The Edge: Ben and Joe Weider's Guide to Ultimate Strength, Speed, and StaminaBen and Joe Weider are the legendary founders of the modern fitness movement. Their name is synonymous with athletic excellence and their proven programs have created champion bodybuilders and sports professionals for more than fifty years, making Weider Nutrition International the number-one sports nutrition company in the world. Now in The Edge, the Weiders share the training secrets of the pros that can help anyone interested in fitness achieve peak performance. Here's why athletes and weekend warriors alike need The Edge: * Cutting-edge research-The most advanced scientific research on supplements and nutrition informs the book, offering readers a definitive guide to natural performance-enhancing supplements as an alternative to steroids. * Specificity-Fitness goals, weight training, and nutrition programs tailored to individual needs. * The Weider Triangle Method-This simple program combines weight training, nutrition, and skill training. * Variable Weight Training-As the founders of the International Federation of Bodybuilders, nobody knows more than the Weiders about weight training. All of the recommended exercises are demonstrated in photographs by natural bodybuilding champions Mike O'Hearn and Gea Johnson. * Dynanutrition-A revolutionary nutrition program based on the Weiders' 10 Commandments of Nutrition. The Edgeis an effective prescription for anyone who wants to be on top of their game-and look their best while they're playing it. |
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Strength and Muscle Building | 21 |
The Strength and Bodybuilding | 46 |
The Core Exercises | 99 |
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