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Scott after many years of successful training (220lbs at 10% BF) I was about ready to quit due to boredom and lack of progress over the last several months; luckily I ran into a couple of your clients at a fitness trade show who assured me you are the guy who can turn things around. I would be happy if I looked half as good as they do!
Consider me an explorer navigating the scientific waters of uncharted muscle. I just need .25lbs of muscle per every client that comes to me in the same situation as you each month so I can be 400 ripped pounds! Yes I can change your fortunes ASAP! 99% of trainees are limited to a small scope of information and do not have the ability or objectivity to design the routines needed to maximize their potential. As you become more advanced/experienced it only gets harder as the muscle body machine requires more complex techniques to keep growth going while keeping body fat levels low. It is not just a matter of taxing the muscles, but also stimulating the nervous system so you can stimulate more fibers; forming the foundation of new muscle. Each trainee is different requiring a unique approach to training; my customized consultation services makes use of an advanced assessment process helping me to determine the fastest path to new muscle and less fat by evaluating many factors including body type, training experience, strength deficits, injuries, recovery capacity, diet and more. Obviously, I cannot ascertain all of this info from your question, however below I will describe anti gravity training - a fantastic plateau buster necessary for an experienced guy like yourself needing a new strategic stimulus. We will turn your Guns into CANNONS “Scott I gained 6 lbs of muscle in 4 weeks (over 10 years training experience), within the first week I noticed my muscles sucking up all the nutrients available- The pumps were absolutely insane! My muscles have never been so full and hard in my entire life. I pumped my muscles with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around workouts and between meals. Man do I feel strong during workouts and fresh the next day! Tyler M Las Vegas NV Not Just Breaking all of the Rules- We are Changing the Game for New Muscle! Typically we all hit a wall during a set that forces us to discontinue, unacceptable as those points of fatigue can stop us short of maximal muscle fiber recruitment so vital to growth. Following a traditional set of 4-6 RM heavy reps instead of accepting muscle failure you will go beyond your preconceived limits and use momentum to lift loads while focusing on slow and controlled lowering for 4-6 additional reps just shy of failure. The benefits of this training are numerous, but to highlight a few: Research proves that slow eccentrics cause a natural anabolic hormonal explosion of Testosterone and IGF 1 supporting accelerated body comp improvements. Remember hormones govern success! Set durations of 30-50 seconds are optimal for muscle growth, but only if the loading is high enough to stimulate muscle fibers. AG training gives you the best of both worlds with this strip set format! 10 clients ( all with 7+ years experience adding to the significance of the results) took on this routine full force (just 45 minutes 3x per week) while Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis surrounding training and between meals over 4 weeks the average lean body mass accumulation was 5.8 lbs. These guys blew up over night practically as even within a couple weeks the increased fullness of muscles was noticeable. Consider AG training as a chisel you will hammer into a large stone (muscles) to create your masterpiece. The demands placed on recovery are unlike anything most have experienced making recovery tactics more important than the actual training session. The tremendous rates of muscle break down along with the strain placed on the nervous system make Amino Loading absolutely necessary. This can only work in your favor with the correctly proportioned raw materials found within 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis designed and tested for unmatched speed of nutrient delivery by Dr. Serrano. Whenever conducting a training experiment I seek out a control group using the exact same diet and training routine. However these brave souls do not have the benefit of Amino Loading. My follow up with the 10 control group subjects was lonely as all quit due to the advanced soreness they experienced. I found them all running the other way when I entered the gym to check on progress, followed by some unfriendly phone messages explaining their grief. According to the Muscle Dr. Serrano training in this manner can improve muscle elasticity and facial strength, helping to prevent common weight training injuries. “A unique anabolic hormonal explosion takes place when heavy eccentrics are used in this manner, but there is also a heavy toll taken on the nervous system making recovery paramount to your success. Do not bother with this type of training if you are not willing to Amino Load, eat and rest appropriately.”
Anti Gravity Training- Make your guns into Cannons! Sets Reps Rest A1. Standing DB Shoulder Press 3 (4-6)+(4-6) 90 A2. Eccentric Pull UP 3 (4-6)+(4-6) 90 B1. Standing DB hammer curl 3 (4-6)+(4-6) 90 B2. Eccentric Triceps Extension 3 (4-6)+(4-6) 90 C1. Standing BB Reverse Curl 2 (4-6)+(4-6) 75 C2. DB Lateral raise 2 (4-6)+(4-6) 75 *each pair done in superset fashion Determining the Customized Path to Success Scott there must be a billion different combinations of foods, macronutrient %, supplements etc and I am completely lost as to what to do. I have gotten down to 15% body fat, but can get no lower. How does one of your customized plans work? And why do I accumulate fat around my arms?
