Hello!

I'm pleased to announce the publication of the Autumn 2008 issue of Building the Body Quarterly Magazine a month earlier than usual.  My motivation was to finish in order to focus on writing and completing my latest course, The Mind in Bodybuilding in time for Christmas.  I really like this Autumn issue, the covers are drawings by Ron Dunn and in my opinion are worth the cost of subscription.  The contents are interesting too. 

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Getting the Most from Your Workouts is about how to allow for recuperation from training.  If you don't give yourself enough time you simply won't grow muscle.  I've found when you space your workouts according to the condition you are in and give yourself enough time to let soreness subside results are better. 

2. Age Appropriate Training deals with how aging effects the intensity of your workouts.  The maxim for age related training is train less frequently but harder as you get older.  This is how I do it. 

3.  Minimal Diet for Maximum Muscularity is the theme in my newest course, High Def Handbook.  Do you have extra body fat you'd like to eliminate?  It's best to eat fewer calories but make your diet as nutritionally dense as possible.  Supplementation with free form amino acids and super foods like liver extract certainly helps. 

4. Further Encounters with the Muse recounts a recent experience with the creative aspects of my Higher Self or Muse.  The personal growth techniques I learned are very valuable, I've been applying them and problems have been transforming into happiness. 

5.  My Guitars and Mantra CD.  Recently I built two guitars, a 6 string and bass guitar.  I used them to record a special Mantra CD to listen to that crowds out negative thinking.  It works!  Building your body is about more than just lifting weights.  Eliminating the energy drain imposed by doubt and worry conserves one's vitality and sparks incentive to train harder. 

6. Two Way Split Workout program is a great maintenance routine for those with limited time or coming off a layoff.  It's worked well for me and will for you too. 

7. High Reps for Rehab is a new training technique I've incorporated into my workouts.  Doing higher reps in the 20 to 40 range gives me a fantastic pump, heals injuries, makes my workouts go faster, and has increased my training motivation.  You'll want to try this if you've reached a sticking point in your training. 

8.  The Art of Posing by bodybuilding veteran Leo Stern, coach and photographer of Bill Pearl takes a look at the greatest posers of all time in this interesting retrospective piece. 

9.  Dexter Jackson wins Mr. Olympia!  Finally a non-monstrous quality bodybuilder captures the top title.  See the photos, read the comments. 

10.  Cell Visualization by Shiva Ayyadurai Ph. D.  This systems biologist at MIT is a bodybuilder and Fulbright Scholar who gives techniques designed to stimulate muscle growth at the cellular level. 

11. What Does it Feel Like to be a Healthy Human Being? A fascinating article by Anti-Aging Medicine Specialist Lane Sebring MD compares the vitality of indigenous people from the past with people today. 

12. Frankly Speaking give me a chance to describe personal projects and experiences.

I'm very pleased with this issue and I'm sure you will be too.  If you don't already subscribe consider doing so.  Building the Body is the only hard copy bodybuilding publication with no paid advertising!  Ever start reading what you think is an interesting article that turns out to be an editorial advertisement?  You won't find that here.  Start your subscription with the Autumn issue and receive the Summer 2008 issue free.  Just mention it when you subscribe.  It's only $24 a year or $40 for 2 years in the USA.  Call 800-323-7537 or use the online order form.  Building the Body has helped many to stay motivated and keep training regularly,

Frank