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Book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body  Enhanced eBook Edition

Download or read book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body Enhanced eBook Edition written by Kris Gethin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAKE YOUR DREAM BODY A REALITY FROM KRIS GETHIN, editor in chief of the world’s leading online fitness site Bodybuilding.com, comes a revolutionary 12-week diet and exercise program—supported by two million members and thousands of real-life success stories. Body by Design is a plan that promotes health from the inside out, starting by breaking down the mental blocks that are holding you back, then by building up the muscles on your body, and finally by adding delicious, healthy food onto your plate. Rather than subtracting things from your life -- cutting out calories, losing weight, banishing your belly -- here's how to add more of the right things: more muscle, more support, and more success. Motivation is the key factor that drives permanent change, and with Body by Design you can finally learn how to activate your inner motivation and with the proper balance of weight training, make fit happen forever. In Body by Design, you’ll learn how the optimal balance of weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition—along with the motivational tools to stick with that program for the long term—can help even people who have struggled with fitness for their entire lives to achieve spectacular, lasting results. Join the “Transformation Nation” and create your own story that will inspire others—with Body by Design. Based on the best practices found at Bodybuilding.com (the world’s leading online fitness site), Body by Design shows that amazing things can happen when people get the tools they need to achieve their fitness goals. Just ask people featured in the book, like: TIFFANY FORNI a self-professed “fat girl turned fitness nerd” who turned her newfound passion for health into a career as a personal trainer. ROCHELLE FORD, who came from a family of unhealthy eaters but eventually lost more than 100 pounds—and converted her family to her good habits in the process. CLAUDIO RAMOS, who has more energy than ever after his 135-pound weight loss—“It’s like I’ve been reborn.” RICKY HOWELL, who achieved a stronger body and a newfound sense of confidence after his divorce. You could be a part of the Transformation Nation -- and you can start today, with Body by Design.

Book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body

Download or read book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body written by Kris Gethin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the world’s leading online fitness site, Bodybuilding.com, comes a revolutionary twelve-week diet and exercise program for every body type—illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and before-and-after pictures. Make Your Dream Body A Reality From the world’s leading online fitness site Bodybuilding.com comes a revolutionary 12-week diet and exercise program—supported by two million members and thousands of real-life success stories. The Bodybuilding.com Guide to Your Best Body presents a plan that promotes health from the inside out, starting first with the mental blocks that are holding you back, progressing to the muscles on your body, and finally to the food on your plate. Rather than subtracting things from your life (cutting calories, losing weight, banishing your belly), here’s how to add more of the RIGHT things: more muscle, more support, and more success. On this plan, you will: • GET AND STAY MOTIVATED. Identify your “Transformation Trigger” and create a system of radical accountability in your life—whether your goal is to lose 30 pounds of fat or gain 30 pounds of muscle. • EXERCISE FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS with a fully illustrated, 3-stage exercise routine. By changing your routine often, you will “shock” your body into doing more than you ever thought you could. • EAT CLEAN TO GET LEAN with simple, inexpensive, and delicious recipes. Supercharge your metabolism and keep hunger under control. With this book, you’ll learn the optimal balance of weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition that have helped people achieve dramatic, lasting results. Join the “Transformation Nation” and create your own story that will inspire others—with The Bodybuilding.com Guide to Your Best Body.

Book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body

Download or read book The Bodybuilding com Guide to Your Best Body written by Kris Gethin and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Body Engineer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Shane Ellis
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-12-05
  • ISBN : 9781542341660
  • Pages : 102 pages

