Dr. Mel Siff's classic 312-page investigation of fitness beliefs through the lens of biomechanics, physiology, and scientific logic. A foundational text for any serious coach or athlete.
Mel Siff was Louie's longtime friend and collaborator, mentioned with deep respect in the foreword of every Louie Simmons book. Facts and Fallacies of Fitness is Mel's investigation of the assumptions, myths, and misunderstandings that pass as common knowledge in strength and conditioning.
This is not a Louie Simmons book. It is the work of one of the most rigorous minds in sport science, made available in Westside's eBook catalog.
Questions Mel Siff investigates
- Is ballistics dangerous?
- Is there a real need to warm up?
- Should you hold your breath while exercising?
- Do squats damage your knees?
- Why do some nations dominate certain sports?
- Can electrical stimulation produce greater muscle contraction than voluntary effort?
Throughout the book, Siff applies biomechanics, physiology, and decades of research to investigate hundreds of beliefs drawn from strength training, aerobics, sports coaching, and rehabilitation. The book exposes the difference between training for hypertrophy and training for performance, and corrects assumptions that have led to chronic joint problems and unnecessary injuries.
From Louie
"Just when you think you have all the answers, Dr. Siff changes the questions. Rowdy Roddy Piper would say this in the ring. The same with Dr. Siff. There are so many questions without answers that this is a must-read book. I am sure you will enjoy this book by my old colleague Dr. Mel Siff."
Specifications
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Pages: 312
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Format: PDF instant download
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Author: Dr. Mel C. Siff
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Edition: Sixth edition, 2003
