Strength Training for Fat Loss Kindle Edition

I've been following Nick's Facebook page for a little while, but I've never met him real life. I work as a trainer and a massage therapist in Clackamas, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. When I saw that Nick came out with this book, I decided to purchase the Kindle edition to see what I would learn. I like his no nonsense approach when it comes to the claims and propaganda that are pushed in the fitness industry, so I thought the book would be worth the purchase. Plus the gym where I work is CPC Fitness and Fat Loss where our main goal is strength training and HIIT, so I felt the purchase was pretty appropriate.And it most definitely was.I don't think I learned anything too crazy, but that's because I've been at this for a while, but he is straightforward and logical with his approach and I appreciate that in this book. He provides tons of exercise examples and templates for not only the workouts, but the warm ups and cool downs. I felt like this book opened a can of creativity worms for me a little and I just sat down and wrote 4 warm-ups using 8 different exercise for each warm up using both the exercises Nick provides in this book combined with other warm up movements that I use, with the option to write at least 3 more just by varying the exercises and maybe adding in a few more. And that doesn't even go into how many potential exercise templates I could create with the approximately 20 he provides, along with variations of those with the addition of other exercises I know and use. This is sort of a gold mine in that sense. I appreciate the work that was put into this and the renewed spark for adding that layer of creativity to my programs.Thank you, coach.

Nick Tumminello is one of my favorite professionals in the fitness industry. I don't think there are many people whose thoughts resonate with me so much as his. So to say that I was truly excited to get to read this book is an understatement.The information is very simple to read. No fancy words without explanation, no jargon, no trying to impress you by confusing you. There's only one term I dislike: "metabolic strength training". What type of strength training is not "metabolic"? Every type of physical activity elevates the metabolism. Lots of pros use the term, I don't see the benefit. It's just confusing to regular people, in my opinion.I like it very much that the information is based on principles. Unlike most fitness trends that come and go like clothing styles, principles are here to stay (and perhaps improve further). Important training principles that the author brings out for fat loss: high intensity, exercises involve the entire body, extended repetitive effort.Exercise selection is very detailed and I surely got some new ideas from there. I'm however a little hesitant to use some combinations and complexes with my clients as they are quite advanced. For example, bent-over row --> romanian deadlift --> hang clean --> overhead push press. But there's always the possibility to take these principles and ideas and develop your own combinations and complexes as a fit pro.I would recommend the book for all people interested in fat loss. Principle-based training and nutrition books are a minority.

I have been following Nick Tumminello on Facebook for a couple of years now and even had the privilege of hearing him speak at a recent fitness conference. He is one of the most well-respected and innovative coaches in the fitness industry. I have learned so much from him during this time and was extremely excited when I found out his book Strength Training for Fat Loss was coming out. This book is phenomenal!!! He takes scientific-based programming and translates it into straightforward advice and practical exercise programs designed for people at all levels of fitness from beginner to advanced. The exercises are explained in EXCELLENT detail along with pictures so that anyone who is unfamiliar with any of the exercises can learn to perform them quickly and easily. The circuits, complexes, and combinations he puts together in this book will help anyone who wants to lose fat, build muscle, improve strength, and feel awesome. I am looking forward to utilizing these workouts in a lot of my own training, as well in the programming for my clients that I train at my gym. Finally, Nick does an excellent job of providing simple and straightforward nutrition advice and strategies important in any fat loss program. No gimmicks, no silly miracle hypes, no detoxes or cleanses... just proven scienced-based nutritional information. Thanks Nick for putting out a QUALITY fitness book that is sure to help so many people reach their health and fitness goals. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!!!!

Given Nick Tuminello's extensive online presence and history of referencing science, I had hoped for a little more "rationale" meat in this book, but it's entirely geared toward getting someone going on a program.So if you're looking for a set of programs that you can follow to do "strength training for fat loss" this book is for you. If you're looking for "deep thoughts on strength training for fat loss," it is not.Great book, just not what I was looking for.