Fat Loss Cardio Tips…
Let’s clear up some FAQ about cardio! 1. DO NOT perform cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! This is a great way to encourage muscle wasting. As soon as you wake up you should have whey protein isolate and a carbohydrate source (my favorite combo is VP2 Whey Isolate by AST Sports Science with breakfast cereal as you can see in my “Lost Logs” e-book. After you...
Read MoreDoes 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 MoreDon’t Skip Your Post Workout Drink!
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2010 in creatine, glutamine, post workout, whey protein | 15 comments
The most important time of the day to supply nutrition is directly after your workout. Your muscles are like dry sponges after training and ready to soak up valuable muscle building nutrients. It is up to you to supply what your muscles are craving so don’t miss this critical opportunity to ignite muscle growth. Directly after training I recommend whey protein isolate and my favorite is...
Read MoreMax-OT Warm-up Protocol
Posted by admin on Sep 8, 2010 in Max-OT, Warm-up | 12 comments
The goal of the Max-OT warm-up protocol is to gradually introduce heavier weights without approaching the point of muscle fatigue. Below are the main points to consider when you are doing your warm-up sets. These points are taken from a passage contained in my book “Inside the Mind of a Champion.” The complete passage explains each of these points in detail and gives some specific...
Read MorePrinciples are more important than the routine.
Posted by admin on Aug 15, 2010 in Max-OT, principles, weight, workout | 12 comments
I get a lot of questions about which Max-OT routine is best to follow. The answer is there really isn’t one Max-OT arrangement that is better than any other. The important thing is that each routine sticks with the important Max-OT principles: *Train each body one time per week. *Stick with basic free weight compound exercises. *Train in a 4-6 rep range. *6-7 total sets for larger body...
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