I'd like some suggestions as to which book(s) is the best with regard to workout routines & tips, diet tips?

Question

I do my excercise at home..so need somes advice...whic I hope the book u ppl out there suggest will help.Tanx!

Answer 1

this book is really good, and i recommend it the book is calld Body for Life and it is a 12-week diet and exercise program, and also an annual physique transformation competition. It was created by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder and the founder of EAS, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements. It has been popularised by a bestselling book of the same name.

The first annual Body for Life competition was held in 1996. (It was then called the "EAS Grand Spokesperson Challenge".) Entrants write about their experience of the program, and send this to EAS along with their 'before' and 'after' swimsuit photos. Prizes vary each year, but in 2005 the first prize was US$1,000,000.

Body for Life makes use of principles that have been widely known in bodybuilding already. Its differences are in the way it has been packaged and marketed so as to appeal to consumers and be understood by the public. It supports an extensive ancillary industry of gyms, nutritionists and personal trainers.

Answer 2

You dont need a book to show you the best routine. And by the way there isnt a general "best routine". Do you work with dumbells?
Let me give you a site which shows exercises on all of your body parts.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm

First decide on how many days you are willing to train in a week and which body parts you want to improve. Then find which exercises you can perform in your home. Develope routines which you can finish in "1 hour" with little rest(not more than 10 sec). "1 hour" is important because after 1 hour you begin to destroy the muscle you have built. Eat alot of protein and stay away from sugar! If you want to really shape your body after your 1 hour routine rest for 15-20 minutes then do a cardio(running,swimming....etc).
At first dont push yourself to much because you will become sore all over the next day and decide to quit eventually.
If your first aim is to look good do alot of reps (ex. 4 x 12)
If your first aim is to get strong lift heavy with less reps(ex. 3 x 6)

The best routine for you is the one which tires you out in 1 hour.

NOTE: MUSCLES DEVELOPE WHEN RESTING. so if you have a chance after your excersize take a good shower(warm at the beging cold in the end) the take a good nap.