Better Than Steroids

by Warren Willey

Better Than Steroids is the secret to a bodybuilder's physique! Loaded with the exceptionally confidential information of successful bodybuilding, this book is a MUST for anyone wanting to look good!

Genres: Health, Fitness, Sports, Nonfiction

180 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read on Alan Thrall's recommendation.

Things that were interesting and novel to me:

* Explanation of what insulin is / does, how to use this by timing carbohydrate intake
* Glycogen supercompensation
* Short bouts of keto / low-carb, which makes a lot of sense
* Vanadium and chromium supplementation

But, suffered from a lot of issues:

* Poorly-organized, somewhat disjointed
* Evades going very deep into chemistry or physiology
* Low standard of editing
* Egregious self-promotion
* Felt somewhat dated, may have already been largely assimilated into the collective wisdom of broscience (though there are probably some subtle points, like limiting duration of keto, that have been missed)
* Poor layout in kindle edition

At the end of the day, sort of low signal-to-noise ratio.

[Henry Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very terse book explaining how to use progress tracking and nutrient timing to manipulate body composition. Solid and full of information. Has multiple diets outlined and well researched. Basically the template for the diet I've done for the past year. Talks a lot about carbloading and carb cycling. I disagree with his sections about weightlifting routines, but think the diet advice is solid. However, the menus are a bit boring. Worth reading, and only takes a few hours.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

The training regimine is pretty decent, as it cuts through a lot of the extraneous information that clouds weight training, cardio, and calories these days. An amateur or intermediary bodybuilder would get the most out of this book.

[Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend that also works out game me this. I'd say the information is good as in he's not advocating you need to take a bunch of supplements to get results, but some other things are outdated advice like precise food timing. It's helpful, but not as nessisary as something like programming and intensity. Still an OK read though and I like how he spells out how to do particular diet runs like Keto for a week or how to bulk; although from experience I have always needed much more than 3 or 4 thousand calories in a day to bulk and not be hungry at bedtime.

[Brent USA · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book gave me my start in bodybuilding in 2010, and I am grateful.
In 2025 the field and science have advanced. I'm recommending starting with Jeff Nippard's "The Muscle Ladder, Get Jacked Using Science"

[Aldo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple

Short concisely put together and easy to take in. I bought the kindle version for the price , but I really liked it. I’m gonna but the real book now and give it a try.

[M. Walt Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

Helpful. I'm glad I found this book to refine my program in exercise and diet. Highly recommended to others. Cheers.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read, covered most of it in one setting. It's both informative and entertaining. An example from "Techniques for assessing body composition" Dr. Willey states one method is "chemical analysis of your dead body (not a suggested way to test your fat... Has proven itself successful in the weight loss realm however..." but then goes on to cover hydrostatic measurements, electrical impedance, and skin fold calipers before making a recommendation. This chapter forms the basis for the intended purpose of the book which is modifying body composition with real food and exercise. Measurement is key to guiding oneself down a successful path.

It's too early for me to pass judgement on the material. I'm looking forward to applying the principles from pre/post meal plans and general Iso and keto run diets. Dr. Willey make application straight forward based off of weight, lean mass, BMR and number of forced reps.

[Enrique Mendez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where are the charts?

Wham I bought the book, i read the reviews about the charts. I wanted them off and bought the book assuming some folks were being picky. For the most part they were. Many of the charts are unnecessary as their only purpose would have been visualization. Then I got to the chapter on HIIT, and I still have no idea how Dr Willey wants us to proceed worth the workout. Some of these charts are important. If they had them on there, I would rate the book a star or two higher

[Matt Fleming · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have enjoyed it more if he sounded more like a doctor and less like a salesman; constantly saying that it's "BETTER THAN STEROIDS" after I've already purchased the book does nothing but cheapen the read. He provides some decent information in regards to nutrient timing, but he also says things like "progressive overload training doesn't work" that is sure to earn him the ire of a lot of weightlifters and powerlifters.

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome informative read!

This book is packed with in depth information covering all facets of getting fit and living healthy. Reachable to a wide audience, I would recommend this book to anyone on their fitness journey.

[Corbin Boe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written by Warren Willey and I recommend this book to people ages of 12+. This book was about what is steroids and what they do to you and who has been charged with using it and what it did to there life.

[Obi Lourdes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book should be on every athlete/bodybuilder's bookshelf. Lots of info without the fluff. Very actionable.

[Meteb Alshammari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike other commercial books from its kind , It gave me new information from an expert guy that I can trust .

[Paxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read with good info on pre and post workout nutrition and meal timing.

[BlooperFromTejas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read and be swole.