Download or read book The Body Engineer written by Shane Ellis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE #1 NO BS NATURAL BODYBUILDING BOOK WITH WORKOUT VIDEOS INCLUDED If you want to build muscle, lose fat, and look great as quickly as possible without the use of steroids, good genetics, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym and money on supplements...then this book is for YOU. Here's the deal: Do you ever find yourself confused, not believing, or just unmotivated? It's okay, it's not your fault. The market for fitness information is over-saturated with BS information. The truth is, building muscle and burning fat isn't nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars per month on the worthless workout supplements that steroid-fueled bodybuilders "swear by." You don't need to constantly change up your weightlifting exercises to build muscle mass. Muscle building is much simpler than that. You don't need to spend a couple of hours every day doing tons of weight training sets, supersets, drop sets, etc. You don't need to grind out hours of boring cardio to shed ugly belly fat and get a six-pack. You probably don't have to do ANY cardio, actually. Those are just a few of the harmful myths that keep guys like you from ever achieving the ripped, muscular, strong, and healthy body you deserve. And in this book you're going to learn something most people will never know that stop them from getting to the next level... The key to muscle building nutrition and training methods that make putting on 10 to 15 lbs. of chiseled mass with a breeze...and it only takes a few months. 90 days in fact. You know the old saying of knowledge is power? It's true. This book reveals... The biggest muscle building mistakes that keep doers small, weak, and frustrated. How to lose fat and build muscle while eating the worlds most nutrient dense foods that get you feeling like a new YOU. An all-in-one bodybuilding routine that will give you a big, full chest...a wide, tapered back...bulging arms...and thick, powerful legs...in just 3 to 6 hours of exercise per week...doing weight training workouts that you actually wake up and look forward to. A no-BS guide to bodybuilding supplements that will save you from wasting THOUSANDS of dollars each year on bunk science and marketing hype. (This book will pay for itself tenfold. How to master your mind and to develop the self-discipline and motivation you need to engineer the body of your dreams. If you like bodybuilding motivation, this guide is for you! What to eat before and after your workouts to build muscle fast. Your Pre & Post workout meal make bodybuilding diet plans maximally effective. Imagine...in just 90 days from now...having a head turning physique and being constantly asked how the heck you're doing it... Imagine enjoying the added benefits of high energy levels, no aches and pains, more libido, clear thinking, and knowing that you're working towards a better YOU everyday... The bottom line is you CAN achieve that "Hollywood" body without having your whole life revolve around it. It's easy! There are just some things you need to know.. SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! With this fitness book you'll also get workout videos that guide you though every single workout, a detailed grocery list with the most nutrient dense foods that you can buy, workout plans, workout result sheets, supplement and nutrition guides to maximize a better YOU in the shortest amount of time! Scroll up, click the "Buy" button now, and begin your journey to feeling better, looking better, getting back in shape, and a much better YOU!

Book Optimal Guide to Your Best Physique

Download or read book Optimal Guide to Your Best Physique written by Kameron George and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With many ways to pursue your fitness goal, there is always a smarter way to get the job done. Optimal Guide To Your Best Physique is the blueprint to achieving amazing results in the quickest and most efficient way. This simple and straightforward guide explains how to significantly burn fat and build muscle without wasting time and effort on unnecessary habits. As you learn the truth behind nutrition and training, you will observe that you don't have to be limited to certain foods in order to reach your goal. While misleading information finds its way through the fitness community, this guide helps you understand the basic science of how to eat and train effectively toward your goals. With tons of tips and advice, you will be completely aware and confident in achieving the results you really want.

Book Bigger Leaner Stronger

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael Matthews
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-07-29
  • ISBN : 9781973985273
  • Pages : 28 pages

Download or read book Bigger Leaner Stronger written by Michael Matthews and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-29 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body By Michael Matthews

Book Franco Columbu   s Complete Book of Bodybuilding

Download or read book Franco Columbu s Complete Book of Bodybuilding written by Franco Columbu and published by Creators Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding is the distillation of his lifelong approach to building the body beautiful. It covers every aspect of what an increasing number of individuals are considering a lifestyle as well as a sport. This book includes: • A basic health and fitness program • Explanations of basic weight training equipment • Training programs for various strategies and routines • Bodybuilding for women • Bodybuilding for other sports • Prevention and treatment of sports injuries • Nutrition basics and food combining tips • Fully illustrated exercise glossary Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding was written for non-competitive bodybuilders as well as competitive bodybuilders, who share the goal of achieving maximum results with their bodies in the least amount of time.

