Lose Fat and Get Jacked
This month I’ve been following the Physique Phreak workout and it’s been kick’n my butt! Day 3 focuses on Back and Abs with a bit of Chest. It begins with a 10-minute body weight challenge.
It’s a superset between Pull-Ups and Push-Ups. Here’s what it looks like…
Here’s how I did with the challenge last week… about 10-Minute Pull-Up and Push-Up Challenge
It’s time for a reality check… Have you been selling yourself short in the gym… and with your physique goals? Be honest now. The only person you’d be fooling is yourself.
I’m not afraid to admit I’ve been slacking off lately… well, by my standards at least.
I recently awakened to this fact as I was training a client. She was training hard, but I could tell she was holding back.
At the end of a set I knew she had a few more solid reps in her. In her mind… she was done. She felt the burn… she was fatigued… and she thought this was good enough.
Well in my books “good enough” just doesn’t cut it. I expect greatness!
As she was about to rack the weight I encouraged her to dig deep and show me what she’s made of. “It’s all mind over matter now”.
The next four reps were not all that pleasant, but she executed them with exceptional form.
At the end of the set you could see the sense of satisfaction and pride on her face… well, once the wincing and grimacing from the burning sensation subsided 😉
There’s something magical about giving your very best effort. It’s rewarding and gratifying on so many levels.
It sure beats mindlessly going through the motions without any sense of satisfaction.
As I pushed my next client through her threshold it dawned on me… about Stop Selling Yourself Short
This week three women from our 33 Days To A Picture Perfect Physique ‘speed-sculpt’ system reported a loss of 5 pounds. One change to their diet made all difference…
…Planning and tracking their meals.
Ya, I know… it’s not sexy… and some people are just down right intimidated by it because it involves some upfront work… but in the end it’s worth it.
Tracking your meals is an education… it’s an eye opening experience. Most people are shocked at how many calories they were consuming with their old eating habits.
They are also surprised at how few calories it takes to feel satisfied when you are consuming 90-95% healthy foods…
…In fact, one of the female Physique Artists from the program asked, “Is it necessary to eat ALL the meals in the program?! I’ve never eaten this much food in one day in my LIFE!!!!”
…and that was in a caloric deficit 😉
This brings up a great point. about How They Torched 5 Pounds In Just One Week
Do you think you’re training smart in the gym? I know I did… and I was training smart… actually smarter and smarter with each passing month, which is why my physique has dramatically transformed during the past three years.
But, although I was training smart, I always new there was an even “smarter” way to train… a way to maximize the benefits of every rep… making it REALLY count!
Enter IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski… B-Pak… The “Pakman”… The FREAK! 😉
Now… before you make the big mistake of stereotyping Ben (like I first did), I encourage you to continue reading this post and listen to the entire 37 minute podcast that accompanies this post.
OK, seriously… what’s going through your head right now? Are you thinking, “This guy is a BEAST! Freak’n Awesome!”… or are you thinking, “Gross… I don’t want to learn from this meathead.”
Unfortunately, when I was first introduced to Ben and his MI40 muscle building program, I stereotyped him right off the bat.
about Training Smarter: Conversation with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Ben Pakulski
Do you feel pain in your bicep while doing pullups or curls? You’re in luck, because I have a solution to help you fix this nagging problem.
The worst thing you could do is avoid pullups or curls… or even avoiding a specific grip variation that triggers the biceps pain.
The bicep pain you feel during these exercises or grip variation is simply a symptom. What you need to do is get to the root of the problem… and here’s how…
NOTE: I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on T.V. I’m simply sharing self-massage strategies that have helped fix my bicep pain. Ya… I’m going bro… shoot me 😉
Seriously though… this is acute biceps pain that I’m addressing… pain that is only experienced during the exercise. If you experience chronic bicep pain you should consult a physician.
OK, now that we’ve cleared the air it’s time to fix your biceps pain…
about Biceps Pain Doing Pullups and Curls? Do This To Fix It
It’s time to step things up. You’ve spent far too long dreaming about getting a ripped ‘photo ready’ beach body… coming close… but not quite doing what it takes to achieve the results you deserve… and there’s a reason for it… actually there’s 3 BIG reasons.
Before I reveal these 3 BIG beach body killers that you absolutely MUST avoid… Let’s dig a little deeper into why you desperately want to sculpt a lean and sexy body…
It may seem selfish… but both Shawn and I believe that you need to be selfish in order to be selfless.
Being selfish by dedicating adequate focused time toward torching that last 10-20 pounds of stubborn fat, while sculpting the body you deserve… could very well be the greatest gift that you can give to all those who you dearly care about.
Because when you make your physique and your health the #1 priority in your life… your vibrant energy and joy will bring out the best in those around you.
Yes… time in the gym is about Avoid These 3 BIG Beach Body Killers