Training Books: What They Do and When to Use Them
Source: HandsomePants [1897243], thread t=15983493. Karma 7,210.
Note: Prices in this guide are old (2016). The gains percentages and mechanics are still accurate.
All Training Books and Effects
| Book | Effect | Gains % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Grunting | +30% Strength gym gains, 31 days | 30% | For Str training only |
| Self Defence in the Workplace | +30% Defense gym gains, 31 days | 30% | For Def training only |
| Speed 3 | +30% Speed gym gains, 31 days | 30% | For Spd training only |
| Limbo Lovers 101 | +30% Dexterity gym gains, 31 days | 30% | For Dex training only |
| Get Hard or Go Home | +20% ALL gym gains, 31 days | 20% | Universal, any stat |
| Ugly Energy | +100 max energy + +100 energy refills, 31 days | 28-78% | Best with FHCs daily |
| Self Control Is For Losers | -50% all consumable cooldowns, 31 days | 17-62% | Expensive to maximise |
| Fuelling Your Way To Failure | 2× energy drink effects, 31 days | 17-62% | Best value can book |
| Higher Daddy Higher! | +20% energy regen, 31 days | 5-6% | Low impact |
| Ignorance Is Bliss | Happy doesn't reset above max for 31 days | Up to 20% | Beware OD, needs 99,999 happy setup |
| Brawn Over Brains | +5% Str on completion (max 10M gain) | 5% max | Best used at 200M Str |
| Time Is In The Mind | +5% Spd on completion (max 10M gain) | 5% max | Best used at 200M Spd |
| Keeping Your Face Handsome | +5% Def on completion (max 10M gain) | 5% max | Best used at 200M Def |
| A Job For Your Hands | +5% Dex on completion (max 10M gain) | 5% max | Best used at 200M Dex |
| Memories and Mammaries | Repeats effects of a previous book | varies | Stack with your best book |
When to Use Each Type
+30% stat-specific books: - Train ONLY that stat for the full 31 days - For Def or Dex books: get into the corresponding Strip Club (Gents/Ladies strip = +10% that stat additionally). Best combo. - Use 3 Xanax + refill daily minimum throughout
Stat-flat books (Brawn etc.): - Wait until you have 200M+ in that stat. Under 200M the stat cap (10M max gain) means you're getting less than 5%. - Just read it and instantly get the gain (no 31-day window)
Energy books (Ugly Energy, Fuelling etc.): - Best company: 10* Fitness Centre (more energy, better gym gains with cans) - Use with maximum daily energy: natural + 3 Xanax + refill + cans - Fuelling Your Way to Failure = best cost-to-benefit of the can books
Ignorance Is Bliss: - Best used when main stat is 1B+, and you want to catch up your neglected stat - Get to 99,999 happy first, then every train for 31 days is a happy jump - Be careful of ODs — they'll drain your happy and waste the book window
Company Recommendation by Book Type
| Book Type | Best Company |
|---|---|
| +30% or +20% gains (flat %) | Strip for Def/Dex. Fitness Centre for Str/Spd |
| Extra Energy books (Ugly, Fuelling etc.) | 10* Fitness Centre (or 10* Restaurant for cans) |
| Ignorance Is Bliss | Farm or any company with JP happy boost |
Cost Efficiency (informational, prices change)
| Book | Boosters cost per 31 days | Gains % | Cost per % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelling Your Way To Failure | $1.24B | 62% | $20M/% (best) |
| Ugly Energy | $1.86B | 78% | $23.8M/% |
| Self Control Is For Losers | $2.48B | 62% | $40M/% (worst) |
Related
- Book Gains Calculator (Josephine)
- Training Strategy Guide (Anomalousman)
- Choco Jump (IceeSwirl)
- Max Happy Guide (Sky)
- Gym Training 2026 (MightyGoober)