WAS IT GOOD FOR YOU? + FAV EXCUSES

Has anyone ever tried to tell you the exercise or your workout you are doing is not effective or good? I was reading a conversation between two people about this same subject. One person was happy because the other person, a personal trainer, agreed with the low intensity cardio training she was doing after her weight training. She said everyone was telling her she should be doing intervals instead because low intensity was useless. Another story goes like this two people go to the gym, “Ann”, walks briskly to the gym, does cardio on the machines, then walks home. The other, “Bob”, drives to the gym, weight trains, do interval training, drives home. Is one of those bad? Neither is one of the options in the first story. Sure there may be evidence saying one is better then the other or more efficient. For example if Ann did some weight/strength training her workouts may be more productive. Maybe she and Bob can walk together to the gym and train together. I believe there is no such thing as a bad workout IF you are truly working out. What is working out? Well let’s see, it is not hanging out talking on the phone. It is not taking 20 minutes to do 3 sets of 10 with a weight you can do 15 with. It is WORK, remember it is not called going to the gym to hang out. You have to exert an effort, raise your heart rate, sweat, breath heavy. You don’t have to kill yourself. Bottom-line if your “workout” works for you, it is good. Could it be better? Maybe. When it gets too comfortable for you and you are seeing no progress then change. That is why I promote several workouts on my blog, so you see the various options out there.

From Jason Ferruggia

MY FAVORITE EXCUSES
I don't squat because they're bad for the knees.
You're not supposed to squat below parallel.
I don't need to do legs because I run and go on the stairclimber.
I'm just getting back into it. (For two years?!)
Today is my light day. (What about all the other days?)
I don't care about getting strong; I just want to be big.
I don't care about getting big; I just want to be strong.
I don't want to get too big. (As if that was possible)
I didn't eat enough today.
I ate too much.
My diet has sucked lately.
I drank too much last night.
I haven't had enough water today.
I didn't get to have coffee before my workout.
I don't want to get calluses.
I don't want to get injured.
I don't have time to eat that much. (Yes you do)
I can't eat that much. (Yes you can)
I don't want to get fat.
I have crappy genetics. (Join the club)
I just injured my_____ last week.
I can't squat because I have bad knees.
I can't squat or dead lift because I have a bad back.
I lifted a lot more than that last time. (What could have happened, I wonder?)
I just want to get cut.
I don't like working that hard. (Then take up sewing)
Heavy lifting is dangerous.
He didn't touch the bar, that was all me. (Ok)
There's no need to lift all that heavy weight.
You can get great results with light weights and slow tempos. (It shows)
If I took steroids I would look like that too.
If I took steroids I would be that strong too.
I feel weak today.
I feel sick today.
I'm tired today.
I feel like crap today.
I didn't get enough sleep last night. (Join the club)
I'm too stressed out.
I'm too busy.
I'm too old.
I'm depressed.
I have too much work to do.
I'll train later.
I'll train tomorrow.
I don't have time.
I can't. (I know)

What's your excuse? I know that I have been guilty of a few of these over the years and have always regretted it.

There is no tomorrow. The time is now. Take charge and don't look back.

No excuses.

Jason Ferruggia
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Chief Training Advisor, Men's Fitness Magazine
Author, Media Spokesperson, Consultant

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ARE YOU A HARDGAINER?

Are you a "Hardgainer"

Are you someone who has a hard time putting on weight?Does it feel like someone put a "voodoo curse" on your genetics that makes it seem IMPOSSIBLE to put on any muscle? Well guess what......you really ARE "cursed"!I know...that's not what you wanted to hear, right?Well the fact is that your body really IS "different" than someone else who seems to be able to eat Twinkies and still pack on muscle mass.Your muscular system is different...Your hormonal system is different...Even your central nervous system is different.But don't worry...there's hope for you yet!In fact, how would you like to take part in a "mad scientist" experiment designed JUST for skinny "hardgainers"?Here's the deal...A buddy of mine, Jeff Anderson, says that he's finally "cracked the code" on how to transform guys with really sucky genetics and FINALLY help them gain the weight and the muscle they're looking for.Is he right?I don't know...he won't even tell ME what he's uncovered! (It's THAT "hush-hush!)He says that he's developed a completely NEW way to TRAIN...to EAT...and even to SUPPLEMENT...that he's promising will end your "curse" forever!Jeff was so excited about his new program that he doesn't even want to take the next 6-12 months to write it all down.So starting in just a few weeks, Jeff is going to PERSONALLY coach just a small handful of "skinny guys" in his brand new system.In fact, he's calling it an "experiment" that he claims will show the world once and for all that you DON'T have to just "accept" bad genetics.He's calling it......"Hardgainer Project X"!He's already signed up 250 of his own clients to the course and wasn't even going to let me tell YOU about it!But after much begging from a few of his buddies (me included), he's decided to purchase just 50 MORE SEATS to his online coaching course.So basically that means that it's going to be a MAD DASH to grab the last of these seats and take care of Jeff's PERSONAL coaching!So I won't waste any time...If you're the type who feels like your genetics will just NEVER allow you to gain muscle, then this may just be the solution you've been waiting for! Go and check out Jeff's VIDEO and website that explains it all at...CLICK HERE

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The Problem with Weight Loss: Your Body Will Do The Opposite.
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Homeostasis is the property of a living organism, that regulates its internal environment so as to maintain a stable, constant condition.