Correct! Nutrition is much more complicated than what people realize. Certain rules for success stretch across all people- to name a few eliminating refined foods and trans fats, portion control and more. However individual needs and goals will dictate what specifically needs to be done to not only reach goals, but to achieve them in the shortest possible time frame. After all, do you have another year or six months to wait to get your dream body? My clients approach goals with a sense of urgency to reach objectives right now! Once you have confidence in the plan and see results- you will be unstoppable. I examine dozens of factors when setting up a nutrition plan and in the best cases working with a consultation client I am also able to integrate the training routine. These two factors go hand in hand. Strategically the nutrition plan should progress along with exercise to take advantage of metabolic adaptations. To make a long story short, just like training, diet must also progress with refinements to avoid plateaus. Yes this often involves manipulating food portions and combinations. Cycling macronutrients in the right sequence ensures the body will maximize use of stored fat as fuel and spare protein to form new muscle. I make it all very simple to execute for my clients. Collecting client feedback is crucial so that the right refinements can be made. Do you find yourself tired after meals or running to the bathroom? These are signs that things need to change and often times related to unknown food allergies that may not show up in traditional tests, but develop over time from eating the same things too often. Success is all in the details which is why I leave no stone unturned for my clients. Yes people will store fat in different areas based on many hormonal factors, I learned the importance of this information from the Hormone Master Dr. Serrano. In your case your testosterone levels are likely low requiring changes in every aspect of your routine. I have helped numerous consultation clients in the last 3 months alone overcome the same problem as you. The most common scenario is training in the gym 5 days or more per week for an hour plus with lots of cardio= overtraining? To match stress is high for a variety of reasons and at times periods of very low energy cannot be explained. Low dietary fat consumption and poor sleep patterns are a likely part of the equation as well. You must change your strategy or plan to fail! There are many dozens of excess fat location scenarios combined with other data that will help me resolve your problem using non medical tactics fast. Since we are on the topic of low testosterone and resulting fat storage we must also mention high cortisol which is often associated from a combination of high stress levels and overtraining. Interval sprints are not only proven to burn fat more efficiently, but will help to keep cortisol levels in check in comparison to standard long duration steady state sessions. Weight training sessions must be trimmed back in many cases to emphasize intensity to not only drop cortisol, but naturally stimulate test levels- bring out your natural training beast. Good dietary fat intake must increase especially Alpha Omega which can help to correct omega 3 to 6 deficiencies that you most likely encounter. The right dietary fat choices have a strong correlation to anabolic hormone production. Every single client who uses the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis in the proper dose for a month or more has been extremely satisfied. This powerful combination addresses many of the most common problems faced by the population at large. To mention a few: Increasing rates of recovery, boosting training performance, mobilizing stored fat to be used as fuel during exercise and more. Taken between meals Amino Loading serves as a powerful cravings crusher, peaking mental focus and energy without stimulants. The daily routine of each client must also be taken into account; do you sit at a desk or work construction? Obviously these two situations would call for much different plans even if the goals were the same. I would imagine for most people sitting down to eat 6 meals per day would also not be practical. In addition to having the right plan from a scientific stand point; it must also be practical and satisfying. Optimal Number of Meals Depends on You! Scott how many meals per day to maximize fat loss? I do not have all day to stop and eat, but I hit a point in the afternoon where I am so tired that I just cannot function without a bag of chips or other things that I should not be eating. I must be ready for Summer! It is well known that more frequent smaller meals are best for nutrient absorption and elevating metabolism in addition to providing a consistent influx of nutrients to support lean muscle repair and growth. However many practical problems make this difficult due to our current societal time crunch. For starters few have the ability to eat more than 3 times per day and finding/preparing good food choices for all of these times is a challenge. I find many who make the effort to eat 5-6 meals per day while correct in concept fail when it comes to execution and end up eating far too much resulting in increasing body fat levels The most successful solution is to eat your three square meals and Amino Load between with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. Amino Loading provides many of the same advantages of multiple meals without the caloric burden- you see metabolism will perceive a large influx of food from Amino Loading, but the contents have little to no caloric value making stored fat the primary fuel option for a raging metabolic fat destroying furnace! In addition to the metabolic benefits- imagine how much your quality of life will improve with well balanced energy and mood. The unique blend of expensive (due to both potency and quality) Free Form Amino Acids found with the Muscle Synthesis increase the presence of neurotransmitters- translation- more powerful brain food to support better concentration and productivity. The rapidly increasing stress level of American society is of great concern caused by traffic jams, overbearing bosses, bills, the list goes on and on is not only hitting American wallets, but also plunging quality of life. Anticatabolic elements with the 100% MR can combat the negative impact of stress to not only support greater rates of fat loss and improved lean muscle mass, but also to reduce the mental burden created by mounting stress levels. A group of co workers decided to use the methods described within the Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system and challenged a rival sales department within the same company with not only a fat loss contest, but also a work productivity battle measured in what else- sales. Not only did the Zero Tolerance Group more than triple the amount of fat lost, but they hit record sales figures over the 8 week period. Subsequently I got a call from the regional director asking me how this was possible, we dug further to survey the participants and the top reasons for improved performance was a better level of steady energy and peak mental focus through the day. Keep in mind the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis contain no stimulants, but amino acids in the right proportions are truly the world’s most powerful brain/mood food! “Scott my work performance was great in addition to my fat loss, the stress which seemed to zap me every day and cause intense food cravings was gone within a week of starting the Zero Tolerance Plan. I will see a big promotion if I keep this up and I have you to thank for cutting my body fat nearly by half from 20% to 11% in 12 weeks! Gene T Boston Periods of low energy and corresponding hunger hit everyone at just the wrong time each day and the easy solution has become to grab a bag of chips or other packaged goods which are easily accessible. We see where that strategy has gotten us as one of the most obese nations in the world- and we are not done yet, by 2020 I bet 50% of the population will be obese. Will you be one of them? Over Fat and miserable? Take action now to determine your own destiny. A leading cause? Increased Insulin levels stemming from out of control blood sugar levels and poor food choices. Essential fatty acids in specific ratios within the Alpha Omega designed by Dr. Serrano are designed to take full advantage of the power of highly refined fish oils which Improve the omega 3 to 6 ratio, thus reducing depression according to many studies. Strategic EFA supplementation also improves insulin sensitivity; reducing the amount of the highly potent “fat storing” hormone insulin available which also creates your late afternoon energy coma. Lastly the optimal Omega 3 supplementation can also signal a faster rate of satisfaction during meals resulting in less overeating and desire for foods high in sugar. The Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system is backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee* and provides a comprehensive fat loss solution including Supplementation, Flexible meal plans, Fat burning exercise routines and full tech support directly from Fat Loss guru Scott Mendelson. Time to Climb new Mountains! I hit a plateau every few years and you are the only expert I know of who actually addresses training for advanced guys as oppose to only gen pop transformation crowd. What tactics can I use to put 12-15 more lbs of muscle on my frame without forcing my bf above 6%?
