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Scott five years ago when I started training at age 31 I was so eager to get into the gym, now it less than fun, the workouts are killing me and the results are meager.  Your programs completely transformed a friend of mine ( Jerry) who was in the same situation just 6 months ago.  I am already training 90 minutes 4 times per week and would give anything for 10 new lbs of muscle next month.

What more can you do? How about less!  Training sessions over 55 minutes are not productive for people not using steroids.  You need to raise the quality of work by packing in more work into less time at an urgent pace.  During a recent visit to NYC I updated a program for a client who other members of the gym call hurricane since he moves from exercises so quickly between sets.  They also know him as the guy who was FORMERLY the worse looking guy in the gym.  Now he is 9.5% body fat with 18 lbs of new muscle in 6 months.

You have two things working against you: age related hormonal decline which reduces your capacity to train and maturation of the nervous system; requiring more strategic program innovation to keep results moving as you become more experienced.  As we age testosterone and other anabolic hormones decrease while catabolic hormones stemming from stress increase.  Training is fun when you can see rapid progress; you must have confidence in your routine and a mission in mind when you enter the gym to get the most out of your workout.  Training should invigorate you, by the end of the workout you should feel like running through a brick wall and tackling a dump trunk.  Dragging by the time you are done indicates you went beyond the point of literally “no return” 

                Adopt a Sense of Urgency for More Muscle and Less Fat

Trainees cannot afford to wait until after training to kick start recovery and growth, you need to Amino Load during training and between meals to keep muscle-chewing hormones (cortisol) in check while providing building blocks to fuel muscle growth as you are training.  Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis (Muscle Synthesis is now also available as a Powder ) not only provides the vital growth materials, but also builds up valuable reserves within the muscle bellies to promote INTENSE training performance.  Training with a sense of urgency rapidly depletes muscle energy stores which is why the raw materials delivered via the proprietary Amino Loading delivery system are so important to guarantee you are ready for the next set.  This also peaks the body’s ability to use stored fat as fuel during exercise.  

“I have been leading the way by finding effective alternatives to steroids, what few know is that steroids work not only by raising testosterone, but also by blocking cortisol receptors.  Cortisol a stress hormone created by physical and emotional stress is testosterone’s worst enemy, but if you can keep cortisol in check, your bio available test levels will sore to potentially improve your body comp, strength, sexual function and daily vigor. I developed 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis (Muscle Synthesis is now also available as a Powder) to optimize the body for muscle growth, performance and fat loss based on my findings working with thousands of results hungry patients just like you!. “ Eric Serrano MD

Change is an over used buzzword, but when it comes to training, you not only need change, you need strategic muscle shock to guarantee your success.  We named the routine style below Muscle Shock Trauma since it’s goal is to challenge both the nervous system and muscles with new stimuli in order to break plateaus.  Notice the rep ranges provided, if you hit the higher rep number in the bracket move the weight up 5-10 lbs for the next set to ensure optimal loading.  A 3-5% (measured by increases in loads, reps and other quality measures) increase in output each week translates to mega improvements over the course of 4 weeks.  I have assigned these system parameters to over 100 clients (customized to their individual needs) over the last 3 months- and on average muscle increased by 11.5 lbs, not bad considering half the group is over the age of 35!

 Pack Muscle onto your arms for SUMMER

1 ¼ dips                                 3          (5-7)       4-2-1-0    75

Unilateral bb curl                      3          (5-7)      4-1-1-0    75

 Seated DB shake curl              3          (7-9)      4-1-1-1    60

Prone db reverse grip Kick back 3          (7-9)     3-0-1-1    60       

Neutral Grip shoulder press       2          (7-9)     3-1-1-0    60                          

45 deg prone db lateral raise    2          (7-9)      3-0-1-1    60

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Desperate for Summer time fat loss!

Scott after three months of very strict dieting I have not come anywhere close to my goals, yes I dropped some weight, but my body looks terrible.  Can I just cut my calories to 1,000 per day to take care of the problem?  Summer is about here and I am desperate.

Not unless you want to be the 98lb weakling poster boy, there is much more to the fat loss equation than cutting calories, and those who make the most severe cuts for a prolonged period of time destroy muscle and metabolic rate.  Many people who have “over dieted” come my way since so many other “experts” failed them.  It takes time to undo the damage, but there is light at the end of the tunnel as this year alone I categorize 34 new clients into what I call metabolic sluggishness syndrome. 

How many people do you know if seem to have been on a “diet” for the last 5 years or more?  Are they are still over fat? And does any fat loss seem to come right back within a month?  People in this situation are making the brain believe starvation is near encouraging the body to efficiently preserve and expand fat storage.  The most powerful solution is amino loading around workouts and between meals to send signals the brain that a large amount of food has been consumed.  As a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis  combo have little to no caloric value.

