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Bodybuilding Fundamentals
- Unlock Your Strength and Sculpt Your Physique
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- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to build a strong, muscular physique? Look no further than Bodybuilding Fundamentals, the ultimate guide to kick-starting your bodybuilding journey and achieving your fitness goals.
In this comprehensive book, you'll delve into the core principles and fundamental knowledge of bodybuilding. Gain a deep understanding of how your muscles work and grow, unlocking the secrets to optimizing your nutrition, training, and recovery for maximum results.
Discover the power of proper nutrition as you learn how to fuel your body for muscle growth and recovery. Uncover the truth about macronutrients and their role in muscle building, and get practical guidance on calculating your caloric needs and crafting balanced meal plans.
Master the art of strength training with expert guidance on proper form, sets, reps, and progressive overload. Explore a variety of exercises, including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and more, to target each muscle group effectively. With a solid foundation in strength training, you'll be well on your way to sculpting the physique you've always desired.
Unlock the benefits of cardiovascular training and learn how to incorporate it strategically into your bodybuilding routine. Discover the different types of cardio exercises and their impact on your overall fitness and endurance, ensuring you achieve a well-rounded level of conditioning.
Injury prevention and recovery are vital aspects of any bodybuilding journey. Learn effective techniques to stay injury-free, including warm-up routines, mobility exercises, and proper rest and recovery strategies. By implementing these practices, you'll be able to push yourself to new heights while minimizing the risk of setbacks.
With Bodybuilding Fundamentals, you'll not only gain valuable knowledge, but also acquire the tools to put that knowledge into action. Detailed workout plans, sample meal plans, and expert advice from experienced bodybuilders and trainers will guide you every step of the way.
Whether you're a beginner just starting your fitness journey or an experienced lifter looking to refine your techniques, this book is your go-to resource for unlocking your body's full potential. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to build strength, sculpt your muscles, and achieve your best physique. It's time to transform your body and unlock the true power within you.
Start your bodybuilding journey today with Bodybuilding Fundamentals and embark on a path to a stronger, fitter, and more confident you.
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In Wildlife Wars, Terry Grosz serves up fascinating stories - alternately hair-raising, hilarious, and heart-wrenching - from his 30-year struggle to protect wildlife in America. A natural storyteller, Grosz writes about the remarkable characters he met - on both sides of the law - as he matched wits with elk poachers, salmon snaggers, commercial-market duck hunters, and a host of other law-breakers. Best of all, though, these stories are so remarkably entertaining you won't want to put them down.
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Title should be: "reckless egomaniac tells lies"
- By ross on 03-01-17
By: Terry Grosz
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Stay Sane in an Insane World
- How to Control the Controllables and Thrive
- By: Greg Harden
- Narrated by: Greg Harden
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Champions aren’t born. They’re built. Greg Harden spent over 30 years building them at the University of Michigan, including 400 future professional athletes, 50 NFL first-round draft picks, and 120 Olympians from over 20 countries. He gained national recognition when 60 Minutes Sports profiled him as “Michigan’s Secret Weapon.” Now, in his first book, Greg Harden is reaching out to help anyone who wants to live their best life by offering powerful and practical advice.
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Good book, However, prejudice shows through a bit
- By Don Dotson on 08-22-23
By: Greg Harden
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Playing to Win
- By: Michael Lewis
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- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
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All over America, families are investing blood, sweat, tears, and retirement savings in their children’s sports careers, all with the ultimate goal of…what exactly? A college scholarship? A professional contract? Simply the taste of victory? Through the lens of the highly competitive world of girls’ softball, Lewis reveals the youth sports industrial complex that has arisen to aggressively monetize after-school pastimes.
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Great Listen
- By Brian Bray on 10-15-20
By: Michael Lewis
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The Best Hunting Stories Ever Told
- By: Jay Cassell - editor
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 32 hrs and 45 mins
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Follow the trails of hunters - the original storytellers - as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Listeners can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters’ luck, camaraderie, and use of smarts on the trail.
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A broad collection of hunting tales
- By Elaine on 06-21-15
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Barbarian Days
- A Surfing Life
- By: William Finnegan
- Narrated by: William Finnegan
- Length: 18 hrs and 8 mins
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Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.
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What a Jerk.
