Supertraining by Mel C. Siff: One for the library?

[JasonE]

In various publications, by both Coach Sonnon and Pavel Tsatsouline, I have seen numerous references to the work of the recently-deceased Mel C. Siff, particularly his book "Supertraining".

I have been thinking of acquiring "Supertraining" and possibly one or two other works by Mel Siff for my personal library, so I have been searching for information on it.

Here are some interesting links related to "Supertraining", including a few sites you can order it from:

http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/8682/training/siff.htm

http://www.dolfzine.com/page54.htm

http://www.performbetter.com/catalog/product.asp_Q_dept_id_E_100_A_pf_id_E_6667_A_mscss id=3R741PJF2WW08KCM33D67DTC4PM75KVB

http://www.mfathletic.com/catalog/product.asp_Q_dept_id_E_622_A_pf_id_E_6667_A_mscss id=4FNHQP3WC5PA8GXLVPTJEN3WXH8LFV18

http://www.tennistrainer.com/trainingbooks.html

http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=233

http://www.weighttrainersunited.com/isometric.html

http://www.youronlinefitness.com/departments/books/in_depth_exercise_texts.htm

Here are some interesting links on Mel C. Siff himself:

http://rauterkus.com/pipermail/who-cloh-noise/2003-March/000073.html

http://www.youronlinefitness.com/mel_siff_passes_away.htm

http://isb.ri.ccf.org/biomch-l/archives/biomch-l-2002-05/00091.html
A quick Google search on "Mel C Siff" or "Supertraining" will turn up many dozens of other articles and research pieces produced by Mel Siff, or which were inspired by his work.

The lowest price I have been able to find "Supertraining" for is $59.95 plus shipping. If anyone knows where I can get a decent copy for less, please let me know. Thanks!

Mel Siff's other well-known book "Facts and Fallacies of Fitness" also sounds very interesting, though I am less inclined to pick it up unless I can get a very good deal on it. :wink:

[Robert V]

It is a must!

He can be a little....sometimes, but it is a "must" have.

He helped me a lot personally with restructuring my Pilates program.

Robert

[Vbrown]

Buy everything the man wrote and then mourn his passing. Also, have a good dictionary on hand. And maybe a physiologybook open too.

Some parts can be dry, but he gives sound reasoning for every position he takes and forces one to think critically about commonly held "truths".

Vince

[Lumpy Gravy]

I agree with the previous two posts. Siff can read like stereo instructions at times, but Supertraining is hands down the best conditioning book I've ever purchased. It is a must for every enthusiast's and coach's library.