Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13395 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-16
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Synopsis
"Muscle", devised and produced by the editorial team of "Men's Health" magazine, explains and illustrates how muscles operate; shows how muscles are built systematically and how hormonal factors contribute to muscle growth; tells of muscle-building possibilities; presents total muscle-building programmes; and demonstrates workouts that work wonders.

Customer Reviews

One Superb Book
I have been following this book for almost a year and a half. It is indeed an exceptionally well written and superb book, that I would recommend to anyone wishing to lose fat, gain muscle, tone up, gain strength, or increase their fitness levels.

I have gone from being obese to being fit, healthy and strong and having an excellent physique which all my friends are seriously seriously impressed with. From having a massive belly(waist 38"+) to a slim 32".

I and now nearing the end of the advanced stage and am gonna try to contact Ian King on what to do next.

Also, I have been following this book, like you'd follow the bible. I have not had single injury since it builds the weaker muscles first before getting you to do something complicated that may cause injury.

In summary: One hell of a book that I wud recommend to men or even women.

This dude knows what he is talking about. :)

Book as good as the Magazines
I bought this book for my brother. It would be of little use to me as i've been bodybuilding for over 6 years now, and at age 25, 5'7 height and 226 lbs on season im where i wanna be. When my bro finished with this book i asked if i could have a read. I wish i hadnt. It offers alot of the same advice as mens health and mens fitness magazines do. Such examples is putting out the message that a turkey sandwich and a glass of milk PWO (Post Work Out) is adequate nutrition.

They've covered alot exercises in this book, which i will give it credit for. I'd say this is aimed more at the pretty boys in the local Mainstream gym such as Fitness First or Fitness "last, profit" First as its affectionately known among bodybuilding circles in my area. If your looking to add some quality mass and then cut away that fat to reveal a lean quality physique then there are far better options out there.

Like i said though this is definately one for the Boy Band wannabe's.

Muscle
One of the best books I have ever seen. I am about to take the second part of my gym instructor exam and I wish I had bought this before I did my theory test. The instructions for the different exercises are clear and concise, and the muscle diagrams and drawings enable you to understand the different layers and actions. If you are about to eneter the fitness industry, this is one book I highly recommend.