Misc.Fitness.Weights (mfw)
pointer to FAQs and resources

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

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 v4.0 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.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

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.