Book Your Best Body at 40

Download or read book Your Best Body at 40 written by Jeff Csatari and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the secrets to the fittest, healthiest, wealthiest years of your life! The decade of your 40s is "the crucial decade"--the greatest opportunity you'll ever have to shed pounds, build new muscle, and discover a leaner, fitter, happier you. Revolutionary new science shows that you can build and maintain your best body ever--and outlive, outwit, and outlast men half your age--if you tap into the special powers of you in your prime. That's why we've created Your Best Body at 40+, your step-by-step guide to meaningful and lasting changes that will sculpt your body and prepare you for the prime of your life. Looking and feeling 10 years younger is within your grasp! Here's what you can expect to gain in as little as 4 weeks: • You will build muscle and lose up to 15 pounds of flab. • We'll tell you why it's easier now than ever! • You will strip away stress and reduce your risk for age-related health problems. • High cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure--they're preventable, even reversible, say our experts! • You will look trimmer in your face and waist within 12 days! • Just get to know the 10 foods you should eat every day. • You will feel energetic and athletic, and you'll look better than you did in your 30s. • All it will cost you is 20 to 30 minutes a day! • You will have the best sex of your life, and more of it! • Discover the secret sexual powers of the 40+ male body and how to unleash yours! • You will be happier, achieve greater success, and sleep more restfully than you ever imagined! • Employ the mind-centering breathing trick before every important moment. Packed with tons of useful advice; no-gym, no-crunches workouts; tasty recipes with fat-fighting superfoods; plus a troubleshooter's reference guide to body maintenance and repair, Your Best Body at 40+ is the ultimate handbook for reinventing your life.

Book Supplements  The Ultimate Supplement Guide For Men  Health  Fitness  Bodybuilding  Muscle and Strength

Download or read book Supplements The Ultimate Supplement Guide For Men Health Fitness Bodybuilding Muscle and Strength written by Nicholas Bjorn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-08-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SO YOU�VE BEEN EATING HEALTHY AND WORKING OUT TO ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS, BUT DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU NEED A GREATER BOOST IN YOUR NUTRITION? DO YOU THINK THAT WHAT YOU�RE DOING AND WHAT YOU�RE CONSUMING ARE JUST NOT ENOUGH? Most men dream of having a sculpted physique that simply screams �Alpha Male.� But sometimes, gaining lean muscle is not as simple as a healthy diet and a regular workout regimen. Often, you need a bigger boost to help you achieve your fitness goals. The good news is that you can get that boost you need through supplementation, and this book can show you how! Many men have become wary of taking supplements. It�s no wonder that people have become cautious because there are indeed some supplements that overpromise but under deliver. When the market is saturated with countless supplements, it is difficult to make an informed decision� until now! This book has everything you need to know about the proper supplements to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Book Bodybuilding For Beginners

Download or read book Bodybuilding For Beginners written by Kyle Hunt and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bodybuilding for Beginners is the ultimate workout guide for new bodybuilders. Learn how to build muscle and burn fat with detailed walkthroughs of 55 exercises that'll work your legs, chest, arms, and everything in between. It doesn't matter if you've never set foot in a gym before—this book will have you bulking up in no time. The workout program provides you with 84 straight days of bodybuilding routines that will increase both your strength and your confidence. Exercises you need to know—Lift, squat, and stretch with illustrated, step-by-step guides that cover 45 high-impact exercises, as well as 10 warm-ups and cool-downs. 12-Week training program—Getting started is simple with a complete plan designed to take you from rookie to experienced bodybuilder. Core nutrition principles—Ensure your diet supports your gains with macronutrient guidelines, simple meal ideas, and food prepping tips. Develop your body through the right training and nutrition with this workout program for beginner bodybuilders.

Book Elite Physique

Download or read book Elite Physique written by Chad Waterbury and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If muscle growth seems nonexistent, but you don’t have time to spend more hours in the gym each day, don’t give up. There is a better way. Featuring a revolutionary approach to male physique transformation, Elite Physique: The New Science of Building a Better Body offers a fresh approach to body sculpting. Based on scientifically proven strategies for making workouts more effective, Elite Physique features over 100 exercises and 50 exercise videos for men seeking training programs designed to build muscle, burn fat, or target those problem areas that are slower to respond to training. Written by Dr. Chad Waterbury, a physical therapist who understands how bodies change with age, Elite Physique shows you how to make radical physical changes by manipulating sets, reps, and frequency and by deciding when and how to use advanced training methods. You’ll start by performing an honest physical assessment to establish a starting point and more accurately gauge your progress. As you move into exercises for the lower body and upper body, you'll find tips on altering exercises to alleviate stress on primary joints like the shoulders, elbows, wrists, lower back, hips, and knees. Video clips offer demonstrations of many of the exercises, highlighting proper technique and common mistakes. You’ll learn the finer points of sculpting the midsection and will be able to create programs to target a lagging body part, either as an add-on to full-body training or as a stand-alone high-frequency training plan. Waterbury also includes advice on how to make staple lifts such as squats, deadlifts, and presses more joint friendly for older, more physically battered lifters. He breaks down how training must change as you age—with a program for a 20-year-old looking different than one for a 50-year-old—to safely pursue your goal of a lean, muscular physique. Designed for men looking for the most effective approach to ignite their physique transformation, Elite Physique is a go-to resource. Note: A code for accessing the online video is included with this ebook.

