In 2001 he commercially published through Hatherleigh Press two books targeted towards the weight loss community called The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women (featuring the 14 Day Body Sculpting Program). Hugo wrote these books in conjunction with James Villepigue, an authority in exercise form and the connection between the mind and the muscle. In these books, both authors apply the periodization principles used by pro athletes to workouts geared for people whose main goal is to lose weight and firm up. Both books soon became best sellers and now there are over 8 book extensions on that franchise with the latest re-release of the originals in December 2006 that even includes an exercise and nutrition DVD.

Hugo has co-authored nutrition and training programs along with actress, fitness icon and six time Ms. Olympia Cory Everson. He has also served as consultant to High Schools helping to put together bodybuilding shows and educating the students on the several aspects of bodybuilding competition and the dangers of steroids. Hugo has served also as consultant to nutrition companies in designing nutritional formulas and currently represents Prolab Nutrition by going to nutrition stores and educating the public on training, nutrition and supplementation.

The book was formulated for male and female bodybuilders. The instructions in the book can however be used for weight loss and toning up, with some adjustments in the program which is explained in the book. In the introduction Hugo covers some of the myths associated with weight training, and explains how to structure your goals.The next chapter deals with training, and he points out the benefits of weight training for women, giving better shape to your body and increasing your metabolism. He covers all aspects of training – when, where, how, how long and how often. All muscle and body areas are extensively covered, and his attention to detail is impressive.

The third chapter deals with all you need to know about nutrition, and he his knowledge on the subject is apparent. If only this information was applied to your weight loss program, you would benefit greatly. In the fourth chapter his knowledge of supplements continues to impress, and without promoting any particular brand names, he educates us on what to take when and why. He follows up with a chapter on rest and recovery and some miscellaneous topics like which are the best exercises for muscle growth.

This is already 160 pages of enough information for you to start an effective training program, but there are still another 40 pages with information on food value tables, diet samples, exercise chart, nutrition log, fast foods, and a few other items. When purchasing the e-book you will also acquire membership to the members zone, where there is a forum, exercise videos and help and support from Hugo himself. There is also a mini trial version of the book you can download for preview.
The book is well written, easy to read, and professionally published. Excellent value.
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There are two chapters available for preview on his site, and if you decide you want to buy the program, this is what you’ll get:
The Optimum Anabolics manual, a PDF with exercise charts and workout routines, the manual in MP3 format, another PDF dealing with body part specialization, and software to track your growth and fat loss. And you also have access to his member’s area where you will find exercise videos and virtual trainer software. Worth it just for the manual alone.
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