This will require a great deal of nutrient dense food consumption, proper timing/combinations of food, rest and supplementation tools. As you know the easiest way to get big from a nutrition standpoint is to eat everything good or bad in site, however this will result in massive accumulation of fat too! What is that worth to be the biggest guy on the beach if no one can see those abs or striations? There is not enough room to address the nutrition requirements within this article, but you are welcome to give me a call any time to discuss the best solution to fit your needs via my consultation service. Demand for my travel consulting services have been very highly lately enabling me to observe and review thousands of training journals from who you pointed out are advanced trainees I find that program design and concepts are severely lacking! A huge problem is the absence of strategic progression from week to week to properly challenge the muscles in a way that will support progress. Most personal trainers settle for telling clients, go get stronger each week and you will grow. Well NO Sh*t but that is not exactly easy for the advanced guy who is moving closer to his genetic potential with those methods. The other popular method of progression is adding more sessions and time (volume) to workouts- also a poor idea unless you value the top spot in the unproductive overtraining club. I visited a gym in Miami to meet with a couple of clients and ran into someone who was drinking an entire pot of coffee in the locker room. He explained he has to do this in order to workout due the fatigue from his weight training “hang over” Reviewing his training records it was obvious that the only method for progression he knew was volume which lead him into an overtraining zone as a result there was no progress in 6 months! Want to start growing again and regain that bounce in your step? Trust me like thousands of my consult clients who have experienced great success far beyond what they ever imagined possible. What causes this problem?- first and foremost when the body is overwhelmed with excessive training volume it zaps the nervous system causing that constant feeling of fatigue and huge drop in performance as the nervous system governs strength. Few realize the importance of the testosterone to cortisol ratio. Dr. Serrano explains that the increased amount of cortisol related to overtraining obstructs testosterone levels, but does not necessarily lower them. Testosterone levels are vital; being the most important male dominant hormone for increasing muscle, losing fat and that manly swagger which has proven to be important in all life pursuits. “The quickest way to naturally restore high testosterone levels is through proper diet, supplementation, rest and training. Each year I see thousands of patients who are at fault for lowering their own test levels. The answer is not steroids; rather a change in tactics and this gets people the result they were looking for all along. Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around training and between meals has worked fantastically well to battle overtraining and by default improve a trainees ability to make use of their natural hormonal gifts.“ Dr. Eric Serrano What must we do to naturally restore hormone levels and get progress moving again from a training perspective? In many cases the amount of work performed by client before I intervene needs to be cut back in favor of improved intensity and new set/rep/rest/speed of movement tactics to wake up growth factors. One key is to pack more work into less time by using supersets, which alone is a powerful progression factor, but more importantly this keeps workouts to 45-50 minutes which help a great deal to maintain peak testosterone levels. The best of all worlds can be accomplished with what I call Mountain Training (each week you must progress to build the foundation for your Mountain of Muscle). We will use 4 basic compound movements with heavy loading to revive both the nervous system and hormonal levels naturally. Notice the number of sets and reps change each week, this is to capitalize on neurological adaptations the body makes from training. To make a long store short, we want to use the brain to help recruit as many muscle fibers as possible for growth. The greater the number of fibers stimulated- The greater potential for growth provided the raw materials are available. Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around workouts will provide a powerful fuel source which help to push muscles through this stressful sequence by increasing your tolerance for discomfort during exercise and peaking mental focus. These potent raw materials are absolutely necessary to kick start the repair process and make your hard work pay off. Muscle Mountain Training A1 30 deg Incline db press A2 Chest Supported 30 deg incline db row B1. Chin Up B2. Close Grip Bench Press Perform both pairs in superset fashion Week: 1 2 3 4 Sets: 3 4 3 4 Reps: 4-6 3-5 4-6 3-5 Rest: 75 90 75 90 Want to be a Mountain of Muscle like thousands of Infinity Clients across America? Make any purchase of SST supplements $100 or more by 7/30/2007 and get your full version a $100 value absolutely free Blast the obstacle to your success!- Get Rid of that Trouble Spot Fat! Do you ever feel that despite all of your hard work with diet and training that progress just goes nowhere? You might even see your peers earn great results doing the same things you are which adds to the frustrations. In many cases hormones are to blame- cortisol and insulin are two huge offenders. The mid section is an easy place for the body to store fat for men, while women pack on the pounds in the lower half more frequently. Fat storage receptors are highly prevalent in these areas and are activated to store more fat by heightened cortisol levels stemming from a combination of stress factors. Stress is an ever present obstacle to success in our society is also responsible for intense cravings, poor energy levels and deterioration of muscle, but most importantly ruining insulin sensitivity- thus causing an over secretion of a potent fat storage hormone. This vicious cycle must be stopped or it will forever block you from your dream body. In a majority of cases diet and exercise is not enough to win the war, which is why the Alpha Omega and Fat Reduce were invented to facilitate fat loss ASAP. The synergistic ingredients within Alpha Omega help to optimize insulin levels removing a major fat storage bucket of sorts. Omega 3 rich supplementation is not enough, as the Alpha Omega designed and tested by Dr. Serrano contains fish oil filtrated for toxins utilizing proprietary accessory ingredient ratios to promote rapid absorption and utilization. Remember that fat cells have a greater capacity to kick out stored material (FAT) to be used as fuel when more omega 3 is consumed. You must put all of the factors together to achieve lasting success. The Zero Tolerance plan backed by a Satisfaction Guarantee* not only provides the right supplements, but a complete training and nutrition plan of attack with full technical support. Stop trying to run up hill, level the playing field in your favor and capture a permanent solution to rid yourself of unwanted- ugly body fat for good! I must get leaner! Scott you are my last hope, at 12% body fat and 210 lbs at 5’11 I look good, but not good enough in my opinion. For two years I have not been able to get to 7% and add 10 lbs no matter what I do, more work, higher reps, I have tried it all and always end up over trained before reaching my goals. I hear you are the man to talk to about