The exercise scientist
who pioneered the concept of periodization, Bompa presents a
six-phase training program that maximizes both strength and muscle
definition. 273 illustrations.
Stronger
Abs and Back : 165 Exercises to Build Your Center of Powerby Greg Brittenham, Dean Brittenham
After looking
at everything and chasing "experts" for 3 years to design a comprehensive
program for my athletes. I found this book which included exactly
what I was looking for. This is the only book you need on trunk
training!
Build your
center of power! Stronger Abs and Back shows how to develop the
body's most important source of energy and support - its core muscle
groups. The abdominal and back muscles form the foundation for enhanced
fitness and athletic performance. Featuring 165 exercises and packed
with training advice, this illustrated guide is your training manual
to rock-hard abs and strong supportive back muscles that prevent
low back injury and pain. Stronger Abs and Back is for athletes
and fitness enthusiasts who want firm, high-performance bodies.
Reviews
Amazon.com
Scared of those tricky-looking weight-training machines at the gym?
Wondering if the best free-weight technique is less weight/more reps
or more weight/fewer reps? Confused by the trendy potions and powders
and supplements like creatine monohydrate? Whether you work out at
home or at a club, with machines or free weights, Weight Training
for Dummies will empower you. It's pumped up with photos and illustrations
of the best exercises for the major and minor muscle groups, from
the back delt fly to the quad press. Whatever your weight training
concern--personal trainers to progress tracking, injury prevention
to gym etiquette--you'll find the facts here, along with bonuses including
the best fitness chat rooms, Web sites, and workout videos along with
minimum fitness requirements of the U.S. Air Force and Marine Academies.
Health and
Fitness Editor's Recommended Book
Any large bookstore has a few shelves of books about exercise and
fitness. Usually they fall into one of two categories: basic books
meant for people who've never exercised before, and bodybuilding
manuals meant for people who do nothing but. Weight Training for
Dummies is just about the only book that spans the knowledge gap
between the two groups. It has plenty of easy-to-understand instruction
for complete beginners, but there's also a lot of information for
those who've been training a while. In fact, some veteran gym rats
may be startled by the authors' extreme skepticism about nutritional
supplements and some popular classes offered in many gyms.
Book Description
Weight training isn't just for muscleheads like Arnold Schwarzenegger
any more. Now, health experts are telling us that lifting weights
strengthens your bones, boosts your energy, and helps you lose fat.
Weight Training For Dummies helps you design a program that's right
for you with information you not only can trust but also understand.
Health and fitness experts Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg talk
you through whatever misconceptions you may have about weight training,
and show you how to set goals and achieve them. They lay out basic
principles of weight training for you, so that you can make sense
of unfamiliar equipment at a gym or get the workout you want at
home. Even if you already lift weights as part of your regular fitness
routine, Weight Training For Dummies will inspire you to try new
and different things with suggestions for improving your current
exercises. Unlike other weight training books you may have seen,
Weight Training For Dummies also offers tips specially tailored
for kids, seniors, moms-to-be, and anyone who'd just like to lose
some weight.
Bodybuilding experts
Peter Sisco and John Little present a revolutionary new system for
building maximum muscle mass in a minimum amount of time. Power Factor
Training emphasizes very heavy overloading of the musculature
and long rest periods between workouts, resulting in amazing gains
in size and strength. 65 photos. Charts, graphs, & tables
Building
the Total Athlete : Strength Training and Physical Conditioning for
Junior and Senior High School Athletesby
Mike Koehler, Bruce Hanson
Author comment:
The most accessible hands-on approach on the market! This
is an excellent resource for all young athletes, from junior high
school to secondary school. It involves humane but effective training
regimens.
