The Edge

by Ben Weider, Joe Weider, Daniel Gastelu

Book Overview

A guide to bodybuilding and fitness. Ben and Joe Weider, along with Daniel Gastelu, share the training secrets of the professionals in order to help anyone interested in fitness to achieve their peak performance. The volume is endorsed by the International Federation of Sports Medicine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583331441
• ISBN13: 9781583331446
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Avery
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

The Edge by Weider et al.

This is an excellent work. It covers the basic weight trainingexercises in the gym together with the nutritional dimensioninvolved in developing the body . For instance, the authordiscusses alkalinizers to maintain pH/ (acid/base) balance.In addition, he reviews the role of bioflavinoids, biotin,bromelain (digestion) and Co Q 10-antioxidants. He describespertinent exercises for the head/neck (stretches), lower back(extensions), mid-section (incline-sit-ups), bench press forthe chest and lateral pull-downs for the upper back. Herecommends slow inducers for insulin production; such as,soy protein, peanuts, lentils, apples, yogurt and skim milk.The work is a fairly complete rendition for maintaininggood health and muscle tone. This program may be best donewith the assistance of a personal trainer.

Excellent Resource

This is the book I've been waiting for! While the exercise component at the front of the book was a little elementary for me (I've been training for three years), the Dynatrition section provided answers to many many questions I've had, and in an easily digested manner. Wonderful.

A good mix of the basics with some important details

This is one of the best books on fitness that I have read. Its definitely better than a lot of the books on the market. The book would be helpful to beginners, as well as those who have a long history of working out. The style of the book is written somewhat as a weightlifting by dummies approach, except in a much more professional way. Specifically, the authors stick to general issues in the text, which they then support with more complex details, such as issues relating to physiology, in grey boxes.For beginners, the detailed workout schedule may prove helpful. For advanced lifters, the discussions on different muscle groups (and how to improve muscle in those groups) is enlightening. The section on nutrition is very detailed and, quite frankly, a bit long. It was the only part of the book that I viewed as somewhat weak (they tried to outline diets and dietary supplements, which is a very difficult thing to do).

Getting "The Edge" with the Weiders

I'm 47 years old, and used to live in the gym. Then laid off for almost three years. I started back again with a personal trainer, but wasn't satisfied. I've read all the magazine articles - but getting the right, customized program can be very daunting. "The Edge" is a practical guide, with proven, tailorable programs and clear explanations of exercizes, frequency, and type of result that can be expected. It also has a very clear nutritional program, and an EXCELLENT, and thoroughly up-to-date section on food supplements.Whether you're 20 or 50; Whether want to just "tone up", get ready for sports competition, or body build, "The Edge" has a program for you.I highly recommend it.AC, Stamford, CT.