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The New Rules of Liftingby Lou Schuler; Alwyn Cosgrove
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 14.99Ten unique programs for fat loss, muscle gain, and strength improvement for beginners and elite lifters. Want to get more out of your workout and spend less time in the gym? Many guys devote so many hours to lifting weight yet end up with so little to show for it. In many cases, the problem is simple: They aren?t doing exercises based on the movements their bodies were designed to do. Six basic movements?the squat, deadlift, lunge, push, pull, and twist?use all of the body?s major muscles. And, more important, they use those muscles in coordinated action, the way they were designed to work. The New Rules of Lifting , now in paperback and with more than one hundred photographs, gives you more than a year?s worth of workouts based on these... more...
Advanced Max Contraction Trainingby John R. Little
McGraw-Hill 2006; US$ 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,... more...
Beginning Bodybuildingby John R. Little
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 18.95Prepare 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... more...
10-Minute Toughnessby Jason Selk
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 19.95A powerful and proven three-phase system for athletes and competitors at every level who want to achieve a winning state of mind You develop your muscles to be physically strong, but exercising the mental edge is just as crucial for peak performance. 10-Minute Toughness gives effective tools to take control of your success through a personalized mental training system. Following the author's five-stage daily mental workout, along with his goal-setting activities and solution-focused tools, you'll use mental imagery, positive self-talk, controlled breathing, and more to increase confidence and beat the competition. more...
Body by Scienceby John Little; Doug McGuff
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 19.95Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program. In Body By Science , bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. more...
The New Rules of Lifting for Womenby Lou Schuler; Cassandra M.S. Forsythe
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 13.99In The New Rules of Lifting for Women , authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe, and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning, and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss-it's that simple. The program... more...
The Beginning Runner's Handbookby Ian MacNeill; The Sport Medicine Council of BC; Doug Clements
Douglas & McIntyre 2011; US$ 18.95This easy-to-use, practical guide helps runners safely build strength and endurance, get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper footwear and clothing, eat right, and avoid injury. Completely updated, this fourth edition contains a wealth of new material. A revised RunWalk program gives runners a choice between running 10K or covering the distance by running and walking. A whole new chapter on preparing for charity runs reflects the popularity of getting fit while giving back to the community. There are expanded and enhanced sections with cross-training options such as trail running and bootcamp sessions; information on running through pregnancy; facts about barefoot running, minimalist shoes and shorter strides lengths, plus links... more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Trainingby Cane Johns
Alpha Books 1999; US$ 9.99In the old days, a weight room was the exclusive realm of hardcore bodybuilders who communicated in grunts and aimed to be the size of small buildings. Now research tells us that weight-training can benefit everyone: it works in conjunction with aerobic activity to build lean body mass (in other words, muscle!), strengthen the heart, and burn fat. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training is a fun, easy to follow guide to pumping up for everyone, whether you're aiming to get ripped or just want a little tone. The book covers weight-training machines versus free weights; how to set one's weight and reps (and then adjust them as one progresses); the pros and cons of powders, potions, and other supplements like creatine; how to choose a personal... more...
Gymnastics 7-11by M. E. Carroll; H. Manners
RoutledgeFalmer 1992; US$ 44.95Highly successful companion volume for Key Stage 2 gymnastics more...
Arm Bars and Joint Locksby Geoff Thompson
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 17.99This title teaches you the most aesthetic and yet devastating finishes of all: the bars and locks. It covers arm bars, face bars, leg/ankle/foot bars, finger locks, neck cranks from every position, all used to control or ultimately destroy an opponent on the ground. more...