
Mike Mentzer
American Odysseus
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Narrated by:
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Adam Verner
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By:
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John Little
About this listen
Mike Mentzer was a strikingly handsome man with a brilliant mind and a "perfect" physique—the first bodybuilder to receive a perfect score in both amateur and professional competitions. In the late '70s, Mentzer rose to the very top of his sport (despite the efforts made by industry power brokers, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger), was featured in GQ magazine, and profiled on national television. But he was also a man who wrestled with mental illness his entire life and ended up living on the streets and being sent to prison. Just when it seemed his career was over, he found it within himself to reboot his intellect and revolutionize bodybuilding training, arguing bodybuilders should not forsake their mental development in favor of developing their bodies. He became a pariah in the fitness industry (which only cared about selling supplements and other products) but a hero to legions of fans who earnestly sought truth.
Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus is the first biography of Mike Mentzer to appear in North America written by his close friend of twenty-one years, John Little, "one of the leading fitness researchers in North America" (Iron Man magazine). Drawing upon audio recordings, letters, diary excerpts, as well as interviews with those closest to him, this is the true story of one man who stood up to an entire industry—and paid the ultimate price.
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha
- A Real World Guide to an Unreal Life: Build More Muscle. Burn More Fat. Have More Sex.
- By: John Romaniello, Arnold Schwarzenegger - foreward, Adam Bornstein
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- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
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Performance
-
Story
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Man 2.0: Engineering the Alpha was written specifically for you.... In his new book, celebrity trainer and
Men's Health expert John 'Roman' Romaniello teams up with expert Adam Bornstein, former editor for both
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By: John Romaniello, and others
-
Mike Mentzer: In His Own Words
- Transcribed From His Teachings On Philosophy, Training, Nutrition, & Life
- By: Fitness Research Publishing
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Discover the profound insights and philosophies of legendary bodybuilder and fitness guru, Mike Mentzer, in "Mike Mentzer: In His Own Words." This compelling book compiles transcriptions from Mentzer's talks and interviews, offering readers a direct and unfiltered view into his thoughts on bodybuilding, fitness, and life. Delve into Mentzer's revolutionary approach to training, including his principles of high-intensity training, and gain valuable wisdom on how to achieve optimal physical fitness. Through candid conversations, Mentzer shares his unique perspectives on topics such as steroid...
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I love his approach to building muscles
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Amazing story of Mike Mentzer
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