Built for Show: Four Body-Changing Workouts for Building Muscle, Losing Fat, andLooking Good Enough to Hook Up Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this book based on Nate Green's reputation, and was a bit skeptical due to the title...particularly the "hooking up" part.I understand the marketing angle though, so I went ahead and bought it for the training program alone.What I got was a lot more...

Training - The Cake
As expected, this book lays down "the fundamentals" that the athletes follow, but most common gym-goers ignore.The program is not anything groundbreaking, but that's the point -- simple therefore effective.More important than the "what" is the "how" and "why" which Nate explains thoroughly without getting too scientific.It's enough for you to explain to a buddy without a) looking like a dork and b) seem condescending.The most unique thing about the program for me was breaking it into Fall/Winter/Summer/Spring and programming accordingly.So your Fall/Winter are more hypertrophy/strength based -- while your spring/summer are more fat-loss based.Makes complete sense!Another unique find was the "garage variation" of each exercise in case you don't have access to a gym.Small but very practical detail that will help many.

Nutrition - Icing
Again Nate appeals to the target audience of single-guys well.The tips and info are all from the perspective of someone who may be budget-crunched but still health conscious.I wouldn't purchase this book for the nutrition tips alone, but it supplements the rest of the book well and Nate even recommends the Precision Nutrition system later in the book.Definitely worth reading the nutrition section for its unique perspective.

"Lifestyle" Tips - More GQ than Maxim.
Gotta admit, this was the biggest surprise to me of the entire book.This was the section I was very hesitant to read as I thought it'd be filled with "Maxim" type articles and tips.I was DEFINITELY surprised to find that it was much more GQ than Maxim.A thoughtful and interesting read regarding everything from dress (are your socks supposed to match your shoes or pants?) to self-confidence and approaching strangers (who happen to be attractive females?)

I'm beginning this program tomorrow and will update my review with some results as that is how this book will really be evaluated and measured.If you're aware of Nate Green already, this book is what you expected -- entertaining and informative.If you're unaware, I'd describe this book as a "GQ" type of twist on a great fitness book -- except you can actually afford everything.

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Product Description:
No-nonsense workouts to build a lean, strong, eye-catching physique.

Every guy is looking for an edge, some way to get single women his age to notice him more than they do now.

Unfortunately, most guys have absolutely no idea what kind of body automatically flips a girl's attraction switch. Nate Green does.

Built for Showis the first fitness book to address young men on the prowl. It's not just written for them; it's written by one of them. Green, who's just twenty-three years old, is already a veteran fitness professional who's been quoted inMen's HealthandMaximum Fitness magazines. Green offers four twelve-week workout programs, each with a seasonal theme. The fall and winter workouts add muscle size and strength that'll show even under layers of clothing. The spring and summer workouts burn fat and chisel the showpiece muscles-creating a lean, cut, beach-ready physique.

ButBuilt for Showis more than just a workout book. It also provides:
· Realistic nutrition advice to feed the muscles and starve the fat without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen
· Tips on dressing right, looking the part, improving your social status, and settling into your new lifestyle
· Quick ways to assess posture, with useful exercises to fix flaws and improve self-presentation, no matter the situation.

The detailed programs include over fifty exercises, illustrated with over one hundred original photos.

Neither a weight-loss guide nor a body-building manual,Built for Showinstead reveals to guys exactly what they need to build the body they - and women - want.

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