Body by Science: A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a WeekBuilding muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program 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 12 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. |
Contents
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Chapter 2 Global Metabolic Conditioning | 11 |
Chapter 3 The DoseResponse Relationship of Exercise | 43 |
Chapter 4 The BigFive Workout | 65 |
Chapter 5 The Benefits of the BigFive Workout | 97 |
Chapter 6 Enhancing the Bodys Response to Exercise | 119 |
Chapter 7 Tweaking the Exercise Stimulus | 129 |
Chapter 8 The Genetic Factor | 161 |
Chapter 9 The Science of Fat Loss | 179 |
Chapter 10 The Ideal Training Programs for Athletes | 203 |
Chapter 11 The Ideal Training Program for Seniors | 239 |
The Scientific Literature Supporting Body by Science | 249 |
Index | 277 |
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