"A behind-the-scenes look at the underground world of bodybuilding, this expose is a tragic tale of drugs, murder, and self-destruction. Detailing Gregg Valentino's fame as "the man whose biceps exploded," this portrayal reveals how he quickly rose to the top of the weight-lifting scene, becoming both a spokesman for the sport and a celebrity among fans. This account also discusses how he crossed into the illegal world of steroids and drugs-becoming...

"What's your unique body type? And why is it important for muscle building? In this book you will learn the three-different body-types as once described by Dr. William Herbert Sheldon and how it relates to your genetic body type on building impressive muscle or losing weight. In knowing your somatotypes:Ectomorph - long and slender body,difficult time gaining weight/muscle. Endomorph - large bone structure, pre-positioned to carry on extra weight,...

"With 101 Muscle-Shaping Workouts & Strategies For Women, each workout program, which are clearly explained, easy-to-follow and, best of all, proven to be effective at burning more calories and body fat-is designed to help achieve a firm, healthy, and strong body."--

Written for women who want more out of their workout routine than polite, early-evening sessions of Pilates or Zumba or yoga, this go-to manual is filled with a wealth of information on high intensity training (HIT) that will help readers meet quality, high-end fitness objectives. The book begins with profiles of a diverse range of women who have blazed a trail in extreme sporting activities. It then addresses some of the usual concerns women have...

There's great interest in the methods of legendary bodybuilding trainer Vince Gironda. And why not? Although his teaching was complicated at times, Vince was a practical man. What interested him most was building muscle and sculpting fabulous physiques. So, with that in mind we've constructed a practical course very much along those lines. This shoulder-building course features many of the ideas and principles of Vince Gironda put into action. The...

"Training and nutritional information for the most neglected group of bodybuilders: drug-free hard gainers. In this report, you'll learn if you're a hard gainer and why you're a hard gainer if you are, and why you are having trouble gaining muscle and strength. Better than that, we'll show you how you can begin to gain muscle and strength, and keep on gaining. This report is for the natural (drug-free) hard gainer-especially. You'll find information...

There is much confusion about the nutritional principles of legendary bodybuilding trainer Vince Gironda. In this short article, much of that confusion is cleared up. It features clear explanations of Vince Gironda's nutritional approach and some ideas as to how to apply this to your own eating. It's especially helpful for beginners, or those unfamiliar with Vince's approach to nutrition, but there is also insight for more advanced bodybuilders. Many...

"Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine has provided a program of rapid-fire core workouts for those seeking to "get moving" on a weight-training fitness program or for those who wish to expand, freshen-up, and enhance their workout regimen. There are 101 photo-illustrated workouts that allow enthusiasts the opportunity to glance at the photo during a workout to check their faithful following of the routine. Whether a novice or an experienced weight trainer,...

Mildred Burke was a diminutive powerhouse wrestling men and women over a career that spanned some twenty years. Only 5'2", her shoulders were likened by an observer to those of a coal heaver. Her legs were compared to small redwood trees. Born in Kansas and raised for part of her teenage years in California, she joined promoter Billy Wolfe who took Mildred on, albeit reluctantly, and became her mentor and manager. The two traveled exhaustively with...

This short book is a response to the increased popularity of Olympic weightlifting and the problems that have come with it: the quality of coaching in the sport has been diluted in the English-speaking world by increased demand. This book aims to provide a basic description of how to coach weightlifting effectively, based on some very simple principles and approaches that should be developed. This will also help the new athlete seeking a coach understand...