Before I purchase a fitness book, I like to check it out at the library before purchasing it for my own collection. This way I can really see if it is something that I will use and reuse. If I do like the book, I usually can pick up a copy of it on amazon.com, I have had success in finding competitive pricing through their site.
The best sources of fitness resources I have found are:
performbetter.com
powersystems.com
amazon.com
I purchase all of my books from Amazon. Since nothing in NYC is a 5 minute drive, I appreciate that I can save time and guarantee that the book I want will be there for me. I also appreciate that Amazon offers reviews and shows other books related to your search, making it easier to aquire more knowledge in future purchases. Books purchased on Amazon are in some cases, 25% to 33% cheaper than the chain bookstores. Finally, Amazon has a service called, "prime" in which you pay shipping once for the whole year on most purchases. If you are an avid reader like me you will save alot of money and time. Ofcourse, if you don't mind giving up a book for your library, you can use a Kindle which after the initial investment is a very affordable way to gain copious amounts of knowledge on health and fitness for a fraction of the price.
However, if you have easy access to a bookstore by all means go and browse through the health and fitness section. I find that Barnes and Noble has a superior health and fitness section AND great coffee. So get a cup and sit down with a few books and see which books speak the most to you and your fitness needs.
Then you can go home and order them on Amazon and save a bundle ;)
One final thought, don't just limit yourself to health and fitness books for your personal health and fitness needs. Books that offer thoughts on motivation, perseverance and accountability could have a HUGE affect on your health and fitness too. Remember, "where the mind goes the body follows."
Enjoy
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