There are no products in the cart.
Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength
Stoppani, J.
3ª Edition April 2023
English
ISBN 9781718214507
Publisher HUMAN KINETICS BOOKS
Printed Book
-5%
51,94 €49,34 €VAT included
49,94 €47,44 €VAT not included
Receive it within
2 - 3 weeks
Electronic Book
-5%
39,88 €37,89 €VAT included
38,35 €36,43 €VAT not included
OnLine Access
Immediate
This eBook uses the Bookshelf platform.
What is Bookshelf?
Bookshelf is a tool for managing your eBooks. With online access, you will have a library with all your eBooks. To learn more about Bookshelf, watch an explanatory video .
The eBooks you purchase can be used directly in the browser through the web application Bookshelf Online You can also download them to a Native App to read them anytime and on any device, even when you don't have internet access.
The purchase includes 1 year of Bookshelf Online. The downloaded copy on your device does not expire.
Native Applications
For computers with the following systems:
For mobile devices:
Functionality
The Bookshelf apps offer functionality that goes beyond what printed books provide:
- Online and offline access on mobile or desktop devices
- Bookmarks, highlights, and notes synchronized across all your devices
- Study tools like shared notes and integration with Microsoft OneNote
- Search and navigation of content across your entire Library
- Interactive notebook and text-to-speech functionality
- Online search for additional information by highlighting a word or phrase
Chapter 1. Core Concepts
Chapter 2. Training Variables
Chapter 3. Training Cycles
Chapter 4. Strength Training Equipment
Part II. Training for Muscle Mass
Chapter 5. Tactics for Building Muscle Mass
Chapter 6. Programs for Building Muscle Mass
Chapter 7. Training Cycles for Building Muscle Mass
Part III. Training for Maximal Strength
Chapter 8. Tactics for Maximizing Strength
Chapter 9. Programs for Maximizing Strength
Chapter 10. Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal Strength
Part IV. Training for Maximal Fat Loss
Chapter 11. Tactics for Maximizing Fat Loss
Chapter 12. Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat Loss
Chapter 13. Programs for Maximizing Fat Loss
Chapter 14. Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat Loss
Part V. Training Exercises
Chapter 15. Chest
Chapter 16. Shoulders
Chapter 17. Back
Chapter 18. Trapezius
Chapter 19. Triceps
Chapter 20. Biceps
Chapter 21. Forearms
Chapter 22. Quadriceps
Chapter 23. Hamstrings and Glutes
Chapter 24. Calves and Tibialis Anterior
Chapter 25. Abdominals and Core
Chapter 26. Whole Body
Chapter 27. Calisthenics
Part VI. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass, Strength, and Fat Loss
Chapter 28. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass and Strength
Chapter 29. Nutrition for Maximizing Fat Loss
As a leading authority on exercise science and former senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Jim Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through expertly designed training programs based on research and science. That tradition continues in his third edition of Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength.
Packed with an impressive 380+ exercises and nearly 140 programs, this comprehensive encyclopedia of training will guide you in maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss. Breaking down the latest science and research, this reference defines more than 130 key terms and concepts; evaluates 95 types of strength training equipment, including suspension trainers, BOSU balance trainers, and kettlebells; and provides nutritional goals for specific training outcomes. You’ll be set for success with 7 programs for maximizing fat loss, 41 programs for building muscle mass, 27 programs for maximizing strength, and handy Quick Tips featuring snippets of Stoppani’s expert advice on exercise technique.
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced program options are available for each training objective and incorporate exercises that target 13 muscle groups. Programs are rated according to workout duration, the projected time frame for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness.
With guidance from a renowned expert, your training is sure to deliver results. For those who are serious about their training, as well as for personal trainers and strength and conditioning professionals, Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Third Edition, is the must-have reference for all training needs.
AUTHOR
Jim Stoppani, PhD, is a leading authority on exercise science, sport nutrition, and supplementation. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his research he was awarded the 2002 Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013 Stoppani was the senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is the owner of JYM Supplement Science.
Stoppani has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health. He is the coauthor of the New York Times best seller LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) as well as Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2009) and PrayFit (Regal, 2010). He is also a coauthor for the chapter “Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes” in Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008). Stoppani is the creator of the popular training and nutrition programs Shortcut to Size and Shortcut to Shred. He has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Mario Lopez, and Chris Pine.
© 2025 Axón Librería S.L.
2.149.0