Product Description

The guide to flexing your brain to achieve the body you desire.

With so much focus on washboard abs, buns of steel, and rock-hard pecs, many people forget the most important muscle when it comes to their personal fitness—the mind. Mind Over Muscle by James Villepigue, co-author of the bestselling Body Sculpting Bible series, is a new, remarkable fitness book that crosses the bridge between exercise and the power of higher consciousness. Mind Over Muscle is a revolutionary guide to taking advantage of your personal potential.

Mind Over Muscle starts by explaining the five core principles of self-actualization fitness. These principles are the basis of the fusion between thought and action:
• Relaxation is key to getting your body in tune with your mind.
• Breathing is essential to keep your energy flowing.
• Intention helps your body see a start and finish.
• Focus leads you into a meditative state.
• Conviction keeps your mind and body following your goals and plans of action.

In addition to detailing the latest techniques of meditation, self-hypnosis, visualization, and even prayer to transform your body, Mind Over Muscle includes detailed workout plans to help readers of all levels. Because the mind is the predominant muscle exercised with this plan, the lessons inside are easily adjusted to fit with anyone's fitness experience or ambitions. 100 photos; audio CD included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1058366 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-21
• Released on: 2007-07-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
“Fun and easy to do. Reading this book makes success achievable.” — Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of The New York Times bestseller The Hamptons Diet

“Mind Over Muscle is by far the most complete book on fitness I’ve ever seen…a holistic fitness masterpiece.” — Bruce D. Schneider, Ph.D., founder of iPEC Coaching and author of Energy Leadership

“Truly a breath of fresh air. The life-changing experiences possible offer readers bona fide physical and mental self-improvement.” — Joe Babick, world renowned sports nutrition consultant

“Mind Over Muscle is the best thing that ever happened to me.” — Loredana, international fashion and fitness model

About the Author
James Villepigue is the co-author of the bestselling Body Sculpting Bible series. He has studied the connection between fitness and consciousness for more than ten years. He is a certified trainer and fitness counselor and the former conditioning coach for the United States Karate Team. He lives in Oyster Bay, New York.

Customer Reviews

It's all in the mind!!
As a Personal Trainer I have learned that to get my clients to go that little bit further in order to achieve exceptional results, I have to teach them how to use not only their bodies, but, more importantly, their minds. This book gave me loads of ideas and examples and has been of immense value in my job. And my own training has benefitted too! A great book, highly recommended to fitness professionals, experienced and begginers alike.

Total Workout!
This book exemplifies the meaning of a "Total Body" workout! As an avid reader of Villipigue's books .... this book takes your workouts to a whole new level. I hit a plateau in my workouts and with the techniques described in this book I was able to achieve new results! Not only are the techniques to connect your mind/body useful for your workouts...they are also great for your day to day lifestyle.