Dr. Serrano has long term nutrition protocol research on over 7,500 patients stretching back 10 plus years and based on this info we know what tactics work and in what situations.  It is a matter of applying the right protocols including caloric/food cycling, macronutrient shifting, integrating training and much more.   I make refinements to the plans frequently based on client feedback and progress, this is something that you cannot do on your own with any success.  Along with over dieting overtraining is often found by way of too much cardio, especially women who drastically increase fat storage hormones with their running sessions to nowhere.  Not what they had in mind I am sure.  The use of the right interval cardio and weight training routine teaches the body to efficiently use fat as fuel and will turn the tables in your favor again. 

Long stretches between meals as well as a low dietary fat intake makes the strongest of wills human garbage cans seeking out sugar.  Crush cravings and fat cells with Alpha Omega   to boost your omega 3 intake proven to be crucial for every step of the fat loss mechanism. 

For over 10 years I have been providing customized training and nutrition solutions and this is an open invitation to call me give me 5 minutes to explain why I can take your success to new levels.  Whether you are wanting to add 10 lbs of rock hard muscle or shed 50 lbs of ugly fat- you have questions.  We have answers!  614 868 7521- scott@infinityfitness.com

Super Station Concept Video- A Great workout in 30 minutes or less; great for slashing body fat and improving definition.  Super Station Torso Training workout video  and

The best bang for your muscle buck

Scott thanks for the diet and Amino loading tips a couple months ago, since then I have packed on 7 lbs of muscle.  I want to improve my chest and back training, but it is hard when I am constantly waiting for equipment.  Any tips? Roger L.  Miami

Roger I knew those suggestions would make a big difference for you; I find that addressing a few details can make a world of difference.  Instead of fighting over the bench press or other machines grab an adjustable bench near the heavy dbs which allows for a variety of incline angles and grips exclusive to dbs.  Fortunately for you the pretenders who get in the way will avoid heavy dbs and leave you alone.  You will alternate between pressing and prone (face down) db rows on the adjustable bench so there is no wasted time.  Those in a big hurry and emphasizing fat loss can reduce the rest periods below.

I came up with the routine below for a group of 8 pro athlete investment advisors who were all very accomplished trainees and had to exercise during their lunch break in 45 minutes or less.  Each money man was assigned different grips, rep, set, rest and tempos appropriate for their needs, but all used the concept along with amino loading and customized diet.  Over 4 weeks the average was an increase of 6 pounds of muscle- and a 22% increase in strength! 

There is more to training the chest than just your standard press.  Stimulating the entire cross section of muscle requires the use of different grips (rotation of the palms) and pressing angles.  My advanced clients have earned great results making these small yet significant changes to increase muscle mass and strength.  One of the many advantages to varying he grip during the workout is the ability to target the weakest link limiting growth.  Remember the brain will protect you from injury by shutting down strength gains if weak links arise.   The most common weakness is an underhand pressing grip which does a great job of addressing the pec minor often neglected during most chest workouts despite its great importance for development.  The longer you have been training, the greater your ability to adapt requiring constant change to keep the muscles “interested”

Rebalance Muscles to get the V Taper and reduce shoulder pain.

I perform an assessment of every client’s training history to find areas of improvement and I come across shoulder pain very frequently largely due to under development of the pulling muscles.  You can eliminate a great deal of shoulder pain by rebalancing the system. Think about how many more sets of pressing you have done vs. pulling in your life.  Over time this gap can create problems which show up as shoulder pain and pulling weakness.  The right approach can help you rebalance quickly to support a fantastic V taper look with a wide lat spread and thin waist.

The routine below presents a great opportunity but only if you Amino Load to support elevated performance and rapid repair.  Start sipping 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis (Muscle Synthesis is now also available as a Powder ) 30 minutes before training to prime the anabolic environment and provide a rush of potent aminos to fuel muscles.  DR. Serrano an accomplished powerlifter supervises training sessions of Amino Loading trial participants to record performance results.  We both agree that experienced trainee can see a 5-10% increase in strength and a huge reduction of soreness when amino loading consistently.  This may not seem like much, but 1% often differentiates winners and losers in many competitive arenas.  Amino Loading between meals builds up vital reserves of amino acids within muscle bellies to support increased rates of recovery, muscle growth and fat loss around the clock.

