Description
As a leading authority on exercise science and former senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Jim Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through expertly designed training programs based on research and science. That tradition continues in his third edition of Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength.
Packed with an impressive 380+ exercises and nearly 140 programs, this comprehensive encyclopedia of training will guide you in maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss. Breaking down the latest science and research, this reference defines more than 130 key terms and concepts; evaluates 95 types of strength training equipment, including suspension trainers, BOSU balance trainers, and kettlebells; and provides nutritional goals for specific training outcomes. You'll be set for success with
With guidance from a renowned expert, your training is sure to deliver results. For those who are serious about their training, as well as for personal trainers and strength and conditioning professionals, Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Third Edition, is the must-have reference for all training needs.
About the Author
Jim Stoppani, PhD, is a leading authority on exercise science, sport nutrition, and supplementation. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his research he was awarded the 2002 Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013 Stoppani was the senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is the owner of JYM Supplement Science.
Stoppani has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health. He is the coauthor of the New York Times best seller LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) as well as Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2009) and PrayFit (Regal, 2010). He is also a coauthor for the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008). Stoppani is the creator of the popular training and nutrition programs Shortcut to Size and Shortcut to Shred. He has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Mario Lopez, and Chris Pine.
Book Information
ISBN 9781718214491
Author Jim Stoppani
Format Paperback
Page Count 624
Imprint Human Kinetics
Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
Weight(grams) 1429g
Packed with an impressive 380+ exercises and nearly 140 programs, this comprehensive encyclopedia of training will guide you in maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss. Breaking down the latest science and research, this reference defines more than 130 key terms and concepts; evaluates 95 types of strength training equipment, including suspension trainers, BOSU balance trainers, and kettlebells; and provides nutritional goals for specific training outcomes. You'll be set for success with
- 7 programs for maximizing fat loss,
- 41 programs for building muscle mass,
- 27 programs for maximizing strength, and
- handy Quick Tips featuring snippets of Stoppani's expert advice on exercise technique.
With guidance from a renowned expert, your training is sure to deliver results. For those who are serious about their training, as well as for personal trainers and strength and conditioning professionals, Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Third Edition, is the must-have reference for all training needs.
About the Author
Jim Stoppani, PhD, is a leading authority on exercise science, sport nutrition, and supplementation. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his research he was awarded the 2002 Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013 Stoppani was the senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is the owner of JYM Supplement Science.
Stoppani has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health. He is the coauthor of the New York Times best seller LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) as well as Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2009) and PrayFit (Regal, 2010). He is also a coauthor for the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008). Stoppani is the creator of the popular training and nutrition programs Shortcut to Size and Shortcut to Shred. He has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Mario Lopez, and Chris Pine.
Book Information
ISBN 9781718214491
Author Jim Stoppani
Format Paperback
Page Count 624
Imprint Human Kinetics
Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
Weight(grams) 1429g
