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Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body (Wwe)

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I'd be giving this three and a half stars, but Amazon doesn't do the half-star thing. So I rounded up to express my admiration for this superstar. He pretty much makes RAW what it is these days--- At least to me. Where HHH is concerned I am the furthest thing from a "hater" as a person can get. This is my absolute favorite pro wrestler, so imagine how excited I was to learn he put out, not only an autobiography, but a fitness manual as well. Wow! I've been going to the gym, trying my best to emulate the Game and his large, athletic physique. Getting advice from the man himself, to me, was a great gift. Imagine my disappointment after reading how little this man has to say about himself and fitness.

You can tell that The Game sat in a room with a writer holding a tape recorder, and did not bother to take the time to go into any great detail about the business he works in. This is a combined autobiography AND training "manual" that is 196 pages, large text and double spaced, plus about 30 extra pages that explain some of the exercises he mentions.

Don't expect to hear any anecdotes about his childhood, his family life or backstage antics in the wrestling world. While he has a chapter devoted to his relationship with Stephanie McMahon, again expect little personal detail. He's telling us what he'd tell any reporter with a mic in his face. This is not a book; it is an essay in book's clothing. But it has its merits.

You will get to know the man a littler better and it does show you a side of Triple H (Paul Levesque) you haven't seen, which is really my way of saying he's not a complete jerk. He seems like a down to earth, somewhat shy and rather nice guy in his own way. I don't think you can win the hand of Vinnie Mac's little girl by being an A-Hole.

His chapter about his horrible Quadricep injury that took him away from us, and had me crying for a whole year was interesting. He discusses his rehab, and how he is the first person to come back from an injury of that caliber.

His body building advice is very informal, but informative. It's designed for a man who punishes his body constantly, so there are hard days and light days. He discusses how he is able to maintain good nutrition while spending the bulk of his life on the road. Again, don't expect great details. I think this book was put out with people who already work out in mind, so he'll tell you what to do, but not how. That's not his job. The message of the Game's book is that Bodybuilding taught him to set goals and work slowly but surely to attain them, as we should.

If you're looking for an informal training manual, a small glimpse into this guy's life, and an even smaller glimpse into the world of pro-wrestling then buy the book. If you're expecting anything anywhere near Mick Foley's "Have a Nice Day!: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks" save your money. Foley has a lot more to say about the pro wrestling business and himself than the Game. Still, a pretty good read. You can finish the autobiography in about 4 hours--- the training manual is meant to last longer, as body-building is a process that *should* take you the rest of your life, and I think his advise is sound. Look at him--- how can it not be?

I am really shocked at some of the reviews of this book. I mean people are trashing Paul Levesque's book because they feel that he cannot speak about fitness because he may or may not use steroids. If that is the case then all fitness buffs should not take any advise from Professional Bodybuilders(Ronnie Coleman, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, etc.)Steroids does not make your body automatically look like Paul's. You can't just take them then boom, you are Mr. Olympia. Paul Levesque gives good tips on getting in the best shape you possibly can from his experiences, just like any other bodybuilder. He gives advice on what worked for him, and how you have to experiment what will work for you. He lays a foundation and it is up to the reader what he or she takes from it. The book is very informative, with good tips on training. It also provides a good , but short bio on one of wrestling's top stars. Excellent read for wrestling fan's and add's tips for bodybuilding geeks that are not trying to be Mr. Olympia.

I think this book had potential to be better. I really like the stories he had on the road. I also like his attitude towards working out. I would have much rather him either done purely a workout book, or his life story. It just feels incomplete. As far as the info, good info, just wish there was more.

