Jake Di Vita Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 I think it would be good to post some of the best books on fitness we've ever read. I have two: Arnold's Enclycopedia of Modern Bodybuilding - Arnold Schwarzenegger Body for Life - Bill Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 This website seems to have a lot of information too. I truely hope this forum takes off, as I believe that being in good physical shape is one of the most important aspects of being a great shooter(However, I must be wrong... Look at TGO and Todd.....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Body for Life - Bill Phillips I can vouch for Bill Phillips' workout, it's what I use. It'll change your body quickly. I heard another good book would be Explosive Power Plyometrics, in fact any book on plyometrics would be helpful...plus there's lotsa great stuff on the web. One other thing that I've found helpful. I have, genetically, scawny legs which are great for distance running, but lacking for sprinting (like we experience), so I've focused a lot of leg exercises, specifically I like this version of the lunge: http://www.cbathletics.com/issues/41.htm Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I'll second the Body for Life book and add that one shouldn't stop there and should read every decent book and magazine that they can. My club gets at least five monthlies and thery free to read. I can't second the Arnold book for beginners. The training volume in Arnold's books are way too high and out of date. Makes me wonder if he wanted to intentionaly over train all his readers so they couldn't get bigger than him. The science of sports performance has evolved light years since that book was first published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 The problem I had with Body For Life is that nowhere in the book does BP talk about warming up or cooling down - absolutely essential to avoid injury. His instruction is just jump right into a workout that will rip muscles and tendons, and perhaps permanently injure, any new exerciser foolish enough to take his advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Duane, EXCELLENT point!! In fact stretching is probably just as, if not more, important to shooting that weight lifting; I think all serious shooters should stretch at least twice a day. There's a decent bunch of stretches here: http://www.targetshooting.ca/ Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted May 6, 2003 Author Share Posted May 6, 2003 I agree, you have to be limber. Especially with some of these shooting positions we are required to get in and out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjobart Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Any brewer's or beermaker's guide. Sorry. I know you guys are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlocknSchpiel Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Tae Bo!!! Physical, Aerobic, and Dexterity training! I know it's not a book, but it's one of the better $40 packages that I have seen, and the only one that I've bought! Glockn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Sorry I'm so late on this thread, I just noticed it posted in it's own spot. An excellent way of increasing your skills is an often overlooked sport, Basketball. Its a game of superior hand-eye coodination, but the real advantage is all of the quick start and stop motion. It will teach you how to move quickly with explosive speed and to set-up, stop, and fire a shot (basketball) at the hoop. It's a great winter sport to keep you moving during the "off' part of the shooting season. For more information on movement, go to www.tti-intl.com and check out the shooting tips section. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 It's worth noting that Robbie in high school was a very good basketball player. AAMOF he turned down a basketball scholarship to the University of Arizona to become a professional shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve223 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I Just found this thread some good stuf here. Bill the shooting Can. web sight has some good stuff there to, Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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