Editorial Review:

Many people want to attain the muscles and lean body of a bodybuilder but wonder how to do it right. Some have been pumping iron but haven't been able to get the results they're striving for. This book gives readers the key to attaining that sculpted body without wasting their efforts in the gym. It explains the principles of the Macobolic Nutrition plan, which can be used to get bigger, leaner, and healthier. Readers will gain an undestanding of the impact food has on the many biochemical processes in the body that influence muscle growth and fat burning. Gerard Dente is a nationally ranked bodybuilder, who understands the importance of nutition and supplementation fo maximum perfomance. His own personal quest to find supplements that would give him a competitive edge let to his study of the science behind nutrition and supplementation and their effects on muscle building and performance. In this book, he shares his knowledge of how nutritional intake can be maximized to meet bodybuilding goals.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Excellent Nutrition Guide for Beginning Bodybuilders:

In "Macrobolic Nutrition," Gerard Dente offers an introduction to sports nutrition for beginning bodybuilders who want to gain muscle mass. What sets this book apart from many other sports nutrition books is that it explains the science behind the principles that underlie a sound bodybuilding diet including the roles of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in building lean mass; the need to spread meals out throughout the day in order to continuously feed muscles the nutrients they need for growth; the benefits... more info

GREAT INFO:

I have been weighlifting for awhile and believe that proper training and nutrition go hand and hand. I am a nutrition major and agree with the information he has regarding the protein/carb/ fat ratio to make quality gains. The only thing I dont like in the book is that he pushes his supplements but then again we cant knock him he does own the supplement company and has to make his money. Overall great book.

For Those Serious About Nutrition:

Make a life change today by learning to plan nutritious meals. These tips will also set you on the right path to lose fat and gain more muscle.

Good basic guide:

In the midst of the low-carb era and post low fat era, this book makes the general public think in a new light. I used this book with great success in how to nourish my own body. It has kept me strong, energetic, and definately a lot more muscular.
The book isn't meant for just those of a body building mentality. Anyone who wants to make a life change is required to do many similar steps in this book as would a professional body builder. Meal planning, nutrient ratios, exchange lists, weight training,... more info

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