Prepare to look, feel, and perform better than you ever have before! Why bodybuilding? Put simply, lifting weights--or resistance training--is one of the best ways to achieve total body health and fitness. Research has shown time and again that pumping iron provides a host of benefits: Bigger muscles, of course, but also greater strength, higher bone density, and improved cardiovascular capacity. Adding muscle also naturally ignites your body's internal fat-burners, increasing your metabolism while lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. Oh yeah, and you'll look terrific. Here's all you need to start building serious muscle, including crucial information on: Complete workouts and techniques to maximize results Specific tips on achieving more defined abs, arms, legs, chest, and back, How bodybuilding is different and better than other training methods Basic anatomy and physiology “Gym jargon” via a special decoder How long and often you should work out--and how much recovery time your body needs

If you want to get bigger, leaner, and stronger without steroids, good genetics, extreme dieting, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym . . . you want to read this book. Because here's the deal: Building lean muscle and burning stubborn fat isn't nearly as complicated you've been led to believe. This book is the shortcut. In this Bodybuilding Exercises book, you will discover: - Bodybuilding exercises you need to know--Learn to lift, squat, and stretch with illustrated, step-by-step guides that cover 45 high-impact exercises, as well as 10 warm-ups and cool-downs. - Beginner bodybuilding plan--Make getting started simply with a complete 12-week plan designed to take you from a new bodybuilder to an experienced pro. - Eating for gains--Ensure your diet supports your gains with handy macronutrient guidelines, simple meal ideas, and easy food prepping tips. Let's begin your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you!

Bodybuilding for Beginners is the ultimate workout guide for new bodybuilders. Learn how to build muscle and burn fat with detailed walkthroughs of 55 exercises that'll work your legs, chest, arms, and everything in between. It doesn't matter if you've never set foot in a gym before—this book will have you bulking up in no time. The workout program provides you with 84 straight days of bodybuilding routines that will increase both your strength and your confidence. Exercises you need to know—Lift, squat, and stretch with illustrated, step-by-step guides that cover 45 high-impact exercises, as well as 10 warm-ups and cool-downs. 12-Week training program—Getting started is simple with a complete plan designed to take you from rookie to experienced bodybuilder. Core nutrition principles—Ensure your diet supports your gains with macronutrient guidelines, simple meal ideas, and food prepping tips. Develop your body through the right training and nutrition with this workout program for beginner bodybuilders.

Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding is the distillation of his lifelong approach to building the body beautiful. It covers every aspect of what an increasing number of individuals are considering a lifestyle as well as a sport. This book includes: • A basic health and fitness program • Explanations of basic weight training equipment • Training programs for various strategies and routines • Bodybuilding for women • Bodybuilding for other sports • Prevention and treatment of sports injuries • Nutrition basics and food combining tips • Fully illustrated exercise glossary Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding was written for non-competitive bodybuilders as well as competitive bodybuilders, who share the goal of achieving maximum results with their bodies in the least amount of time.

The complete program for building and maintaining a well-conditioned, excellently proportioned body -- for a lifetime of fitness and health. In Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men, legendary athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how to achieve the best physical condition of your life. For every man, at every age, Arnold outlines a step-by-step program of excercise, skillfully combining weight training and aerobic conditioning. The result -- total cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Arnold's program of exercise features stretching, warm-up and warm-down routines, and three series of exercises, each more ambitious than the last, all calculated to help you progress at your own speed. In addition, Arnold contributes important advice about equipment, nutrition and diet, and getting started on your program of exercise. Special sections of Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men cover training for teenagers, exercises designed to keep you in shape on the road or when you can't get to the gym, and the regimen Arnold followed to win his seven Mr. Olympia titles. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Arnold and other top bodybuilders, Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men will help every man look great and feel terrific.

Are you ashamed of your body and want to see it change? Do you want better definition, more muscle and a toned physique? Does bodybuilding appeal to you but you have no idea where to start? Having the perfect body is a desire of millions of us. The idea that we could have the best shape on the beach or by the pool is a huge draw, as well as the envious glances of others and the attention we would get from admirers. Of course, getting a body like this takes a lot of hard work and days in the gym, but the end result is worth it and will just a splash of commitment and some motivation you could quickly transform yourself. This book, Bodybuilding 101: A Guide to Bodybuilding for Beginners, is ideal for anyone who has decided they want to change the way their body looks and get that sculpted shape, with chapters that include: • The basic principles of bodybuilding • The importance of diet and exercise • Beginner mistakes that impede progress • Developing good habits • 6 top muscle building tips • How to prevent injury • Using a personal trainer • Bodybuilding for females • And more… Even if you have never set foot inside a gym before but are certain that bodybuilding is for you, Bodybuilding 101 will help get you started and keep you motivated to succeed, with all the training and diet info you need. With it you can change the way your body looks for good!

A comprehensive manual for women bodybuilders gives exercise programs from beginning training to competition

One of the world's most recognized vegan bodybuilders presents a comprehensive guide to building a fit body on a plant-based diet. Author Robert Cheeke inspires people to develop magnificent bodies. His experience with diet, training, contest preparation and other facets of this sport make Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness a fantastic resource for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Readers are provided with insight into the mental and physical aspects involved in becoming a successful bodybuilder. An overview of nutrients and how they function in the body, along with mass-building menus for training, show how to thrive as an athlete and bodybuilder on a vegan diet. Recommendations are given on how to create a successful training regimen that will yield the best results. Throughout the text the author's voice resonates with passion, dedication, and determination. From invaluable advice on how to find sponsorship and make bodybuilding a career to learning how to use bodybuilding for activism and outreach, readers find multi-leveled support for their lifestyle. A resource section is included for products, services and equipment that are completely vegan. Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness leaves a lasting impact by providing tools for motivation and commitment for any area of life.