Summer is here- Time to Perfect your Body!

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 June 1 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!

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!

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*. 

AMRP Training for Rapid Muscle Growth and Fat Loss

Scott I need to add 10 lbs of muscle and to drop a couple % of body fat to achieve my life long goal of getting on a major magazine cover.  Seems most “experts” just recycle the same tactics, I heard you are the man who thinks outside the box to get break through results.

This requires not only an aggressive effort, but one of proper planning. In order to achieve such results- essentially simultaneous fat loss and muscle growth the program design is the most important element people are missing. 

Training to accelerate growth is not only about breaking down the muscles during exercise, but also maximizing muscle fiber recruitment and creating the optimal hormonal environment from a combination of training, nutrition, supplementation and rest.  Integrating all of the key factors is essential which is why my customized routines will differ on training days vs. off days.  Trashing muscles with tons of volume is easy, but will not necessarily create a growth response especially for advanced trainees with a mature nervous system.  What does this mean?  In the big scheme of things your brain figures out how to repair muscles more efficiently and prevents the damage needed during training for new growth.  However the introduction of the right stimuli can get you growing again ASAP. 

You will start sets with heavy loading 4-6 rep brackets using a controlled tempo to recruit fast twitch fibers which posses the greatest potential for growth.  The front end heavy loading exposes more fibers to stimulation which is why you will drop the load 20% and do As Many Reps as Possible (AMRP) right away in a specific time frame let’s say 30 seconds.  Believe me this is hard (using the right loading) as I have seen many advanced lifters want to call it quits after the first set.  The pain definitely produces worth while gain as body fat melts off and the muscle piles on if all of the recovery factors are in line.

AMRP Training for Rapid Fat Loss and Muscle Growth Right NOW!

 Exercise                               Sets             Reps                                        Rest

A1. Dynamic Lunge                  3      (4-6) +AMRP for 30sec*                      90

A2. Hack Squat                        3      (4-6) +AMRP  for 30sec*                     90

B1. Leg extensions                   2      (6-8)                                                     60

B2. Standing hamstring curl      2      (6-8)                                                      60

C1. Seated calf raise                2      (8-10) +AMRP for 30sec*                      60

*add 10 seconds to the AMRP period each week

 Get the AMRP training system and full tech support from Scott Mendelson- with any purchase over $100 before 3/31/07 a $200 value- free!

AMRP training is extremely challenging requiring advanced nutrition and supplementation tactics to prevent overtraining.  I do not advocate very low calorie nutrition plans for fat loss, but one can expect to have less energy substrate available when training during a fat loss effort especially if the diet is low carb.  Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis provides an alternative energy source which supports intense training, recovery and most importantly spares muscle; forcing stored fat to be a fuel source during exercise.  Countless client trials and testimonials solidify our assertion that Amino Loading drastically improves exercise performance and body composition.  Think of your muscle bellies as a flexible fuel tank for aminos, the greater the amount within the larger and harder appearance your muscle will have.  Amino Acids in the right proportions (developed by Dr. Eric Serrano MD) are the muscle’s preferred energy source for training; quickly accessed and utilized to support heavier loading, more reps and faster recovery between sets. No the availability of amino acids do not interfere with the use of fat as fuel, this mechanism is greatly enhanced by the presence of aminos according to Dr. Serrano’s trials.   Have no fear as the temporary depletion of this super fuel is quickly replenished by your post workout serving of Aminos which also supports the anabolic hormonal environment necessary to improve body composition. 