getting advanced guys passed a plateau. The heart of American Success is innovation which is why I intensely focus my efforts on developing effective training systems. I do not promote a program I have not tried myself and successfully tested on numerous clients. The proof is clear! Just listen to what my clients have to say- My mission is to make this the most muscular country in the world! Specific to Shredder training- I have 12 clients who over a 60 day period dropped between 2-4% body fat and these guys were all 11% or leaner to start with, making the results even more impressive- Lean body mass was not only retained but increased by an average of 4 lbs over the same time period. Pretty impressive if I say so myself- these clients took part in individualized programs utilizing changes in grip, exercise position/angle and more based on their specific needs. Yes you need to take a different approach than the average person since you are already in a highly trained state; there can be no substitute for strategic planning as you approach your genetic limits. What used to work- no longer will as your nervous system matures. Since slashing fat and packing on muscle at the same time is your goal we will have to take a multi faceted approach to stimulate the right hormonal response. I have had reservations about making this particular routine available through an article as the level of difficulty seems to be too much for many. Short rest combined with intense triple sets allows no room for those who are just in the gym for show. What is your level of desire after a set of squats with only 10 sec rest before hitting a loaded lunge? This will test your will, but the results are worth it! Optimizing growth hinges on more than just sets and reps. The order of exercises in a workout is vital as the trainee can “pre fatigue” certain musculature with heavy loading and moderate rep speeds during one set which then optimizes the muscles for a more rapid movement pattern to break into previously untapped muscle fibers. The greater the level of muscle fiber recruitment- the more you can grow given the right recovery scenario. My consultation clients report their training progress each week which provides insight into many things, but in some cases I will have new clients perform a strength/function assessment which can help identify the weak links limiting growth. Yes strength correlates to muscle development! This is where individualization is vitally important to maximizing progress; however I will do my best to address some more common lower body deficiencies with the shredder program. This version has worked extremely well for glute and hamstring development. While all women want great glutes, they also look for well developed glutes in their male partners- commit that to memory guys! Back to the fat slashing angle, by accident I discovered what I call High Tension Cardio (HTC), one day after a workout structured similarly to the one below I sat on the bike as my legs were on fire, well I figured I might as well start pedaling and while the workout had tons of volume it was all packed into 30 minutes so I had some time to burn before my anabolic hormones began to run out. Always looking for a challenge I cranked up the tension for a more anaerobic oriented exercise, 10 minutes of cycling the tension was all I could take, after doing this for a couple weeks I advised many clients to try as well, within a month 2-3% body fat loss reports with no changes in diet were filling my email inbox. Thus HTC was born! Weight training exhausts a vast majority of your energy reserves making hard earned lean muscle and stored fat the only two options to fuel HTC training. Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis not only spares muscle, but forces the body to use more stored fat as fuel during exercise making this potent stack the perfect support mechanism for your goals. I do not recommend cardio work following training since it is well known that after about 50-60 minutes of intense exercise cortisol levels rise and testosterone plummets- a bad combination. However a short weight workout followed by a high tension ride, run etc does not violate the hormonal golden rule by keeping the combined worked under 50 minutes. Age and many other factors may reduce the window of Anabolism to as short as 30 minutes which is why I recommend Amino Loading to keep cortisol levels in check and ensure your hard work translates into the results you demand. There are some challenges to be met; while productive the shredder training combined with HTC is very tough on the system. A few clients found out the hard way trying this routine without any tools to support recovery- this is like trying to run a Stealth Bomber on watered down gasoline- not going to work! They felt burned to the crisp within a week, those who were successful used the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis heavily surrounding workouts to not only protect lean tissue but provide building blocks for new muscle. Several clients were pleasantly surprised by their lower body growth, due to the properly designed weight training routine and essentially high repetition leg work. How do you think your arms would feel if you did 1,000 or so medium load reps in 10 minutes? I bet you can easily do 1,000 wheel revolutions in that period of time leading to the practical conclusion- without the right recovery tools- do not use this program. FAT Shredder Training - Your Guide to summer “fun”! Sets Reps Rest A1. Squat 3 4-6 10 A2. Barbell Dynamic Lunge 3 6-8 10 A3. Rear leg elevated lunge 3 8-10 120 B1. Deadlift 3 4-6 10 B2. Hamstring Curl 3 6-8 10 B3. Calf raise 3 8-10 120 *All performed as tri sets Make any purchase of SST products over $100 and receive the complete Fat Shredder training routine free- a $100 value, and on top of that- make your purchase before July 30 and I will throw in the High Tension Cardio System as well! Zero Tolerance Plan- The Permanent Fat Loss Solution! Scott at times I have been successful losing fat, but I can never keep it off, It comes right back to my mid section with a vengeance. A friend of mine with a nearly identical physique tried your Zero Tolerance Fat Loss Plan, he did not lose as much weight initially, but he ended up being ripped- and he stayed that way. Yoyo dieters are plentiful because they use the wrong tactics, prioritizing weight loss instead of improving body composition. Your friend like many others using the ZTP may not have lost as much scale weight, but certainly dropped significant amounts of body fat and increased muscle simultaneously which is why he is ripped and you are not! Quit being a scale maniac and concentrate on how you look, feel and perform! Most fat loss seekers over restrict calories, while fundamentally necessary to some degree it is not the overriding factor of fat loss, the types of food choices, combinations, timing, exercise, rest, stress, supplements and other factors also play a huge role in the success equation. Sudden food intake reduction kicks your survival switch on, gradually slowing metabolism to preserve fat in case of famine. For all the body knows you are reducing food intake because less is available for the long term. Start these trends and you are doomed to pack on more body fat while losing more calorie burning muscle then when you started; unfortunately following a diet many return to bad habits and over eat. Bad timing as the incorrectly structured diet has peaked your capacity for fat storage and your appetite since the body will take every opportunity to protect you against the next famine like situation you