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Misc.Fitness.Weights Pointer to FAQs and Resources
maintained by Trygve Lode ( trygve@trygve.com )
Last-modified: 2003.08.02 the current version is available
at www.trygve.com/pointer.html

CONTENTS

* administrivia
* general reference
* general websites
* exercise and exercise physiology
* nutrition
* supplements
* drugs
* equipment
* history
* competition
* olympic weightlifting
* powerlifting
* strongman
* sport-specific training
* organizations and associations
* magazines, paper
* magazines, electronic
* training books, videos, software, etc.
* newsgroups
* mailinglists
* web message boards
* irc channels
* web-based chatrooms

ADMINISTRIVIA

This document is a Pointer to FAQs (Frequently Asked
Questions lists), references, documents, and other
resources available on the internet which deal with
weightlifting, strength and resistance training, and
related subjects. This document may be freely copied,
transmitted, or distributed in any manner or medium; the
most up-to-date version may be obtained at
www.trygve.com/pointer.html and anyone wishing to include
this information on a website is encouraged to link to it
at the above URL. If you are relativly new to
misc.fitness.weights please read at least one or two of the
FAQs before asking your questions. These are here in order
to reduce the volume of questions that get asked over and
over. (hence the term FAQ)

GENERAL REFERENCE

http://www.trygve.com/mfw_faq.html - the
misc.fitness.weights FAQ Maintained by trygve@trygve.com

http://www.trygve.com/weightsglossary.html - Illustrated
Dictionary of Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, and Exercise
Terms and Techniques

http://www.turnstep.com/Faq/index.html -
misc.fitness.aerobic FAQ by Greg Mullane

ftp://ftp.cray.com/pub/misc.fitness/misc.fitness.faq.html
the old misc.fitness FAQ by Jeff Gleixner The misc.fitness
FAQ was the FAQ for the old misc.fitness group before it
was split into misc.fitness.weights, misc.fitness.aerobics,
and misc.fitness.misc

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/ - PubMed National
Library of Medicine's search service to access the 9
million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to
participating on-line journals), and other related
databases.

GENERAL WEBSITES

http://www.trygve.com/mfw.html - misc.fitness.weights, the
website FAQs, archives, bios, quotes, pictures, humor,
links to MFW regulars' webpages, and more

http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html - Mistress Krista's
Women's Weightlifting Page (lots of good info and advice
for everyone--women *and* men)

http://www.rustyiron.net - John M. Williams' page of
bodybuilding/weightlifting information; includes extensive
sections on exercise technique (video clips, too),
nutrition, supplements, and more.

http://staff.washington.edu/griffin/weights.html - Weighty
Matters a selective archive of powerlifting and
bodybuilding posts from the old misc.fitness and the newer
misc.fitness.weights, chat groups, plus bits and pieces
from the "weights," "strength" and "weights-plus"
listserves. Includes sections on powerlifting,
bodybuilding, exercise technique, health and nutrition,
"how-to" articles, tips on staying motivated, routines,
equipment, and links to other sites and resources.

http://www.cyberiron.com/ - CyberIron Bodybuilding
http://www.drsquat.com/ - Training with Fred Hatfield
http://www.billpearl.com - Bill Pearl Enterprises Bill
Pearl, 5-time Mr. Universe, Mr. America, and author of some
of the Best Selling Books written on Physical Fitness, also
has an excellent website that features complete training
programs with extensive descriptions and illustrations for
each exercise.

http://www.hardgainer.com/ - Hardgainer Online
http://www.trulyhuge.com - Truly Huge Bodybuilding, Health,
and Fitness

http://www.getbig.com/index.html - American Body
Building http://www.femalemuscle.com - Lori Victoria
Braun's site focused on female bodybuilding, fitness,
and women's athletics

http://www.deepsquatter.com/strength/ - Strength Online
Strength and Power for the Masses

http://www.weightsnet.com/index.html - WeightsNet a
resource for people who workout with weights

http://www.goheavy.com - GoHeavy.com Powerlifting, olympic
weightlifting, strongman competitions; listings of upcoming
events and competions, TV coverage, and more

http://www.atozfitness.com - A-to-Z Fitness Links a
directory of nearly a thousand fitness-related sites, all
categorized and searchable

