The Complete Guide to Strength Training [Paperback]

Anita Bean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002

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.

Editorial Reviews

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"useful ... sound advice" Athletics Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: A. & C. Black, Ltd.; 2nd edition (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713660406
• ISBN-13: 978-0713660401
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,906,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent,no-nonsense book on weight training principles., October 8, 1997

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

Very good overview on the scientific principles behind srength training. No fancy pictures like the muscle mags, but no [...] either. Goes into detail on training principles, nutrition, stretching, supplements, and exercises. Everything is based around scientific research, such as the scientific basis for periodization and the recommended protein intake of 1.8g/kg protein for srength athletes. Pulls no punches on supplements either. Recommended without reservation.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars quite comprehensive strength book, February 13, 2000

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chui ho yan , Nasm personal trainer (hk) - See all my reviews

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

This book describes the training principles and nutrition indetails. All information is up to date and based on scientific researchinstead of out dated info. like arnold and joe weider bodybuilding books. It describe individual bpdyparts training in details. It is very good for beginners because it is complete strength traning books. But this book is not suitable for advanced bodybuilders and only for general fitness.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sets the standard for good. Full of awesome info. Practical. Well laid out. Will make you a success., August 25, 2008

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Loki - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Guide to Strength Training (Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I've read... more books on strength training than I want to admit. Read research abstracts, the the studies to support them... its a hobby. Some are good. Most are bad...

And I'm really REALLY critical. Read my other reviews to see what a hateful, mean, unforgiving critic I can be.

This is the best.

I have NOTHING BAD TO SAY about this book, and thats about as good as it gets... except my copy isn't bound very well, as it hasn't held up to being thrown in a gym bag, carried everywhere, thumbed through, etc.. for two years now.

I followed her advice. I got the results I wanted. I made an awesome program for myself. Early on I did decide she was too concerned with safety and letting your tendons adjust. My strength gains did indeed exceed my connective tissues ability to adapt, and I got tendonitis... She knows what she is talking about.

This book is all you need to make and succeed with a strength training program.. well, reading this and actually doing it. doing it is required as well.

When I become dictator of the planet... in addition to making everyone call me pharoah on weekdays, and caeser on weekends, I will make all my citizens read this book, and her book on sports nutrition, and follow their advice. The new life expectanacy will be 110, and everyone will be healthy, happy and good looking.

Until I make you read it, I humbly suggest you do.