Super Station Training- Your Ticket to a Great Chest and Back

                                                           Sets                  Reps                Rest

A1. 30° inc underhand DB Press           2-3                   3-5                   45       

A2. 30° inc neutral grip DB Press          2-3                   3-5                   45

A3. 30° inc traditional grip DB Press     2                      3-5                   45

B1. 30° inc underhand db row              2-3                   3-5                   45

B2. 30° inc neutral grip db row             2-3                   3-5                   45

B3. 30° inc traditional grip db row        2                      3-5                   45

C1. Slow Push up break set                 1-2                   (10+10+10)     45

C2. Pull up break set                            1-2                   (5+5+5)           45

Super Station Concept Video- A Great workout in 30 minutes or less; great for slashing body fat and improving definition.  Super Station Torso Training workout video 

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One Size Does NOT Fit all

Scott I followed the exact same nutrition plan as a friend of mine who went from 14% to 8% in 8 weeks and I am still stuck at 14%, how can this be?

 One size does not fit all when it comes to nutrition especially for aggressive goals which require a customized approach to ensure your success.  For 10 clients I will likely use 10 distinctly different nutrition plans based on a number of factors unique to that individual.  While some elements hold true to all people, the reactions that clients will have to certain food sources, amounts, combinations and timing can vary widely.  One particular food source might make your friend’s muscles look very full while that same item can bloat you like a whale. 

Dr. Serrano and I have developed many techniques for identifying the best customized approach and this is an ongoing process that must be refined as conditions change for each client including exercise volume, sleep patterns, stress and more.  We review a great deal of client feedback and records to measure the effectiveness of program changes.  Where body fat is being lost is a key indicator of hormonal changes, daily energy, exercise performance, mental clarity and many others are clear signs as to how well the body is responding to a protocol. 

Dietary Fat load to Drop 10 lbs FAST

 One of the greatest nutrition break troughs over the last 10 years is macronutrient loading which is a day or period of hours of increased intake of a certain macronutrient.  Carb loading has long been a staple of many trainees, but dietary fat and protein loading are even more productive for improving body composition. “Dietary fat loading has been a great weapon I have used to naturally boost anabolic hormone levels- resulting in increased muscle mass and reduced body fat.  We use specific foods high in good fats and a ton of Alpha Omega  to boost beneficial Omega 3 intake.  A large part of my professional career has been spent conducting long term human trials to identify and resolve barriers to fat loss.  The unique ratios and pure raw materials within Alpha Omega offer a fast track to rapid fat loss along with a properly designed nutrition and training program.” Eric Serrano MD

Email scott@infinityfitness.com for our top 10 nutrition tips and the dietary fat loading protocol we have used to help clients double their rate of fat loss in a month- many dropping up to 10 lbs in that time with no other changes.

Big Time Strip Set Concept Video- The fastest way to slash 10 pounds of fat and gain 10 pounds of Muscle.  Compound Arm Training workout video  and Multi Phase Arm Strip Set video for unrivaled progress! 

Scott- 4 past training partners all in their late 30’s have gained 10 lbs + of muscle while getting their body fat % from mid to high teens into the single digits have referred me to you. All four of them did this in 3-4 months to my amazement; at the pace I am going it would take years!  After 2 decades of training at age 38 I have finally figured out I cannot do it all on my own.  What guarantees do you offer to get me to my goals?  Randy L- Chicago

Randy I was tipped off that you would be calling me soon, as they say there are no guarantees in life and be skeptical of fitness related items or services that promise unrealistic claims.  I have never had a client participate in one of my 12 week training and nutrition consultations who has not achieved a much better condition than when they started.  Obviously the client’s dedication to consistency with both training and diet impact the bottom line.  You sound like a motivated guy and that is a large part of the battle; matching you with the right plan will make your goals a reality! 

Gaining muscle while losing body fat is no easy task, everyone wants to do it, while few get it done as several challenges exist.  A sound strategy must be put in place considering many individual factors including training experience, current diet, muscle imbalances, recovery capacity, injury status, sleep patterns and more.  Analyzing these details during the program design phase is vital and a continued evaluation of client feedback and progress is one vital element I use to accelerate client results.  While we cannot go into all of these details here I can at least present Big Time Strip training which is one of the successful strategies I used with your buddies mentioned above customized to each of their specific needs by modifying exercises, rep brackets, volume, rest periods and more.   