have created! Intense cravings for calorie dense food during this period of time are comparable to drug addiction and eventually even the toughest of people will cave. “Before starting the ZTP I was completely lost- not to mention fat, there is no better way to put it. I used to suffer from low energy and mega cravings for junk food. After starting the ZTP that was all gone in a week and the plan is easy to follow- no hunger problems. Now I am in the best shape of my life with great energy “ Cary T San Diego 2/27/07 The Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system creates a permanent fat loss solution provided a sensible nutrition and exercise plan is used following the transformation. You will not only fix the problem, but address the causes of elevated body fat levels. Amino Loading has many fat burning benefits; however one of the most powerful sends the signals to the brain that an abundance of food is being consumed as the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis mimic nutrient consumption in many ways without the caloric burden. This perceived surplus forces the metabolism into over drive and prevents any of the survival fat storage mechanisms associated with yoyo diets from being activated allowing you to not only melt off body fat, but keep it off for good! 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis Transformation Pictures Want to see some great before and after pictures of real professional athletes? These are some of the best transformations I have ever seen, massive losses of body fat and big time muscle growth simultaneously! Elite athletes from multiple professional leagues come to Ikei performance in Scottsdale, Arizona to gain a huge edge on the competition. Chad Ikei and his expert staff go through great lengths to ensure each athlete utilizes the ideal customized program and recovery tools. "Many of my professional athletes use the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis before and after workouts with great success, for years Amino Loading has been a staple of our supplementation program." Chad Ikei Director of Sports Performance. Visit Ikei Performance and select the before and after tab on the left hand menu to see some amazing transformations Trouble Spot Fat Loss Secrets Uncovered Scott I was intrigued by your last column, specifically the info regarding Dr. Serrano’s Fat Reduce Trial, are there other benefits besides increasing metabolic rate? And just curious why is Dr. Serrano’s Alpha Omega more effective than other fish oils when it comes to fat loss? The increased caloric expenditure (average of 400 calories per day) of the trial participants was only part of the benefit. Manipulation of fat burning governing factors is more important in the big scheme of things. Hormones govern fat loss and Dr. Serrano has recognized over the years that certain hormonal profiles do indeed indicate success or failure. His mission became finding natural ingredients which would optimize hormonal ratios- out of this quest came the Fat Reduce.
"The wrong hormonal profile combined with bad food choices not only piles on the body fat, but also creates accommodations for future body fat, taking you one step closer to the plus size rack. Reverse your fortunes with Alpha Omega , Fat Reduce and the Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system ." It is no secret that Men store body fat in the mid section while Women tend to pack it on hips and buttocks. These areas contain more body fat storage receptors than anywhere else on the body and can be activated by certain signals. Stress (elevated cortisol levels) is perhaps the most menacing hormonal signal of many as the body believes famine is near- as a result fat storage is accelerated to preserve survival. You can counter the fat storing instincts of the body by Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. Taken between meals and around workouts these specially designed formulas will make the brain believe huge amounts of food are being ingested causing a metabolic surge to burn the “phantom” food. Despite the lack of caloric vale the aminos provide a huge anabolic punch accelerating fat loss, recovery and performance. Alpha Omega helps to manage the fat storage hormone insulin which is partially responsible for the obesity epidemic around the world. Food refinement, high sugar contents and lack of fiber have sent insulin soaring over the last 25 years and increases in waist line have also expanded at the same rates. Compounding problems the intake of refined foods, sugars and Trans fats provide ample raw material for the body to produce more ugly body fat by not only over filling fat cells, but also increasing the number of fat cells, creating more storage dumps for future fat gains. The specific actions of the Alpha Omega forces the fat cells to expel trans fats and other unwanted materials that has been sticking around like an unwanted relative over staying their welcome following the holidays. The end result? Fat cells are elastic in nature; collectively if they contain less material they can shrink which is in essence one way you can reduce your body fat %. You get what you pay for when it comes to raw materials quality. Toxin free fish oils are hard to come by as a limited number of facilities have the ability to completely filtrate the oils. Of course limiting the amount of toxins you consume is important, but when it comes to fish oil the toxins will prevent the body from absorbing the beneficial omega 3s all together. Made by any other company the AO would cost 6-8 times as much as these companies manage huge overhead. SST only focuses on effective products and customer service- that’s it! Passing the savings to you! Now these findings were not made on a random basis. Dr. Serrano performs detailed trials to measure numerous factors. An interesting trial used body fat caliper tests before and after the use of a new variation of the Zero Tolerance fat loss protocol for 8 weeks resulted in massive body fat % losses as high as 10%. Furthermore both men and women were delighted with localized trouble spot fat reductions which by far exceeded their expectations. We are so confident that the Zero Tolerance Fat Loss System will work for you that we back it with a Satisfaction Guarantee*. TV Stars use the Zero Tolerance Plan I am very impressed with the results the ZTP has produced for a couple of my co workers from a popular TV show I need to be even leaner than they are for my job (more scenes when I must look great in a beach setting) , is the same program appropriate for me? Out of the many thousands who have used the Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system and lost tens of thousands of pounds approximately half started with at less than 14% body fat. The number of relatively lean people 14% and below breaking into the single digits is remarkable as out of the general public very few ever achieve a single digit beach worthy body. The Zero Tolerance plan has been highly successful for men, women, young and old and yes advanced trainees have also thrived in addition to what I would call average Joes. I agree that some people should take a more advanced approach to fat loss if their situation allows. My advanced clients will use macronutrient cycling to accelerate progress within the framework of the ZTP. The leaner you get, the greater the need for a strategic change of pace to keep fat loss going- and muscle growing! In a similar fashion to training your nutrition plan of attack must change frequently to win the battle of the bulge. However there must be method to the madness per Dr. Serrano’s ground