John Little

Building muscle has never been faster or easier than with this revolutionary once-a-week training programIn Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.

During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy--a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals--that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. However, most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate--until now. "The Warrior Within" is the most comprehensive volume of these teachings, meant to help you apply Lee's philosophies to your own life. This unique guide reveals such life-affirming secrets as:Seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspectiveUnderstanding the concept of Yin and YangDefeating adversity by adapting to circumstancesTapping into inner spiritual forces to help shape the futureWith a foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell and photographs and other memorabilia from Bruce Lee's short but celebrated life, "The Warrior Within" is an engrossing and easy-to-understand guide to the little-explored world of Bruce Lee. John Little has been identified as "one of the foremost authorities on Bruce Lee in the world" by "Black Belt" magazine. He edited a three-volume series for the Bruce Lee estate and has written articles for several publications, including "Men's Fitness, Official Karate," and "Inside Kung Fu."

The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike MentzerWith his revolutionary "Heavy Duty" system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. In "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer," you will discover Mike's most advanced training techniques and philosophies--previously known only to his inner circle and personal clients.Drawing upon never-before-released materials, his longtime colleague John Little reveals Mentzer's most powerful lessons and workout plans, including: The importance of working to failure Techniques for pushing past mental and physical plateaus How overtraining impedes progress A complete advanced "Heavy Duty" training systemThe workout that worked "like magic" for Mr. Universe himself More than an instruction manual, this thorough compendium brings together a lifetime of insights, training truths, and personal philosophies from one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

Prepare to look, feel, and perform better than you ever have before!Why bodybuilding? Put simply, lifting weights--or resistance training--is one of the best ways to achieve total body health and fitness. Research has shown time and again that pumping iron provides a host of benefits: Bigger muscles, of course, but also greater strength, higher bone density, and improved cardiovascular capacity. Adding muscle also naturally ignites your body's internal fat-burners, increasing your metabolism while lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. "Oh yeah, and you'll look terrific."Here's all you need to start building serious muscle, including crucial information on: Complete workouts and techniques to maximize results Specific tips on achieving more defined abs, arms, legs, chest, and back, How bodybuilding is different and better than other training methods Basic anatomy and physiology "Gym jargon" via a special decoder How long and often you should work out--and how much recovery time your body needs

The modern era can claim few heroes as powerful and enduring as Bruce Lee. His philosophy transcended the world of martial arts he dominated, and his thoughts and beliefs have inspired and influenced individuals from all walks of life for more than half a century. To some, Lee was the outsider who crashed Hollywood's gates and introduced Americans to action films. To others, he was the bold and capable pioneer who successfully challenged centuries of martial arts tradition. Still others revered him as a contemporary philosopher and visionary. Today, a new generation has discovered Lee as a model of discipline, strength, and wisdom. Within these pages, the reader will find insight and inspiration in Bruce Lee's own words, in rare interviews never before published in book form, with all-new commentary by the original interviewers. More than twenty-five years after his death, Lee's words still resonate, speaking truths that are as essential today as ever before.