Book Men s Health The Book of Muscle

Download or read book Men s Health The Book of Muscle written by Lou Schuler and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2003-10-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World's Most AUTHORITATIVE Guide to Building Your Body You probably know a lot about building muscle. You know which curl is the best for your biceps, you do every possible exercise for your abdominals, and your 20-set bench-press routine is the envy of everyone in the gym. So why haven't you gotten the results you want? This book has the answer. In fact, it probably answers every question you've ever asked about how your muscles work: What makes them grow? What makes them show? Why didn't that champion bodybuilder's routine work for you? But The Book of Muscle does more than just explain how your muscles work. It also gives you comprehensive muscle-building programs from a world-class trainer. Ian King has spent 2 decades as strength coach to world-champion and Olympic athletes. He is in wide demand as a lecturer on athletic preparation and physique development, and he is a popular contributor to Men's Health magazine and T-mag.com, the most popular bodybuilding Web site on the planet. Now, for the first time, he brings his extraordinary knowledge and unique muscle-building systems to a book meant for regular guys who like to work out and want to see better results than they've gotten from conventional programs. Here's what you get from The Book of Muscle that you can't get from any other book: • Three complete 6-month, progressive workout programs created by Ian King to optimize muscle growth by juxtaposing opposing muscle actions • Ian King's revolutionary training-age system to help you determine which program is right for you • Complete abdominal training that ensures you'll not only get that coveted six-pack but also develop the muscles that prevent injuries and produce better performance on the field--any field • Vital advice on warming up, stretching, and recovering between workouts • The latest and best information on how you need to eat to make your muscles grow If you've never before bought a workout book, this should be your first. And if you've tried all the others, this is the one that finally delivers everything you have ever wanted to know but couldn't find in one place.

Book Body By Design

Download or read book Body By Design written by Kris Gethin and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAKE YOUR DREAM BODY A REALITYFROM KRIS GETHIN, editor in chief of the world’s leading online fitness site Bodybuilding.com, comes a revolutionary 12-week diet and exercise program—supported by two million members and thousands of real-life success stories. Body by Design is a plan that promotes health from the inside out, starting by breaking down the mental blocks that are holding you back, then by building up the muscles on your body, and finally by adding delicious, healthy food onto your plate.Rather than subtracting things from your life— cutting out calories, losing weight, banishing your belly—here's how to add more of the right things: more muscle, more support, and more success. Motivation is the key factor that drives permanent change, and with Body by Design you can finally learn how to activate your inner motivation andWith the proper balance of weight training, make fit happen forever. cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition—along with the motivational tools to stick with that program for the long term—even people who have struggled with fitness for their entire lives can achieve spectacular, lasting results. Join the “Transformation Nation” and create your own story that will inspire others—with Body by Design.In Body by Design, you’ll learn the optimal balance of weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition—along with the motivational tools to stick with your goals and achieve dramatic results. Rather than subtracting things from your life (cutting calories, losing weight, banishing your belly), here's how to more muscle, more support, and more success.Based on the best practices found at Bodybuilding.com (the world’s leading online fitness site), Body by Design shows that amazing things can happen when people get the tools they need to achieve their fitness goals.***YOU CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BODY. GET AND STAY MOTIVATED.Identify your “Transformation Trigger” and create a system of radical accountability in your life—whether your goal is to lose 30 pounds of fat or gain 30 pounds of muscle.EXERCISE FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS with a fully illustrated, 12-week workout. By changing your routine often, you will “shock” your body into doing more than you ever thought you could.EAT CLEAN TO GET LEAN with simple, inexpensive, and delicious recipes. Supercharge your metabolism and keep hunger under control.***TIFFANY FORNI is a self-professed “fat girl turned fitness nerd” who turned her newfound passion for health into a career as a personal trainer.ROCHELLE FORD came from a family of unhealthy eaters but eventually lost more than 100 pounds—and converted her family to her good habits in the process.CLAUDIO RAMOS has more energy than ever after his 135-pound weight loss—“It’s like I’ve been reborn.”RICKY HOWELL achieved a stronger body and a newfound sense of confidence after his divorce.PLUS, YOU’LL READ AMAZING STORIES— and see remarkable before-and-after photos— from people just like you who have experienced dramatic, life-changing results.

