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Feb 2022
33m 25s

Ep. #868: 10 of My Favorite Fitness Book...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

Reading great health and fitness books is one of the most effective ways to learn how to build your best body ever and a body you can proud of.

There are many fitness books out there, but we only have so much time and energy to give to reading. We want to make sure we pick the ones that will have the highest return on our investment. So which books should you read?

In this podcast, I’m going to share the nine best fitness books of all time (as of February 2022, at least).

So if you’re interested in getting at least a little bit better at losing fat, getting stronger, performing better, or getting healthier, this episode is for you. I’m going to share the books that have helped me do those things and that can help you as well.


Timestamps:

0:00 - Our (new and improved) protein bars are back! Try them risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/bar and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points

4:24 - Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe

8:52 - Bigger Leaner Stronger by Mike Mathews

14:29 - Thinner Leaner Stronger by Mike Mathews

15:56 - A Guide To Flexible Dieting by Lyle McDonald

18:40 - Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success

21:32 - Muscle For Life by Mike Matthews

23:51 - Triathletes Training Bible by Joe Friel

26:33 - 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler

31:26 - Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier

31:23 - All About Powerlifting by Tim Henriques


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Our (new and improved) protein bars are back! Try them risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/bar and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points

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