09-01-2014, 10:24 AM
I will start by saying this book is well worth the $20 purchase price so if you are wavering, pull the trigger. This book would be well suited for your weight training enthusiast all the way to your competitive bodybuilder.
The book starts out by giving background on the program and then moves into the science behind the training philosophy. The science chapter was a bit more of a difficult read but I always like to know there is sound reasoning behind any program I try. Chapter three is really where it came together and laid out the program in a way that anyone can understand. After I read this chapter, I went back to the science chapter and the read was much easier.
The chapter on nutrition is a great read. I was really impressed with the workout nutrition recommendations. I also like how the program laid out training vs non-training day nutrition.
The FAQ section was really well done and answered several of the questions I had while I was reading the book. The free access to this forum is also a huge plus.
A bit about me, I am mid-30s and formally competed 15 or so years ago. I am in decent shape and was just looking for a new training program as I have trained 5/3/1 for the past 4 or 5 years. I would classify myself as a recreational weight trainer. I have finished my first two weeks of training. I have loved it thus far and is giving me the new fire I need. I did basic tier 1 and will move to basic tier 2 this week. I also have patellar tendonitis in my right knee. This has started to act up so I am going to adjust by moving to the three day program with upper body emphasis. I obviously can not comment on results this early in the game. This wave will be focused solely on training and I will integrate the nutrition during the next. I find I stick with things better when I do not change too many things at once.
The book starts out by giving background on the program and then moves into the science behind the training philosophy. The science chapter was a bit more of a difficult read but I always like to know there is sound reasoning behind any program I try. Chapter three is really where it came together and laid out the program in a way that anyone can understand. After I read this chapter, I went back to the science chapter and the read was much easier.
The chapter on nutrition is a great read. I was really impressed with the workout nutrition recommendations. I also like how the program laid out training vs non-training day nutrition.
The FAQ section was really well done and answered several of the questions I had while I was reading the book. The free access to this forum is also a huge plus.
A bit about me, I am mid-30s and formally competed 15 or so years ago. I am in decent shape and was just looking for a new training program as I have trained 5/3/1 for the past 4 or 5 years. I would classify myself as a recreational weight trainer. I have finished my first two weeks of training. I have loved it thus far and is giving me the new fire I need. I did basic tier 1 and will move to basic tier 2 this week. I also have patellar tendonitis in my right knee. This has started to act up so I am going to adjust by moving to the three day program with upper body emphasis. I obviously can not comment on results this early in the game. This wave will be focused solely on training and I will integrate the nutrition during the next. I find I stick with things better when I do not change too many things at once.
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