Product Description
Finally,
a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the
development of muscle and strength. Encyclopedia of Muscle &
Strength is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides:
definitions of key terms and concepts, evaluations of equipment
options—including the top innovations, explanations of the role and
importance of each muscle group, presentations of the best exercises
for adding strength and mass, and descriptions and examples of many
types of workouts and programs and their effects.
Choose from 277 exercises
presented for 11 different muscle groups and the whole body. Proper
technique for each exercise is tailored to the type of resistance used,
be it free weights, weight machines, or body weight. Plus, each
training program is rated according to workout duration, the projected
timeframe for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and
overall effectiveness.
Muscle & Fitness
senior science editor Jim Stoppani covers each topic in detail. His
clear advice will help you conquer any problem or plateau you
encounter. So build your knowledge base to build a better body.
Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the ultimate resource for
pinpointing and achieving the results you’re seeking.
Vitamin Bungalow Sez
* About
the Author: Jim Stoppani, PhD, served as a postdoctoral research fellow
in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and department of cellular
and molecular physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where
he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in
skeletal muscle. Stoppani was awarded the Gatorade Beginning
Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002. Currently, Stoppani
serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness and Flex
magazines at Weider Publications in Woodland Hills, California. He is a
member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and International Society
of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise
physiology from the University of Connecticut in 2000.
*These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease. Consult with a physician before beginning any supplement or
exercise program.
