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The Complete Guide to Strength Training, 2nd edition (Paperback)

by Anita Bean (Author)

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (30 Nov 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0713660406
ISBN-13: 978-0713660401
Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 18.3 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 221,833 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This guide presents the latest scientifically-proven ways of increasing strength using highly-effective methods and optimal nutrition. It includes: details on how to devise a training plan to suit particular goals, for both beginners and more advanced trainers; a step-by-step illustrated technique guide to 60 exercises; advice on how to structure weight gain and weight loss programmes; body re-shaping strategies and a section on problems with body symmetry; guidance on the pros and cons of using sports supplements; and flexible eating plans and menus.

About the Author

Anita Bean is one of the UK's most respected fitness professionals and sports nutritionists. A former natural bodybuilding champion, she was voted Fitness Professional of the Year in 1999, received Exercise England's Award for Special Achievement in 1995, and is author of the country's leading sports nutrition books: The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition and Food for Fitness.

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4.0 out of 5 stars really sensible, 18 April 2003

By	stuart (falkirk,scotland) - See all my reviews

This book is what you need.It gets rid of any nonsense out of mags or professional books.I am an intermediate bodybuilder who has read everything and anything. this book is not so simple the exercises and eating is what anyone already knows but new clear summarised info. I still read this book again and again before anything else it is like a bible. I only disagreew with the 3 workouts a week. I prefer 6 with a new body part a day. But the ideas for upping intensity and periodisation are good. Plus the info on supplements good with no hype. Buy this book it will beat any silly bodychanging motivation book.It is for athletes and bodybuilders that don't waste money on supplements that don't work or over ambitious steroid routines

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4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide to weight training, 26 May 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Strength Training (Nutrition and Fitness) (Paperback)

The book covers strength training from the very basic and explains the concept in an easy-to-understand way. Some exercises do not have illustrations and can be a bit confusing to a beginner. Also, the author assumed that the reader is familiar with the names of muscles and did not explain very well - you might need a "muscle chart" in hand while reading the book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Strength Training, 12 Nov 2004

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The Complete Guide to Strength Training is a book intended for both beginners and seasoned strength trainers alike. The book takes you through most aspects of training, including details on performance of exercises, exercise selection, choice of routines, aerobics, diet and a brief part on modern supplements. The book also includes sections on your specific goals, be it improving your overall fitness, increasing your muscle mass or becoming more powerful.

The book is well written and includes scientific journal references of relative information, which adds credibility to the author's arguments. This impressed me as, having read too many bodybuilding books for my own good, this was the first book I have read to do so. This is also the first book I have read that lays out a periodised program that can be followed for the rest of your life, incorporation a program consisting of both volume training and high intensity training.

In my opinion, this is a fantastic book and is well worth a read, it is also the only book on strength training you will need to buy. If you want to make drug free gains, then follow the advice of an expert in her field and not that of a juiced up bodybuilder. If you are sensible with the authors advice and don't over-train, you will make good gains.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Start to see results
I've found this book very helpful, I've been lifting weights at home for a long time but results have been slow, from reading this I've realised firstly I wasn't eating enough and... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. J. Robertson

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5.0 out of 5 stars packed full of info.
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Published 22 months ago by John Boy

4.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book....but not quite perfect.
This book is very easy on the eye with well presented information. This may seem like a minor point but it makes a nice change from the dull black and white pages usually found in... Read more

Published on 8 Jun 2006 by Mr. R. Nickson

2.0 out of 5 stars Good content let down by poor editing
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Published on 11 Nov 2004 by R Kupisz

5.0 out of 5 stars If you read any review, read this one!
I am an amateur at weight training but this book is totally invaluable. It gives clear instructions for each type of exercise with precise muscle groups that will be affected... Read more

Published on 21 April 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars An allround superb beginners guide!
I'm a personnal trainer; and I recoment this book to anyone who is just getting in to the swing of resistance training. It has a very good chapter on sports supplements. Read more

Published on 3 Jun 2001 by rich_lock12@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Best all round book on Strength Training available to date
This book is all you will need on Strength Training. I liked the way it explained in detail how to construct your own training programme according to what you want to achieve... Read more

Published on 23 Jan 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful one-stop guide
Like the companion book "Complete Guide To Sports Nutrition" by the same author (and this shares some text with that book), it's really aimed at those with relatively... Read more

Published on 22 Jun 2000

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