 “Scott after15 years of hard training I have determined that AMRP training is both the most challenging and productive training system I have ever used.  Along with Amino Loading I felt very fresh while dropping body fat like a bad habit!”  Tom T Columbus (not pictured) 11/14/2006

Since so many approach me wanting to participate in studies, I recently set up an experiment including 10 adult males of similar age, training experience and goals.  All used the AMRP training system.  Half Amino Loaded with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis surrounding workouts while the others did not.  Oh yeah their diets were designed to be exactly the same.  The results? They were very clear when the 10 subjects showed up for the follow up body comp tests 60 days later.  Let’s just say 5 were smiling ear to ear and the other 5 had their jaws hanging to the ground looking at the Amino Loading group- they could not believe the progress that was made.  The average increase of muscle mass was 8 lbs and body fat lost 6 in just 60 days and I must point out that these were experienced trainees who were not benefiting from beginners luck.

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.

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 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?

 One advantage is how certain people apply themselves, professional athletes and celebrities are highly motivated by their competitive work environments.  The most important step is finding the right trainer and nutrition expert to design a plan to fit your needs.  There are many advanced training and nutrition methodologies out there that the average Joe will never see.  Recently a consumer called me and asked why they should pay for my consultation services if they can pull an example routine out of each issue of PM.  I explained that my best stuff never reaches magazine pages and is reserved for my elite clientele who pay accordingly.  Why?  It takes a great deal of time to construct what I call fully integrated programs.   

 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 lack of sleep in terms of time or restless sleep which prevents you from entering the crucial REM cycle.  Poor sleep cycles will screw up your hormonal ratios which determine your rate of progress or lack their of in your case.  Obviously those lacking in quality sleep will have low mental and physical energy levels; interfering with the ability to exercise often at the proper intensity.  Testosterone will drop rapidly removing motivation for exercise or any other challenging activities.  Feelings of fatigue and or laziness will extend to the diet as well when people make excuses to consume junk food in an attempt to spike their energy levels with a sugar rush.  Studies show that people who are sleep deprived eat more sugar, no one knows why but the results have been replicated. 

 You are noticing more body fat accumulation around the mid section as high cortisol levels associated with a lack of sleep facilitate fat storage in many ways.  Cortisol activates fat storage receptors in the mid section for men and legs for women; secondly ruining insulin sensitivity which governs the storage of body fat. 

The PM Fat Reduce was designed to optimize the body for fat burning 24x7 and to help people transition into sleep, not as a sleeping pill, but by lowering the chronic cortisol levels elevated by a lack of sleep and additional stress.   Yes we are a highly stressed society and that is not going to change any time soon. 

Fat Reduce AM will help to increase energy, but will by no means have you jumping off the walls.  Increased energy is derived from changes in the hormonal environment which naturally improve alertness, willingness to exercise and reduce appetite for sugar rich foods.

The unique combination of the Fat Reduce AM/PM formulas will facilitate fat loss especially in the trouble areas, but your efforts with diet and exercise are also crucial.  Fat Reduce  especially needs time to do its best work as its focus is to manipulate the hormonal environment to support fat loss.  This cannot take place overnight but we do have proof that the metabolism increases a great deal from day 1 to 30 based on our trial data which revealed an average increase of 400 additional calories burned per day.  During the next trail we will measure at days 15, 30, 45 and 60.  Based on client feedback and hormonal blood panels I would venture to say that the metabolic increase between day 30 and 60 will be significant. 

Allow for 8 hours of sleep each night in a dark environment, go to sleep and rise at the same times each day to create a consistent pattern.  Exercising earlier in the day may also make it easier to transition into sleep.

Fantastic Customized Consult Success Stories

In 6 months working with  you Scott I cut my body fat from 17 to 7% and gained 12 pounds of muscle.  At age 36 I look far better than I did at 26 and am often mistaken for someone in my middle 20’s.

I was simply amazed by the personal phone calls and emails to ensure that I was on the right track. Everything provided by infinity fitness was first class all the way.  I am not sure where you come up with these training systems, but the innovation is amazing, I feel a vastly different challenge during every training phase.

Not to blow my own horn too much, but in addition to the programs I worked very hard and was more consistent than during any other previous 6 month period in my life.  You have been in the game for many years Scott- is it the program or the effort that produces big time results?