Wing Chun is the most popular form of Chinese Kung Fu in the world today, with over four million practitioners. The art as it is presently understood has been handed down from teacher to student for more than three hundred years.Until now, no one has ever stepped back and taken a critical look at why this art’s techniques are presented and performed the way they are. This book, by Wing Chun master Danny Xuan and martial-arts authority John Little, is the first to decipher these techniques that until now have been encrypted within this art.Xuan and Little reveal how Wing Chun was designed holistically, based on the laws of physics, human nature, and biomechanics. It was also designed with economy, efficiency, and productivity in mind. Unlike other martial arts, Wing Chun doesn’t focus on making a person larger, more rugged, acrobatic or animal-like; rather, it focuses on making optimal use of one’s own bodily structure and power potential by applying the sciences of biomechanics and physics. Thus, it is possible for males and females of all ages and sizes to excel in this art.The Tao of Wing Chun provides a readable, authoritative means of cultivating personal protection skills, enhanced flexibility, improved coordination, greater stamina, and physical and mental fitness while simultaneously cultivating humility, focus, determination, self-confidence, character, camaraderie, and deep inner strength. Foremost, this book offers the reader the means by which to apply Wing Chun principles in daily life.Enhanced by forty-eight full-color illustrations, The Tao of Wing Chun will fascinate, educate, and entertain a wide range of readers—from beginner to master.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The breakthrough new fitness program for readers who want big gains in little time""I had one little miniworkout. I couldn't believe how short the workout was, and how good I felt afterward. . . . This technique is going to change your life." --Tony Robbins, author of "Awaken the Giant WithinBodybuilding pioneer John Little smashes through conventional training approaches with his revolutionary workout program supported by science and based on 15 years of empirical research. The Max Contraction Training program maximizes muscle fiber stimulation in the shortest amount of time-- leading to faster workouts and more impressive gains. Little reveals: Groundbreaking techniques that MAXimize muscle fiber stimulation four times more efficient than conventional training Ideal exercise structuring in a workout routine Optimal time frames to train muscles for maximum growth False information put out by supplement companies

Are you new to the martial arts? Or are you a veteran student who is looking for that extra edge or curious about other styles and new techniques? No matter where you train, at what level or in which style, the Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia offers in-depth insight into the most critical aspects of your martial arts experience. Inside, you'll find dozens of chapters covering an impressive array of topics, from histories and traditions to techniques and more. Every chapter is written by an expert, and photographs throughout the book ensure that you'll learn the techniques properly and be able to integrate them into your practice. Topics

Practiced by millions of people around the world, the ancient and gentle Chinese martial art of tai chi offers the perfect balance of mind and body, strength and flexibility, grace and agility. Its smooth, fluid movements demand precision and control while offering exercisers of all ages improved fitness, stress reduction, and self-defense skills. Whether you are a curious novice, an intermediate student seeking deeper understanding, or a tai chi expert, Inside Kung-Fu's Ulitmate Guide to Tai Chi offers you a wealth of insightful, reliable, hard-to-find information from world-renowned experts in every aspect of tai chi. Inside, you'll find chapters that inform and inspire, addressing such topics

Bruce Lee's last movie, Game of Death, was released shortly after the megastar's tragic death. From its first screening, controversy surrounded the film, with millions of fans worldwide believing it misrepresented Lee's vision and undermined his legitimacy as a martial artist and philosopher. Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey offers readers a unique insider's account of the remaking of this incomparable film--a film in which Lee intended to showcase not only his mastery as a martial artist and actor but also his personal philosophy. After searching nearly thirty years, Bruce Lee expert and award-winning filmmaker John Little found Lee's original scripting notes, directorial instructions, and more than ninety-five minutes of unreleased footage from this film. In the late 1990s, working closely with Lee's widow and referring to Lee's own copious notes, Little painstakingly reconstructed the movie according to Lee's vision. Here, readers get the inside story, firsthand from the man who made the discovery, remade the movie, and, in doing so, honored the best-loved and most highly respected martial artist in living history. The perfect complement to Warner Home Video's movie of the same name, Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey offers fans a rare behind-the-scenes account of remaking the film as well as the most comprehensive presentation of Lee's philosophy available to date.

From aikido to Tae Kwon Do, all levels of students in all styles of the martial arts can benefit from training advice from the arts' most talented pros and practitioners. In this essential addition to the bestselling Inside Kung-Fu series, all martial artists will find practical tips and effective strategies to help them get the most out of every training session. From the studio to the gym to solo practice at home or on the road, Ultimate Training for the Martial Arts offers 34 chapters that promise to improve anyone's technique and to help serious students take their workouts to the next level. Inside you'll find tips from champion martial artists on every major training topic, including how to maximize speed, build strength, increase flexibility, and enhance endurance. Why leave your martial arts progress up to chance when you could employ the same techniques that have been proven effective by world champions? Whether you're a beginner or a black belt, you'll learn how to get the most out of your training-and out of yourself.

