Sports & Recreation : Bodybuilding & Weight Training

Prepare to look, feel, and perform better than you ever have before!. Why bodybuilding? Put simply, lifting weights--or resistance training--is one of the best ways to achieve total body health and fitness. Research has shown time and again that pumping iron provides a host of benefits: Bigger muscles, of course, but also greater strength, higher bone density, and deeper cardiovascular capacity. Adding muscle also naturally ignites your body's internal fat-burners, increasing your metabolism while lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. Oh yeah, and you'll look terrific . Here's all you need to start building serious muscle, including crucial information on: Complete workouts and techniques to maximize results; Specific tips on achieving more defined abs, arms, legs, chest, and back,; How bodybuilding is different and better than other training methods; Basic anatomy and physiology; “Gym jargon” via a special decoder; How long and often you should work out--and how much recovery time your body needs more...

Price: $18.95

''Human progress hinges on the commitment of a select few to not accept current knowledge as a final truth, to continue to strive to constantly improve their methods, their knowledge base, their skill set. John Little questioned conventional strength training methods and has created a system that takes traditional results to the next level. As a well-established innovator in fitness and strength training, his methods have been employed by hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world. His methods have been touted as the impetus for 'physiology books to be rewritten,' and can save hours of unnecessary time in the gym, and will open your eyes to the most up-to-date research and information available--a tremendously potent technology that, when properly applied, will result in real, meaningful, and sustainable physical results, and will help build a confidence in your own abilities that will permeate into all areas of your life.''. --Anthony Robbins, Peak Performance Coach and author of Awaken the Giant Within (From the Foreword to Max Contraction Training). ''Groundbreaking. This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten.''. -- Ironman magazine. ''A thorough, productive weight workout in less than three minutes? You better believe it! Larger muscles. Stronger techniques. Fewer injuries. What more do you want?''. -- Martial Arts Training magazine. ''This training approach has begun to stimulate our thinking in entirely new directions.''. -- Muscle & Fitness. ''Don't be surprised if you see substantial results in only three workouts! That's how good this system is.''. -- Muscular Development. more...

Price: $18.95

The top gym in the nation leads the way in fitness programs for every need and physique. Written especially for those with little or no gym experience, The Gold's Gym Beginner's Guide to. Fitness is a cutting-edge, balanced, and straightforward guide to total fitness for the novice. exerciser. Readers learn about various training methods, the latest fitness technology, and the most. modern exercises for developing target muscle groups such as the upper back, lower back, chest,. shoulders, arms, abs, legs, and buttocks. And they get:.:.; Expert advice on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, aerobics, and nutrition.; Alternative workouts for when they can't get to a gym.; 175 inspiring and instructive photographs, shot on location at Gold's facilities. more...

Price: $18.95

Now featuring new quickie, core, and other specialized workouts Fight flab, build strength, increase flexibility, and sculpt your body! No matter what your age or fitness level, weight training has many health benefits. Featuring illustrated step-by-step exercises plus tips on equipment and specialized workouts, this friendly guide shows you how to get started and get results - at home or at the gym, using free weights or weight machines. more...

Price: $21.99

Using data obtained from participant observation and interviews, Bodybuilding, Drugs and Risk explores bodybuilding subculture from the perspective of the bodybuilder. more...

Price: $49.95