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Men's Body Sculpting | 
 enlarge | Author: Nick Evans
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 126954
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 203
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0736051414
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.713
EAN: 9780736051415
ASIN: 0736051414
Publication Date: December 2003
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Book Description
Achieve breakthroughs in size for the lean, muscular look you've always wanted! Bodybuilding expert and MuscleMag International columnist Dr. Nick Evans presents a proven prescription for physical perfection. Start now and see dramatic improvements in mass and definition in only six weeks. The process features three proven programs: The mass generator program to quickly pack on muscle.
The body fat blitz program to burn calories and melt away fat stores.
The hybrid hard body program that combines muscle growth with fat loss. Each program contains specific exercises as well as step-by-step nutrition and supplement advice to ensure progress. Get great results, and get them now, with Men's Body Sculpting.
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 Overall excellent... gets down to business.. very easy to understand.. doesn't overcomplicate December 31, 2007
I agree with many of the reviews posted that there are a few contradictions or odd suggestions he makes. A lot of the diet information, for example, I found unuseful, unreasonable, and too restrictive. However, the book is excellent, especially for beginners. It was one of many books that I read 4 years ago when I started lifting. However, it wasn't until I picked it up recently that I realized how excellent the material in it was. Many books on the topic are far more scientific than most readers would like them to be. Moreover, the more you read of the scientific stuff, the more you see how little has actually been proven. There is so much contradictory science out there and so many different theories. What I like about Evans is that he keeps it simple and doesn't overcomplicate things. He gives a program for mass gain, fat loss, and simultaneous mass gain/fat loss (the third of which many argue isn't possible). They still seem reasonable, especially for beginners. He elaborates on over 25 basic exercises with diagrams and descriptions. One of my favorite things he does Everything You Need To Know About Fat Lossis describe techniques such as partial reps, drop sets, supersets and the like. Lastly, while remaining very general, he gives enough information to provide specific regimens to follow. One note: he reads more like a bodybuilder than a doctor. For those looking for a doctor "scientific" approach, I'm not sure if this would fit the bill. In any case, I've read many bodybuilding/fitness books and was a certified personal trainer. Along with Chris Aceto's books, I found this to be one of my favorites. Good buy!
P.S. These are the Aceto books I recommend. He has articles in many of the top magazines such as Muscle and Fitness and Flex.
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 Good on weight lifting, poor on nutrition November 23, 2007
I have read many books on weight lifting and nutrition, so i think i have a good understanding of what else is out there. This book is average because it lacks specificity. The best part of this book is that Dr. Evans talks about certain techniques to really work out your muscles as hard as possible, such as prefatiguing a muscle, super sets, changing of repetition tempo, etc. But even those techniques aren't covered in great detail and he doesn't give too many examples of how to apply them to your routine.
This books is divided in 3 parts: one to gain mass, one to lose fat, and one to gain mass and lose fat at the same time. Each part of the book includes one 6-week program which includes both diet and gym workouts. I have to disagree with his calorie recommendations. I weigh 155 pounds. According to this book, in order for me to lose fat, i should eat 1400 calories/day. To maintain my weight, i should eat 1600 calories/day, and to gain mass, i should eat 1800 calories/day. All other books i have read on nutrition say that anything below 2,000 calories/day for a male is risking a loss of muscle. According to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1,800 calories should be the bare minimum for an adult male, and that's only if he is trying to lose fat. So for this book to recommend 1,800 calories/day to GAIN mass is unrealistic. I have done 1,800 calories/day before, and i lost fat. At 1,400 calories/day, i would be hungry and would undoubtedly lose muscle. And he provides only 1 example of a daily menu. What about the other 6 days of the week?
His workouts seem good. He seems to suggest doing the routine for 6 weeks. What do we do after the 6-week period? Again, short on detail. The book provides pictures of the exercises and there seems to be good variety, but i am displeased with each routine covering only a 6-week period. And he provides no variety within each 6-week routine. In other words, week 1 is exactly as week 2. Week 2 is exactly as week 3, and so on.
This is how i will use this book: i will perform the weight lifting routines he recommends. I will do all 3 of the 6-week programs he includes in the book. I will start with the weightlifting exercises he recommends for fat loss(4 days/week) because they are lighter in weight and it'll help prepare me for the heavier stuff. Twice a week we'll be lifting weights, and on the other 2 days we'll be doing abs and cardio. Then i will move on to the exercises in the mass gainer chapter(3 days/week, no cardio). And finally i will do the exercises he recommends in the body sculpting chapter(split routine, 4days/week and a couple of days of cardio).
I don't think any other information is useful, unless you're a true beginner--use creatine, protein shakes, etc. If your goal is to put on a lot of muscle, perhaps the techniques and exercises in this book will help you, but not if you follow his nutritional advice.
Choose Your Style, Choose Your Goal April 10, 2007
Three different goals and three different styles frame this guide to bodybuilding. Decide what type of body you want, and learn the most efficient way to get it.
This is a great book March 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a simple and effective guide for making gains in and out of the gym.
The book is comprised of describing 3 different workout styles for 3 different intended goals. The book gives you everything you need to structure a workout and a diet to accomplish your goals.
There are chapters on diets, exercise programs, supplements, steroids (purely informational), and misc. things about working out and making extra gains.
For someone starting to get serious working out, this is a good book for you. If you are extremely advanced, this might not be enough. If you are totally beginner, you should probably start with a personal trainer or much more detailed book.
The book itself is short enough to navigate through if you need to find info fast. The words on the page are big and going through each chapter is not a challenge. The book is balanced in the exercises it offers.
I continue to use it for reference frequently even after about 4 years.
Highly Detailed Muscle Sculpting January 19, 2007
This body sculpting manual dives deep into detail regarding the physics inside your muscles and body. But he also shows you the most efficient way to get the results you desire. It is not a add bulk or lose fat FAST book - any that do have SERIOUS health risks. Dr. Evans offers suggestions for food and supplement along with highly optimized workout routines that will make the most of your work out sessions. It's a very "no nonsense" guide to helping you reach your goals... and it works.
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