Characterized by high-flying kicks and punches that easily shatter thick boards, Tae Kwon Do is one of the world's most popular martial arts and exhibition sports. This Korean system of self-defense offers its students improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, self-confidence, and peace of mind. Inside Kung-Fu's Ultimate Guide to Tae Kwon Do offers all Tae Kwon Do students--from white belts to black belts--a wealth of insightful, reliable, hard-to-find information from world-renowned experts in every aspect of the art. Inside, you'll find chapters that inform and inspire, addressing such topics

Real muscle--real fast, nothing beats advanced Max Contraction Training"Groundbreaking. This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten."--"Ironman" magazine" John Little's] methods . . . will result in real, meaningful, and sustainable physical results and will help build a confidence in your own abilities that will permeate into all areas of your life."--Anthony Robbins, Peak Performance Coach and author of "Awaken the Giant Within""This training approach has begun to stimulate our thinking in entirely new directions." --"Muscle & Fitness""Don't be surprised if you see substantial results in only three workouts That's how good this system is."--"Muscular Development"Get huge in record timeWith Omega Set training you can gain as much as 18 pounds of lean, hard muscle in as little as 4 weeks--without fad diets, supplements, or anabolic drugs. Taking bodybuilding pioneer John Little's Max Contraction Training to a whole new level of intensity, this science-based system is specifically engineered for advanced bodybuilders who demand results measured in pounds and inches of pure muscle.

Paintball is one of the fastest growing action sports worldwide, played in 50 countries, and boasting more than 3.5 million participants. The authoritative "Ultimate Paintball Field Guide" offers expert advice from "Action Pursuit Games," the premier paintball magazine. Everything you need to know-- whether you're a beginning or experienced player --is covered in this essential resource, including basic safety and playing rules, the 10 most important tips for newcomers, techniques and tactics, creative ways to play the game, tips for buying gear, competition strategies, and history and traditions.

Train with the giants of bodybuilding What if bodybuilding legends Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Mentzer, and Lou Ferrigno were your training partners—can you imagine how massive, ripped, and strong you would be? Fitness pioneers John Little and Robert Wolff share with you the training secrets of the sport's greatest champions—secrets that will jump-start your workouts, transform your body, and deliver muscle gains you never thought possible. One More Rep! is the one-and-only book that gives you exclusive powerhouse tips from more than 60 of bodybuilding's elite, covering every aspect of nutrition, strength training, motivation, and competition. Mike Mentzer gets you into the gym Arnold Schwarzenegger motivates you to keep going Lou Ferrigno shows you how to get massive Steve Reeves explains how to get your muscles symmetrical Robby Robinson gives you pointers for bigger biceps Reg Park helps you achieve killer calves Cory Everson helps you improve your flexibility And dozens more bodybuilding stars give you their best advice for pumping up

For years, the importance of strength training for golfers was maligned or dismissed. But now that more and more golfers have turned to strength training to augment their game with outstanding results, we now know that proper strength training is an absolutely critical factor in improving not only the golfer’s overall fitness level, but in dramatically improving his or her game as well. In Strength Training for Golfers , John Little offers a workout and training schedule specific to the unique fitness needs of the golfer. The result of a successful ten-year study, the Max Contraction™ exercises included in this book specifically target the muscles used in the golf swing to help increase strength, flexibility, and muscle endurance, and add, on average, up to twenty additional yards of distance off the tee.