- By ML Sadler on 03-06-17
By: William Finnegan
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Thinner Leaner Stronger
- The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body
- By: Michael Matthews
- Narrated by: Elliott Denkers
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
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You can get that beautiful “beach-ready” body without following a bland, boring, bodybuilding diet and without doing exhausting strength training workouts you hate. And this exercise book shows you how.
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"The Ultimate Female Body", but uses male examples
- By bookWorm on 06-29-15
By: Michael Matthews
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The Betrayal
- The 1919 World Series and the Birth of Modern Baseball
- By: Charles Fountain
- Narrated by: Bob Reed
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
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In the most famous scandal of sports history, eight Chicago White Sox players - including Shoeless Joe Jackson - agreed to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for the promise of $20,000 each from gamblers reportedly working for New York mobster Arnold Rothstein. Heavily favored, Chicago lost the Series five games to three. Although rumors of a fix flew while the series was being played, they were largely disregarded by players and the public at large.
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Great telling of a truly American story
- By Robert Taylor on 01-06-21
By: Charles Fountain
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Where's the Next Shelter?
- By: Gary Sizer
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- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile hike that stretches from Georgia to Maine, told from the perspective of Gary Sizer, a seasoned backpacker and former marine who quickly finds himself humbled by the endeavor. If you long for the horizon or to sleep under the stars, then come along for the hike of a lifetime. All you have to do is take the first step.
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If You Liked AWOL, You'll Like This
- By Rebecca on 06-02-16
By: Gary Sizer
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Buried in the Sky
- The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- By: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan
- Narrated by: David Doersch
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
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Sherpas, The True Unsung Heroes
- By Kathy in CA on 07-26-15
By: Peter Zuckerman, and others
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Ball Four
- The Final Pitch
- By: Jim Bouton
- Narrated by: Jim Bouton
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
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When Ball Four was published in 1970, it created a firestorm. Bouton was called a Judas, a Benedict Arnold and a “social leper” for having violated the “sanctity of the clubhouse.” Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force Bouton to sign a statement saying the book wasn’t true. Ballplayers, most of whom hadn’t read it, denounced the book. It was even banned by a few libraries. Almost everyone else, however, loved Ball Four.
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Three Ten Year Updates Give Bouton a 5th Star
- By Byron on 08-09-12
By: Jim Bouton
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The Keys to the Effortless Golf Swing
- Curing Your Hit Impulse in Seven Simple Lessons
- By: Michael McTeigue
- Narrated by: Rob Shamblin
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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The biggest paradox in golf is that the harder you try to hit the ball, the worse you do so. In The Keys to the Effortless Golf Swing, Michael McTeigue offers you a simple system of sequential body movements that produces a true swinging motion with every club in the bag. The result is increased distance and greater accuracy for all sizes, shapes, and ages of golfers for a minimum investment in learning time.
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My Swing
- By rrj0717 on 09-09-18
By: Michael McTeigue
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The Spartan Way
- Eat Better. Train Better. Think Better. Be Better.
- By: Joe De Sena, Jeff Csatari
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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Joe De Sena has one ultimate goal: to help improve everyone’s physical and emotional health by teaching them the tenets of Spartan living from ancient Greece: simple eating, smart training, mastering resilience, and an all-out commitment to achieving a goal.
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Don’t know what to think...
- By bakaDOH! on 07-20-19
By: Joe De Sena, and others
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- Silvia Bustamante
- 02-13-24
Sculpt Your Strength
"Bodybuilding Fundamentals" serves as an excellent primer for individuals eager to embark on their journey toward physical fitness and strength. In this audiobook, Leon Maxwell distills the essential principles of bodybuilding into a concise and actionable guide, making it accessible to beginners while also offering valuable insights for more experienced enthusiasts. The narration is engaging and motivational, encouraging listeners to push past their limits and strive for excellence. His passion for fitness is evident throughout the audiobook, inspiring listeners to adopt a positive mindset and commit to their goals.
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- Lisanne Murphy
- 11-10-23
Thank You! Finally Something that Makes Sense!
Wow, this has been a game-changer for me, providing a refreshing departure from the sea of gimmicks that inundate the fitness world. As someone who has been caught up in flashy promises and quick fixes, this book's emphasis on unlocking true strength and sculpting the physique through fundamental truths is a breath of fresh air.