“Scott a friend of mine (Randy) will be calling you soon as he spoke to Mick, Blake, Roy and I at the gym yesterday and told us how pissed he was about his lack of results in comparison to us.  I have gained a full 2 inches on my arms while dropping massive fat and packing on 14 lbs of muscle. WE have been amino loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis (Muscle Synthesis is now also available as a Powder )around workouts and it makes a huge difference especially with strip sets to make sure we keep on pushing. Your protocols from start to finish have delivered, give Randy that compound program followed by strip sets- it is a killer and he needs some real training to catch up to us!”   Max Chicago.  12/08/2007

 Compound Movements for Major Muscle

Using compound movements with heavy loading not only burns a great deal of calories, but stimulates muscle growth by accessing the fast twitch muscle fibers with the greatest potential for growth.  As mentioned many times before short rest periods are a great method for increasing the hormones with the specific correlation to increasing rates of fat loss, however rest periods which are too short limit the amount of load you can use.  Big Time Strip training offers you the best of both worlds by starting the workout with moderates rest periods using compound movements in a superset format.  The workout finishes with use of the cable weight stack for a killer multi phase strip set.  Using the weight stack is great for easily adjusting weight without the need for a spotter or changing plates.

If you have ever done strip sets correctly you know they are quite the challenge, pivotal times will arrive when you feel like quitting due to sheer exhaustion, but consider the importance of your goals and do not let yourself quit!  In many years of coaching clients to be their best- I believe firmly that the ones who can give the extra 10% in the face of adversity see results much faster than their “softer” counterparts. I suggest that you do 1-2 prep sets to familiarize yourself with the movements of the strip set, find a load appropriate for 6-8 reps at controlled negative of 3 seconds. It is vital that you start with right load at the beginning of the strip set; otherwise the subsequent sets will be to light.  You will strip the load 10-20% after the first set by adjusting the pins and bang out 6-8 reps, and repeat until you performed 3 phases to complete the set.   

Dr. Serrano and I have been working for years to figure out what we can do to improve training performance and it struck us right in the face that the use of 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis Powder during training would have a huge impact on performance.  The body works very hard going through many time demanding steps to break down amino acids from food and in some situations your hard earned muscles so energy can be provided during the training session.  The 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis deliver an abundance of the specific amino acids ratios needed to fuel great performance with plenty of left over material to assist with new muscle growth and rapid recovery.  So far the 14 clients testing the Muscle Synthesis powder have experienced increased strength and the ability to reduce rest between sets.  Their work load tolerance and corresponding muscle growth have sky rocketed in comparison to the control group using the same training and nutrition protocol.

You cannot build more muscle without extra raw materials, while in theory it is difficult to lose body fat when extra raw materials are available sparing stored fat.  Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis  during training and between meals provides the solution to this problem as the dynamic muscle duo provides truck loads full of raw materials for muscle with little to no caloric burden.  Dr. Serrano assembled the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis to replicate the ingestion of massive amounts of food forcing the metabolism into over drive, but the only available fuel source to be burned is stored fat since the MR and Muscle Synthesis have little caloric value and bypass digestion; traveling rapidly to the muscles. 

 Big Time Strip Set Training

Your Rapid Path to Slashing Fat and Gaining Muscle

                                                                      Sets                  Reps                Rest

A1. Triceps Dips- Narrow grip width                3                      4-6                   75

A2. BB shoulder press to front                        3                      4-6                   75

A3. EZ bar preacher curl                                  3                      4-6                   75

B1. Lean Away rope Tri ext                             2            (6-8)-(6-8)-(6-8)         10

B2. Rope low cable hammer curl                      2            (6-8)-(6-8)-(6-8)        10                   

B3. Low Cable Bar reverse curl                        2            (6-8)-(6-8)-(6-8)        10                   

B4. Seated 60 deg incline Cable tri ext            2            (6-8)-(6-8)-(6-8)         10

Get the full version of this routine with any purchase over $100 before 2/29/08 

Big Time Strip Set Concept Video- The fastest way to slash 10 pounds of fat and gain    10 pounds of Muscle.  Compound Arm Training workout video  and Multi Phase Arm Strip Set video for unrivaled progress! 

Burning Down the Fat Warehouse

Scott I was listening in on one of your conversations with a client at a gym here in Beverly Hills who has made an awesome transformation over 6 months.  I heard you talk about the “Fat Warehouse and Fat Storage Pockets” and how that had to be attacked before great results could be earned.  What exactly does this mean?

The fat storage warehouse represents the abundance of fat cells that nature never intended to exist due largely to the consumption of artificial trans fats, too much grain fed saturated fat intake and foods fried in corn oil which not only expands fat cell size, but also increases their numbers.  Once these fat cells are in place, they stay for good. The more fat cells you have- the greater your “talent” and or capacity for storing fat, as you can see across the globe we have many fat storage experts waddling all over.  Having a big capacity for fat storage is a two fold problem- first it makes it much easier for you to re accumulate body fat in comparison to an earlier time period in your life when your capacity was lower.  To make matters worse the increased number of fat cells specifically around the mid section and legs makes these pockets of fat extremely hard to eliminate even for very lean people. 

