Mind over Muscle : The Effortless Way to a Perfect Body

by VILLEPIGUE, JAMES

• ISBN13: 9781578262236
• ISBN10: 1578262232
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Use the Power of Your Mind to Change Your Body and Your Life With so much focus on washboard abs, buns of steel, chiseled arms, and rock hard pecs, many people forget the most important muscle when it comes to their personal fitnessthe mind.Mind Over Muscle, the next wave in physical fitness, is a powerful guide to flexing your brain to achieve the body of your dreams. Mind Over Muscleteaches you how to stay focused in all aspects of your workout routine, from your preparation to your recovery. It includes: Step-by-step visualization, high performance meditation, and other mind/body techniques for more efficient workouts Detailed exercise descriptions that blend proper physical form with guided imagery to help you push through rough spots Individual workout routines for any fitness level Complete meal plans incorporating "good mood foods" Tools and tips to keep your mind sharp and your muscles strong even when you're not in the gym

Author Biography

James Villepigue, ACE, ISSA, is the coauthor of the bestselling Body Sculpting Bible series. He has studied the connection between fitness and consciousness for over fifteen yeard. He is a certified trainer, fitness counselor, an life empowerment/business coach. He is a former strenth and conditioning coach for members of the United States Karate Team. He lives in Oyster Bay, New York. Visit James at www.MyCustomWorkout.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction: Why Your Mind Matters	p. viii
The Mind
The Five Essential Stages	p. 2
Mindful Preparation	p. 17
Mindful Nutrition	p. 32
Mindful Exercise	p. 46
Mindful Recovery	p. 54
The Muscle
Chest and Back Exercises	p. 62
Shoulder and Arm Exercises	p. 122
Leg and Abdominal Exercises	p. 182
The Mind-Muscle Connection
Your Plan of Action	p. 228
Beginner Routine	p. 237
Intermediate Routine	p. 240
Advanced Routine	p. 251
Conclusion: Mindful Results	p. 259
My Mind Over Muscle Journal	p. 262
My Mind Over Muscle Activation Sheet	p. 264
Lists of Foods to Choose	p. 267
Resources	p. 272
Works Cited	p. 273
About the Author	p. 275
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