Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265239 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
Gerard Dente has over fifteen years of experience in bodybuilding and nutrition. He is a former top-ranked national bodybuilder who has now dedicated his life to sports enhancement through nutrition and supplementation. Hieis the founder and president of one of the leading sports nutrition companies, Maximum Human Performance. He also serves as a nutritional consultant to many professional athletes and bodybuilders.

Kevin J. Hopkins attended Rutgers University College of Pharmacy. After working for one of the nation's largest compounding pharmacies, he started a business that intergrated the use of nutritional supplements with prescription medications and general nutrition. He also works with Maximum Human Performance's research and development team in designing cutting-edge supplements. He owns Gibson's Gym in Washington, New Jersey, and is continuing to compete recreationally as a bodybuilder.

Customer Reviews

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 of achieving balance among different food sources; and the importance of managing the glycemic index. Dente also recommends foods proven to work and offers guidelines that individuals can follow to plan their meals.

In order to gain muscle, the body requires continuous intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fats from the right sources and in the right ratios. Dente explains that achieving this continuous intake requires consuming a small-to-medium-sized meal about every three hours. He offers strong scientific evidence to suggest that the best possible combination of calories for these meals would include 45 percent carbohydrates, 35 percent protein, and 20 percent fat. The book presents this ratio as optimal for fueling gains in lean mass. Dente then offers a formula that users can follow to calculate the number of calories that each meal should contain. The formula takes into account a person's current weight, percentage bodyfat, and physical activity required on the job. The book makes these calculations relatively easy to understand and perform.

"Macrobolic Nutrition" addresses each nutrient's role in the muscle building process. Protein provides the building blocks necessary to create muscle. Carbohydrates provide energy and can restore muscle glycogen levels. Dietary fats, such as monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, are necessary for the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and manufacturer certain hormones. Dente lists the best sources from which to obtain these nutrients including lean steak, eggs, chicken, fish, and pork tenderloin for protein; green vegetables, oatmeal, and brown rice for carbohydrates; and peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, fish oil, and olive oil for fats. The book also offers an extensive listing of vitamins and minerals necessary for muscle growth, as well as examples of foods that contain them.

Most importantly, Dente discusses the glycemic index extensively. Failure to understand the glycemic index of various carbohydrates is one of the most common problems among beginning bodybuilders. The glycemic index essentially refers to the speed at which consuming a particular carbohydrate causes glucose to enter the bloodstream. The body must produce insulin in order to manage blood glucose. If it must produce insulin very rapidly, fat utilization will be suppressed and sugar will be stored as fat. Dente explains exactly why causing an excessive insulin response stops the body from converting nutrients into muscle and causes it to store them as fat instead. Understanding this insight, and avoiding carbohydrate sources that cause this problem, are absolutely essential to improving one's physique.

"Macrobolic Nutrition" is an outstanding resource for the beginning bodybuilder or athlete who wants to build muscle mass and strength. Dente explains complex scientific concepts clearly in terms that everyone can understand. He also provides all of the information necessary to build a comprehensive dietary plan. For readers who are interested in bodybuilding who have researched weightlifting routines and want to learn more about nutrition, this book is an excellent place to begin.

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.