Starting a fitness program can be a challenge, especially if you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of training. There always seems to some new fad that promises to deliver the secret to fast results. The truth is, fitness is process that takes time and dedication. If there is a secret, it probably being consistent with your workouts and exercise over the long term. The other key to success is a better understanding of how your mind and body work, so that you can make better decisions. Here are 5 books that will help you along the way. -P.
The Power of Less by Leo Babauta is a fantastic book that you can read in one sitting. Although it’s not a fitness book per se, it does deal with how we change and how to build new habits, like working out. The approach is simple but effective: aim to change one small habit at a time. In our enthusiasm to change, we sometimes look to make massive changes all at once, like getting up earlier, eating healthier, getting to the gym 5 days a week and consuming less alcohol. With so many challenges it’s easy to become overwhelmed, so scaling back and focussing on less is a good strategy for success in your goals. You can also find more about Leo Babauta at his website Zenhabits .
Gourmet Nutrition V2.0 by Dr John Berardi, is an excellent resource on nutritional theory that offers 120 practical recipes and tips on how to stock your kitchen. You can access more information from Berardi at his website, Precision Nutrition. Here are a couple of fascinating articles discussing some recent health trends: oil pulling for oral heath and Bulletproof Coffee.