Attack the Fat Cells!

Dr. Serrano designed the Alpha Omega and Fat Reduce to burn down the fat storage warehouse by first pushing out the bad materials from the cell and then burning them off.   Alpha Omega supports a collective reduction in fat cell size by enabling the body to use more stored fat as an energy source during exercise and daily activities.  Presence of trans fats within cells retards their ability to function making it harder to use fat as fuel.  Properties of the ingredients within the Alpha Omega help to prevent fat cell multiplication and size expansion by quickly forcing out bad materials and replacing them with elements which can help the cell to permanently reduce capacity.  Furthermore this fat cell shrinkage and continued intake of essential fats makes it much harder for fat expanding enemies to get back in the cell. The many qualities of Alpha Omega  that interfere with the fat storage process make it very effective for damage control when diet mishaps occur. 

 Set Fire to Unwanted Body fat

Dr. Serrano adds While the Alpha Omega helps to force stored fat out of the cells you need to burn these materials ASAP to support your goals.  Fat Reduce was designed to increase rates of fat burning via metabolic stimulation and optimization of the hormonal factors regulating fat loss.  Hormones play a crucial role in your success or failure.  The combination of elevated insulin and cortisol specifically increases rates of fat storage and managing these levels through proper supplementation, diet and exercise is extremely important for those who already have a large “warehouse”. Fat Reduce is made up of a unique AM and PM combination, while the AM version handles metabolic enhancement- the PM formula supports reduction of cortisol and other stress markers to support relaxation potentially improving sleep quality.  Due to a lack of space I cannot show you patient case studies and site thousands of research papers, but to summarize this stack works by addressing every step of the process from start to finish! 

People with a large fat warehouse are very sensitive to carb intake making for a very tricky situation as a few missteps can completely stall progress.  Carefully positioning carb intake instead of eliminating them all together makes a huge difference in the bottom line.  Have you found that nutrition plans previously effective no longer work?  You control certain training factors to create specific response correct?  This consists of exercise selection, sets, reps, rest periods etc which you rotate regularly to avoid progress staleness, you must do the same with nutrition to achieve your fat loss or muscle growth goals.  Your factors of change include food choices, timing, portions and % of carbs, fats and proteins.  These elements must be manipulated in a customized fashion to achieve the best results. Macronutrient cycling is the most effective nutrition breakthrough for both gaining muscle and losing body fat that I have come across in many years. Scott has mastered these techniques and understands how to integrate all of the factors including training! 

Short Burst Training- The Revolution of Training

Scott- Getting to a single digit body fat % ASAP is my New Year resolution mission.  Is am cardio necessary? I am willing to do whatever it takes to reach my goals.        

Why not replace your cardio sessions with a rapid fire exercises session that actually protects calorie burning muscle and accelerates fat loss.  Cardio vascular exercise is not the only way to get your heart pumping and fat burning engine racing; you can achieve the same benefits from fast paced exercise sessions using any number of body weight resistance and callisthenic movements. Yes training first thing in the am on an empty stomach does create an opportunity for accelerated fat loss due to the depletion of fuel sources during the overnight fast; however these conditions also leave hard earned muscle exposed to destruction.  Our clients use the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around the Short Burst (SB) sessions to preserve muscle and burn off body fat.   

The ability to run detailed exercise, nutrition and supplementation experiments in Dr. Serrano’s office provides a huge advantage.  Our latest creation addresses a majority of the success barriers faced by the tens of thousands of trainees I am able to survey over a year.  The two most common are a lack of time and energy which can be solved with the implementation of short burst (SB) workouts.  These are 15-20 minute intense exercise sessions done with minimal equipment to maximize metabolism, energy and mental sharpness.  Exercise in this fashion not only burns calories, but also accelerates metabolism for many hours following.   We have successfully designed dozens of SB workout programs covering all body parts and skill levels. 

“I have been a morning cardio addict for years thinking if I did not do it I would blow up like a blimp.  The SB sessions have replaced the am cardio completely and I am leaner than ever before (7%) with a lean muscle mass 8 lbs higher than my previous best.  This is best addition to my scheme in 10 years!”  Mike L Tulsa

Logically increasing the frequency of quality exercise sessions will burn more fat; however preventing overtraining must be considered which is why the extra workouts are short yet intense.  The goal is not to tack on time to your training commitments, rather to increase quality and ultimately production after all you cannot sprint forever.  An example of a SB session many include alternating sets of 5 chin ups and weighted push ups for a total of 40 reps each in a total of 20 minutes.  5 push ups seems easy, but implementing a controlled tempo and extra loading combined with minimal rest turns this into a fat blasting party.  You will be invigorated with energy and metabolism will race- a much better option that reading the funny papers in the morning.  Any motivated person can designate 20 minutes a day to train at home first thing in the am or at another time if your goals are genuinely important.  Start exercising and your daily energy levels will improve quickly!  Some clients only have time for SB workouts and see great success while more aggressive individuals will perform additional weight training sessions at a different time. 