The detailed workout plans, sample meal plans, and expert advice from seasoned bodybuilders and trainers offer a concrete roadmap to success. The author's commitment to providing not just knowledge but actionable tools sets this guide apart. It's more than a book; it's a reliable companion on my journey to building a strong and sculpted body. The emphasis on fundamentals brings a sense of authenticity and reliability that's often lacking in the fitness industry. "Bodybuilding Fundamentals" is a welcomed guide for anyone looking to cut through the noise and embrace the core principles of effective bodybuilding.
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- Brian S. Mahoney
- 12-03-23
Great book for Bodybuilding Beginners!
What I like about "Bodybuilding Fundamentals" by Leon Maxwell is the attention to detail he applies to make sure that all the bodybuilding fundamentals are covered, so that beginners are well prepared to start a sound program to change and improve their physique. This is a must have for anyone who desires to begin a successful bodybuilding routine.
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- Evie
- 02-14-24
Highly recommended for beginners
"Bodybuilding Fundamentals" is an essential read for anyone serious about sculpting their body. With clear, easy-to-follow advice, it helped me unlock my strength and achieve my physique goals. This book is like having a personal trainer at your fingertips, guiding you every step of the way towards success. Highly recommended for beginners and seasoned gym-goers alike!
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- RaptorByte
- 10-23-23
I can't wait to put all this into action!
Bodybuilding Fundamentals is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their physique and fitness. This comprehensive guide covers the core principles and fundamental knowledge of bodybuilding, providing readers with a deep understanding of how their muscles work and grow. The book offers practical guidance on optimizing nutrition, training, and recovery for maximum results, including tips on calculating caloric needs and crafting balanced meal plans. With expert guidance on strength training, readers will gain valuable insights into proper form, sets, reps, and progressive overload, as well as a variety of effective exercises to target each muscle group. Cardiovascular training is also covered, along with the different types of cardio exercises and their impact on overall fitness and endurance. Injury prevention and recovery techniques are also discussed, providing readers with warm-up routines, mobility exercises, and rest and recovery strategies to stay injury-free. The book includes detailed workout plans, sample meal plans, and expert advice from experienced bodybuilders and trainers, making it an excellent resource for beginners and experienced lifters alike. Whether you're looking to refine your techniques or just starting your fitness journey, i know i'll be using it every day!
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- EM
- 11-12-23
Unleashing the Power Within!
I recently had the pleasure of diving into "Bodybuilding Fundamentals" by Leon Maxwell, a transformative audiobook that delves deep into unlocking your strength and sculpting your physique. I especially loved chapter 3, this chapter transcends the mere physicality of lifting weights, delving into the psyche of a true bodybuilding enthusiast. Helpful Matthew's narration in this section takes on an encouraging tone, acting as a companion on the mental journey Maxwell proposes. The author skillfully guides listeners through the process of mentally rehearsing their workouts, envisioning success, and fostering a mental environment where obstacles are merely stepping stones to progress. This audio book is an absolute game-changer! Highly recommended.
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- Josh Miller
- 10-26-23
Amazing
If you want to transform your physique this is the right book for you. The information is plentiful and discusses things in detail. I highlight for me was the strength training section and how to eat right. I highly recommend it.
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- Drake
- 11-24-23
Revolutionize Your Fitness Journey
"Bodybuilding Fundamentals" is an outstanding resource for anyone looking to delve into the world of bodybuilding and fitness. The author’s expertise shines through in the clear, concise explanations of strength training principles and techniques. The narration is engaging and motivating, perfectly complementing the book’s content. This audiobook covers everything from workout routines to nutrition advice, catering to both beginners and seasoned athletes. Since incorporating these techniques, I’ve seen remarkable improvements in my physique and strength. This guide is a must-listen for anyone serious about transforming their body and achieving their fitness goals.
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- Book Worm
- 11-13-23
Comprehensive book!
This is great resource for anyone like me who doesn't know much and wants to get in shape. It has not only covered the exercises but also talks about importance of nutrition, injury prevention and recovery and great tools to help you put your knowledge into action. Highly recommended.
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- Robyn E. Brennan
- 10-26-23
Lots of knowledge
I was not sure what to expect for an audible book on bodybuilding. So amazed and the information in here! Lots of knowledge to more then just how to lift. Good and diet explanations, how your muscles work and are connected to you just for a few examples. This is a great book for anyone interested in fitness and learning more!
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