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 400+ exercises and nearly 150 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
5 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.
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced program options are available for each training objective and incorporate exercises that target 13 muscle groups. Programs are rated according to workout duration, the projected time frame for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness.
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.
By:
Jim Stoppani
Imprint: Human Kinetics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Third Edition
Weight: 1.429kg
ISBN: 9781718214491
ISBN 10: 1718214499
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 22 February 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I. Training Essentials Chapter 1. Core Concepts Chapter 2. Training Variables Chapter 3. Training Cycles Chapter 4. Strength Training Equipment Part II. Training for Muscle Mass Chapter 5. Tactics for Building Muscle Mass Chapter 6. Programs for Building Muscle Mass Chapter 7. Training Cycles for Building Muscle Mass Part III. Training for Maximal Strength Chapter 8. Tactics for Maximizing Strength Chapter 9. Programs for Maximizing Strength Chapter 10. Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal Strength Part IV. Training for Maximal Fat Loss Chapter 11. Tactics for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 12. Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 13. Programs for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 14. Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat Loss Part V. Training Exercises Chapter 15. Chest Chapter 16. Shoulders Chapter 17. Back Chapter 18. Trapezius Chapter 19. Triceps Chapter 20. Biceps Chapter 21. Forearms Chapter 22. Quadriceps Chapter 23. Hamstrings and Glutes Chapter 24. Calves and Tibialis Anterior Chapter 25. Abdominals and Core Chapter 26. Whole Body Chapter 27. Calisthenics Part VI. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass, Strength, and Fat Loss Chapter 28. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass and Strength Chapter 29. Nutrition for Maximizing Fat Loss Appendix A. Metric Equivalents for Dumbbells and Weight Plates Appendix B. List of Alternative Foods
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.