The first book on golf fitness to provide a complete weight training program specifically targeting the muscles used in the golf swing. For years, strength training was dismissed as an unimportant consideration in improving the golfer's game. But now that more and more professional and amateur golfers have turned to strength training with outstanding results, we know that working out is an absolutely critical factor in boosting golfers' health, fitness, and performance. In The Max Golf Workout, John Little, founder of Max Contraction Training, offers a training schedule specific to the fitness needs of the golfer. Its exercises specially target the muscles used in the golf swing to help increase power, flexibility, and muscle endurance. Complete with 150 color photographs and a special chapter on nutrition, The Max Golf Workout is sure to help golfers get stronger, hit the ball farther, and play longer—at their best—without fatiguing. 150 color photographs.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Today's advanced bodybuilder stands at a crossroads. Ignorance, deceit and multi-million dollar advertising campaigns cloud the skies of bodybuilding reality, all competing for his attention and all telling him to do the wrong thing. To continue to grow bigger and stronger, the advanced bodybuilder must train harder, which requires extremely brief but intense training, but the magazines, personal trainers and the current crop of bodybuilding champions all advocate training methods that are the exact opposite. The advanced bodybuilder tries these routines, fails at his goal, and then - if he hasn't already - decides that growth drugs are the only solution to his dilemma. Thus begins the end of his legitimate muscle gains and, often, the end of any attempt to lead a normal and happy life. After years of researching the dilemma of the advanced bodybuilder, bodybuilding pioneer John Little (creator of "Max Contraction Training") offers the first scientific and practical solution - the "Omega Set," an ultra intense variation on the Max Contraction theme, engineered specifically and exclusively for the advanced trainee. Although the data is still preliminary at this juncture, advanced trainees have gained upwards of 26 pounds in 12 weeks employing this revolutionary new protocol. In addition, Little reveals and offers solutions to the physiological and psychological obstacles that await the advanced bodybuilder on the path to his future progress. Unlike most "advanced" bodybuilding books that simply council the advanced trainee to add more and hope for the best, Little clearly and unambiguously reveals precisely the cause and effect relationship between advanced training methods and advancedtraining results. "Max Contraction Training For Advanced Bodybuilders" breaks new ground in bodybuilding training and represents the final (Omega) word in high intensity training.

Kung-fu was first popularized in the West by Bruce Lee in the 1960s. Since then it has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and nearly every town and city now has at least one kung-fu school. With a circulation of nearly 100,000 copies each month, Inside Kung-Fu is the world's foremost martial arts magazine and the force behind the extremely popular Inside Kung-Fu series.This most recent addition to the series brings together contributions by more than 30 of today's most respected kung-fu practitioners, each of whom is an acknowledged expert in a specific aspect or style of kung-fu. Unlike many other kung-fu books, Ultimate Guide to Kung-Fu does not focus on one style or school of thought. Instead, it provides broad-ranging coverage of topics of interest to new and experienced practitioners alike. Categories covered include history and traditions, training, techniques, self-defense applications, competition, and advanced practice. Hundreds of photographs throughout clarify key points and put information into a practical context.

The most recent addition to the critically acclaimed Best of Inside Kung-Fu series, Ultimate Guide to Aikido brings together "the best of the best" writing on the topic by some of the world's top aikidoists, each of whom is an acknowledged expert in the area on which he or she is writing. Written for practitioners of all levels of experience, this book features in-depth discussions of aikido's history and traditions, training, techniques, self-defense applications, competitions, and "taking it to the next level" for more advanced students.

This is a comprehensive training system for anyone who lifts weights for fitness and increased muscularity. A carefully modulated program, Precision Training eliminates over-training. Includes training manual, detailed logbooks, seminar audio tape and workout audiotape.

While there is no shortage of well-known martial artists, there are only a handful of truly great ones. Athletes such as Remy Presas, Ernie Reyes Jr., Wally Jay, Ernesto Presas, Ben Largusa, and Ed Parker form a select club whose members are emulated by every serious martial artist, but matched by only the rare few. In Martial Arts Legends, these giants tell their stories and reveal the secrets of their arts.Drawing upon the vast Inside Kung-Fu archives, Curtis Wong and John Little have selected the "best of the best" -- those individuals who have made a real impact on the martial arts by either transforming old traditions or creating new ones. These masters explore the deeper meaning of the martial arts, as well as their approaches to mental and physical training. Martial Arts Legends is compelling reading for every student, instructor, and interested fan of the martial arts.