Triple H Making the Game : Triple H's Approach to a Better Body

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Summary: Amazing
Review: From what I understand, this is Mr. Caprio's first foray into bookwriting. This is a wonderful accomplishment on his part and I cannot wait for the release of his next book. Mr. Caprio is an up and coming star in the literary world.

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Summary: I liked this book
Review: Good workouts, average writing and good photos

Its a hit though Levesque is a below average writer at best...

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Summary: What Is The Big Gripe Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I am really shocked at some of the reviews of this book. I mean people are trashing Paul Levesque's book because they feel that he cannot speak about fitness because he may or may not use steroids. If that is the case then all fitness buffs should not take any advise from Professional Bodybuilders(Ronnie Coleman, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, etc.)Steroids does not make your body automatically look like Paul's. You can't just take them then boom, you are Mr. Olympia. Paul Levesque gives good tips on getting in the best shape you possibly can from his experiences, just like any other bodybuilder. He gives advice on what worked for him, and how you have to experiment what will work for you. He lays a foundation and it is up to the reader what he or she takes from it. The book is very informative, with good tips on training. It also provides a good , but short bio on one of wrestling's top stars. Excellent read for wrestling fan's and add's tips for bodybuilding geeks that are not trying to be Mr. Olympia.

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Summary: I'm sorry Triple H.
Review: I don't trust a guy who uses steroids to make his body look good, and then write a book about staying fit.

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Summary: Ponder This
Review: I haven't had a chance to actually read the book. However, I have read the reviews from this site. Many of the reviews mention that HHH may or may not used steroids. Yes, steroids can aid in muscle growth, however, steroids can not do it alone. Everyone involved with weight training must follow certain path to achieve the goals he/she wants to accomplish. I'm not saying that the path in written in stone because each person responds to stimuli differently, but general ideas are the same (nutrition, training, sleep, rest, ect.)

Now on to whether you can trust HHH's advice toward bodybuilding. Most people would be surprised on the knowledge bodybuilders have obtained over the years about the body. The more advanced bodybuilders are not content on what helps them to achieve a better body; they want to know why it helps. How many people do you know actually wants to take the time to learn the science behind bodybuilding? I'm sure HHH is quite knowledgeable on the science of bb. So, I believe his advice can aid anyone not just the gear heads.

Let me ask the question, do you think that because Barry Bonds used steroids that any advice he gave on hitting would not be credible. Steroids may have increased his strength but he still has to hit the ball. So, the guy has to know his stuff. This same philosophy applies to HHH. Who better to take advice from on bodybuilding than actual bodybuilder?

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Summary: It's all about The Game
Review: I'd be giving this three and a half stars, but Amazon doesn't do the half-star thing. So I rounded up to express my admiration for this superstar. He pretty much makes RAW what it is these days--- At least to me. Where HHH is concerned I am the furthest thing from a "hater" as a person can get. This is my absolute favorite pro wrestler, so imagine how excited I was to learn he put out, not only an autobiography, but a fitness manual as well. Wow! I've been going to the gym, trying my best to emulate the Game and his large, athletic physique. Getting advice from the man himself, to me, was a great gift. Imagine my disappointment after reading how little this man has to say about himself and fitness.

You can tell that The Game sat in a room with a writer holding a tape recorder, and did not bother to take the time to go into any great detail about the business he works in. This is a combined autobiography AND training "manual" that is 196 pages, large text and double spaced, plus about 30 extra pages that explain some of the exercises he mentions.

Don't expect to hear any anecdotes about his childhood, his family life or backstage antics in the wrestling world. While he has a chapter devoted to his relationship with Stephanie McMahon, again expect little personal detail. He's telling us what he'd tell any reporter with a mic in his face. This is not a book; it is an essay in book's clothing. But it has its merits.

You will get to know the man a littler better and it does show you a side of Triple H (Paul Levesque) you haven't seen, which is really my way of saying he's not a complete jerk. He seems like a down to earth, somewhat shy and rather nice guy in his own way. I don't think you can win the hand of Vinnie Mac's little girl by being an A-Hole.

His chapter about his horrible Quadricep injury that took him away from us, and had me crying for a whole year was interesting. He discusses his rehab, and how he is the first person to come back from an injury of that caliber.

His body building advice is very informal, but informative. It's designed for a man who punishes his body constantly, so there are hard days and light days. He discusses how he is able to maintain good nutrition while spending the bulk of his life on the road. Again, don't expect great details. I think this book was put out with people who already work out in mind, so he'll tell you what to do, but not how. That's not his job. The message of the Game's book is that Bodybuilding taught him to set goals and work slowly but surely to attain them, as we should.

If you're looking for an informal training manual, a small glimpse into this guy's life, and an even smaller glimpse into the world of pro-wrestling then buy the book. If you're expecting anything anywhere near Mick Foley's "Have a Nice Day!: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks" save your money. Foley has a lot more to say about the pro wrestling business and himself than the Game. Still, a pretty good read. You can finish the autobiography in about 4 hours--- the training manual is meant to last longer, as body-building is a process that *should* take you the rest of your life, and I think his advise is sound. Look at him--- how can it not be?


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Summary: Who thinks Triple H has a good body?
Review: I'm actually surprised that Triple H would offer his advice on physical fitness. If you've watched Triple H for as long as I have, you see a guy who went from a terrible physique, to a pretty good physique, and back to terrible in a smooth, flabby way. This book is not written for the lay person to develop a good body because wrestlers are nothing like lay people. They're a special breed of people who can withstand punishment on a daily basis, perform while they are injured, and travel 300+ days per year. Hunter is one of the greatest wrestlers ever no question about it, but this book is absolutely stupid. I don't even know what it should be classified as- self help? Biography? Nothing in depth on anything, just a training regimen that's not fit for anyone who doesn't live like a wrestler, and a lack of commentary on personal triumphs & tribulations that make him who he is. This book is a joke. If you want to read a great book on physical fitness, try Frank Sepe's. He at least has a good physique to be authorative on this subject.

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Summary: It's Not For Everyone ...
Review: This is a book that has a solid mix of fitness advice and biographical information, however that might do more to turn people away from reading this book moreso than appeal to others.

The mixture is what I think the issue is. I think this book would have been a much more entertaining read if it chose one route ... had this book been either a straight out fitness manual or a straight out biography it probably would have gained a few more stars.

If you're a gym rat then you're going to be intrigued by the workout information, if you're a wrestling fan you're going to be intrigued by the biographical info, however if only one of the two appeals to you than this book is going to drag.

I am both a gym rat and a wrestling fan, but the booked seemed too rushed for me. It came across as if he was just trying to get it over with. There wasn't that "passion" that so many wrestling books have ... that was the true loss.

In the end, if you're interested, snag this book ... it's not a waste of money by any leap of the imagination.

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Summary: Quit bashing Hunter Hearst "The Game" Helmsley
Review: TIME TO PLAY THE GAME......TIME TO PLAY THE GAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEE!!!!!..... IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GAME, AND HOW YOU PLAY IT.