Movement: Library
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- May 16, 2024
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Updated: Dec 4, 2025
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Library
Purpose
Movement: Library is a section of Movement.
This page and section exists to provide a curated reading list for learning more about Movement.
“In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn’t read all the time—none. Zero."
Charlie Munger
Introduction
If we have referenced, or found a book, text or article to be foundational and useful, it will be listed throughout this section and also categorised for your reference below.
For your efficiency, the library provides a brief on why each book is included and why and for who it may prove to be of interest or useful.
Becoming a Supple Leopard
by Dr Kelly Starrett
Overview: Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Dr Kelly Starrett is a comprehensive guide to improving mobility, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance through movement and self-care techniques.
Key points: Starrett introduces readers to the concept of "mobility training," emphasizing the importance of proper movement mechanics, flexibility, and joint stability for overall health and fitness. He offers practical exercises and mobility drills designed to address common movement dysfunctions, improve range of motion, and enhance athletic performance.
Interest: This book is essential for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in improving their movement quality and reducing the risk of injury. Starrett's approach empowers readers to take control of their physical health and performance by incorporating mobility training into their exercise routines and daily lives.
Built to Move
by Dr Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett
Overview: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Dr Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett is a holistic guide to optimizing movement and maximizing physical performance, offering practical strategies for improving mobility, strength, and overall function.
Key points: The Starretts' explores the importance of proper movement patterns, biomechanics, and mobility for enhancing athletic performance, preventing injury, and promoting long-term health. He provides a comprehensive framework for assessing movement quality, addressing movement dysfunctions, and developing a personalized plan for improving functional fitness.
Interest: This book is essential for athletes, fitness professionals, and anyone interested in optimizing their movement mechanics and enhancing physical performance. The Starretts' insights and practical recommendations empower readers to unlock their movement potential, reduce the risk of injury, and achieve their fitness goals with confidence and efficiency.
Force of Nature
by Laird Hamilton
Overview: Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, and, of Course, Surfing by Laird Hamilton is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the life and adventures of legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, offering insights into his fearless approach to life and his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Key points: Hamilton shares stories from his childhood in Hawaii, his rise to prominence in the world of surfing, and his pioneering efforts to push the limits of the sport. He discusses the mindset and practices that have enabled him to conquer some of the world's biggest waves and overcome personal challenges along the way.
Interest: This book is essential for fans of surfing, extreme sports, and stories of courage and determination, offering a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures in the world of surfing and his philosophy on living life to the fullest.
Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
by Pavel Tsatsouline
Overview: Kettlebell Simple & Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline is a minimalist approach to kettlebell training that focuses on mastering two fundamental exercises—the kettlebell swing and the Turkish get-up—to achieve impressive strength and conditioning results.
Key points: Tsatsouline emphasizes the importance of simplicity and consistency in kettlebell training, advocating for a minimalist approach that prioritizes perfecting the form and technique of the swing and get-up. He provides detailed instructions and progressions for mastering these exercises, as well as recommendations for structuring workouts for maximum effectiveness.
Interest: This book is essential for fitness enthusiasts, kettlebell practitioners, and anyone looking for a time-efficient and highly effective training program. Tsatsouline's simple yet powerful approach to kettlebell training offers a pathway to building strength, improving conditioning, and enhancing overall fitness levels with minimal equipment and time investment.
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline
Overview: The Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong--Using Bodyweight Exercises Only by Pavel Tsatsouline is a useful guide to bodyweight strength training, offering a minimalist approach to building incredible strength and muscle using only your bodyweight.
Key points: Tsatsouline introduces the concept of "grease the groove" training, which involves practicing bodyweight exercises frequently throughout the day to build strength without overtaxing the muscles. He focuses on two primary exercises—the one-arm push-up and the one-leg squat (pistol squat)—and provides detailed progressions and techniques for mastering these challenging movements.