No program is worth anything if not applied correctly, however I have seen many people bust their humps and yet see 0 results due to a poorly designed program.  A phrase I often use with clients is “work hard and SMART”  meaning the correct principles of training, nutrition, recovery and supplementation must be applied to support the best possible result in the shortest time frame.

A customized training program is much like plans for a sky scraper, there must be an appropriate foundation built with tremendous attention to detail by a professional who knows how to manipulate all factors in your favor.  When potential problems arise the decision maker must be able to adjust accordingly to ensure your success. 

It is very difficult to design your own program which is why I do suggest serious trainees get professional help.  99% of trainees find it impossible to be objective when analyzing weak points as it becomes very personal, those who design their own programs rarely venture outside of their current box of knowledge which limits the introduction of new techniques.  People who take on the role of both trainer and trainee often find themselves redesigning programs too frequently and constantly second guessing before giving a program enough time to work. 

Now the most common failures I see during program design is the lack of attention placed on the long term scope of a program. There cannot be a directionless change of routines every month.  Each phase must build on the previous to ensure that the body does not slow down progress due to staleness or overtraining.  This is not a skill you can pick up when reading a research journal.  It takes years of experience to develop these skills along with the ability to identify what aspects of training are most important to support the goals.

When training in a California gym many years ago I knew a trainer who had all of the right looks with a great physique, but no brains to match.   No matter what the goals he prescribed the same general guidelines to all of his clients who ranged from old women to teenage athletes.  Unfortunately many trainers still use these same techniques as it minimizes any potential use of the brain on their part.  Do not assume that just because you are paying a trainer that you will get an appropriate program.  While there are many skilled trainers around, they are still the vast minority as gyms employ inexperienced trainers to save on pay roll costs.

The nutrition and supplementation scope is also equally important to training as one must support the body by sending the proper messages to the brain and provide optimal fuel sources.  People under estimate the importance of changing the nutrition program to match the training stimulus and goals.  I take tremendous amounts of time to evaluate feedback from my clients on a weekly basis to determine adjustments to all phases of the program.  Little things make a huge difference week to week and without a trained eye, you will miss these opportunities to improve your progress.

Scott I arrive at the beginning of  Spring with a fat loss mission, although gaining some muscle at the same time would be nice.  I hate cardio and I cannot survive on rice cakes, soy chips and yogurt all day long as I am a real man and like to eat! 

 “This is the best investment  I ever made Scott- you have built me a clear path to success.  All I have to do is follow the program which fits very well to my schedule etc.  I never thought everything could be so easy which is why I put things off for months before discovering your service from a friend.  In 12 weeks I averaged a 2 lb loss of fat per week and I am more muscular than ever.  Cannot wait for the next 12 weeks."  Thanks Dwight W.  Key West FL

"Since adding the fat reduce to the zero tolerance plan I have seen a big difference Scott.  I am now in my second month of the program and I can tell that progress is picking up quite nicely.  Last month I lost 6 pounds of body fat and am now 11%  which is the lowest I have ever been.   I have no doubt that I will be looking good for my wedding in feb- Our wedding will be on the beach in Hawaii- and I plan to wear shorts and no shirt!!!  "

Over the last 2 months I have been extremely good with both diet and training.  I had a few bad days, but that was it and I have a lot to show for.   This was by far the most productive 2 months I have ever had which is no small statement since I have been trying to improve my physique over the last 10 years.  I went from 14% body fat to 10% while improving my lean muscle mass and definition.  This goal had eluded me for at least 5 years and I am at the lowest body fat% of my life at age 36- Thanks Scott!  Jim T Wyoming

Have a question? Need clarification?   Scott Mendelson is the only CEO in the industry who answers his own phones to keep his pulse on the heart of the industry.  Benefit from unparalleled products and services.  Call 614 868 7521  or email scott@infinityfitness.com to arm yourself with the tools for body reconstruction.

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