prevention for long-term health and fitness.

19. Thibodeau, G. A., & Patton, K. T. (2014). Anatomy & physiology. Mosby.
This textbook provides a detailed overview of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system and its role in movement and physical activity.

20. Zatsiors
ky, V. M., & Kraemer, W. J. (2016). Science and practice of strength training. Human Kinetics.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of strength training principles and practices, with a focus on evidence-based programming and injury prevention for long-term health and fitness.

21. McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2015). Essentials of exercise physiology. Wolters Kluwer Health.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of exercise physiology, with a focus on the physiological and metabolic responses to physical activity and exercise.

22. Cooper Institute. (2013). Fitness professional's handbook. Human Kinetics.
This handbook provides practical guidance for fitness professionals, with a focus on client-centered programming that emphasizes long-term health and injury prevention.

23. American College of Sports Medicine. (2018). ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Wolters Kluwer Health.
This textbook provides evidence-based guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, with a focus on individualized programming that emphasizes long-term health and injury prevention.

24. Clark, M. A., Lucett, S. C., & Sutton, B. G. (2016). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of corrective exercise training, with a focus on identifying and correcting movement dysfunctions for long-term health and injury prevention.

25. McGill, S. (2018). Back mechanic: The secrets to a healthy spine your doctor isn't telling you. Backfitpro Inc.
This book provides practical guidance for maintaining a healthy spine, with a focus on injury prevention and long-term maintenance of spinal health.

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