Test Group Produces Great Results! 

The client test group (11 males 28-41 years of age) using SB workouts 4 times per week combined with a traditional Rapid Rip weight training program later in the day averaged a 3.5% body fat loss during the first 45 days, all started under 16% body fat to begin with and made use of customized nutrition and supplementation plans.    None spent more than 4 hours exercising in a 7 day period.   I insist clients Amino Load with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around both training sessions to ensure rapid recovery, improved performance and accelerated fat loss.  Amino Loading not only provides tons of anabolic raw materials, but also forces the body to use more stored fat as a fuel source during exercise due to the muscle sparing impact of Dr. Serrano’s scientifically engineered 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. 

 “What makes 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis the most effective body comp improvement stack on the market?  15 years of research with real patient trials and I have the data to back up the great success! We spare no expense when it comes to raw materials “Eric Serrano MD

 Short Burst Training- Your 20 minute Fat Destroying Tool

Day 1                                       Day 2                                       Day 3

Pull up (palms away)                Body Weight Squat                  Chin up

Weighted Push ups                   Dynamic Lunge                        Bench Dips/Dips

Perform each exercise as a superset- Perform 40 reps of each within 20 minutes using a controlled speed of movement to maximize muscle recruitment.

Click Here for The Short Burst Training Concept Video

Watch the Beginner or Intermediate Abdominal Short Burst Training

Cut Rest to SLASH your Body Fat

You have read thousands of articles discussing adding weight, reps, sets, leaps, bounds etc, but have you ever considered doing the same or more work in gradually less time is also a form of progression?  This mechanism is called density, the forgotten factor of improvement closely associated with muscle growth, fat loss and an anabolic hormonal explosion of testosterone and growth hormone.  Diminishing rest increase the production of Lactic Acid responsible for that burning sensation nature so happily provides to remind you of your hard work.  This is a powerful precursor to growth hormone which is a potent fat BURNING hormone-as you know people are lining up by the thousands for prescriptions of GH.  Why not try doing in the natural way first?

 Rapid Rip Fat Loss Training

Exercise                                              Sets                 Reps               Rest

DB Bench Press                                   4                      5-7                   90

Chest supported DB row                     4                      5-7                   90

(Palms facing each other)

45 Deg Incline BB Press                       3                      7-9                   75

Wide Grip Lat Pull downs                     3                      7-9                   75

Bent Over lateral Raises                       2                      9-11                 60

Cut rest periods by 10 sec each week without reducing weight.  For you muscle hungry animals – try the first SB training routine above in the morning and this Rapid Rip routine that afternoon for your personal fat burning break through!

Time for a Six Pack- it is Now or Never!

DR. Serrano I am seeking a 6 pack, after 3 years of trying at the start of the year I cannot seem to make it happen, what do I do?

I am going to answer this from a scientific perspective: Training and nutrition elements must be considered; to the surprise of many diet is much more important as there is more to fat loss or muscle gain than the overly simplified calories in vs. calories out equation.    Eat 2,500 calories worth of potato chips and get the same results as 2,500 calories of clean food?  No way! hormones run the show and according to 15 years of hard research and great patient results I can tell you for sure that the same plan does not work for everyone.  However those who can naturally manipulate their hormones with diet, supplementation and exercise are successful 100% of the time. The SB training is awesome, I do it myself when work piles up as I am limited on time- it makes my mind sharp and I stay in great shape.  The SB abdominal routines are awesome and we have posted a video below, do it once per week and you will have a great six pack quickly assuming you are able to achieve a low body fat %. 

Click Here for the Introductory Abdominal Short Burst Training

The most critical element is determining how your hormones and metabolism react to certain food sources, timing and combinations based on a series of experiments I conduct with my patients.  At a recent seminar I was mugged by attendees wanting to know how many calories to consume, macronutrient %s, carb cycling etc.  Yes all of these factors need to be set up; the details must all be ironed out based on individual needs.  Furthermore changing factors at the right time is critical to your success and Scott can do this when communicating with a client regularly.  Why gamble with your results by going it alone with program design when you can ensure success with a customized plan? 

