Weight Training Science

In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has - and has not - proven to be true. This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results.

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.

I often get members at the gyms I have worked at asking: "what exercises are best for developing the glutes?" "how often they need to squat to develop their glutes" "should they be using glute resistance bands when they perform squats" "will performing certain exercises produce a better result." I even get asked recommendations about machinery and which glute trainer is most effective. These questions are all understandable because there are countless opinions about the best exercises and training styles, the varying opinions can then often lead to overall confusion. This book looks at the ...

Whether it be summer months approaching and you want to look and feel your best; or the winter season is ahead, its time to bulk up and add some muscle! After reading countless muscle magazines, you’re looking for some guidance as to what types of weight training programs you should follow, as well as how to reach your goals. It’s easy to be confused with so much misinformation available at your fingertips. Look no further. Welcome to Weight Training Fundamentals! In this book you will learn the difference between body part split, full body training and push-pull, weight training ...

"Conquer the NSCA-CPT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness professionals. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to pass the NSCA-CPT exam and build a successful career in personal training. The book delves into the core areas of exercise science, including anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics, providing a solid foundation of knowledge. It also offers practical insights into client assessment, program design, behavior change, and motivation...

After fifty, every minute and every movement matters. Precision Intensity redefines what strength training means for the modern man—focused, time-efficient, and built for long-term vitality. This isn’t a high-volume grind or a return to reckless effort. It’s a system for training smarter, recovering better, and staying strong for life. Across thirty concise chapters, you’ll learn how to harness intensity with control and purpose. Each concept—tempo, recovery, form, and focus—works together to stimulate muscle growth, support joint health, and preserve hormonal balance. The ...

Lose Weight and Enjoy Your New-Found Fitness by Running Your Way to Health! ★ Read this book for FREE on Kindle unlimited - Download Now! ★ No matter how much you work on your career and family life, there's no escaping the fact that you have to work on your health and happiness, too! Have you ever come home after a long day at work wishing you could do something about your out-of-shape body? Running: Stride Into Your Success - Health and Fitness for Life, Healthy Weight Loss, and Healthy Living teaches you about setting intentions and taking your first steps. You'll learn how to ...

In a sport where size and definition command admiration too often the internal cost goes unseen until it is too late. Dying for Perfection exposes the true toll of modern bodybuilding’s most extreme protocols. Drawing on verified autopsy reports, clinical research, and firsthand case studies—from Rich Piana to Andreas Münzer—this book reveals the predictable mechanisms by which hearts overgrow, livers fail, kidneys collapse, and electrolytes betray. You will learn to: • Recognize the warning signs of cardiac hypertrophy before collapse • Understand how supraphysiologic hormones ...

Real strength isn’t about lifting heavier—it’s about moving with control. The Slow Power Method transforms how men over fifty train, move, and recover. Through deliberate tempo and mindful movement, you’ll build lasting muscle, protect your joints, and maintain power that supports every part of daily life. This evidence-informed system replaces momentum with mastery. You’ll discover how time-under-tension training recruits more muscle fibers, improves coordination, and increases endurance without overloading the body. Every chapter blends practical science with simple structure—...

Fitness may be the most failed human endeavor, and exercise science has missed some obvious principles that, when enacted, will turn you into the superhuman that you've always wanted to be. Authors Dr. John Jaquish and Henry Alkire explore the science that supports this argument and present a superior strength-training approach.