The Complete Guide to Strength Training is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to increase strength and re-sculpt their body. This updated 5th edition includes: - New exercises and workouts - Brand new photos, and detailed deillegalscriptions of more than 100 exercises - Programmes for increasing strength, muscle and explosive power - Fat loss workouts - Bodyweight-based workouts - Plyometric training - Up to date cutting edge nutrition and supplementation advice for gaining muscle and reducing fat Featuring proven training programmes and evidence-based nutritional guidance it delivers comprehensive workouts for beginners, intermediates and elite athletes.
List of abbreviationsAcknowledgementsForewordPreface to the fifth edition PART ONE: MUSCLE SCIENCEChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Principles of muscle growthChapter 3 Principles and methods of strength trainingChapter 4 Programme designChapter 5 How to get startedChapter 6 Warming up
PART TWO: NUTRITIONChapter 7 Build muscle not fatChapter 8 Sports supplements
PART THREE: THE EXERCISES Chapter 9 The lower body Chapter 10 The back Chapter 11 The chestChapter 12 The shouldersChapter 13 The armsChapter 14 The abdominalsChapter 15 Body weight exercisesChapter 16 Power/plyometric exercisesChapter 17 The stretches
PART FOUR: TRAINING PROGRAMMESChapter 18 The beginner's programmeChapter 19 The intermediate's programmeChapter 20 The advanced programmeChapter 21 The strength programmeChapter 22 Body weight workoutsChapter 23 Power workoutsChapter 24 Training for sports programmesChapter 25 The cardiovascular programmeChapter 26 Training for specific results
AppendixReferencesFurther readingGlossaryIndex
Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, health writer, author and champion athlete. She specialises in sport and exercise nutrition, runs her own nutrition consultancy and advises athletes at all levels from recreational to elite. She contributes to many national magazines, is an experienced public speaker and is the author of
Food for Fitness,
Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes and
The Complete Guide to Strength Training.
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Anita Bean
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface to the fifth edition
PART ONE: MUSCLE SCIENCE
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Principles of muscle growth
Chapter 3 Principles and methods of strength training
Chapter 4 Programme design
Chapter 5 How to get started
Chapter 6 Warming up
PART TWO: NUTRITION
Chapter 7 Build muscle not fat
Chapter 8 Sports supplements
PART THREE: THE EXERCISES
Chapter 9 The lower body
Chapter 10 The back
Chapter 11 The chest
Chapter 12 The shoulders
Chapter 13 The arms
Chapter 14 The abdominals
Chapter 15 Body weight exercises
Chapter 16 Power/plyometric exercises
Chapter 17 The stretches
PART FOUR: TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Chapter 18 The beginner's programme
Chapter 19 The intermediate's programme
Chapter 20 The advanced programme
Chapter 21 The strength programme
Chapter 22 Body weight workouts
Chapter 23 Power workouts
Chapter 24 Training for sports programmes
Chapter 25 The cardiovascular programme
Chapter 26 Training for specific results
Appendix
References
Further reading
Glossary
Index
Klappentext
The Complete Guides series blends expert information and accessibility.
The Complete Guide to Strength Training is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to increase strength and resculpt their body. Featuring proven training programmes and evidence-based nutritional guidance, it delivers comprehensive workouts for beginners, intermediates and elite athletes.
This updated 5th edition includes:
· New exercises and workouts
· Brand new photos with detailed deillegalscriptions of over 100 exercises
· Programmes for increasing strength, muscle and explosive power
· Fat loss workouts
· Bodyweight-based workouts
· Plyometric training
· Up to date cutting edge nutrition and supplementation advice for gaining muscle and reducing fat
Over 14,000 copies sold of 4th edition since publication in 2008
