Natural Bodybuilding [Paperback]

John Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 2005

Get better and bigger results than you ever thought possible without using illicit or unhealthy drugs. Natural Bodybuilding provides the best training and nutrition prescription available for gaining mass and defining muscles the healthy way.

Detailed programs and workouts, specific techniques for particular lifts, proven dietary guidelines, a weeklong precompetition plan, and true inspirational success stories will help you reach your potential. See what great results you can achieve without incurring the expense and physical toll of a chemically crafted body.

IRONMAN columnist and champion natural bodybuilder John Hansen covers every facet, from the gym to the training table to the competitive stage. Get bigger the right way, with Natural Bodybuilding.

Editorial Reviews

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John Hansen is one of the most knowledgeable drug-free bodybuilders on the scene today. His passion for lifting permeates his writing and pumps up the reader with the information and motivation necessary for the best gains possible in the gym.
Steve Holman
Editor in chief, "IRONMAN" magazine

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“John Hansen is one of the most knowledgeable drug-free bodybuilders on the scene today. His passion for lifting permeates his writing and pumps up the reader with the information and motivation necessary for the best gains possible in the gym.”

Steve Holman
Editor in chief, IRONMAN magazine

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (February 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736053468
• ISBN-13: 978-0736053464
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must have for any BodyBuilder's Library, September 30, 2005

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L. Martin (Royal Oak, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Natural Bodybuilding (Paperback)

I use to bodybuild years ago and was discouraged by the drug use that was obviously there. After ten years I'm thinking about doing something I never quite accomplished; enter a show. I have a lot of books on the subject and I've read a lot through the years. I was so happy to see a book that was all about natural bodybuilding but I was still very skeptical. I've heard and read the term, "natural" from a lot of people but few have delivered. This book is clear and to the point and provides useful comparisons on the differences of natural bodybuilders to drug users. It explains how you have different limits than someone that uses enhancers.
I have a few books that I refer to whenever I'm trying to come up with a new program or if I just want to refresh my memory. When I read a book like this I will highlight certain key points. Things that I know will be good to look at when I go through the book again as a reference. This book is now filled with my highlights.
The paper quality is nice, which also makes for a good ref. book.

This book will be my guide for accomplishing my goal of a show.

Great book for any BodyBuilder!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on bodybuilding available, August 8, 2006

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Canuck "Canuck" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Bodybuilding (Paperback)

This book is a must have for those who want to learn how to maximize muscle mass and minimize body fat naturally. The author simplifies the whole process of building a muscular body and provides the necessary information so that the reader can customize a program that meets their specific needs. I really appreciate the way the author addresses the nutritional needs of trainees with different metabolic rates. I am an endo-mesomorph (have a slow metabolism and store fat easily) and have successfully applied his advice on diet with great results. I am training to lose body fat and have lost 10 pounds in 9 weeks and 3 inches from my waist. It may not sound like much but it looks like 20 or 30 pounds. You may not want to be a competitive bodybuilder (I don't either) but you can still benefit from all the great training and nutrition advice. Real results only come through consistency in training and proper nutrition. Almost every weight training book is geared for steroid users but the information in this book is applicable to the drug-free athlete. This may be the only reference book you need. One word of caution however. The author discusses supplements and mentions ephedrine as a good fat loss aid, but I would advise you to avoid it because it can have negative effects upon your health. Even if you don't suffer serious side effects, coming off ephedrine will leave you with very low energy levels. Other than that this book is awesome.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Usefull and informative, August 23, 2007

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S. B. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Bodybuilding (Paperback)

I am beginner, 40. I found this book usefull and informative on training exersises, routines and nutritions. Following the suggestions I get constant size increase. Each exersise is well described with safety suggestions and tips on effectivness; one exeption is "power cleans" is mentioned for shoulder routine but I could not find its descriptions so far. Multiple sample routines are well thought and work for me. In nutrition section I found informative how protein, carbs, fats work together. Body types are well described. Supplements are included in the book. Please consider that this is my first book on this subject.