Author(s): John R. Little

SPORT

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 deeper 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