http://www.thinkmuscle.com - Think Muscle "Bridging the gap
between science and practice" Informative site with
collections of articles, many by MFW regulars

http://www.bodybuilding-directory.net/ - Bodybuilding
Weightlifting directory large directory of links to
resources, references, and companies which provide
weightlifting and bodybuilding products

http://www.solace.mh.se/~alpha/bbpics.htm - The GymRat's
Premier Bodybuilding Links

http://www.searchbodybuilding.com - SearchBodybuilding.Com
specialized engine for searching bodybuilding sites and
references (fast, too)

http://bodybuilding.about.com - Bodybuilding.About.com an
information Resource Community Center for bodybuilders from
beginners to experts on building a better body

EXERCISE AND PHYSIOLOGY

http://www.exrx.net/ - Exercise Instruction and
Structural Kinesiology an exhaustive compendium of
muscles and exercises

http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/hst_index.html - Bryan
Haycock's guide to Hypertrophy-Specific Training:
"Hypertrophy-Specific Training, or simply HST, is a method
of training designed to quickly and effectively induce
whole body muscle growth. It is based on physiological
principles of muscular hypertrophy"

http://cns-web.bu.edu/pub/kellyfj/hgfaq.txt or
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/misc.fitness.weights/ - The
Hardgainer FAQ Another excellent FAQ for the genetically
typical person, known as a "Hardgainer".

http://archive.dstc.edu.au/TU/staff/timbomb/ab/ - Abdominal
Training FAQ

http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/ -
Stretching FAQ, v1.42 by Brad Appleton (updated 6/10/1998)

http://www-neuromus.ucsd.edu/MusIntro/Jump.html -
Introduction to muscle

http://www.weightsnet.com/Docs/plyometrics.html -
Plyometrics FAQ, by Charlie Bender (updated 6/18/1995)

http://www.bartleby.com/107/ - Gray's Anatomy on-line

DIET and NUTRITION

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl -
Searchable database of USDA nutritional information

http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc - Alt.Support.Diet.Low-Carb
FAQ http://members.aol.com/lowcarbs/index.htm - The Low
Carb Diet Information Center

http://low-carb.org/lylemcd/faq.htm - BodyOpus FAQby Lyle
McDonald (updated 1996)

SUPPLEMENTS

http://www.sports-supplements.co.uk/ - the UK Directory of
Sports Supplements Online

DRUGS

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7110/ - The Anabolic
Steriod FAQ
v4. by Fred Hosn (updated 6/1/1999)

HISTORY and BIOGRAPHICAL

http://www.musclememory.com/ - Muscle Memory Tim Fogarty's
archive of the history of bodybuilding complete with
photos, records of contest results, and more

COMPETITION

http://nps.ticz.com/bbcfaq.htm - The Bodybuilding
Competition FAQ v1.1 (updated 2000.04.21) by Steve Kidwell

http://www.trygve.com/strongmanfaq.html - The Strongman FAQ
v1.3--- (updated 1996.06.20) by Tapio Ojanaho

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

http://www.lifttilyadie.com/w8lift.htm - Olympic
Weightlifting on the Web extensive directory of Olympic
Weightlifting associations, competition results, and
resources.

POWERLIFTING

http://www.powerlifting.com/

STRONGMAN

http://www.strongestman.com/ - Covering strongman
competitions and training

ORGANIZATIONS and ASSOCIATIONS

http://www.getbig.com/info/ifbb.htm - International
Federation of Body Builders (IFBB)

http://www.getbig.com/info/npc.htm - National Physique
Committee (NPC)

http://www.adfpa.com/ or http://www.usapowerlifting.com/ -
USA Powerlifting (formerly American Drug Free Powerlifting
Association (ADFPA))

http://www.ipf.com/ - International Powerlifting
Federation (IPF)

MAGAZINES, PRINT

http://www.bk-sportsmag.se/ - B&K Sports Magazine (Swedish)
http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/ - Ironman Magazine
http://www.flexonline.com/ - Flex
http://www.mensfitness.com/ - Men's Fitness
http://www.muscle-fitness.com/ - Muscle and Fitness
http://www.musclemedia.com/ - Muscle Media Magazine
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/ - Muscular Development
http://www.powermagonline.com/ - "Monster Muscle Online,"
covering powerlifting and other strength sports

