Championship Bodybuilding: Chris Aceto's Instruction Book For Bodybuilding

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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: Aceto is a smart guy and honestly tries to bring some scientific analysis to bodybuilding. So much of what is published on the topic is hype or unproven. Some bodybuilders may quibble with the fact that Aceto only mentions "known" facts about bodybuilding, but his presentation is better. No hype about building an "awesome physique" or "massive arms" or "ripped this" or "shredded that"...it's more about progressive resistance, good form, solid nutrition, and a very good description of muscle physiology. His key points to bodybuilding may be "known", but Aceto makes the case that they are the way to stimulate muscle growth...and that's the beauty of the book: It's 'Tips to Muscle Growth' vs. 'Awesome Muscle-Blasting Routines of the Pros'. You choose. There are two "cons" about the book that brought it from a 5-Star rating to a 4-Star rating in my estimation: 1) Aceto--as in some of his other books--needs a copy editor. There are some typos and grammatical inconsistencies. Not enough to throw you, but they're there. 2) The book does suffer from a superficiality, of sorts. He states a fact or opinion, gives a reason or two, then moves on. There is no real in-depth, drilling-down except in certain Aceto-mastered areas (e.g., muscle physiology, nutrition, etc.). However, this is not a real show-stopper...the information contained is reliable, and the book is a very good adjunct to other books you may have on the subject.

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Summary: Your average "already know it" bodybuilding book
Review: Championship Bodybuilding was all right of a book, but nothing of great spectacular in my opinion. If you are really into the sport, and have read many books on bodybuilding than this is just another repeat of what you probably have already read. [ A big repeat if you read Chris Aceto's monthly articles in Muscle and Fitness, and Flex Magazine.]The book discussions is as follows: a section is devoted to training theories, another gives tips, descriptions, and shows how to properly execute various exercises for all body parts, and the rest of the book discusses nutrition, supplementation, and preparing for a show. I definitely would not highly recommend this book.

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Summary: Bodybuilding Education at it's best!
Review: Chris Aceto covers everything. Anyone wanting to better their health should read this book! He clearly explains metabolism and the importance of exercise and nutrition to keep one's metabolism up and working to get one healthy and lean. If bodybuilding is your forte this book is a must!

Rating:
Summary: Wish I could get it
Review: FYI - If you are planning to order this book, be advised that the "usually ships within 24 hours" might be a bit of an exaggeration. I waited nearly two weeks, and when customer service could tell me nothing more than "it is delayed" I cancelled the order and went to another online bookstore.

Rating:
Summary: Wish I could get it
Review: FYI - If you are planning to order this book, be advised that the "usually ships within 24 hours" might be a bit of an exaggeration. I waited nearly two weeks, and when customer service could tell me nothing more than "it is delayed" I cancelled the order and went to another online bookstore.

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Summary: relevent
Review: I also read Chris' articles in Muscle and Fitness. This book ismore of the same (good!) but I felt he was talking more or less to themale bodybuilder. I would have liked him to discuss female specific issues like losing fat on the hips, thighs and legs or differences between how he would help say, Laura Creavalle, versus the advice he would have for a male. Scientifically, I am not really up to par to review the book on that ground but, it made sense to me, which is what I found important and relevant. But if there are mistakes I hope the author fixes them in the future so as not to mislead- if that is the case. Overall, I liked the book as it helped me decide what approach to take to training and diet to build up without getting fat.

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Summary: loved it!
Review: I am a 34 year old female completely confused with all the different advise I had been getting at the gym I joined so I purchased this book after some one I know recommended it to me. I was very very happy with it because it provided me with what I nedded, total and complete guidance in training from the reps to do the sets and how often to workout to putting the body parts together. The nutrion was also very impressive though iI think it is geared more towards the bodybuilder who does contests. I think women who are confused as me would highly highly benefit.

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Summary: Disapointing
Review: I am an avid reader of Chris' articles in M&F. And I started out enjoying the book. Until I began to read a lot of misguiding information I put it down.

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read
Review: I have been involved with health/fitness/bodybuilding for the past 12 years. I also run a small health food store here in Indianapolis. I recommend this book to people (in good conscience) on a daily basis. I truly feel that this book contains the answers that most of my customers are searching for (Fat loss, increasing metabolism, increasing lean muscle, workout routines, etc)

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Summary: Best Book on Bodybuilding!!!
Review: I own a lot of books by many different writers including Mentzer, Parillo, Polaquin. Where this book differs from others is in the author's ability to deliver the information WITHOUT CONFUSING YOU. As it claims in the description, it , in fact, does cover the isssues of sets, reps, freqency of training, aerobics, and nutrition. I recommend this book highly to others who want the low down and truth on training and diet.