Body by Science : A Research-Based Program for Strength Training, Body Building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week

Author(s): John R. Little

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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. First published 2009.

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Doug McGuff, M.D., owns the state-of-the-art personal training facility Ultimate-Exercise. He lectures on exercise science all over the world. John Little is a columnist for Ironman magazine and the innovator of three revolutionary training protocols, including Max Contraction Training. He and his wife, Teri, own Nautilus North Strength & Fitness Centre and have supervised more than 60,000 workouts. Learn more at www.bodybyscience.net

Foreword Introduction 1: Exercise: Who Can You Trust? 2: Conservation of Energy: The Enemy of Progress 3: "I Can't (Or Don't Want to) Get Bigger": the Genetic Factor 4: The Dose-Response Relationship of Exercise 5: The Ideal Exercise Stimulus (What Type and How Much) 6: The Optimal Training Frequency 7: Enhancing the Body's Response to Exercise 8: Nutrition for Peak Performance 9: What Exercise Can - and Can't - Give You 10: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Weight Loss 11: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Athletes (Golf, Hockey, Football, Baseball, BMX 12: Tweaking the Stimulus: Advanced Exercise Techniques 13: A Rational Approach to Rehabilitating Injuries(Back, Knee, Shoulder, Neck, Elbows) 14: Creating the Perfect Workout Environment 15: Strength Training and the Heart (Global Metabloic Conditioning) 16: Long Term Fitness (Safety Considerations) 17: The Degradation of the Fitness Industry 18: Exercise for Seniors 19: Questions and Answers

General Fields

  • : 9780071597173
  • : McGraw-Hill Education
  • : McGraw-Hill Education
  • : 0.508
  • : 01 January 2009
  • : 231mm X 188mm X 13mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : John R. Little
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 613.713
  • : 288
  • : illustrations