Your individual traits play a vital role in program design including age, gender, genetic background, stress levels, prior nutrition habits and more.  For example should a person who works all day doing manual labor eat the same amount as someone behind a desk even if they weigh the same and have similar goals?  Heck no! Small refinements can be the difference between slow progress and staggering fat loss!  Explaining the methods would take up too much space, but needless to say you better find help from an expert if you are looking for both rapid and permanent results. 

“I was initially very skeptical of some nutrition changes Scott made to my nutrition plan periodically, but I could not argue with the results.  It was easy to follow and I was never hungry- my net loss was 6% body fat(-8.5 lbs of fat) in 2 months which made me extremely lean!“ Jennifer M- Yuma AZ

Insulin is a fat storage hormone while cortisol activates fat accumulation receptors supporting fat deposition specifically on the mid section for men and upper legs for women.  The typical American Diet combined with growing rates of stress is a recipe for physique disaster.  A powerful method for attacking mid section fat is the combination of Alpha Omega and Fat Reduce. Alpha Omega is a filtrated essential fat supplement unmatched for purity and effectiveness containing several ingredients in specific ratios well known for combating both elevated insulin and cortisol.  I engineered Fat Reduce based on many years of blood work reviews and established the clear markers that resulted in massive fat loss.  Establishing what needed to be done was the easy part, 3 years later Fat Reduce was born after many trials to ensure formulated perfection.  30 of my patients participated in a 1 month trial using the Fat Reduce with no changes in diet or exercise- the end result was an average increase of over 400 calories per day in expenditure! 

"My attitude has always been to make the most effective supplements possible based on the use of pure ingredients, hard science and live patient trials in my own office.  I back the effectiveness of the MR, Muscle Synthesis, Alpha Omega and Fat Reduce 100% as I have seen them all dominate their respective categories for the last several years when it come to what you desire- RESULTS!" Eric Serrano MD

I take the fitness mission of every client as a personal challenge that I must help them win by providing the customized tools necessary to get the job done!  Our powerful combination of expertise and dedication is absolutely unmatched.  Call and speak directly with Scott today to get on the road to success! 614 868 7521 or scott@infinityfitness.com

Natural competitor Todd Buchanan loose in the ultimate Candy Store! At Age 43 he shows no signs of slowing down.  Take a page out of his no hassle approach to Training and you will achieve the best condition of your life!

Learn How to get ripped while packing on rock hard muscle even if you are over 40 without dedicating your entire life to training and diet.  click below for an exclusive video interview with Todd as he reveals his tips. At end of article see Todd in action performing a pre contest leg workout which is sure to give you some new tools for success.

Todd Buchanan Video Interview

Scott I want to see a picture of one of your clients using the MR and MS who actually works and has a real life.  It seems to me that magazines are full of “pros” who have nothing to do but train and eat all day. That is not my situation and I need to know what realistic path to take to achieve my goals.  Richard M- Denver

Sure thing Todd Buchanan fits that bill exactly since he works full time as a physical therapist and leads a productive family life with three kids. I assure you he does not have all day to train and probably spends less time in the gym than most bodybuilders while earning better results as he values quality over quantity.  Here is a shocker- Todd is 43 years old and as a natural pro has won 10 overall titles.  Most people mistake him for a man in his late 20s.  He absolutely destroys the notion that one cannot make great gains well into their 40s since he has improved his condition every year that I have worked with him.  

So many people set out with the best of intentions and fall flat on their faces for primarily the same reason- their methods stink!  You must work hard and smart to achieve great success.  The number one killer of consistency is lack of progress again which goes back to the importance of training and nutrition program designed for the individual.  Do not waste another second with methods that do not work.  Contact Scott@infinityfitness.com for the customized approach required to reach your full potential.  

SM: What training and nutrition programs have helped you achieve your great condition?

TB: As I have become more experienced with training and age of course yes the methods are more important than ever.  You and I are always collaborating on training and nutrition ideas that I put to work with great success, innovation is important to keep things fresh.  I have used many of the routine concepts printed in PM including Great Guns, Anti Gravity, etc, you are a mad muscle scientist and the changes made to fit my priorities are crucial to my success.  Writing my own programs is next to impossible, I just know too much from many different sources causing a big debate, an objective expert is needed to settle the strategies so I can just focus on hard work.

You cannot expect to make great gains without embracing change, programs that worked well for me a few years ago no longer get it done, so to continue growing I have to change or settle for lousy results.   I find that pushing up the amount of work is not effective beyond a certain point, so I focus on improving intensity and technique (especially speed of movement).  Execution is lacking for 90% of people I see in the gym, they just go through the motions, without pushing themselves hard enough.  In that case no program is going to make you better.  Each time I train – there is a mission in mind, my sessions are very intense, but that can only be maintained for a short window of time- my workouts are 40 minutes 4 times per week tops following warm up.