breaking interview from the last pm issue. Our experimentation with Dr. Serrano’s latest macronutrient cycling routine has improved results dramatically especially for those who are already under 14% aiming to break into the single digits for winter vacations or photo shoots. Instead of running your head into the brick wall in the way of your best body, embrace macro cycling. Even if your body fat % is high you must have strategic changes ready as you get leaner to avoid staleness. The basic premises of the plan are well known to PM readers, but there have been many result break troughs over the last 6 months. New Amino Loading protocols allow for even greater rates of fat burning between meals, remember the consumption of 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the brain believe a huge amount of food has been consumed; therefore increasing metabolic rate with nothing to burn except stored fat since the aminos have little to no caloric value. Increasing the frequency of the amino loads with flexible timing further amplifies this fat burning phenomenon according to our latest client trials. Remember Amino Loading surrounding training also supports much greater utilization of stored fat as fuel during exercise. Higher consumption of the Alpha Omega essential fatty acid complex and standard dosing of Fat Reduce has correlated very well to stubborn fat site reduction amongst women. One of the many advantages of the ZTP is it’s simplicity and flexibility; including detailed example meal plans, FAQ and full technical support directly from Scott Mendelson who has coached thousand of ZTP participants to success. Macronutrient cycling is a complex concept, so advanced it is simple by rotating different foods to capitalize on metabolic and hormonal conditions naturally created. The ZTP is backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee* you have nothing to lose except body fat! Infinity Fitness Client Show Contest Success! Scott at a recent contest I was beaten by one of your consult clients who told me the level of detail and customization you provide was the key to his success. What factors do you evaluate to determine what to do for a nutrition program? Failure to properly integrate the training and nutrition program is one of the top reasons people are not able to get really lean (single digit body fat %) while improving lean muscle mass. My clients have successfully beaten the trends. Have you ever considered the nutrition plan should differ on weight training days vs. off days? There are many details to consider especially when there is a fine line between success and failure. What would I suggest for diet specifically? This depends on many individual factors including age, genetics, food allergies, stress levels, sleep schedule, training experience and more. See Q & A above for the macronutrient cycling information which has become a highly productive tool for my consult clients. I take things several steps further by integrating the nutrition plan to support the exercise routine of that particular day. Have you ever woken up hungry the next morning following a day of increased food intake? This is a clear sign metabolism is elevated expecting to process more food than normal during the following days. You can capitalize on this increased rate of fat burning with the right exercise and nutrition protocol and improve your rate of progress dramatically. This is just one example of an approach that I may take with a particular plan, but the possibilities are endless. After following one my customized routines you will wish you would have found my services earlier as typically my clients invest less time in the gym, fewer hassles with diet and see much better results than ever before. Opportunity Knocks your Progress to the Next LEVEL One of the most common reasons for failure amongst the thousands of people I speak with around the country each year is the stagnation of results after 1 or 2 months with a basic routine. Do not try to navigate these rough seas on your own and drown in your own ambition. A customized consult with Scott Mendelson ensures that you will be on the path to greatness leaving no stone unturned. Furthermore the programs change based on your feedback ensuring your sustained progress. Call 614 868 7521 or email Scott@infinityfitness.com and communicate directly with Scott to get on track to success. Now or Never- Find a Better Way to Reach your Goals FAST Everyone I talk to tells me that I have to spend hours in the gym and starve to get really lean and I am thinking there must be a better way, well at least I hope so otherwise I am stuck. Recently I ran into an old friend who lost a ton of body fat since the last time I saw her about 6 months ago, She looks great. She is one of your clients and she told me that you made things pretty easy for her. Last year I spent 10 hours + weight training and doing cardio each week and lived on a nutrition plan made by a nutritionist that just never seemed to take my situation into account. I have a lot to do between work and family, how do you approach nutrition and training with your clients? Sarah G New Jersey Sarah there are many factors to take into consideration and I review them all to make sure that the programs I design fit the client needs and goals. You can be very successful while spending less time in the gym and eating more of the right food choices and combinations. A majority of my clients are similar to you, big goals and little time. My specialty has become building simple to follow plans that do not take over the life of the client. I cannot address many specifics because I do not have much information about you just yet. However I can tell you that I have many different techniques that I will use based on goals, age, stress levels, gender, ethnic background, exercise experience and more. No two clients are exactly alike which is why I believe customization is one of the missing links to success. The friend you mentioned above had a very hard time before connecting with me as every day was a battle, she could not determine what to do and changed from plan to plan on a regular basis. As a result she went nowhere fast as nothing produced results. I settle all of the factors and leave no stone unturned. I will arm you with a plan that is 100% realistic which will ensure that you can focus on execution and nothing else. I take client feedback and use that information to my advantage so the right plan adjustments can be made. I cannot do the work for you, but I will make sure you have the tools to get the job done! "Scott a friend of mine named Sarah will be contacting you soon, she saw me for the first time since starting with you 6 months ago and her reaction to my progress has made be realize how much we have achieved. Over 6 months I dropped 12% body fat and none of my fat clothes fit any more. I have the budget to buy new ones as I am doing very well at work since my attitude has improved dramatically along with my confidence. You have made everything so easy Scott- thanks again." Jane L NY 1/07/07 Check out my consultation program page and send any questions my way by email scott@infinityfitness.com Get those arms growing with new Exercises Scott what are some arm exercises you recommend for increasing size and improving overall appearance? My Shoulders are very well developed by my bis are lacking. Is there a way I can improve the peak of my biceps? JT Tacoma WA Broad question, but that is ok. I would break up arm training into four parts of the purposes of this answer. Bicep, forearms, triceps, shoulders. We will not address shoulders since you