- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (Nov 18 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312307551
- ISBN-13: 978-0312307554
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #839,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Beyond Basic Training is a guidebook to a fully integrated program that synthesizes core training with the new fitness trends of the twenty-first century. Giswold cuts right to the chase, encouraging readers to define goals and set up training strategies, then immersing them in efficient and effective routines to meet those goals. Every routine is presented at three levels-for the novice, the minimalist and the exerciser who demands total body conditioning-and can be mixed and matched throughout one training session or through a course of conditioning. Dynamically illustrated with striking photographs which demonstrate every move and position, Beyond Basic Training is an essential resource for anyone who wants to kick up their workouts to a higher level and see dramatic and permanent results.
About the Author
Jon Giswold is a top trainer and Group Fitness Instructor who is on staff at Reebok/Sports Club NY and Sports Club LA in New York City. He is a consultant to the Nautilus Fitness Group creating programs for Schwinn Fitness, Stairmaster and Nautilus equipment. As owner of JMG Management, he designs and manages fitness centers for top New York developers. His first book, Basic Training, was published in 1998.
Photographer Augustus Butera captures spontaneous snippets of life on Polaroid film and then juxtaposes the photos into colorful diptychs. Using one of many Spectra cameras, Butera manipulates the focus, exposes the film to allow the emulsion to mingle with the available light, and renders distorted scenes in an alluring range of colors and textures.
Photographer Augustus Butera captures spontaneous snippets of life on Polaroid film and then juxtaposes the photos into colorful diptychs. Using one of many Spectra cameras, Butera manipulates the focus, exposes the film to allow the emulsion to mingle with the available light, and renders distorted scenes in an alluring range of colors and textures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Beyond Basic Training: Fitness Strategies for Men (Hardcover)
I already had a copy of "Basic Training," Jon's first book, and so I picked this one up without hesitation. Whereas "Basic Training" is a good starting point, this book easily picks up where the first left off, taking topics like emotional well-being, diet and the more esoteric topics that guys who want to jump in and get going at the gym are likely to overlook.Jon gives a good look at some other forms of exercise, including yoga and stretching, as valuable additions to a fitness "repertoire." The book isn't focused entirely on training--thus the title "Beyond Basic Training," and making it much more valuable than any of the countless exercise titles out there.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding book on men's health and fitness,
By Marco Acerra (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beyond Basic Training: Fitness Strategies for Men (Hardcover)
This book is outstanding, and is quite simply the best and most complete source I've seen thus far for men's health and fitness. Written by a man with a man's body in mind, the book covers topics ranging from weight training to stretching to nutrition to emotional wellness (and more), and does so in clear, succinct, and simple language. Mr. Giswold, a top personal trainer in New York City, certainly knows the subject matter cold, but in truth the keys to this book are its simplicity, the broad range of topics covered, and its approaches to workouts that the average Joe simply doesn't take into account. For a non-musclehead with limited time to spend (like me), the variety of exercises presented is oustanding. There are many types of workouts (e.g. using fitness balls, using concepts based on yoga, etc.) that the average man doesn't often encounter. It is an excellent starting point for any man who wants to chance his fitness level.The book is also visually striking, both in its design and in its photographs. The pictures of exercises are illustrative and clear, and Mr. Butera's photographs are excellent inspiration. It is clear that Mr. Giswold's ideal form is not the musclebound gym fanatic, but rather the lean and healthy (from all perspectives) modern man. In fact, the reader is well-advised not to let his girlfriend see the book...the pictures will distract her to frustrating degrees! Mr. Giswold and Mr. Butera have done an outstanding job with this book. I read this book regularly and recommend it without reservation.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beyond Inspiring!,
By Sean Kennedy (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beyond Basic Training: Fitness Strategies for Men (Hardcover)
I didn't think anything could be more inspiring than Jon Giswold's first book Basic Training, but his latest installment is BEYOND INSPIRING. Beyond Basic Training gives great in depth details of various types of training that can make a real difference. Jon gives excellent explanations of what works and why. Jon also does an amazing job giving tips for how to get a thorough workout at home. The photos by Augustus Butera are beautiful and clearly illustrate the how to's of all the exercises. But to be totally honest, what really got me and kept me glued was Jon's courage in sharing his personal story of triumph over adversity. For me reading those few pages made all the difference. His moving account gave me so much more respect for Jon and his work on this book and Basic Training. KUDOS, Jon and Augusts. This is a must read and see for anyone struggling with self-image and/or training issues.
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