Interest: This book is essential for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and anyone interested in bodyweight training and functional strength. Tsatsouline's innovative approach to bodyweight training offers a practical and effective way to develop impressive strength and muscle definition with minimal equipment and time commitment.
Relax into Stretch
by Pavel Tsatsouline
Overview: Relax into Stretch: Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension by Pavel Tsatsouline is a comprehensive guide to flexibility training, offering a unique approach to improving flexibility and mobility through relaxation techniques and targeted stretching exercises.
Key points: Tsatsouline introduces the concept of "relaxed stretching," which involves consciously relaxing the muscles being stretched to achieve greater range of motion without triggering the body's protective stretch reflex. He provides a variety of stretching techniques and progressions for increasing flexibility in different muscle groups, as well as strategies for integrating stretching into your workout routine.
Interest: This book is essential for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve flexibility and mobility. Tsatsouline's innovative approach to stretching offers practical tools and techniques for achieving greater flexibility, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall physical performance and well-being.
TB12 Method
by Tom Brady
Overview: The TB12 Method: How to Do What You Love, Better and for Longer by Tom Brady is a holistic guide to achieving peak performance and longevity, drawing on Brady's own experiences as an elite athlete and his approach to training, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Key points: Brady outlines his comprehensive approach to health and fitness, which emphasizes a combination of functional strength training, pliability exercises, proper nutrition, hydration, and recovery techniques. He shares insights into his mindset, habits, and routines that have helped him sustain his athletic career well into his 40s.
Interest: This book is essential for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in optimizing their health and performance. Brady's approach to training and nutrition offers practical advice and actionable strategies for improving physical and mental well-being, enhancing athletic performance, and achieving longevity in sport and life.
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
by Edmund Morris
Overview: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris is a compelling biography that chronicles the early life and ascent of one of America's most dynamic and influential presidents, Theodore Roosevelt.
Key points: Morris provides a detailed account of Roosevelt's upbringing, his struggles with illness and adversity, and his rapid rise to prominence in politics. He explores Roosevelt's achievements as a reformer, conservationist, and statesman, as well as his larger-than-life personality and impact on American society.
Interest: This book is essential for history enthusiasts, political scholars, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Morris' engaging narrative offers a vivid portrayal of Roosevelt's remarkable journey from a sickly boy to a larger-than-life figure who reshaped the presidency and left an indelible mark on American history.
The Twelve Caesars
by Suetonius
Overview: The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius is a seminal work of ancient Roman history, offering biographical sketches of the first twelve Roman emperors, from Julius Caesar to Domitian.
Key points: Suetonius provides a detailed and often scandalous account of the lives and reigns of the Roman emperors, including their accomplishments, personal habits, vices, and controversies. He offers insights into the political intrigue, power struggles, and cultural dynamics of the Roman Empire during this period.
Interest: This book is essential for students of ancient history, classics, and Roman civilization, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential figures in Western history and the tumultuous times in which they lived. Suetonius' vivid and colorful portraits of the emperors continue to captivate readers with their drama and intrigue.
The Last Lion
by Paul Reid and William Manchester
Overview: The Last Lion Box Set: Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874 - 1965 by Paul Reid and William Manchester is a monumental biography that offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the life and legacy of Winston Churchill, one of the most towering figures of the 20th century.
Key points: Reid and Manchester provide a detailed and multi-dimensional portrait of Churchill, tracing his remarkable journey from his early years as a political outsider to his leadership during World War II and beyond. They delve into Churchill's personal and political struggles, his achievements and failures, and his enduring impact on British and world history.
Interest: This book is essential for history buffs, political enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the life and times of Winston Churchill. Reid and Manchester's masterful storytelling and meticulous research offer readers a rich and nuanced understanding of Churchill's complex character, his indomitable spirit, and his extraordinary contributions to shaping the course of history.
By reading the texts above you absorb over time the many wise, experienced and learned humans have come before us. There is no need to re live all their lessons ourselves. Take what they have learnt, their accumulated years of wisdom and efficiently use it to leverage the quality of your life and work.
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