are doing well in that department. The common exercises for these areas are well known so I would list some that you have not likely tried, integrating new movements into your training routines is vital for continued success. Otherwise you will adapt very quickly, on the same note training splits, reps, sets, rest periods, tempos all must change frequently as well, but that is a different topic. Also consider that you must change the angles of exercises to focus on specific cross sections of the muscles. For example most people do bicep curls standing, but what about using an incline or preacher bench? It is possible to improve the bicep peak and other areas of the upper arm with the right exercise selection. Try a kneeling high cable bicep curl to develop your bicep peak. Take advantage of the unilateral (one arm at a time) movement by bring your palm past your ear to maximize the contraction. The prone incline DB kick back is a personal favorite for tri development as the position puts you at a mechanical disadvantage of sorts greatly increase the difficulty. Do not be afraid to lower weights so you can perform the exercise correctly. Remember to isolate movement at the elbow and do not involve the shoulders. Lock out the elbow on top for full recruitment Many great forearm movements involve arm flexion (curling type movements). One of my client favorites is the DB Zotman curl. This is simply a seated curl during the lifting phase and then a switch to a reverse grip (palm facing floor) during the eccentric or lowering phase. This enables you to over load the forearm musculature in a productive manner. The exercises above can work well in your routine, but I prefer to build customized routines to ensure I am taking the client goals and training condition into consideration. In your case JT I would review your past routines to determine the best path for the future. Pictures and certain strength tests help me measure muscle/structural imbalances which is an important component of program design. Weak points are identified and corrected to optimize the potential for muscle growth and strength.
Boost Progress with a New Approach Scott the transformation made by one of your clients ( Tm J) at my gym was amazing and the guy must be over 40 years old, he led me to you- Even with a really low caloric intake I can never seem to match past successes (7% body fat) using the same programs as before and am extremely confused. I seem to be shorter on muscle with more body fat despite lots of hard work. Just because something has worked for you in the past does not mean it will be productive now. Conditions change calling for adjustments in approach, there are many factors to analyze as I do with my clients based on feedback weekly. I find that people who use the same routines over and over go nowhere really fast! I specialize in plateau busting as the really tough cases in identical situations to yours show up looking for help just about every day. Maybe while you are sitting next to the weight rack as you are out of energy during one of your lackluster workouts brought on by low nutrient intake a weight will fall on your head and make you realize like Sir Isaac Newton that there is a better way to approach things. Unlike the apple falling from the tree you cannot eat the weight so just move on. Your system will acclimate to diet just like training, and as you know you must change training frequently to avoid staleness, the same holds true for diet. The most common reason for fat loss stall outs is a low metabolic rate brought on from repeated periods of extended low caloric intake. I have news for you; your metabolic furnace needs plenty of the right foods to burn hot enough to rid the body of excess fat. In addition to an undesirable slow metabolism you calorie counting crazies out there drop a ton of muscle with each diet effort, which over time reduces the size of your engine as each pound of muscle burns a great deal of calories each day. Why not maintain your muscle instead of taking the 2 steps forward 3 step back approach. Let me guess you eat the same things over and over- chicken, eggs, your favorite protein shake? You will build food allergies to certain items if you eat them daily for a long period time. Symptoms are significant, but no so obvious at times including sluggishness, excessive body fat and stomach upset. Sound like someone you know? A variety of constantly changing factors will dictate the appropriate nutrition approach for a client at any given time. For example those who have followed a low carb plan for a while will need to stagger the amount of carbohydrates and dietary fats on certain days otherwise the body will continue to use protein as fuel instead of stored fat. The system is very smart and will produce enzymes which aid with digestion and fat loss functions. Varying macronutrient %s will help to increase the availability of fat burning enzymes; however there must be method to the madness to gain the great benefits my clients earn. My guess is that you are a creature of habit when it comes to training as well; changing your bench from flat to incline for a couple of weeks is not what I consider a significant variation of training. Are you doing endless cardio and finding yourself fatigued all day? Women especially have this problem, but with my help they will feel better while achieving their goals in much faster time frames. There are a limited number of training methodologies out there in the public domain and I can expose you to many new customized routines to get progress going ASAP. Check out what your buddy at the gym had to say. “Scott before I contacted you my trips to the gym were just something I had to do, not fun and unproductive. Since using your programs everything has turned around, the results are huge and training is fun again. I have made more progress over the last year than in the previous 5 combined. Officially I am ripped! This summer I have been turning heads like you would not believe Scott. “ Tim J SF CA If you are someone looking to finally take it to the next level of success contact me to get you there ASAP. I am not going to tell you to turn your life upside-down; in fact you may actually spend less time in the gym working with me than your current routine. My consultation program includes a top to bottom customized solution fitting your unique needs and goals. I do not promise miracles, but I can arm you with the customized training and nutrition tools to help you reach your full potential in the shortest possible time frame. No matter what your situation you will be far better off after the 12 week consult than when you started! contact Scott@infinityfitness.com to take action today. Get the Celebrity Advantage Scott your consultation service comes highly recommended to me from people I have seen make dramatic transformations. Two of the three that recommended you are pro athletes and the other an actor. What do they have access to that the average Joe does not? I am a successful professional and I am very impatient by nature, but willing to work hard to get to where I want to be, any advice? For the absolute best results a one size fits all approach cannot be taken. On a consistent basis my consult clients are able to achieve more progress in 6 months working with me than the entire previous year. I am not stacking the deck by working with an entirely de conditioned population. Many of my clients arrive in great shape and are looking to take it to the next level and at that point it takes more than just determination- you must work hard and smart- having the right tools to get the job done!