First off I have to say I am disapointed with the haters who either dont like triple h or think that anyone who wants a body like that has to take steroids. Obviously these people have spent no dedicated time in the gym or read through triple h's book because he explains that it took years to achieve his body. I loved this book, I have to say it is the best bodybuilding book I have read, this book is especially helpful for beginner bodybuilders because it focuses on how to start out the journey to achieving a body like his. It goes over what to eat but not like other books and magazines as to follow a strictly specific diet, Triple h explains that every body is different and you take the basic bodybuilding nutrition(Which triple h explains)and adjust it to your specific lifestyle and what specific goal you have, Do you want to lose weight, do you want to put on a little muscle, or do you want to be a complete powerhouse, triple h explains it all. Unlike some books this book explains the exercises you want to do but in the back there is a full section that contains full color pages of what the exercise is and exactly how to do it. Those of you out there that are stumped with the exercise names and how you perform them the right way will appreciate this book. Triple h explains exactly how to perform your sets from your warm up to your climax, he explains the different exercises you can throw into your routine to give you a little variety once in a while. On top of the workout sections there is a sort of autobiography that explains how triple h got started out bodybuilding and how he worked his way through the wrestling ranks to become who he is now. Triple H is truly the game. I recommend anyone seriously considering bodybuilding to read this book because it will set you out on the right path to achieve your goals. Any of you haters out there want to discuss this book email me-andromedafan@hotmail.com-

This book is a rather good read, even though it does leave a lot out. Triple H is one of my all time favorites, only being outshown by Undertaker. I wish that this book would have went more in-depth into his life, his relationship with Chyna, his friendships,etc. But Triple H is not overweight like some reviewers have said. Did you see the pictures in the book? The man is rock solid. Give him a break, he's busy with expecting a child. Obviously some people haven't went through a pregnancy with their wives.

This is a book that has a solid mix of fitness advice and biographical information, however that might do more to turn people away from reading this book moreso than appeal to others.

The mixture is what I think the issue is. I think this book would have been a much more entertaining read if it chose one route ... had this book been either a straight out fitness manual or a straight out biography it probably would have gained a few more stars.

If you're a gym rat then you're going to be intrigued by the workout information, if you're a wrestling fan you're going to be intrigued by the biographical info, however if only one of the two appeals to you than this book is going to drag.

I am both a gym rat and a wrestling fan, but the booked seemed too rushed for me. It came across as if he was just trying to get it over with. There wasn't that "passion" that so many wrestling books have ... that was the true loss.

In the end, if you're interested, snag this book ... it's not a waste of money by any leap of the imagination.

He gives pretty good tips and it is a pretty good read overall. He had a good physique that peaked out at Wrestlemania 18 after he came from his Quad tear but slowly but surely degraded into what we last saw after NWR 07 when he tore his other quad. When your sleep, nutrition, work outs and recuperation time get all screwed due to their travel schedule and pounding they take in the ring on regular basis...it all adds up. If you go to bodybuilding.com, HHH is interviewed on ProBodybuidling weekly and he talks in depth about it.

This book gives you a good insight as to what Paul Levesque has gone through and it also confirms what both the Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair biography's have said: Behind that curtain is a very cut throat and a very politically driven enviroment. Hogan went through it with Russo, Flair went through it with Bischoff and HHH went through it when he was courting Stephanie from those in WWE upper management.

It gives a basic beginners workout routine for those just starting to workout and it gives good ideas on how to eat as healthy as possible when traveling frequently. On the wrestling business portion of it, it shows how fickle management can be and who they push can change like the weather. For anybody looking to break into the business, this book is a pretty good guide as to what to expect and what can happen.

A common theme of these bio's are what they had to go through to reach the upper echelon and what they've learned along the way. We can learn from their experiences as to what not to do and what to do when life throws you a curve ball. For anybody who ever wondered what their favorite wrestler is like outside of the ring and what triumphs and tribulations they've gone through, then these are great reads. It really humanizes them and gives you a greater appreciation for them.

We really enjoyed Triple H Making the Game. The hardback book was in great shape.

Fans of HHH will definitely enjoy this one as I did. But as a newcomer to the gym world, I found this book to be too brief. Brief in terms of fitness advice and tips, and also on his life. It would be so great if this book had 60-70% more to it. Perhaps a biography some time in the future? Although the book is brief and all, it's still a very good read, albeit short.

This is a very well written book! Far better written than I could have ever imagined. Triple H lays things out in simple and easy to understand terms and sandwiches great weight training advice in-between a wonderful behind the scenes look at the wrestling business.

If you are someone just starting out in the gym or if you are someone like me who needed something to get my mind refocused on my priorities in the gym, BUY THIS BOOK!

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