When you don't drink enough water in the short term -- often the body retains water. It attempts to maintain homeostasis by counteracting the stresses we put on it.

When you drink a lot of extra water - your body excretes more water to maintain balance.

When we weight train -- we actually break down muscle tissue. And the body responds by building new muscle. It attempts to maintain homeostasis by doing the reverse of the stimulus we placed on it.

When a male takes supplemental testosterone -- the body shuts down its own production in a bid to maintain homeostasis.


When we immunize children against disease -- we actually inject them with a small dose of that disease. The immune system recognizes the vaccine as foreign, destroys it, and 'remembers' it. When the virulent version of an agent comes along, the immune system is thus prepared to respond. In order to prepare the body to defend against a disease - we expose it to the disease - and it responds by doing the opposite - it destroys the disease.

In almost every situation I can think of, the body tries to maintain homeostasis by "doing the opposite" of the stimulus.

How does this apply to weight loss?

Now we know that while you are doing it -- low intensity exercise burns primarily fat.

Higher intensity exercise actually burns more carb stores than fat.

But in every head to head comparison, high intensity exercise results in more fat loss than low intensity exercise - even though the more intense work may burn a lesser percentage of fat during the exercise session.

Burning glycogen results in a larger amount of fat lost than burning fat directly.

The body responds by "doing the opposite"...

Break down muscle to grow more muscle. Burn glycogen to lose more fat.

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ANOTHER SEASONAL WORKOUT????

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LETS GET PHYSICAL

A little Halloween motivation for the ladies... FitYummyMummy



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OCTOBER UPDATE

So I have been doing the “Advance 7 Minutes Muscle” workout as laid out by Vince Delmonte. It actually took me 2 weeks to fine tune it. Going to the gym by myself, I have to take my safety and making sure I can go from 1 exercise to the next without waiting. So on chest/back day I would use the Hammer Strength plate loaded machines, using the seated row for the power phase then the pull down for the mass phase. The pull down is on the same machine as the incline press, so now I go to the incline press for chest power then decline press for mass. So I have the safety of the machines, and flows from exercise to exercise, the 3 machines are right next to each other. I also decided for legs I will alternate between barbell squats, and kettlebell squats, this helps alleviate neck pain. Once again this reinforces the importance of using a journal, enabling me to go back 2 weeks to check previous workout.. One last thing I have done is purchased a 48kg kettlebell. I can not yet press it overhead and that is why I purchased it, to create a goal, so by 1/1/09 I will press it 5x each side. Try doing that buy something you can not lift or do, keep it out in the open, and tell people about it to create accountability.So I will update as I make progress with this ball.

GREAT PUMPKIN SOUNDTRACK

WorkoutMuse has just realeased a new Halloween themed soundtrack. It includes a 20 minute "Tabata" track which I am excited about. I used to do a 16 minute workout which consisted of 4,4 minute, rounds so now I can use this soundtrack without looping the 4 minute one I have now. The 4 rounds I do are as follows 1st -hindu squats, 2nd - hindu push-ups, 3rd - kettlebell swings, 4th - hitting the heavy bag. Get your soundtrack and give it a try [less then $10.00 for 3 tracks plus]

5 New Limited-Time Bonuses Available With EDT Now!

FROM CHARLES STALEY

Just wanted to let you know, right now we're running a special on the "Complete Video Guide to Escalating Density Training". If you've been kicking around the idea of grabbing that, NOW is the best time to do it!

We've thrown in 5 limited-time bonuses AND I'm giving you a chance to win a 3 day stay at my training facility here in sunny Gilbert, AZ (Bed & Barbell - http://www.beda ndbarbell.com), where I'll personally train you. While you're here, Phil and I will make sure you're not slacking off…


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Masterminds of Fitness & Nutrition Interviews - Volume 1

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Masterminds of Fitness & Nutrition Interviews - Volume 2

Bill Hartman: Practical Restoration
Art Devany: Evolutionary Fitness
Mark Rippetoe: Starting Strength
Chris Shugart: The Velocity Diet And The Psychology Of Food
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Optimal Protein Intake Webinar with Lonnie Lowery

In this teleseminar, Dr. Lowery spoke for an hour on types, timing, safety, dosage, of protein and more. This is GREAT information if you're interested in maximizing the results you get from your protein, whether it be eating or supplementation. Prepare to be schooled in protein by Dr. Lonnie Lowery!

"The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of" by Nick Nilsson

Get 55 of the most unique and powerful exercises you've never seen before! You'll have fellow gym members coming up to you CONSTANTLY asking where learned that cool exercise. These are excellent for plugging right into your new EDT program!


"How I Use EDT" by Nick Nilsson

This is an excellent "how-to" package that Nick put together showing (through video as well as his exact program) how he uses EDT to maximize mass while staying lean. Very useful, practical stuff!

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OCT & NOV WORKOUT

My October-November workout will be the advanced 7 Minute Workout, as seen in the videos from Vince Delmonte [if you ordered during the promo you know what I’m talking about]. When I train out of my garage I’ll be doing Tabatas , in the gym I will follow the cardio from 7MM. I’ll give more details next week…

Meanwhile check out these seasonal workout videos from WORKOUT MUSE!

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