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Discussing Body by Science Theories Of Super Slow High Intensity Training

Another "exercise related review" centers around John Little and Dr. Doug McDuff's book titled "Body by Science." The book is published by McGraw-Hill. The work is more than a book, it has become a way of life for many readers. John Little is a bodybuilder/ columnist for Ironman magazine and innovator of Max Contraction Training. Dr. McGuff is the brains behind the training practiced at Exercise Inc . (www.exerciseinc.com) McDuff's theories are supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. McGuff claims, "If you are appropriately supervised, anyone can do this at any level of fitness." Here are four basic concepts of Body by Science type of training: 1. Lift and lower slowly : The slower the better. Consequently, when lifting weights, lift so slow that it takes over 10 seconds to lift the weight and another 10 seconds to lower the weight. That is one repetition. Try to keep the set at about 70 seconds to 90 seconds total (4 to 6 reps.)