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Bodybuilding, Drugs and Risk
Competitor titles are specific to male or female bodybuilding. They lack the theorectical conceptual framework of our book and do not focus on the use of steroids and other drugs Exposes a huge underground drug subculture previous studies have only touched on Examines the latest research on the new `hot' topic of steroid-induced violence.
A Genealogy of Male Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding has become an increasingly dominant part of popular gym culture within the last century. Developing muscles is now seen as essential for both general health and high performance sport. At the more extreme end, the monstrous built body has become a pop icon that continues to provoke fascination. This original and engaging study explores the development of male bodybuilding culture from the nineteenth century to the present day, tracing its transformations and offering a new perspective on its current extreme direction. Drawing on archival research, interviews, participant observation, and discourse analysis, this book presents a critical mapping of bodybuilding’s trajectory. Following this trajectory through the wider sociocultural changes it has been a part of, a unique combination of historical and empirical data is used to investigate the aesthetics of bodybuilding and the shifting notions of the good body and human nature they reflect. This book will be fascinating reading for all those interested in the history and culture of bodybuilding, as well as for students and researchers of the sociology of sport, gender and the body.
Natural Bodybuilding
Get better and bigger results without using illicit or unhealthy drugs! This book includes detailed programs and workouts, specific techniques for particular lifts, proven dietary guidelines, a week-long pre-competition plan, and true inspirational success stories to help readers reach their fitness potential.
Bodybuilders Never Die
The extraordinary story of a skinny lad from Manchester who rose to become British Champion bodybuilder. And there the cliches end in this gritty, humorous, and brutally honest tale which strips away the dream tan and any illusion of a glamorous lifestyle to lay bare the sport as never before. Jim Moore writes about the all-too-often taboo subjects of performance-enhancing drugs, the debilitating illnesses and mental health problems which blight the scene. He takes the reader behind the stage curtain to reveal the murky depths to which some-including himself-will plunge in search of success. Moore reveals the shocking contradictions and dangers inherent in the bread-and-butter running of the sport, matched only by the intensity and insanity of his own dedication. It was this never-say-die approach which eventually saw Moore crowned a national champion five times; but also an attitude which ultimately almost caused his death.
Women of Steel
An inside look at the fascinating and largely unknown world of women's bodybuilding. Slice-of-life observer Maria R. Lowe introduces us to a world where size and strength must be balanced with a nod toward grace and femininity. For WOMEN OF STEEL, Lowe interviewed more than 100 individuals, from the bodybuilders themselves to trainers, family members, spouses, judges, and sponsors. 20 photos.
The Women
or and photographer Bill Dobbins presents 50 full-color and duotone photographs of top female competitive bodybuilders. It is a stunning visual exploration of our changing perception of the potential of the female body as we approach the 21st century.
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
Presents a three-level program of body-building using exercises and progressive resistance training.
Winning Bodybuilding
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More Bodybuilding Nutrition and Training Programs
Abstract: Bodybuilding exercises and nutritional advice are blended in an illustrated text on muscle development and nutritional health for men. Eighteen chapters on food and nutrition topics for bodybuilders are followed by 9 exercise programs for developing various muscles. Established bodybuilders provide advice on carbohydrates, amino acids, protein, diets, and nutrient supplements, and discuss the nutrition and health advantages of dried fruits, nuts, vegetables, and vegetarianism. Topics include: the "ultimate" diet; why diets fail; food combinations for variety; energy needs; and nutrition and immune function. (wz).