MAGAZINES, WEB-BASED

http://nbaf.com/nbaf/home.html - National Bodybuilding &
Fitness Magazine

http://www.t-mag.com/ - Testosterone: Muscle with attitude

EMAIL LISTS

http://www.WeightsNet.com/ - the Weights List, moderated by
Michael Sullivan One of the oldest lists, the discussions
usually center around bodybuilding. to subscribe, email
weights-request@WeightsNet.com

http://www.deepsquatter.com/ - Strength Online, moderated
by Jason "Deepsquatter" Burnell Mostly powerlifting.
Focused on the strength aspects of weight lifting. to
subscribe email majordomo@deepsquatter.com with "subscribe
strength" in the message body

http://www.cyberpump.com/preview/hitdigest/subscribe.html -
The HIT Digest, moderated by Rob Spector Some bodybuilding,
some powerlifting, lots of general strength info--with, of
course, an emphasis on HIT.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Supertraining -
SUPERTRAINING, moderated by Dr Mel Siff [ mcsiff@aol.com ]
discusses the theory and practice of sports science,
biomechanics, physiology, medicine and psychology in sport,
fitness and general health. Topics include weight and
machine training, flexibility, periodisation, plyometrics,
Russian training, sports restoration and massage,
nutrition, mental preparation, disability training, and
injury management. to subscribe, email
Supertraining-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

http://www.syndicomm.com/lowcarb.html - Lowcarb Pro;Host:
Dean Esmay, Administrator: Jerry Kindall This is primarily
a technical resource for people who are well read on
lowcarb and ketogenic diets. to subscribe email
listserv@manual.com

http://low-carb.org/ - Lowcarb Diets and Exercise list The
lowcarb-list is a forum for discussion and support of low
carbohydrate diets and/or eating plans that have a goal of
hormone control or modification. to subscribe email
majordomo@solid.net with "subscribe lowcarb-l" in the body

Lowcarb Support List, moderated by Julia Henry This is
less technical than the other lowcarb mailing lists and
has more of a support-group focus. to subscribe email
majordomo@thenerve2.com with "subscribe lowcarb-list"
in the body

The Zone mailing list, moderated by Asya Kamsky Discussions
about moderate fat/moderate carb/moderate protein diets. to
subscribe email zone-request@fish.com with the command
SUBSCRIBE in the body

http://www.aerobics.to/ - Aerobics & Fitness, administered
by John Stevenson and Steve Wagge Exists to join aerobics
instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, sports
trainers, and other fitness professionals in a forum to
promote the free flow of useful information. Topics include
current research, help in becoming a fitness instructor,
continuing education, networking/employment opportunities.
to subscribe email majordomo@proweb.co.uk with "subscribe
aerobics" in the body

NEWSGROUPS

news:misc.fitness.weights Bodybuilding, Powerlifting,
Weightlifting and more. Homepage:
http://www.trygve.com/mfw.html

news:alt.sport.weightlifting Homepage:
http://www.webdesigns1.com/asw/

news:uk.rec.bodybuilding Homepage:
http://www.theministryoffitness.com/urb.htm

news:misc.fitness.aerobic All forms of aerobic activity.
news:misc.fitness.misc General fitness topics.
news:sci.med.nutrition Physiological impacts of diet.

WEB-BASED MESSAGE BOARDS

http://www.weightliftingdiscussion.com/

IRC CHANNELS

#Bodybuild General weight-training channel.
note: use EFnet servers such as irc.mo.net
irc.digex.net irc.best.net irc.blackened.com
irc.tuscon.net and others found on the
alt.irc newsgroup

#lowcarb Discussion of the low-carb/high-fat diets.
Meetings at 10:00pm EST on Tuesdays for discussion.
note: use Undernet servers such as us.undernet.org
or undernet.org and others found on the
alt.irc newsgroup

WEB-BASED CHATROOMS

with thanks to Brian Bucher ( babucher@mtu.edu ) for
collecting and editing the original version of this
document.

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