Ebooks, which can be read on a computer or on special reading devices, provide readers with the convenience of instant gratification and wannabe fitness authors with a fast, easy and affordable publishing platform. Unfortunately, many self-published bodybuilding ebooks are written by fitness enthusiasts who lack professional fitness or writing credentials. Some bodybuilding ebooks are even available for free, but they are often a ploy for selling supplements. The following books, however, are electronic versions of the bodybuilding books written by renowned experts in the industry.
'The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle'
Lou Schuler formerly edited Men's Fitness Magazine. Alwyn Cosgrove holds an advanced honors degree in sports science from Chester College, the University of Liverpool. These two bodybuilding experts are the authors of "The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle." They cite references as they debunk common fitness and nutrition myths, while providing a practical, no-nonsense approach to bodybuilding. Schuler and Cosgrove believe that the best bodybuilding exercises are the ones that use your muscles in the manner in which they were designed to work. As such, the program is based on six functional movements, which include squatting, bending, lunging, pushing, pulling and rotation.
"New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle"
Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove
Avery Publishing; 2007
Available at Amazon for Kindle: amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Maximum-ebook/dp/B000QCTN5K/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1262191375&sr=1-49
The Reader Store for Sony Reader: ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/lou-schuler/new-rules-of-lifting/_/R-400000000000000052477
Diesel Ebooks for Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Adobe Reader and Palm/eReader: diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/parent-9781583332382/The-New-Rules-of-Lifting-Six-Basic-Moves-for-Maximum-Muscle-eBook.html
Barnes and Noble for Nook or any other reading device: search.barnesandnoble.com/The-New-Rules-of-Lifting/Lou-Schuler/e/9781429515573
'The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding'
Gold's Gym, established in Venice Beach, California, in 1965, now has 500 Gold's Gym locations in 23 countries. The name Gold's Gym is synonymous with bodybuilding. Dallas Morning News reporter Ed Housewright has compiled the best advice from the experts at this iconic bodybuilding gym. The book includes tips about form, sets, repetitions, nutrition and metal focus.
"The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding"
Ed Housewright
McGraw Hill; 2004
Amazon Kindle: amazon.com/Golds-Getting-Started-Bodybuilding-ebook/dp/B000QCS9GE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1262199224&sr=1-1
Ebook Mall for Adobe or Sony Reader: ebooks.ebookmall.com/ebook/181604-ebook.htm
'Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program'
Eric Cressey has a master's degree in kinesiology and exercise science from the University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology. He is a competitive bodybuilder and frequent contributor to "Testosterone Nation." His book, "Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program," takes an injury-prevention approach to bodybuilding. In addition to providing a muscle-building strength training program, Cressey demonstrates what he calls soft tissue mobility warm-ups, which use foam rollers to release excess muscle tension. This results in enhanced lifting technique,while limiting the range of motion losses associated with heavy lifting.
"Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program"
Eric Cressey
Da Capo Press; 2008
Amazon Kindle: Maximum-Strength-Strongest-Weight-Training-ebook/dp/B001IDZQVQ/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_1
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