Macrobolic Nutrition: Priming Your Body to Build Muscle & Burn Fat (Paperback)

by Gerard Dente (Author), Kevin J. Hopkins (Author)
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Product Description
Many people want to attain the muscles and lean body of a bodybuilder but wonder how to do it right. Some have been pumping iron but haven't been able to get the results they're striving for. This book gives readers the key to attaining that sculpted body without wasting their efforts in the gym. It explains the principles of the Macobolic Nutrition plan, which can be used to get bigger, leaner, and healthier. Readers will gain an undestanding of the impact food has on the many biochemical processes in the body that influence muscle growth and fat burning. Gerard Dente is a nationally ranked bodybuilder, who understands the importance of nutition and supplementation fo maximum perfomance. His own personal quest to find supplements that would give him a competitive edge let to his study of the science behind nutrition and supplementation and their effects on muscle building and performance. In this book, he shares his knowledge of how nutritional intake can be maximized to meet bodybuilding goals.

About the Author
Gerard Dente has over fifteen years of experience in bodybuilding and nutrition. He is a former top-ranked national bodybuilder who has now dedicated his life to sports enhancement through nutrition and supplementation. Hieis the founder and president of one of the leading sports nutrition companies, Maximum Human Performance. He also serves as a nutritional consultant to many professional athletes and bodybuilders.

Kevin J. Hopkins attended Rutgers University College of Pharmacy. After working for one of the nation's largest compounding pharmacies, he started a business that intergrated the use of nutritional supplements with prescription medications and general nutrition. He also works with Maximum Human Performance's research and development team in designing cutting-edge supplements. He owns Gibson's Gym in Washington, New Jersey, and is continuing to compete recreationally as a bodybuilder.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Basic Health Publications (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591201314
• ISBN-13: 978-1591201311
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,188 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for new guys!, March 22, 2006

By	J. Mancuso - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Goes through all the basics of nutrition without any wacky diets.

Pretty straightforward guide:
-split your meals
-high protein
-low glycemic carbs
-healthy fats
-supplementation
-simple recipes

I've been working out for 12 years and agree with 99% of the info presented in this concise book. It's the standard bodybuilding diet. I like how he incorporates EFA and other heart healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. I remember 10 years ago when ALL fats were an evil thing :) He also talks about the muscle building process and how nutrition factors in which tells you WHY you should be eating certain foods. Anyway, perfect for beginners unsure of what to eat.

My only complaint is that the author uses the book to push his mediocre supplement line which I don't fault him for since he owns MHP. There are better/cheaper protein & creatine supplements on the market.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what the title implies, September 16, 2006

By	J. Wooster (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is designed for mega body builders who want advice on taking lots of supplements in order to bulk up and obtain the type of physique shown on the cover. It is not very good at explaining how to get maximum nutritional value from food in order to more efficiently burn fat, which is what I was hoping for.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Macrobolic Nutrition, June 1, 2006

By	Jeremiah Johnson "B.S. Exercise Science- Illi... (waukegan, il) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how important the types of food we eat are when trying to sculpt a lean and muscular physique. It comes complete with Glycemic indexes, nutrient breakdowns, and caloric intake charts for people over/under 15%bodyfat, active/sedentary, breakfast,lunch and dinner meal plans. The best part about the diet is that it doesn't restrict anything. Without giving away everything the nutrient breakdown goes 45/35/20- carbs,protein,fat. The book gives detailed descriptions of when the best time is to take in your nutrients, and supplement recomendations. Given that Dente runs his own supplement company that isn't surprising, but the advice is solid and from what I've heard his MHP product line is top notch. As a personal trainer I have been recommending this diet to my clients, (but actually getting them to follow through is a different story). Try it for yourself and you won't be disappointed.