Brother Iron, Sister Steel: A Bodybuilder's Book

Brother Iron, Sister Steel: A Bodybuilder's Book

Brother Iron, Sister Steel is a private journey into bodybuilding as only Dave Draper, former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World, can tell it. Training techniques, exercise descriptions and nutritional strategies form the book's foundation, but what glues this book together are Dave's personal experiences and insights, humor and candidness, all of which speak to the heart and soul. The delight in the iron work, the play of the steel and the redefined motivation will have you striving forward to reach your fitness and training goals.Further your iron journey—or take your first steps—as you find yourself caught up in the style and rhythm that are Draper's alone. You'll see the lessons of Brother Iron, Sister Steel hit home as your training enthusiasm abounds. In your next match with the weights you'll see the work of your muscles with new clarity under the guidance of Dave's insight. "Solidly affirming... Entertaining, even philosophical. ...Fun, informative, and (I have to say it) brawny..." -- Fearless Reviews, November, 2000 Powerfully good writer... part exercise strategy, part memoir, part motivational training guide... Manages to be highly entertaining on all counts. -- Tai Moses, Metro Magazine Simply the best book on training. Bar none. I'll never need another bodybuilding book again. -- Douglas Malcolm, Bookideas.com This book is an inspiration... one of the best iron sport related books I have ever read. -- Dr. Ken Leistner You'll get hooked on "Brother Iron, Sister Steel." In every word, Draper leaves the mark of his genius. -- Julian Schmidt, Flex Magazine Thousands of people were charged by the heroic photos of Dave that were plastered through magazines of every genre in the 1960s and 70s, and today email messages clog Draper's inbox as people, now in their 40s and 50s, write to express their appreciation to him for his influence on their life of fitness. On Target Publications is happy to present this offering to share that experience with today's readers. The ten years behind the counter and on the floor of my gym in California have signaled to me that everyone must exercise and eat right if he or she hopes to live a sound and fulfilling life. Too few do and far too many lives are in a shambles because of it. As conscientious gym owner, I am in a prime position to help the ailing, negligent and uneducated masses. And, certainly others and I do. Brother Iron, Sister Steel was written to engage that edge of the population who dare to walk in the gym only to walk out because purpose and desire were missed. It was written as well for the tentative trainee who wanders the floor with desire, yet remain is without a clue. The intermediates who love the pump and burn and want to dig in deeper will, undoubtedly, identify with the facts, tales, fascinations and frustrations of muscle building as visited by an old time... still and always one of the boys. The young and the hardcore... about them I cannot be sure, only that in the years to come, should they endure, they will appreciate the content and philosophy and, perhaps, wish they had referenced it sooner. Are you confused and have a question about your training? If there is an answer, chances are the answer is here. Be strong. Dave Draper Currently 58, Dave, bodybuilding's "Blond Bomber," began his training adventure at the age of eight; fifty years of bodybuilding experience form the nucleus of his life, his book and his gym in central California. Dave writes an email article that goes out weekly to thousands and is a regular contributor to Muscle and Fitness magazine. From Chapter 9, pages 197-199 - Overcoming... OVERCOMING My fingers don t float over the laptop with the greatest of ease. Eventually, they find the keys as if they were lost and manage to depress two or three at once. I mutter and tap, delete, backspace and tap, mutter, tap. We re moving right along. Thus far, if you started at the beginning, you ve read of the early days, Muscle Beach, my emergence as a bodybuilder, the training styles I embrace and the exercises I do: how, why and when. Nutrition and its role were outlined and hopefully caused you to consider how, when, what, why and how much to eat. A variety of obscure peeves were addressed and lesser-recognized attributes applauded. What s left? How about the daily obstacles that detract from the joy of lifting? Let s scrape together a heap of the most unpopular and revolting stumbling blocks we can recall and give them a toss. The pungent pile should sufficiently beat us up and make us stronger. Overtraining Plateaus and Sticking Points Genetics Discouragement and Lack of Motivation Negative Conditions Nausea After a Workout Packed City Abandoned Workout Routines I Ain t Got No Time and I Ain t Got Nobody Changes Pain and Injury Rotator Cuff The Most Common Injury Injury Rehabilitation Steroids Aging Smoking Slumps and Seasons Training Partners and My Dog, Spot Training On and On OV