SM: What is the source of your great intensity so vital to your success?

Staying fresh is important, my recovery is great and I would attribute that to smart diet, training, rest and Amino Loading. I know I am ready to train when a smile comes to my face even thinking about the iron.  Workouts should be fun and I consider each one an opportunity to improve my physique as I have complete confidence in the plan.  Some times I see people in the locker room looking like they are about to cry, they tell me frustration and confusion have set in and a coherent program is lacking.  That is no way to approach training, not if you want to be productive.  The locker room is not the place to determine your workout for the day, this has to be planned in advance with the right expertise.

Right now I am pushing more loads with less post workout soreness than 15 years ago based on my journals and it is no coincidence that I started taking 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis for the last few years.  I have taken many other aminos going back at least 10 years, but no stack comes anywhere close to the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. You cannot expect to train with your best effort when not fully recovered; I learned this the hard way in my early years when I was overtraining.  I Amino Load before and after every session without exception, if I forget to put my aminos in the gym bag, I turn around and go home to get them, not worth training without them since both my performance and recovery will suffer.

SM: How do you maintain consistency?  Is it just a matter of motivation?

I do not make excuses- EVER.  Sure I have my fair share of problems that come up, but I work around them.  You cannot expect great results with half assed efforts; I draw motivation from many places to get ready for a show, family reunion or any important event. When crunch time hits I think about all of the hard work I have invested and the times that I passed up tasty food; it would be a crime to let all of those sacrifices go to waste so I turn it up a notch when the going gets tough.  Now at the same time you must have the tools to support recovery to match training intensity or you will fall hard.    Specifically with diet you have to choose to be successful by making good choices available at all times.  I spend about 30 minutes a week cooking and packing lunches, but it is well worth it.  Some people (even friends) are going to try to bring you down by offering you junk food to justify their own failures.  Do not sabotage yourself; no one is going to force bad food down your throat.

SM: Do you believe in a “bulking” phase or do you stay really lean year round?

I thought both you and Dr. Serrano were crazy a few years ago when you told me I could gain muscle while on a low carb diet using the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis between meals.  Turns out you were right as I am able to amino load more frequently instead of adding the extra calories that used to cause me to gain unwanted fat during the off season.  Yes I do eat more during what I call a muscle gaining phase, but the use macronutrient cycling keeps me very lean while I grow.

SM: What other tips do you have for getting ripped into the single digits of bf%?

Diet is paramount of course, but that gets into many complex matters that need to be individualized in my opinion.  I never count calories, always focus on good food choices/combinations and evaluate progress with calipers- never a scale or mirror as neither are objective.  You must eat to support your training and as methods change the diet must also adapt.  Do not let your body get stale eating the same things over and over, this is where the rotation of carbs, fats and protein is so crucial.  Dr. Serrano always says to consider what hormonal impact foods will have on the system which is why I follow his advice and take the  Alpha Omega essential fats to prevent the events that cause fat storage.  Yes it costs me more to use the AO, but I can never get the same results using other EFAs.  I do find that small pockets of body fat can form in certain places; the  Fat Reduce has worked very well to attack those areas, it must improve my metabolism as I notice my pants are looser around the waist within the first couple of weeks using the FR. 

SM: What are the biggest differences you see between someone like yourself and others you know your age who do not make training and diet a priority?

I see a lot of people as a PT with 12 appointments a day and I am shocked by how poorly many people present themselves physically.  You can bet that people who do not exercise often and also eat poorly will have low energy and self esteem. The successful people I know from a professional stand point all stay in good shape and it is a reflection of their confidence.  I mean who wants to be around sluggish people.  The sluggish types have a bad attitude, they are the ones who talk a lot, but do not act.  There will be a lot of on the fence readers checking out this article just like I see in the gym.  How many will actually act on good information to control their own destiny? 

Scott’s take- writing programs for a guy like Todd presents some challenges, limited time available to achieve maximum tension.  Exercise selection, set/rep parameters and rest are all vital elements to success. Gut check training is fitting for this recent show prep routine as you better.

Gut Check Training

Exercise                                                             Sets                  Reps                Rest

A1. Back Squat                                                   4                      6-8                   75                     

A2. Front Squat                                                  4                      6-8                   75

B1. DB Hip Squats                                              3                      8-10                 45

B2. Front Foot Elevated Lunge                          3                      8-10                 45

C1. Db Pendulum                                                2                      6-8                   10               

C2. Angle Variation Calf Raise                           2                      8-10                 10

C3. Seated Calf Raise                                         2                      10-12               30

*each pair done in superset fashion

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Take Action and Turn Around your Fitness Fortunes

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 nutr