Don Chu

tootall_paul · 08-05-2003, 12:28 AM

I just read a chapter he wrote in a book and really liked what he was saying, I know that he has several books available. Can anyone recommend his best book to buy? Thanks, Paul

fitone · 08-05-2003, 12:36 AM

Don Chu isn't he that plyometrics guy? I believe he wrote " Jumping into plyometrics I know its by a Dr Chu but I don't remember if his first name was Don or not.

Bill Hartman · 08-05-2003, 08:20 AM

Don Chu was also president of the NSCA for a while.

Books: Explosive Power & Strength - this outlines his application of complex training

Jumping into plyometrics - good intro to plyo. It also shows you how to build your own plyo boxes inexpensively.

I think he also has a book about tennis (Power Training for Tennis?)is you're into that.

Bill Hartamn

tootall_paul · 08-05-2003, 06:25 PM

What did you think of his books Bill? Worth the dinero?

Bill Hartman · 08-05-2003, 07:05 PM

The plyo book is a good intro and provides some ideas.

I would say I'm not a huge Don Chu fan, but I do have his books around here somewhere in case I ever draw a blank.

I tend to compare most training related books to Mel Siff's books and articles which are encyclopedic with info, theory, and application. I like to know the why's not just the what's.

Bill Hartman

tootall_paul · 08-05-2003, 07:33 PM

I would love to get Siff's "Supertraining" but I don't think that I would be able to understand half of it.

Bill Hartman · 08-05-2003, 07:53 PM

Start with "Facts and Fallacies of Fitness". It is written in less scientific terminology and covers a broad base of topics. You'll be amazed at the crap you see in the gym after you read it.

Bill Hartman, Supertrainer

mitsuman47 · 08-05-2003, 08:28 PM

Sorry to hijack.

Bill, have you read Christain Thibaudeau's book? I think it's called "The Black Book of Training"

It looks to be pretty good, but I can't pick it up in a book store and look it over, I have to order it from t-mag. So, I'm looking for a few reviews.

tootall_paul · 08-05-2003, 09:42 PM

DKing said he highly recommended it.

fitone · 08-05-2003, 10:55 PM

mitsuman47-

On Christain Thibaudeau's book the little black book training secrets I just got it in the mail. It looks like pretty easy reading and got some good info and it looks in depth. This is from skimming through the pages. I read it through out the week and by the end of the weekend I'll give you a full review.

Bill Hartman · 08-05-2003, 11:23 PM

I do own it. I was curious about his programming because he draws from a lot of different sources. I like several parts of it.

Bill

tootall_paul · 08-06-2003, 12:28 AM

So would you recommend "Facts and Fallacies" or CT's book first?

Bill Hartman · 08-06-2003, 09:58 AM

Personally, I'd buy "F & F" first if you're interested in training theory and application and understanding the why's.

If program design for yourself is more important to you at this time, the go with CT's book.

Bill Hartman

fitone · 08-07-2003, 01:41 AM

CT's book also does give you training theroy and applications I think its also easier to understand. Thats what I like about it he science in the beginning chapters and then the progam design at the end. Neverthless, if you are looking for an easier read and some good solid info on weightlifting check out CT's Book.

And it is easy to read. Its not like a text book that you would get in college. But it does have a great deal of info.