If you're ready to transform your body and perfect your athletic skills, then this is the book for you. Based on solid exercise science principles and tested with thousands of clients, JC's Total Body Transformation gives you over 110 workouts that can be plugged into any training plan right now to transform your body, improve your athletic performance, build strength and endurance, and produce the results you want. This text also addresses recovery technique and nutritional interventions that will support your transformation journey.
Author JC Santana has spent over 30 years working with professional and collegiate athletes, weekend warriors, and serious strength and fitness clients, and he's developed hundreds of workouts that are proven to work. You won't get a lot of fluff here: You'll get an introduction on how to use these workouts, an explanation of why JC's training philosophy works, instructions on how to coach the workouts, and his simple philosophy on
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"Juan Carlos Santana is one of the true thought leaders in strength and conditioning. JC’s Total Body Transformation is a must for anyone seeking to improve their fitness."
Jose Antonio, PhD—Sports Scientist at Nova Southeastern University and CEO of International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
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Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD, FACN, FISSN—Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University
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Darryn S. Willoughby, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, EPC, CNS, FACSM, FISSN, FACN, FASEP—Professor of Exercise/Nutritional Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology at Baylor University
“Whether you are an expert or a beginner, young or old, serious or casual about fitness, JC’s Total Body Transformation is the one book you should have on your shelf. Read it, absorb it, do it, and BE TRANSFORMED."
David Woynarowski, MD—Expert in Longevity and Regenerative Medicine and Coauthor of Immortality Edge and “Stem Cells Targeting Inflammation as Potential Anti-Aging Strategies and Therapies”
"JC Santana is a legend in the field of strength and conditioning. He's the real deal and has helped tens of thousands of people over the past three decades transform their physiques and strengthen their bodies.”
Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS,*D—Author of Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy
“Juan Carlos is not only an icon in the world of fitness but also a master at implementing the best programming for optimum results. He’s outdone himself with JC’s Total Body Transformation, which offers the best from the best in our industry!”
John DeFendis—International Fitness and Sports Hall of Fame Member, Personal Training Hall of Fame Member, and Mr. USA–IFBB Professional Athlete
"If you're seeking a complete body transformation or a dramatic improvement in athletic performance, you must follow JC's training methodologies. He is a master at program design, creating safe and effective workouts that deliver serious results."
Carla Sanchez, CSCS—Owner of Performance Ready Fitness Studio, Two-Time Ironman, and IFBB Pro
Table of ContentsPart I. Programming Functional Training
Chapter 1. Train for Results
Chapter 2. Program Framework
Chapter 3. Assess and Progress
Part II. Body Transformation
Chapter 4. Legs and Hips
Chapter 5. Abs and Core
Chapter 6. Arms
Chapter 7. Shoulders
Chapter 8. Chest
Chapter 9. Back
Part III. Athletic Movement
Chapter 10. Jumping
Chapter 11. Speed
Chapter 12. Agility
Part IV. Athletic Endurance
Chapter 13. Lower-Body Metabolics
Chapter 14. Upper-Body Metabolics
Chapter 15. Total-Body Metabolics
Part V. Putting It Together
Chapter 16. Nutrition and Recovery
Chapter 17. Training Plans
