Gold's Gym Nutrition Bible

"Nutrition is at least 50 percent of the battle during my off-season cycle. And as competition approaches, it is up to 80 percent of the battle." -- Lee Haney Mr. Olympia "The correct combination of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes is vitally important in the overall training philosophy of all successful bodybuilders." -- Corinna Everson Ms. Olympia Millions of bodybuilders from around the world look to Gold's Gym for expert advice and state-of-the-art instruction. This highly anticipated book, the fourth in a bestselling series, offers a complete nutrition seminar as well as diet secrets from today's greatest champions. Bodybuilders realize that no matter how hard they train, without proper nutrition their work in the gym will be for naught. Gold's Gym Nutrition Bible covers all the latest theories and techniques on nutrition and its relationship to the development of peak muscular physiques. A detailed discussion of the four basic food groups and their functions along with personalized diet programs make this an indispensable bible for the sport. The bodybuilder will learn effective ways to supplement diet with vitamins, minerals, and proteins as well as how to battle water retention and excess body fat. Special chapters include information on organ detoxification, improvement of energy levels, cycle dieting, and recipes from the champions themselves. Tim Kimber and Ed Connors are co-owners of Gold's Gym Enterprises, Inc., along with Peter Grymkowski, who has held the titles of Mr. World and Mr. America. Bill Reynolds, editor-in-chief of Muscle & Fitness magazine, is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Weight Training for Beginners, The Gold's Gym Book of Bodybuilding, and The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia, all published by Contemporary., ISBN13:9780809251889 ISBN10:0809251884 Material Type:paperback