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 - Lacks visuals...It's a good read, supposedly (note I said SUPPOSEDLY) shows his work out, diet, training, etc. However there are no pictures of him demonstrating his exercises. Instead are alot of pictures of Bruce Lee during his filming of movies or scenes from movies instead of exercises. Sure everyone knows how to use the bench press, but a visual is nice. It describes the exercises, but lacks visual representation. You'd need a workout book (I recommend Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding to go along with this) to see exercises. Rating: - Good read, butGood read, however I wish they had included photos of each exercise. Sure the average person knows how to bench press or do a pull up, but this book contains little to no visuals of anyone doing the exercises, rather a text and photos of Bruce work on various film projects. Rating:  - Nothing amazing hereHow much you get out of this book will very much depend on where you're coming from. Bearing in mind Lee's amazing physique, power and reputation I was expecting something a little more interesting. There is little in this book that somebody with a basic knowledge of weight training and martial arts couldnt tell you. If you're just getting into martial arts or working out in general and have little previous experience then this would be a useful purchase. Rating:  - inspiringWhat a book! Six months ago, i decided to change my lifestyle and begin to train again, i stumbled onto this book and low and behold, i am changed man. After using many of the training methods and techniques Lee used i have found an extensive change in my strenght and body. The diet and supplement section is also useful, as is his position on jogging. Yes, the majority of it is simplistic, (pushups, bench pressing for chest and so on) however, it is effective. If you are motivated enough and are willing to train hard you can achieve your goals, and this book has some excellent methods in which to achieve them. Rating: - Get the bookThis book tells you how Lee trained. If that's what you want, get this. Did the man overtrain? Yeah he had to have. But look at how fast and powerful the man was. I don't recommend doing things exactly like he did, but much of what is here is good and should be applied, not just for martial artists, but anyone wanting an exercise program. Understand that the routines here are over 30 years old. But they worked for him and will work for most people.
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