Getting in Shape: Workout Programs for Men and Women

by Bob Anderson

Now the book GETTING IN SHAPE is available in an attractive plastic spiral binding for easy use.

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction, Health, Reference, Self Help, Sports, How To

464 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Bob is a speaker, author and CEO and founder of Back to Basics for Success, LLC. His message advocates doing hard things, especially when it's unpopular or uncomfortable to do so; simple and back to basics. He believes in unwavering commitment and courage. He believes success is earned, not given; it's a privilege, not a right.

Bob retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) with over 32 years of service. His last military assignment was in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Security Force Manager of the 732d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, responsible for a 221 person squadron located throughout Iraq, which included two law enforcement detachments and 24 military working dog teams.

He served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 147th Fighting Wing at Ellington Field, Texas Air National Guard, Security Force Manage and as a First Sergeant for a Security Force Squadron and a Medical Squadron.

Earlier in Bob’s Air Force career, he served 10 years on active duty. During that time he was team commander (or TAC Leader) for one of the first Security Police Tactical Neutralization Teams. The threat of terrorism both domestic and abroad forced the USAF to deal with the increasing risk of "high risk" situations including anti-hijack operations, dangerous felons, and the protection of nuclear weapons, which could have included recapture and recovery operations. His team was the only one at that time that contained organic hostage negotiators. An Honor Graduate of the Security Police Tech School, he served as a Desk Sergeant, Security Police Investigator and Crime Prevention Specialist. He was also selected for a concurrent tour with Drug Enforcement Agency as an Intelligence Analyst.

His awards and citations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal/ 3 devices, Air Force Commendation/1 device, Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Iraqi Freedom Medal.

Bob is a qualified rappel master and holds a 2nd degree black belt in karate. He and his wife Pamela reside in rural southern Missouri.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bill Pearl is a legend. Aside from being a physiological freak, he was a powerful intellectual force, and an experimental wizard. An inspiration to anyone who wanted to build their body for any sport, a role model for vegetarians, Bill has written this encyclopedia of how to develop your muscles.

[Daren Doucet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for building body mass, and doing it with different variations and programs.

Includes programs for strength conditioning for any type of sport you maybe playing.

[Daphne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best weight-training book I've ever used. It was the textbook for my college class on Weight Training back in the day at NCSU, and the basic principles still stand. Clear illustrations and sample routines for a variety of sports make this book a classic in the genre.

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a kid in High-School, I came across this book in the library and it helped me a lot in terms of putting putting together exercise programs for the gym. Recently I saw it on Amazon, used, for a great price and going trough it again I couldn't help but think how indispensable it still is.

[Camille Anderson]

Great excercises