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7 fantastic reads for great fitness results

7 fantastic reads for great fitness results

 

If you’re looking for a fitness book to help you (or someone you know) to achieve great results in 2018, here are 7 books that I used this year to help clients get amazing results – and to accomplish a few of my own goals along the way! Enjoy!

Inside the habits of world-class performers
Tools of Titans – Tim Ferriss

 

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss – imagine getting the private notes of your favourite heroes in the world of sports, investment, fitness, etc. Tim Ferriss teases out the habits and routines of world-class performers – a great read and very entertaining.

 

 

 

Sitting is the new smoking - learn why and what you can do about it
Deskbound by Dr. Kelly Starrett

 

Deskbound by Dr. Kelly Starrett – fantastic read that not only outlines the perils of sitting and sedentary living, but practical solutions to get you literally back on your feet.

 

 

 

Great text that challenges different systems to achieve amazing strength.
Neuromass by Jon Bruney

 

Neuromass by Jon Bruney – an excellent system of exercises that use tap into your nervous system to maximise your training. Original exercises and very challenging.

 

 

 

 

Awesome read if you want to geek out about all things endurance.
Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield

 

Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield – while this book is geared toward endurance athletes (specifically triathletes), this book is loaded with great tips and tricks to maximise your training, whatever your discipline.

 

 

 

 

Excellent read about prioritising movement to achieve fabulous results.
Movement by Gray Cook

 

Movement by Gray Cook – excellent and thorough explanation about the importance of prioritising movement first to improve performance.

 

 

 

You succeed at what you truly own - 'nuff said.
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

 

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink – This was a really motivational read with one central premise: you succeed at what you truly own.

 

 

 

 

Great read about the importance of habits - and how you can change them.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

 

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – we are what we repeat, and Charles Duhigg demonstrates why habits are our friends, and what we can do to improve them.

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT JAMES STARING

James Staring, Personal Trainer, ClaphamJames Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Hello, Healthy, Daily Mail, Closer, and many more. After giving up smoking and entering the fitness industry in 2009, James has focused on his passion to help others transform their health and fitness. However, James is convinced that most people struggle so much more than they need to in an effort to improve their fitness. Through his company, Fit to Last, which he runs with his partner, Ali Page – James has helped hundreds of men and women make small adjustments in their daily habits to transform their fitness and to love how they look and feel.James focuses on building the best version of you and inspiring you to new levels of health and fitness – regardless of your current ability or age. James is always keen to share the tools he uses to assist others in achieving their goals and has featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Healthy and Hello! magazines.