If your goal is to lose body fat and gain muscle, here’s a great weight training strategy. It involves sequencing your exercises in a particular manner to maximize the training effect. Let’s take a quick look at the typical loading parameters for body composition training: • Reps will range from 6 for heavy multi-joint movements…
Cueing the right muscles at the right time can be useful during strength training. Next time you deadlift, crank this song! In all seriousness, music can have a profound effect on your training. Pick the wrong song and it can compromise your performance. To understand how music can affect your performance, take a look at…
What motivates you during a workout? I mean, when you’re about to get under a bar stacked with 45’s that can staple you to the ground at any second, what do you think of? There are a few scenarios that I envision. Here’s one where I forget about technical and go “animal” instead… I’m not…
I have three days of feasting ahead of me, and it all starts tonight. You can bet my workout this morning is going to be a good one! Before I train, I’ll get my Rocky IV fix and when the session begins, this will be the first song I listen to: The holidays are a…
Let’s look at the training routines of some of the top names during the golden era of bodybuilding. Each one of these champions had a strong body part. See if you can spot any similarities between the routines. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Arm Routine 1. Cheat Barbell Curl 6 x 6 2. Seated Dumbbell Curl 6…
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts it, the lymphatic system is basically a draining system taking the garbage out. It’s like a garbage disposer in your sink – it takes garbage in from one end and disposes it out…
Much like writing software or music, strength training requires a universal language of program design. Trainers need a consistent prescription format to ensure consistent results. Even the best program can lead to inconsistent outcomes if it’s interpreted differently. To eliminate this variability, specific training parameters must be defined. The system outlined below helps maintain consistency…
When I first started lifting seriously in a commercial gym, my routine consisted of one body part a day. I’d go to the gym and absolutely trash that poor body part. A typical two-hour workout was like a boxing match. I’d use about every exercise available to hit that body part from all angles until…
The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program – the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with your personal training clients to deliver fast results. If you missed Part 1, you can view it at this LINK. To learn more body composition strategies, including programs for all training levels from…