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The World's Fittest Book

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Strongman Swimmer
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The World's Fittest Book by Ross Edgley combines fitness, nutrition, adventure, and scientific insight into maintaining optimal health and wellness. Drawing from personal experiences and research, Edgley presents a holistic approach to achieving peak physical condition through unique and practical strategies. While blending entertaining tales with expert advice, the book offers motivational insights for anyone looking to enhance their fitness journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you are passionate about fitness and are looking for inspiration and practical advice to enhance your training routines. The author combines personal stories with scientific insights, offering a unique perspective on achieving peak physical performance and mental resilience. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this book provides motivating strategies and challenges to push your limits.

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YOUR BODY'S USER GUIDE.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER How to train for anything and everything, anywhere and everywhere The World's Fittest Book is set to become every fitness enthusiast's bible. Dubbed 'the body's complete user guide,' it will become the go-to resource for learning all you need to know about building muscle, losing fat, eating (healthy) cake, and unlocking your superhuman physical potential. Packed with workouts the author tried and tested in the pursuit of multiple world records, it's more than a book; it's the greatest training tool ever written! Designed for anyone who wants to make permanent and lasting changes to their food and fitness, it's the first book to combine the teachings, tips, and tricks of Olympic and World Champions into one, easy-to-follow resource. This book will show you how it's possible to:
  • Live below 10% body fat with the aid of chocolate and Mayan secrets
  • Add 27% more muscle mass, courtesy of tips from world heavyweight champions
  • Increase speed by 10%, thanks to gold medal-winning Olympic sprinters
  • Squat, deadlift, and bench weights you never dreamed of lifting, with the guidance of the world's strongest men
  • Improve endurance capacity by 60%, thanks to the knowledge of world champions in multi endurance-based sports
...all of which the author has achieved during the 10-year 'Fitness Pilgrimage' that has taken him around the globe. Aiming to be the most eclectic and comprehensive fitness guide ever created, The World's Fittest Book is the sum and substance of over a decade of research and the collective wisdom of some of the greatest minds and athletic bodies in history. By learning the lessons within it, readers will understand 'fitness' better than the vast majority of the population. Every chapter will have an easy-to-digest workout within it and can be read individually. But if you want to read the stories and the science behind the routines, that's there too. Until now, there hasn't been a book covering such an ambitious range of areas, catering to the casual fitness enthusiast seeking clarity and guidance in their own gym routine and kitchen habits, as well as the seasoned sportsperson who's hit a plateau and is searching for tips, tricks, and tweaks they can make to their training and diet. This book changes that and will take you on a journey to whatever level of fitness you want to find.

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The World's Fittest Book by Ross Edgley is praised for its comprehensive approach to fitness, blending scientific insights with practical advice. Reviewers often highlight the author’s engaging writing style, his personal anecdotes, and the book's inspirational quality. Many appreciate its suitability for both fitness enthusiasts and beginners, noting it offers a wealth of information on physical and mental strength.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751572544

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Ross Edgley is an expert in the fitness industry, was listed in the World's 50 Top Fittest Men in 2016 by Askmen.com (the World's Biggest Men's Lifestyle website), and is founder of 2017's fastest downloaded training app (Primal 9) with Menshealth.com. He's been dubbed, "The World's Most Travelled Fitness Expert" (GQ, 2016) after living and learning from some of the fittest people on the planet. For over 10 years he's been involved in every area of sport, fitness, and nutrition imaginable. Ross is also co- founder at Europe's second largest online sports nutrition brand (THE PROTEIN WORKS), writes for range of publications (including GQ, Menshealth, Telegraph, Askmen.com, Mensfitness and more) and has amassed a social media following of well over a half a million people.

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