Jon Giswold - Basic Training: A Fundamental Guide to Fitness for Men

B ASIC TRAINING IS AN introductory guide to achieving health and fitness for men. It is a user-friendly source of information, techniques, and images that will enable and inspire any man to achieve a healthy body and a fit lifestyle. Divided into three sectionsMotivation, Action, and Lifestylethis book explains the basic elements of health and fitness and how to combine aerobic activities with a weight program that will give you the body you want and the energy to make life enjoyable.

You will learn the principles of all the basic exercises, clearly illustrated by the vivid photographs of David Morgan, and how to put together a personalized workout program with attainable goals.

This is the perfect book for anyone who wants the information and inspiration needed to embark on a fitness program today.

BASIC TRAINING

A Fundamental Guide to Fitness for Men

JON GISWOLD

with photographs by

DAVID MORGAN

project direction by

KEN ROBERTS

ST. MARTINS PRESS NEW YORK

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A NOTE TO READERS

This book is for informational purposes only. Readers are advised to consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program.

BASIC TRAINING: A FUNDAMENTAL GUIDE TO FITNESS FOR MEN . Text copyright 1998 by Jon Giswold and photographs copyright 1998 by David Morgan. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, address St. Martins Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.

BOOK DESIGN AND COMPOSITION BY GRETCHEN ACHILLES

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Giswold, Jon.

Basic training: a fundamental guide to fitness for men / Jon Giswold; with photographs by David Morgan.

p. cm.

eISBN 978-1-4668-6641-6

1. Exercise for men. 2. Physical fitness for men. I. Title.

GV482.5.G57 1998

613.70449dc21

98-21132

CIP

First eBook Edition: February 2014

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The combination of visionary people, together with the intensive creative process of putting a book like Basic Training together, was truly a satisfying collaboration for us all. Putting the pieces together seemed effortless once our team was assembled. For all of us, conveying this message to Michael Denneny was simple. He shared our enthusiasm and understood our vision, and was brave enough to do something about it. We thank him and his entire staff of supporters at St. Martins Press: Sarah Rutigliano, Gretchen Achilles (design), and John Karle (publicity). We are honored to be part of your literary family.

To the professional men and women who encouraged this work and lent their time, expertise, and resources to create this book, thank you. Dr. Steven Victor, Dr. Richard Bachrach, Dr. Glen Weiss, Mary Ann DeLucy, Stephanie Donnelly, Gail Fisher (production manager and first assistant, Los Angeles), Joey DiGiandomenico (second assistant, Los Angeles), David C. Mendoza (groomer, Los Angeles), Jorg Vargas (groomer, New York), Tom Shannon, Liz Grenier, Tom Kurthy, Stan Fednick, Kevin Roche, Eddy Trotter, Edward Bergman, Bobbe Vagel, Todd Huth, Steven Weissman, Walter Krause, Jeffrey Scott, David Lengen, Petra Kolber, Nicole Smith, Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky, Kieth Dodge, Enid Stubin, Susanne Freidrich, Renate Klein, George and Mary Pogacich, Chuck Adams, Martin Giswold, Roxanne Knops, Monica Buck, and Paul Meyer. Special thanks go to Marc Raboy and to Ken Miller for their perseverance and unlimited encouragement and to Houjing Lee for his artful talent and care for our images.

Locations and equipment were graciously donated for our unlimited use. We would like to acknowledge those who allowed us to use their homes, clubs, clothing, and equipment: Buzz Hood for the use of his house in Los Angeles, Jonathan P., also in Los Angeles, for his great house, Ashby and Pat Grantham for their house in Sagapanack, New York, the Montauk Oasis at Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk, New York, Anthony Ingrao for his Stone House in Montauk, New York, Paul Page, CRUNCH L.A., Roger Harvey, Columbus Place Fitness, Reebok Sports Club/NY, David Barton Gym, the Step Company and the Don Oliver Barbells, the Gym Source and Thomas Jackowski for his equipment, DKNY, Crunch Gear, Raymond Dragon Menswear, and Verge Menswear.

To the modeling agencies for their cooperation and for their handsome men. In New YorkZoli, with special thanks to Roseanne Vecchione. To Aqua, with thanks to Nigel. The Lyons Group, with special thanks to Mike Lyons. R&L and Wally Rogers for his help. And finally to Vehe and the staff at L.A. Models, thank you. This list of men isnt as impressive as the men themselves. Each brought his own energy to this project and we hope to make them all proud of their support: John Nies, Thom Fleming, Michael Harder, Jeremy Frisbee, Eric Feindel, Eric Von Frohlich, Bob Harper, Michael Anthony, John Mulling, Kevin Kiely, David Matthew Givens, Marcus Pourteau, Jonathan Prandi, David Carter, Dylan Michaels, Brett Birrittella, Darren Gough (front cover), Tony Antolino, Billy Zerillo, Herb Heffner, Lawrence Bullock, Neil Landy, Dalvane, Jim Brace, Kaleo Griffith, Vah Shaghzo, Reeves Watson, Tim Elliot, Will Howe, Ivan Ortiz, Timothy Dipri, Dillon Silver, Lytel Young, Jason Maltas, David Honorel, Jason Sullivan, David Hay, Edon, Darin Lannaghan, Tom Torman, Timothy Thompson, Craig Demeter, Randy Henson, Chris Meagher, Andrew McOrmond (back cover), Meade Dickerson, Rod Schimko, James Stephan, Dennis Dassow, Noah Brody, Carlos Pertuz, Fred Harris, Mark Bohuslav, Charles Tripodi, and Tom Saunders.