Understanding Body Building Nutrition & Training: Practical, Quick Reference, Answers to Common Bodybuilding Challenges Paperback – July 1, 1999

Every time I think Chris Aceto has written some of the most definitive books on nutrition and contest prep , he comes out with another great one , even if your not into bodybuilding , this book has something to teach you, he’s often imitated but he’s never duplicated !

This gives you the tools to Body build safely! Explaining everything! My husband loved it. Great gift idea for those hard to buy for muscle buffs!!

Everything u need to know about bodybuilding and training. Love the way it's written, easy read and educational for all

Great book with great info!

it's basically a q & A and a dictionary... would have been useful if I didn't have a smartphone.

Understanding BB Nutr and Training is a fantastic book. As far as credibility goes, I attended Chris and Laura's camp a few years ago and found their working knowledge of bodybuilding- both training and nutrition- far ahead of the pack, better than the "science" at the time (ie, people were recomending moderate protein and sky high carbs) while Chris and Laura were teaching high protein moderaate carbs and low (but not no) fat. A bit ahead of their time I'd say. In terms of burning fat, Chris recomends weight training over cardio training in long term body fat control; an idea that is only recent - yet Laura and Chris taught that in 1994! The reader of this book will discover the best way to train to build mass and nutritionally, the right approach to lose fat without losing muscle or to build mass without adding excessive body fat. And...yes, if you are building mass and you add 6 pounds of muscle and 4 pounds of fat; the net effect on the metabolism is in crease in calorie expediture, the vital factor in controlling body fat.

This book is not only for hardcore bodybuilders, is a teaching on how to get the best of you and shape the body of your dreams, it's a MUST! BUY IT NOW!

Sort of an interview, the book delves into traing protocol such as sets, reps, bodypart groupings and routines. All of which is good and informative, yet the strength falls in the nutrition portion where the puzzle is put together. The auhor clearly lays down a nice formula and plan on how to either build mass without turning into the pillsbury doughboy, or to strip away fat without obliterating your muscle mass. I also liked the back of the book which is similar to a dictionary, but the words all pertain to training and nutrients.

It’s a good book.

Brilliant book just what I was looking for . Things people genuinely ask are in this book . Came on time well packed as well

Book in good condition !