The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend

高強度トレーニングで有名な故マイク・メンツァーの生涯とその理論を 彼の親友だったジョン・リトルがまとめた一冊。 内容は、「メンツァーの生涯」「高強度トレーニング理論の概要と変遷」 「ボディビル王者ドリアンが実践した高強度トレーニング」 「高強度トレーニングの質問にジョン・リトルが答えるＱ＆Ａ」等で構成されており 高強度トレーニングの教科書として、また、メンツァーのファンブックとしても楽しめる内容。 中には「アイアンマン」誌で既に掲載された内容もあるが 貴重な写真が満載なので既読の方も満足できるのでは。 所々で、メンツァーの遺著「high-intensity training the mike mentzer way」に触れているので こちらも合わせて読んでみることをお勧めしたい。文法は平易。

One realizes that it changes the life after understanding it well

Otimo livro, pra quem quiser saber mais dessa lenda do esporte, saber dos seus métodos e estilo de vida, faz você repensar o que é a musculação, o treinamento de força.

Très bien je recommande

Mentzer was a man that really changed things in bodybuilding. This book is an excellent glimpse in to his ideas and routines. A real visionary.

The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer is far more than a bodybuilding book—it's an intellectual and philosophical journey through the mind of one of the most unconventional and brilliant figures the fitness world has ever known. This compelling work artfully blends Mentzer's scientific rigor, psychological insight, and unapologetic honesty into a narrative that challenges not only how we train, but why we train. What sets this book apart is its unique integration of Ayn Rand-inspired Objectivist philosophy with high-intensity training (HIT) methodology. Mentzer’s approach to bodybuilding was never about mindless repetition or chasing trends—it was about logic, purpose, and measurable progress. His rejection of overtraining and insistence on recovery and intensity reshaped modern perspectives on physical development. The book is rich with personal reflections, training blueprints, and deep philosophical discussions that elevate the conversation beyond sets and reps. Whether you're a beginner seeking clarity in the chaos of fitness advice, or an experienced lifter ready to refine your purpose, this book provides both intellectual stimulation and practical guidance. Most importantly, The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer serves as a legacy—a tribute to a man who believed in the potential of the human body, mind, and will when directed by reason. It's a must-read not only for bodybuilders but for anyone striving to live and train with greater consciousness, discipline, and integrity.