Great Podcast Interview

I was recently the special guest on BEYOND DIET Podcast and had a very interesting interview that is now available. We touched on a variety of topics including Max-OT principles and my basic nutrition philosophy. We also got into some personal stuff as I discuss my bodybuilding origins, the decision to remain drug free and I share some special advice for those who want to achieve an outstanding...

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Drug Free Muscle Building Tip – Choose your plan wisely!

So, have you looked at the latest and greatest routine from your favorite muscle building magazine lately? Maybe one guaranteed to put and extra inch on your biceps in record time? You need to be careful before you embark on any of these “advanced” workouts and consider the fact that the people advising these routines may not be the best sources of information for you to follow. If you are a...

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Lagging Body Parts

I was recently asked if I could address the issue of bringing up lagging body parts. This is a pretty common question and here’s my take on it. It is inevitable that you will have some body parts that seem to respond quicker than others. Following a smart plan like Max-OT will naturally improve overall balance. Max-OT training places an emphasis on basic compound movements. The nature of...

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Attitude is Everything!

When you are striving to achieve a goal your attitude is so important. No matter how motivated you are, you won’t always feel like doing everything on your schedule. That’s just a part of life. It doesn’t mean you want your goal any less it just means you are human. You have to direct your thoughts and control your attitude to stay on track and perform each task, each day to the...

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Arm Training: Less is Best!

When training your arms don’t over do it. Some of the most common mistakes people make are doing too many sets, too many reps and training arms too frequently. You need to remember that biceps and triceps get a lot of work all week long when training your back, chest and shoulders so they don’t need many direct sets of overload. I recommend 4-5 sets maximum for biceps and the same for...

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Drug free muscle building nutrition tip of the day.

Don’t fear carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are a necessary part of a smart nutrition plan. You just need to have an understanding of the Glycemic Index Rating of carbohydrates and how to time them most effectively. All carbohydrates are converted into sugar once ingested and the glycemic index (GI) rating basically measures the rate at which this conversion happens. If a carbohydrate has a low...

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