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Brain Over Brawn: Smart Solutions to Regain and Maintain Strength, Health & Youth
An owner's manual for the human body.
*for all ages, makes and models
*use only as directed
*one size fits all
Satisfaction, strength and health by sleeping in, eating frequently, and playing like a child.
*for all ages, makes and models
*use only as directed
*one size fits all
Satisfaction, strength and health by sleeping in, eating frequently, and playing like a child.
- GenresNonfictionFitnessHealth
104 pages, ebook
First published December 15, 2009
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January 13, 2015
Good for total newbies and those who get easily confused by in-depth information, this is a fine starting point for beginners.
June 18, 2018
Mostly an okay (free!) book, a bit outdated, but the saving grace are the last three chapters which are very informative.
February 5, 2011
Less is more. At less than 100 pages this book earns the title of the Best Fitness Book I've Read. The book concisely discusses the best exercises and stretches, while making a solid argument that it's all for fun, and not a Chore That Needs To Be Done. It's conscious of the way many fitness companies, gyms, trainers, supplements, manipulate those trying to better themselves. And it tells you to beware of itself--it tells you how to calibrate your self to get the most out of the book. You don't need to buy a free weights, a bench, or, heaven help us, weight machines, to see results. Reps, sets, carbs, squats, diet, rest, and more are distilled to their essence, and how they will make you into the person you want to be. The book is perfect (yes, perfect) for men and women. Five stars, two thumbs-up, and a hug for Clint. Thank you, Mr. Cornelius.
December 9, 2011
Nice and short. Gets to the point and doesn't veer off.
Accidentally started reading this when I picked a random pdf in my download directory. Probably because of other fitness and eating blogs/books I read nothing here was new to me. I'm still glad I read it though as it re-enforced previous ideas. It is also inspiring me to actually make something heavy to pick up and put down at home.
Basic points of this book:
- Sleeping is the most important thing you can do.
- Diet matters.
- Pick up and put down heavy things.
- Many people let one mistake (example: missing a workout) snowball into many because of an all or nothing thinking. Don't do this.
- Being healthy doesn't take much time.
Overall I'd recommend. Book is only about 90 pages and reads pretty quickly. EBoook is free at http://brainoverbrawn.com/.
Accidentally started reading this when I picked a random pdf in my download directory. Probably because of other fitness and eating blogs/books I read nothing here was new to me. I'm still glad I read it though as it re-enforced previous ideas. It is also inspiring me to actually make something heavy to pick up and put down at home.
Basic points of this book:
- Sleeping is the most important thing you can do.
- Diet matters.
- Pick up and put down heavy things.
- Many people let one mistake (example: missing a workout) snowball into many because of an all or nothing thinking. Don't do this.
- Being healthy doesn't take much time.
Overall I'd recommend. Book is only about 90 pages and reads pretty quickly. EBoook is free at http://brainoverbrawn.com/.
September 18, 2015
Read this because it was linked on Reddit and also free (not even an email address required!). Plus, it's less than a hundred pages, so it's super quick to read. Despite that, most of the standard advice in there I already knew (lift weights, do sprint training, get lots of sleep) from, say, /r/fitness's FAQ, and there were some weird concepts in there I hadn't heard of before and am unsure of the legitimacy of. Example: eat every three hours, pretty much on the dot, while you're awake because it's ideal for your insulin levels. On the other hand, I really liked the emphasis on DIY strength training rather than needing a gym membership, and there were some great specific suggestions for free and cheap ways to get some great strength training in. A good book - skim the food section, but read the exercise stuff more thoroughly because it's great.
April 17, 2010
I really enjoyed reading this book, it was exactly what I was looking for when I was starting out on my quest to increase my overall fitness level.
It started at square one but covered so much ground while being easy and fun to read and didn't make me feel stupid for not knowing much about fitness. It's practical advice that anyone can apply to their lives without giving you strict guidelines to live your life by.
Pretty much a must read for anyone that wants to start getting in better shape and living a more healthy (and enjoyable) life. I really think that anybody can pick this book up and take something away from it.
It started at square one but covered so much ground while being easy and fun to read and didn't make me feel stupid for not knowing much about fitness. It's practical advice that anyone can apply to their lives without giving you strict guidelines to live your life by.
Pretty much a must read for anyone that wants to start getting in better shape and living a more healthy (and enjoyable) life. I really think that anybody can pick this book up and take something away from it.
August 6, 2011
As a free ebook, it's worth the money. Basic overview of some general concepts, a few halfassed "programs" (meal planning and set/rep weightlifting schema) and a lot of moralizing about the state of modern America, nutrition, the fitness industry, etc. There's nothing in here that you can't find in more detail and more credibly than a dude who doesn't even have an "About" page on his website (and who spends a couple hundred words justifying his own credentials) but there's also not much that's obviously wrong.
If you're coming at fitness from a total newbie perspective, this isn't a bad place to start. But for anyone else, go read his source material instead.
If you're coming at fitness from a total newbie perspective, this isn't a bad place to start. But for anyone else, go read his source material instead.
March 20, 2012
Good quick book explaining the fundamentals of the science behind health. I might think of myself as a rational individual, but I have to admit that I foolishly disregarded most of the science behind food and physiology as pseudoscience and not worth listening to. Until this book. This isn't a how-to manual per se, but it provides the basic knowledge to motivate you to start exploring nutrition and exercise in your own time. Changed my attitude towards health completely.
March 18, 2012
Ok, nice & simple explanation of current tried-and-true fitness & health facts. But I was missing some more practical examples of, say, things to eat, exercise regimes, etc. I missed things being put together instead of everything being explained separately.
August 7, 2012
This is a great, no-nonsense book on how to get healthy. It's very simplistic but can easily be catered to any person at any fitness level. If I reach a slump in fitness, I pick up this book again and always gain some new insight from it. Even better, the author offers it for free on his website.
December 2, 2011
Excellent fitness book. This is one of those no-bullshit guides that really just puts it plainly how to get into shape.
September 28, 2012
Interesting book. Some things are a little strange. Interval training for unfit people, but I think I'll use some things from it.
April 20, 2015
A good first stop, but a poor destination.
August 18, 2014
Short, kinda weird and off on a few details. Still, not a bad introduction to exercise and nutrition.
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