Body Transformation Tip!

To truly transform your body you need to have a strong muscle building component to your plan. This is true for men and women. Remember that every ounce of muscle you build you will increase your resting metabolic rate and thus greatly aid the fat loss process. Weight training is the catalyst for the muscle building component of your plan and there is no better weight training approach for...

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New eBook Unveils the Secrets for Getting Totally Shredded!

I’m excited to announce the much anticipated release of my “Lost Logs” eBook is finally here. I believe this is the ultimate drug free bodybuilding nutrition resource. It’s a very rare look at the actual “play book” I used to become one the greatest drug free bodybuilders in history and now this eBook puts it all at your fingertips to help you construct your own winning...

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Biceps Training Tip!

There are many instances where people search for “new” and “inventive” training methods that will pack on gobs of muscle and often in this pursuit of new techniques they overlook the basics. I’ll warn you right now the routine I am going to suggest may not look real flashy but it will be effective. The best mass building biceps routines incorporate the Max-OT...

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What is Max-OT and why is it best for changing body composition?

Max-OT stands for Maximum Overload Training and is based on the physiological principle that overloading a muscle with heavy resistance creates the best stimulus for growth. The Max-OT principles were created by Paul Delia, CEO of AST Sports Science and are the principles I’ve followed exclusively since 1998. Paul was a very valuable mentor and I model a lot of my teaching after things I...

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Lower Back Training

One question that comes up from time to time is about lower back training in relation to the Max-OT workouts. I receive this question because most Max-OT routines don’t have any specific lower back exercises. Here’s my answer: I don’t do any direct exercises to target my lower back. This is due to the degree the lower back is recruited during many compound exercises to stabilize the...

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Short Duration/High Intensity Cardio is Key

Short duration (16-20 minutes), high intensity cardio is a key element in the fat burning equation. A.K.A. Max-OT cardio. Max-OT style cardio will have a bigger elevating effect on your metabolism and keep it elevated longer after exercise compared to long duration moderate intensity cardio. Plus Max-OT style cardio has less of any negative impact on the muscle building process. Why 16...

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