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Would you listen to The TB12 Method again? Why?

To find the PDF, go into your Library (via the web) and next to the title, there will be a 'PDF' link. For further instructions, do a quick google search 'audible pdf download'. I saw everyone was having trouble finding it so I'm using my review to help :) love the book.

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It Works

There have been a number of negative reviews about this book (i.e. ghost written, lack of science, personal commercial for TB12 products). I am the father of pro athletes and was involved in coaching. I bought the book because I am interested in what makes great athletes i.e.Tom Brady tick. The book did not disappoint.

Brady seems to be off the charts in everything he does. The water he uses to hydrate, the food he uses for fuel, the special pajamas he sleeps in, and of coarse, his pliability workouts. While he pushes TB12 products in the book, he does not say you need to follow his workout or use his products or eat exactly what he eats. He does lay out, in simple language and in an easy to follow pdf, basics that you can follow using equipment and foam rollers available at most gyms or at a low cost. The same basics he has used over the years to accomplish what he has achieved as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the NFL.

I decided to put theory to the test and follow the TB12 method for a month, to see what would happen. I was not as strict as Brady in what I did. For example I did not come close to his discipline in what I ate, My pliability routine was foam rollers vs. deep massage, I substituted a run and a personal workout for his bands, did not spend the 4 hours a day in the gym that he spends in the off season and no special pajamas. Result 4 weeks later: eliminated nagging back, shoulder and knee pain I was having, dropped 8 pounds, feel healthier and more alert. My average 5k run training speed (I'm still pretty slow) increased by 20%. I intend to reread several chapters in the book and add some of the things Brady recommended that I didn't implement over the test month.

A lot of Brady's regimen is not new. What he does do in this book is put everything together in an easy to read manual. I gave it a 5 star rating and have to say thanks to Brady for publishing this book, ghost written or not. Books like this, from athletes who have walked the walk, are hard to find, It definitely has the potential to be a life/training changer.

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Motivation and belief to feel better

I started this book about 9 months after a back surgery with the hopes of conditioning my body to prevent the practices and habits that caused my body to break down in the first place. I am going to commit to tb12 pliability approach to facilitate an active pain free life. So far it is working albeit I’m a bit sore as I condition my muscles to be more pliable but it is nothing like the discomfort associated with my earlier back problems.

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Interesting insights on training,Tom and Marketing

Let's face it, Tom is GREAT! And he has developed an interesting workout and life style.
The book is fun to listen to while Tom talks about himself and his history.

But make no mistake about it: I do not believe Tom wrote this book.
This is a marketing book (in my humble opinion) for the TB12 system.
(Should is says so in the title)
But they went overboard on selling their product/method.

I did not like listening to "Pliability" and TB12 and "use our Trainers" over and over again.
I also would double check some of the facts presented.

Overall: Good book for some insight into our most marvelous QB Tom Brady.
Good insight into the TB12 method.
But it's greater value is teaching you how to market your products.
Should required reading at the Harvard Business School.

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Great Book where is the PDF

Where do I get the pdf they speak about? The audio book was great but the illustrations are necessary.

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A Look into the GOATs Lifestyle

Solid advice on a performance centered holistic lifestyle.
For people who are even somewhat into health and wellness, I don't think you'll find too many of the concepts in this book to be earth shattering. (Drink plenty of water, ingest protein for healthy muscles, try not to Veggies instead of eat junk food, etc) That being said, I think there is enough solid information in this book to provide a great foundation for understanding the concepts that he uses to achieve his desired health/wellness and performance goals. The book definitely doesn't skimp on details as all the equipment, products, supplies and procedures are laid out in easy to understand ways.

Being a healthcare practitioner myself, I think some of the claims in the book are scientifically off-base. Tom claims that he doesn't get sunburned due to his hydration levels . I don't think you'll find a dermatologist in the world who would say that being well hydrated will stop you from getting sunburned. Early in the book it says the primary function of muscles is to protect bones. Again, sorry, that's just wrong. While that may be a side benefit, the primary function of muscles is to move joints and keep us up right. I don't think any concepts in the book are inherently dangerous but eliminating some of the "out there" type claims and citing some peer-reviewed research would definitely help their cause.

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A different approach to fitness

Being a fitness nut myself I have listened to, watched and tried a lot of methods so after a while you get a feeling of what is right and what is wrong. The TB12 book ticks all of my "sounds right" and "makes sense" boxes, so I really encourage you to give it a try.

I have made a long list of things I want to try out from the TB12 method and while not all advice will find their way in my daily routines, a lot of Tom's advice is going to change what I do on a daily basis.

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Presented well, just useless content

Quick summary, eat a normal healthy diet, stretch, drink lots of water. Oh and buy all of the TB12 supplements that go along with the diet and staying hydrated.

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This is what works for Tom

This is his plan for winning. It may work for you, it may not. Definitely cherry picking a thing or two from it. Enjoy.

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Better on Paper

I believe it would be better to read it while looking at the images when the routines are described.
Overall, it sounds like an infomercial.

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