If you have recently set off on a fitness journey, you’re in for a long ride. As much as we would all love it to, getting fit doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a lot of work, concentration, and effort, and there will be plenty of snags down the road.
One of these snags is the dreaded “Week 3”. According to science-based research, the third week is the most challenging in a fitness programme; for many people, this marks a time when the energy produced by mitochondria in our cells drops significantly, making any exercise feel far more difficult and fatiguing. To get through this point, you need good tools. And we’re not talking about dumbbells or jump ropes. We’re talking about books.
For those who have challenged themselves to achieve peak fitness, books can be the single greatest asset to help get you there. Whether it’s through motivational stories or point-by-point instructions, you need a good book – or several good books – to turn to whenever things get difficult. Think of them like a spotter. If you feel yourself struggling to keep the weights up, a good book can fly in and help you when things get too tough.
With this in mind, here are the 5 best books that have been inspiring people’s fitness in 2023.
The Fitness Mindset by Brian Keane
If you want an “everything guide” to your fitness journey, then you can’t go wrong with The Fitness Mindset, by Brian Keane. Written by a successful fitness coach, Keane uses the book to inspire fitness routines, including guides to eating habits, exercise regimen, and attaining the right mindset to push through.
Bodybuilding Anatomy by Nick Evans
With online steroids in Canada more widely available, as well as specific bodybuilding gyms to build physique, more people than ever are working solely on their muscles in an effort to increase strength and body mass. A must read book, in this instance, is Bodybuilding Anatomy by Nick Evans, which walks through several bodybuilding exercises, offering scientifically-backed insights on how to attain the best results possible while also keeping safe.
Behind the Mask by Tyson Fury
Speaking of building body mass, one of the most motivational fitness books has to be Behind the Mask by Tyson Fury. Although there aren’t a lot of specifics when it comes to exercises and fitness methods, this is an excellent book for people who need to be inspired and motivated. Tyson Fury’s is one of the most incredible and inspiring sports stories of the 21st century. If you read this, there’s no way you’re getting beaten by Week 3!
No Sweat by Michelle Segar
Likewise, the book No Sweat by Michelle Segar, PhD, recaps a story on both exercise and motivation. In a four-point program, Segar distalls all the relevant research to assist your fitness goals and keep you enthusiastic throughout the process. If your mind is your biggest setback, then this book will make it your greatest strength.
Ultimate Fit Food by Gordon Ramsay
Getting specific again, one of the factors of fitness that many people slip up on is food. It’s hard to get through a two-hour workout session and not want the biggest, most calorie-filled meal known to humankind! That’s why Ultimate Fit Food by Gordon Ramsay should be another book on your shelf, as it walks through all the best workout-friendly meals, including a few – safe – cheat meals. And don’t worry, Gordon doesn’t shout in the book once!
