Book Summaries

Stacy Sims, MSC, PhD, is an exercise physiologist, researcher, and author of Roar. Sims specializes in the differences between men and women when it comes to exercise, nutrition, and environment. Her book, Roar, is a science-backed look at female physiology and how to maximize female performance. Stims outlines how the woman’s body behaves—where women are […]

The Fitness Mindset: Eat for Energy, Train for Tension, Manage Your Mindset, Reap the Benefits is a book by former fitness model and personal trainer Brian Keane. With lessons distilled from nearly two decades in the fitness game, Keane provides a friendly and approachable intro to working out for men and women. His tone is […]

Peak Performance is a best-selling book written by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness. The book breaks down the process of performing at a high level. The main premise of the book, one of my favorite mental toughness books for athletes, is that stress + rest = growth. Seems simple enough, but it’s surprising how many […]

The devotion to routine, staying present in the midst of chaos, and a relentless work ethic are the same things all athletes and gymgoers need right now. You don’t need to be a fan of Georges St-Pierre to respect his accomplishments inside the ring or his mental toughness. He is one of a handful of […]

Sport psychology has exploded in popularity in the past couple decades. Where sport psychology was once shrouded in mystery and often derided as for mental weaklings, it is now seen as one of the pillars of high-performance sport. There is plenty of material out there for those looking to learn more about sport psychology, whether […]

Tom Coughlin was a three-time Super Bowl winning coach. His book, Earn the Right to Win: How Success in Any Field Starts with Superior Preparation, is a leadership book for coaches and athletes that emphasizes preparing like a champion in order to perform at the highest level possible. Coughlin’s philosophy and outlook are no nonsense: […]