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Let Down
FFM is the only book of its kind, which makes it seem better than it really is. Written by a cardiac surgeon (whose physical training experience is obviously limited), the books exhibits exercises which are higher in risk and lower in effectiveness than alternative movements. Books like this that show which exercises to perform, but don't tell you all of the important details about how to safely and effectively perform those exercises are all but worthless. The production quality of this book is poor - several photos are straight up BLURY. There is no excuse to include these photos in a professional product. The information provided is the same general knowledge that is available in most reputable fitness books. I was looking for something more pertinent to motor racing and this book does not deliver.
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Go & get it!
I had heard about this forthcoming book in online rally forums and was excited especially when I heard that the contributors included no less than FIA World Rally Champions Colin McRae and Louise Aitken Walker. In reality there was even more - Jim Moodie (8-time Isle of Mann TT winner and outright lap record holder), Iain McPherson (British Superbiker), Martin Holmes, McKlein and Renault F1 were all involved - still there is more! Even David Lloyd has endorsed this book along with Prof Sid Watkins who provided the foreword.It is clear that the author, a competitor at world championship level and an emergency doctor, has written this book with safety in mind. For the first time ever there is an authoritative book that actually tells the competitor how to go about getting better results by preparing the mind and body specifically for the task ahead. The text is easy to follow, instructions clear and illustrations relevant. Most images are those of celebrities such as Jim Moodie demonstrating the relevant exercises. What I felt was of particular value was personal quotes from the likes of Colin McRae about how they went about developing the particular facet of fitness.My favourite chapter dealt with 'The Race'. It takes the reader of how to to prepare 3 days before the event, the night before and what to do during the event in terms of food intake, fluid consumption etc. It shows how to make your own drinks, gives advice about drinking patterns and so on.Probably the most important section relates to what to do in a motorsport emergency. This has recently been an issue with top drivers following some serious incidents where the fellow competitor felt absolutely useless while medical help arrived. It also tells the competitor on what to expect when being rescued and extricated from a crash and how to aid in one's rescue.All in all, this is singularly the best (and cheapest) investment I hope to make in my racing career in order to improve my results. As Jim McRae states on the back cover, I too believe that everyone from an armchair driver to marshal to driver to spectator should have a copy of Fit For Motorsport on their shelves.
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