The Nautilus Book

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Summary: A very focused guide on Nautilus weight training
Review: Ellington Darden worked for Nautilus for a number of years. I believe his Ph.D. is in nutrition. I found this book to be far superior to most other weight training books. The book explains the research behind Nautilus machines and performing only one set of each movement to exhaustion. Here are things this book will teach you: 1. One method of scientifically based weight training; 2. Proper form; 3. A lesson in anatomy and physiology as it applies to weight training. You might think this is not a lot but it's a lot if you've been wasting your time with fad training methods. One thing I remember in this book is how Darden describes how some football players get so strong that they may only need one weight training session per week. Some years ago, I cut back my weight training as he described and the strength gains I achieved still amaze me.

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Summary: Good reference, but a little one sided
Review: I am new to Nautilus equipment and this book has been a big help. It explains how to use all of the machines and provides sample workouts. My only complaint about the book is that it gives the impression that Nautilus training is the only valid form of strength training. Many pages are devoted to explaining why other forms of exercise are not as good as Nautilus. This makes the book feel like one big commercial for Nautilus. If you are just starting an exercise program (like myself), this book is helpful, but read some other books to get less biased perspective.

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Summary: The safest, most effective, most time efficient way to train
Review: I have used the Nautilus training principles in working with everyone from bodybuilders and professional athletes to people trying to lose excess fat and reshape their bodies, to the elderly and rehab patients. It is by far the safest, most effective, most time efficient way to train, and this is by far, the most comprehensive book available on the subject. Andrew M. Baye The Exercise Specialist Altamonte Springs, FL

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Summary: The Nautilus Book
Review: Take the guidlines that are supplied in this book and apply them and I guarantee you won't fail at your fitness goals. Increase the intensity of your workout by applying Dr.Ellington Darden's high intenisty principles and prepare to be amazed. I went from 14% body fat to 8% body fat in three months using his principles applied to nautilus machines. I also went from 190 lbs. to 215 lbs. A lean muscle mass gain of almost 35 lbs! That's with no supplements, just hard, intense work every other day, one set about 10-12 exercises.

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: The book was far more of a sales brochure for Nautilus equipment than I had expected. Perhaps even more disappointing was the mediocre quality of the instructions in Part II. I found the instructions no more detailed than those affixed to the sides of Nautilus machines at the gym.

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Summary: Great guide!
Review: This is an excellent book with which to train under. The Nautilus principles are high-quality guidelines which serve to help you gain the most efficiency from your workout.