Book Your Mind Builds Your Body

Download or read book Your Mind Builds Your Body written by Roger Snipes and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is bodybuilder Roger Snipes' compelling story of his route to physical perfection without performance enhancing drugs - showing you how you can do the same. A sustainable plan for men to naturally get into the best shape of their life and change their mindset about fitness, for life. This is an exercise and lifestyle book for men who want a definitive and sustainable plan to transform their body and mindset forever, naturally. This is a progressive programme. taking into account the requirements of different age groups. Providing specialized workouts to sculpt your arms, back, chest, delts and legs. Includes nutritional advice and meal-planning guidance to maximize muscle building and fat loss. Roger Snipes shares practical advice on effective biohacking tool to optimize your health and strength, whatever your age. He has shown the bodybuilding world what can be achieved when goals are made with a passion to succeed: and crucially that if the mind isn't on board, the body doesn't follow.

Book Body Architect

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julian Hayes, II
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-05-12
  • ISBN : 9781532781940
  • Pages : 182 pages

Download or read book Body Architect written by Julian Hayes, II and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Discover how to make health & fitness seamlessly fit into your desired lifestyle.*** DO YOU FEEL STUCK AND HOPELESS IN YOUR OWN LIFE? Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle, but claim not to have the time? Do you feel like it's an insurmountable task to excel in your work and life while being your healthiest version? In Body Architect: A Real-World Guide to Ignite Your Fitness, Look Awesome Naked, Quiet the Inner Voices of Self-Doubt & Design a Lifestyle on Your Own Terms, Julian Hayes II shows you how to build a world-class body while living a world-class lifestyle designed on your specific terms. In this entertaining, informative, and engaging quick read filled with practical tips, you will learn the necessary roadmap to integrating yourself into the world of health and fitness without sacrificing your desired lifestyle nor identity. In these pages you'll discover: How to reframe your mindset for guaranteed success The secret elements sabotaging your fat-loss goals Why most people don't succeed with their fitness goals The most important exercises to build a remarkable body How to free yourself from dietary prison You can be your healthiest version while living a fulfilling and creative life, but only if you mix the correct ingredients. If you're an ambitious, creative, nerdy and remarkable individual who wants to level up their fitness while living the good life but doesn't know how, this book is for you. Don't delay, scroll up and get this no-nonsense health & fitness book that will help you master your journey toward a healthier you!

Book Fabulously Fit Forever

Download or read book Fabulously Fit Forever written by Frank Zane and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Vintage Physique

    Book Details:
  • Author : George Kelly
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2020-10-16
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 82 pages

Download or read book Vintage Physique written by George Kelly and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description:Do you want to create a muscular, healthy, and beautiful physique with clean lines, perfect symmetry and proportion?How about doing that without stuffing yourself with sugar and carbs? Vintage Physique is a meticulous, easy-to-understand low-carb muscle building guide designed to help men achieve new levels of health and aesthetics. Comprised of secrets and innovative techniques established by the most bright Old-School bodybuilders of the Golden Era, this premium handbook offers all the tools you need to achieve superhero levels of muscularity and strength- through a ketovore/carnivore style of eating full of nutrient-rich animal foods. Strict adherence to the Vintage Physique protocol will lead to a lean, muscular, functional and athletic body, but without the gas, bloating, indigestion, blood sugar problems and energy crashes caused by high-carb consumption.Components:Nutrition: A heavy animal-based/carnivorous diet regime based on high quality, bioavailable fats and protein- Lots of red meat, eggs, fatty fish, and raw dairy. Depending on the person's tolerance, small amounts of gut-friendly, easy-to-digest sources of carbohydrates MAY be included. Their use is solely intended to replace electrolytes (potassium, magnesium) and glycogen stores lost during intense exercise. Smaller meals with a higher eating frequency are recommended to ease off the load on the digestive system and ensure proper nutrient absorption, especially protein.Training: High-intensity, full-body lifting sessions and zero cardio.Supplements: Includes specific brand recommendations to protect your hard-earned money and health. The most important supplements of the protocol are:1) Glandular extracts to maximize hormone and androgen production.2) Vitamin D for strong bones and teeth, a healthy immune system and good mental health, especially during the winter months.3) HCL tablets and Digestive Enzymes to optimize digestion and nutrient absorption.