Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809254581 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Professional" according to JOSSE BERCKMANS. REAL, scientific sustained know-how by a super-expert. "THE Book of Bodybuilding Intelligence!" according to A Customer. I have purchased many books on bodybuilding and some are better than others when it comes to the training. However, I have found none that compared to this intelligently written book that discussed the importance of strength training in one's OVERALL health, nor has any book given such a clear example of WHY bodybuilding can be such an important path to a person's MENTAL, health and out. Great holistic look at bodybuilding Alan Dutton I give this 4 stars, This is an older book, and has some really great information, geared for those interested in bodybuilding. However, there are not as many specifics as I thought there would be There are no training plans per se, but Hatfield talks about his "scientific method" , and how the training is based around principles and science.A great read for anyone interested in lifting
Rare photographs of early bodybuilding contests Listings of winners from all major contests Advantages and disadvantages of free weights and exercise machines Vitamin and mineral charts listing best sources of nutrients for bodybuilders Pros and cons of steroid use Efficacy ratings of ergogenic aids Latest research findings on relaxation and tension control techniques Frederick C. Frederick C. Through use of recent research, charts, graphs, tables, and photos, Dr. Hatfield has written an invaluable book that analyzes training systems and techniques, progressive resistance exercises, nutrition and diet regimens, bodybuilding psychology, and muscle-growth pharmacology in light of actual scientific findings. Hatfield, PhD, has authored over a dozen books, including Aerobic Weight Training, and scores of research reports and articles.. Whether exploding misconceptions concerning isolation exercises or heavy-duty training; explaining the causes of overtraining, muscle soreness, muscle growth, and muscle shaping; or providing a pictorial history of bodybuilding (al