Book recommendations for clients

[I. Kay]

What are the top books that some of you do/would recommend to clients (enthusiastic clients that are willing to learn)?

I'm thinking along the lines of newbies, generally looking for physique improvements. Perhaps a few each for fatloss/nutrition, muscle gain and strength.

One that I've consistently recommended is 'Starting Strength' (Rippetoe & Kilgore). Coach Hale's "Knowledge and Nonsense" has gone over well with a couple of clients as well, because it is simple, straightforward reference material.

So keep in mind that anything too complex, technical or advanced won't be appropriate.

[Also, I'm not talking about 'programs' (New Rules of Lifting, etc.)]

[OldGuy]

I think Book of Muscle is a well written introduction for newbies on how muscles grow, work, interact with other parts of the body.

[ivey]

I think Lyle's "Guide To Flexible Dieting" would fit in that category.

[Kevin Larrabee]

JB's Metabolism Advantage is pretty easy to follow for eating habits. There are also some recipes in there.

[kuri]

Quite a few of my clients have had good success with TNT Nutrition - and the fact they can pick it up at any bookstore is another plus.

As for hypertrophy/strength then yeah Rippetoe is good. His "Strong Enough" is an excellent read.

[Alan Aragon]

Some of the material in my book will fly over beginning readers' heads. For the purpose you mentioned, I'd recommend Leigh Peele's stuff, it's excellent for the general audience:

Fat Loss Fast | Metabolism Fix | Fastest Fat Loss

[I. Kay]

Originally Posted by Alan Aragon

Some of the material in my book will fly over beginning readers' heads. For the purpose you mentioned, I'd recommend Leigh Peele's stuff, it's excellent for the general audience:

Fat Loss Fast | Metabolism Fix | Fastest Fat Loss

Yup, that's why I didn't mention your name, Alan. I love your stuff, but for someone who still needs to be taught that "eggs don't make you fat, or give you a heartattack"... it's a little much.

Leigh's stuff is a good idea!

[Lisa~]

Ian, do your clients really ask for and actually read whole books? That sounds a little silly now that I've written it, but I seem to have a lot more success giving my clients an article after a session. It's more piecemeal. We can discuss any questions or topics at the next session. It also lets me gauge their interest and choose material they are willing to incorporate, whether the topic is nutrition, exercise technique, or motivation.