Does Soreness Matter?
The answer to this common question is no. Muscle soreness or lack there of is not an indicator of the success of your workout. Remember the goal of each weight training workout is to overload the muscle with a heavy weight (Max-OT style) and therefore initiate the best muscle growth response. You have probably found there are certain muscle groups that always get a little sore and some muscle...
Read MoreBody Transformation Tip!
Posted by admin on Nov 20, 2010 in fat loss, Max-OT, muscle, transformation | 9 comments
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...
Read MoreNew eBook Unveils the Secrets for Getting Totally Shredded!
Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2010 in body building, diet, e-Book, fat loss, muscle, nutrition, shredded | 13 comments
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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreFat Loss Tip – Don’t Simply Cut Carbs.
Posted by admin on May 1, 2010 in carbohydrates, diet, fat loss, muscle | 2 comments
Many people are under the misconception they need to cut out carbohydrates when trying to lose fat. The truth is, carbohydrates play a vital role in muscle recovery and if you cut them out of your diet you will hinder your fat loss and muscle building capabilities. A high carbohydrate diet is not recommended or necessary, however, specific selection and timing of carbohydrates is essential for...
Read MoreOverload is more important than variety.
Posted by admin on Mar 31, 2010 in body building, Max-OT, muscle, training | 3 comments
I don’t believe in the idea that you need to confuse your body with different exercises on a regular basis in order to get continual results. As long as the overload is progressively increased over time, your muscles will keep being triggered to respond to the heavier weights they are subjected to. I use myself as a prime example. I’ve done the same basic exercises for years on end...
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