{"product_id":"bodybuilding-the-complete-contest-preparation-handbook-9781492571339","title":"Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook","description":"The popularity of bodybuilding is at an all-time high, and the sport is continuing to grow. But seasoned competitors and beginners often have questions about how to look their best on show day. Written by expert bodybuilding coaches Peter Fitschen and Cliff Wilson, \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you through every step of the process to select a competition, prepare for the contest, and make the transition to the off-season. With no other book like it on the market, \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding\u003c\/i\u003e offers you scientifically supported and experience-based guidelines to help you have your best show ever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBodybuilding\u003c\/i\u003e takes the guesswork out of preparing for a contest and answers common questions such as these: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I choose the competition and division that are right for me?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat mandatory poses do I need to learn for my competition?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the best workout to do during contest prep?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should I do if I start to spill over during peak week?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long is too long to maintain stage-lean levels of body fat?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The authors have created an easily accessible handbook that guides you step by step. The chapters begin with a background of the sport, followed by a discussion of the competitive division options for both men and women. The next chapters will help you through the process of obtaining a stage-ready physique with an evidence-based approach that combines scientific literature with practical experience. These chapters discuss important topics such as nutrition, training, and preparation timing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The next chapters address posing, peak week, tanning, and a number of other topics that will help you bring your most polished physique to the stage. More than 60 full-color photos show body types for each division and each mandatory pose, offering a visual guide to the proper positions for each pose. You will also find information on how to handle the transition to the off-season. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With unparalleled detail, \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding \u003c\/i\u003eis your go-to guide for bodybuilding success  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCE exam available \u003c\/b\u003e For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding Online CE Exam\u003c\/i\u003e may be purchased separately or as part of the \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding With CE Exam\u003c\/i\u003e package that includes both the book and the exam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492571339\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Peter J. Fitschen, Cliff Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36653656768668,"sku":"9781492571339","price":28.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6265d656-ee10-4695-8c4e-1666a0680ab9.jpg?v=1603882059","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bodybuilding-the-complete-contest-preparation-handbook-9781492571339","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}