Integrated plans capitalize on the unique hormonal environment created by exercise and diet. The nutrition plan must differ on weight training days vs. cardio focused days to support the activities accordingly. As I have mentioned in previous writings nutrition plans must evolve and change just like training to keep things fresh otherwise the body adapts and progress stagnates. Consistent manipulation of many factors ensures the continued success of my clients month to month so they can achieve their long term goals at a rapid pace. However making changes for the heck of it is not beneficial; I review client feedback to determine the best course of action each week. Like a skilled mechanic I know how to interpret the data and make the correct refinements. My consultation clients enjoy many benefits, but having a plan specifically built for them goes a long way producing the best results of their lives in the fastest possible time frame. Customization is especially important for those with existing injuries and or specific body parts that are lagging. A 12 week internet training and nutrition consult starts at just $150, contact Scott@infinityfitness.com today to discuss your goals. “Scott I wish I had found you 5 years ago as I could have reached my ideal body much sooner. Your programs made my life very simple, all I had to do was apply the effort and the results came fast! Lost 5% of my body fat and gained 8 pounds of solid muscle in 6 weeks. " BP Chicago IL June 06 2006 A 12 week consultation is the best investment you could ever make. Do not let another day go by using routines that are less than the best. Remember -Work and hard and most importantly SMART! Visit www.infinityfitness.com/consult/index.htm
We are an efficient population in many ways, but certain elements of your training should not be so convenient to further tax the muscles. Triple Stack Training puts three similar movements in a row starting with the most difficult exercise which will expose more muscle fibers to stimulation during subsequent movements. This is why I emphasize during certain phases to pause in positions of mechanical disadvantage to make the muscles work overtime. Notice there is no trap work below- no need this phase. On the last rep of each set of chins you will aim to hold your chest against the bar on top for 20 sec and lower on a 10 second count. Believe me your upper back muscles will Now Regarding nutrition, the Zero Tolerance Fat Loss system is extremely effective as you can tell based on the results you have seen others earn. Over the past 3.5 years ZTP participants have lost over 52,500 lbs!* The program is extremely easy to follow; designed for busy people who have no time for meticulous weighing or calorie counting. Fear not as this is not one of those caloric deprivation plans which lead to hunger, muscle loss and long term weight rebounding. The Zero Tolerance Program is a highly advanced training and nutrition plan developed and tested with Dr. Serrano’s real life patients, not lab rats. Fact- the body responds well to certain food combinations, frequency and timing. Furthermore the special macronutrient cycling program included with your purchase promotes your long term success. Just like training you must also change your nutrition program frequently to avoid staleness. You will capitalize on the benefits of amino loading between meals which tricks the body into believing a great deal of food has been ingested – speeding up metabolism- however the contents of 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis have little caloric value making stored fat the only source of fuel for a raging metabolism. Alpha Omega essential fatty acid capsules help to optimize the fat burning environment and enables fat cells to release stored materials to be utilized as fuel. As a result less stored material within the fat cells projects a leaner appearance and a lower body fat percentage. Beyond the comprehensive nutrition, training and cardio system included with your ZTP package purchase– you will also get expert technical support directly from Scott Mendelson to support your goals. Remember the ZTP is backed by a satisfaction guarantee**- how is that for confidence?
100% Mr and Muscle Synthesis were designed to mimic the make up of fast twitch muscle fiber so they can be easily assimilated into hungry muscle bellies during the pre and post workout window of opportunity. Muscle Wave Training recruits your fast twitch muscle fibers with the greatest potential for growth, providing a unique opportunity to rebuild these fibers- FASTER and much BIGGER than ever before. “There is absolutely no substitute for the power of Amino Loading, in a class of its own increasing lean muscle mass, strength and rates of recovery. I should know after all years of scientific research and real world trials in my own clinic have proven the effectiveness beyond any doubt. Dr. Eric Serrano MD Little Sleep= Lots of Fat !
I do not sleep very well due to my job which has me on rotating shifts. I have been losing muscle and gaining body fat around the mid section like crazy, will the Fat Reduce help me? I noticed there is a PM formula to help with sleep. Sleep depravity is a leading contributor to obesity and it can be defined by a l |
