The guide to flexing your brain to achieve the body you desire.

With so much focus on washboard abs, buns of steel, and rock-hard pecs, many people forget the most important muscle when it comes to their personal fitness—the mind. Mind Over Muscle by James Villepigue, co-author of the bestselling Body Sculpting Bible series, is a new, remarkable fitness book that crosses the bridge between exercise and the power of higher consciousness. Mind Over Muscle is a revolutionary guide to taking advantage of your personal potential.

Mind Over Muscle starts by explaining the five core principles of self-actualization fitness. These principles are the basis of the fusion between thought and action:
• Relaxation is key to getting your body in tune with your mind.
• Breathing is essential to keep your energy flowing.
• Intention helps your body see a start and finish.
• Focus leads you into a meditative state.
• Conviction keeps your mind and body following your goals and plans of action.

In addition to detailing the latest techniques of meditation, self-hypnosis, visualization, and even prayer to transform your body, Mind Over Muscle includes detailed workout plans to help readers of all levels. Because the mind is the predominant muscle exercised with this plan, the lessons inside are easily adjusted to fit with anyone's fitness experience or ambitions. 100 photos; audio CD included.

James Villepigue is the co-author of the bestselling Body Sculpting Bible series. He has studied the connection between fitness and consciousness for more than ten years. He is a certified trainer and fitness counselor and the former conditioning coach for the United States Karate Team. He lives in Oyster Bay, New York.

Publisher: Hatherleigh
Distributor: W. W. Norton
Publication Date: 07-21-2006
Pages: 224
Measurements: 10in X 8in