The Book of Muscle
Ian King and Lou Shuler

So you might be asking yourself, “why would the author of a skiing fitness book want to plug another guide on strength and conditioning?”  Although Fitskiing: Your Guide To Peak Skiing Fitness
is the most comprehensive text on getting in shape for the slopes, other media on similar subject matter can give you a different perspective on how to train.  I think the following book does just that.

At first glance I didn’t know what to expect from Men’s Health’s, “The Book of Muscle”. Ian King an Australian strength coach and powerlifting champion and Men’s Health fitness director Lou Schuler team up to cover almost everything you could think of regarding your muscles and what makes them grow.  It has a complete section of dietary recommendations, exercises for every muscle group, as well as intensive exercise routines. Each muscle group is discussed and illustrated, with close to 150 pages of clearly described exercises. Whether you are a beginner or advanced athlete, “The Book of Muscle” helps you put together a clear-cut program.

The author’s hardcore gym-style talk makes the book enjoyable to read and gives you motivation to hit the weights even when you want to call it in after a long day at the office. The illustrations of muscles, and full-color photographs of every exercise make The Book of Muscle

as visually motivating as it is practical.  It is an exceptional gift for the fitness buff that wants to get in shape and stay there.

Stay Fit Skiing!
-Andrew Hooge, CSCS