Comments on: Need Advice From Fitness Trainers

By: Kane

Kane — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:41:26 +0000

the best way is to get a trainer and lift super heavy on big compound lifts once a week, and 10 min "hiit" sessions 3 times a week. And DONT cut carbs

By: Dom

Dom — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:19:11 +0000

hi Chris,

Lots of great comments above. My key advice is:

1. Cardio 20 mins, 3 times a week. But instead of boring treadmill at same pace/incline, do supersets of different cardio eg – 10 mins rowing, 5 mins run flat, 5 mins run slight incline (varying speeds).

2. Weights – great – lots of variety, and work around any injuries. Make time for a good 10 mins stretch at end, particulary stubborn hamstrings!

3. Clean natural healthy eating. Sounds like you're eating excessive protein. Aim for 1g protein per lb of bodyweight, spread evenly thru 6 feeds per day. And TONS of veg (not juices, the actual veg – you need lots of fibre!). Just 3 portions fruit/day.

Dom
Fitness4London.com

By: Jason Kozma

Jason Kozma — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:42:04 +0000

Who the hell told you not to do cardio? Take it from a real expert: 6 days per week heavy bodybuilding training on a split routine (I prefer 1 bodypart per day), 1 hour of cardio 6 days per week at 75% max, you can do an additional 30-60 minutes as well for faster results.
Food: 40/40/20
No bands, plyo, kettlebells or other bullshit.
Which foods: pick up an issue of Flex and eat what bodybuilders eat.

By: Deeyarah

Deeyarah — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:05:45 +0000

You CAN have it all but you CAN'T have it all at once.

START WITH HEALTH:Drop the body fat first cause it's just plain unhealthy: good ole pushup, pullups, sprints, body weight training & resistance circuits for good fat burn while building solid foundation and most importantly getting healthy.
DIET: don't even bother if you're not going with wholesome-natural foods (protein, complex carbs & good fats). Figure out your numbers & you're feeling healthy and strong, looking great & ready for the next step.
BUILDING & TWEAKS: By this time you're seeing where you are and how your body has taken shape & now you can build muscle & develop areas that need improving. It's all a process that takes a lot of tweaking depending on where you lean out first and how different foods react in your system.

Good luck!

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:49:28 +0000

I like going with mixed workouts myself meaning doing some kind of plyometric after every set for the first 12 to 16 sets of my workout. Also interval training in there during cardio so it's not as boring and you can keep more of your muscle. Just look at sprinters' bodies.

By: Robert Martin

Robert Martin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:12:23 +0000

Hey Chris,

Glad to hear you went with some hill sprints on your non-lifting day and got the buzz. Joggers talk about runners high, but for me, the high reflects the intensity of the workout. And you'll still be burning fat tomorrow.

Keep rockin' it. Can't wait to see the "after" pix.

By: Alfredo

Alfredo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:52:50 +0000

Great Job Chris!

I would say that at this point that YOU start rolling on a right mind set & positive metabolism that "YOUR choice" will be based if YOU want to accomplish it to make a statement (OPTION #1) or if YOU really want to get back and have a new life style that will last a long while (OPTION #2).

In my opinion as a professional I'll pick #2.

Al the best!

By: Wade Caussey

Wade Caussey — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:29:52 +0000

I think option 2, only because winter is approaching, if you can maintain or add to existing muscle, then start a program to cut up for summer, maybe February.

By: Scott Williams

Scott Williams — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:24:30 +0000

Hey Chris,

I have recently changed to more of an option 1 style of training. Higher intensity, explosive etc. I have dropped 14lb in the last six weeks with this style of Cross Fit training and i find it working really well for me ( especially as i am getting a bit older).

I would head toward high intensity, explosive, anaerobic, resistance training and cardio.. TABATA style.. You won't sacrifice any muscle as most of the programs have functional powerlifting moves in most sessions, but you will drop a ton of body fat fast, which will leave you looking even more muscular and closer to the six pack abs…

Check out some of my latest training programs on my website that will give you an idea of what i have been doing:
http://www.succeed.com.au

Scotty from Canberra

By: Graham

Graham — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:39:29 +0000

Sounds Like you had FUN!!!