Amsterdam

by Ian McEwan
Amsterdam cover
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  • Added: 2025-10-16
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bookmarks.reviews · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 4.50

The reviewer highly recommends 'The New Rules of Lifting Supercharged' for its comprehensive and effective training programs. They appreciate the updated information, the flexibility in exercise choices, and the clear progression paths provided in the book.

The reviewer is a big fan of Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove's work and finds 'The New Rules of Lifting Supercharged' to be the best in the series so far. They appreciate the updated information and the latest training techniques from Results Fitness. The book's approach of prescribing movements rather than specific exercises is praised for its flexibility and practicality. The reviewer also likes the inclusion of progressions and suggestions for supercharging workouts. Overall, they find the book to be a great system that is fun and effective, and they are happy to have a new 'go to' book at the top of their 'recommended' list.

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    They are lucky enough to have a copy NOW, which is kind of like having a time machine with extremely limited functionality.

    The original NROL dispelled the myths of the weight room, broke our bad habits, and brought on the good ones!

    The lists and charts of exercises and their progressions are indispensable, and as a result, Supercharged makes you feel like you are in charge of your own training.

tonysreadinglist.wordpress.com · Unknown · 2023-10-26
enthusiastic 4.50

The reviewer highly recommends 'The New Rules of Lifting for Abs' by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove, praising its research-based approach, humor, and practical advice for core strength and overall fitness. They appreciate the book's focus on health and longevity, making it an essential read for anyone interested in fitness.

The reviewer is enthusiastic about 'The New Rules of Lifting for Abs', highlighting its well-researched, no-nonsense approach to core strength and overall fitness. They appreciate the book's humor and practical advice, making it an enjoyable and valuable read. The reviewer also notes the book's focus on health and longevity, emphasizing the importance of a strong core for preventing back problems and maintaining a high quality of life. They recommend it for anyone interested in fitness, particularly those looking for a sensible, science-based program.

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    It’s everything you need to get on an excellent, sensible, science-based fitness program.

    Lou Schuler is one of the straighest shooters in the business.

    Being strong is good. Having a strong, healthy core is essential.

readingmattersblog.com · Unknown · 2015-01-12
good 3.50

The New Rules of Lifting offers a comprehensive guide to weightlifting, focusing on six basic movements and their functional importance. While it's praised as a great primer for beginners, experienced lifters might find it less useful, especially due to the humor and inconsistencies in the nutritional section.

The New Rules of Lifting by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove presents a unique approach to weightlifting, emphasizing six basic movements and their natural use. The book is divided into three parts: an overview of weightlifting and the new rules, detailed exercises and programs, and nutritional information. The first part provides a broad introduction to the six movements and their importance, although the reviewer disagrees with the emphasis on flexibility. The second part includes detailed descriptions of exercises and programs, which are straightforward but could be better organized. The third part covers nutritional information, which is basic and somewhat humorous, making the food lists less useful. Overall, the book is seen as a great primer for beginners and intermediate lifters, but experienced lifters might find it less beneficial.

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    The New Rules of Lifting's basic premise is that it is not which muscles you work out at the gym that makes a real difference in your body, but how you move those muscles.

    I do not particularly agree with how they feel on the importance of flexibility, but my main athletic pursuits are on the road and not in a gym.

    In a small way, I agree with Chris’s conclusions about the book; it’s a great primer for beginners that will get them set off in the right direction.

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