Managing Your Cheat Meals
The nutrition plan for my Get Lean Program, although being well-balanced for long term results, may still be considered a bit restrictive for some people. A reduction in caloric intake, starchy carbohydrates and processed foods can seem extreme to those who have developed non-supportive eating habits. For this reason, among others, a Cheat Day (also referred to as a “Refeed Day”) is recommended in my program. Psychologically, it’s much easier [...]
Six Pack Abs Success!
I reached my goal of single digit body fat % with my abs visible without flexing! My body weight dropped from about 214 when I started this plan a few months ago, to about 196 at the time of this video. Overall I was pleased with my fat loss progress while minimizing loss of lean tissue, especially since I just turned 42 y/o. It does take longer to reduce body [...]
Train your brain for faster fat loss results
We live in an age where almost everyone has access to more health and fitness information than ever before, yet more than half of our population in North America is overweight. Information is important, but there is something else that needs to be addressed: the mental aspect. If all it took was “How-To’s” we’d all be fit, rich and happy. Before you’ll see any lasting transformation in your body, there [...]
Sleep is a powerful fat burner
Good sleep is one of the cornerstones of good health. While 6 to 8 hours is widely accepted as the optimal amount of sleep for most adults, getting too little or even too much sleep can negatively affect your health. Sleep deprivation has become so common that many people may not even realize they are suffering from it. Some of the serious problems that a sleep deficit can cause include: [...]
Stay Fit on Vacation using Body Weight Training
I just returned from Florida for a relaxing 10 days of vacation with family. I got some much needed rest, sunshine, food, and ‘entertainment’, but I also got in some great workouts! I’ve always found that during a vacation is a perfect time to step up my fitness routine. However, it’s common for many people to fall off track with their health and fitness goals while on vacation. Their regular [...]
Why I am Learning Tai Chi
I always tend to keep a fairly full schedule, and engage myself with projects and activities that excite me, but this past few months have been particularly busy. It wasn’t until I had a chance to slow down during this Canada Day long weekend that I actually realized just how fast my life was moving. This becomes especially apparent as I watch my daughter grow right before my eyes at [...]
The #1 Muscle Building Problem SOLVED
Ben Pakulski Guest Post, creator of Mass Intentions 40 Question: Ben, please identify the number one training mistake that would be preventing individuals from achieving maximal muscle gains. Answer: Mistake number one is never knowing what the right amount of exhaustion is Have you ever left the gym wondering if you could have done more? If you should have done more? I know I have. Heck, there has even been days [...]
The #1 Factor To Build Muscle
Guest Post from Ben Pakulski Question: Ben, please identify the number one training mistake that would be preventing individuals from achieving maximal muscle gains Answer: Well, we all know “the guy” in the gym that throws a ton of weight on the bar and moves it with terrible form and looks like hes going to hurt himself. He is the root of many of our jokes, and definitely gets a lot of sideways [...]
PakMan’s Top 5 Muscle Building Tips
This is a follow up to my previous post where I shared Ben’s Top 5 Fat Loss Tips, from his seminar Advanced Techniques for Muscular Hypertrophy and Fat Loss. This time I want to discuss his Top 5 Muscle Building Tips. Muscle Building Tip #1: Understand Muscle Function and Train with Focus One of the first things Ben spoke about was how important it was to have a decent understanding [...]
5 Big Fat Loss Tips from Big Ben Pakulski
I recently attended a seminar lead by professional bodybuilder, trainer, and educator, big Ben Pakulski (BPak). In his presentation, Advanced Techniques for Hypertrophy and Fat Loss, Ben shared some important tips for gaining muscle and shedding fat. In this post I wanted to share with you his 5 Powerful Fat Loss Tips. Fat Loss Tip #1: Carbohydrates are NOT the body’s preferred energy source! Although carbs are burned faster than [...]