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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 infinityfitness.com 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 regime.  A phrase I often use with clients is “work hard and SMART”  meaning the correct principles of training, nutrition 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 very 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 re designing 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.

It makes no sense to put tremendous efforts and resources into accomplishing your goals without the proper plan to ensure your success.  Contact Scott@infinityfitness.com  to discuss your customized solution today

How to Pack on Muscle Without Adding Body Fat!

An acquaintance from the gym put on at least 15 pounds of muscle over the winter last year yet he remained very lean just as he started the phase.  When trying to pick his brain he led me to you as you designed the program.  What are the keys to packing on size without accumulating body fat?

 Packing on new muscle is a matter of the right training to inflict damage while providing adequate fuel via the nutrition program to support repair.  Get too little and you slow down progress- too much and you start laying on the body fat.  I agree it makes no sense to work so hard during a fat loss phase only to have to do it all over again each year.  Why not maintain a lower body fat level during the winter so you are great shape come spring!

With that said you must consider hormones which control the rate of muscle growth and body fat storage.  You can tip the hormonal balance in your favor naturally by topping off your energy tank with Amino Loading and reducing fat storage hormones with Alpha Omega. 

I advise clients to consume between 1.5 and 2 g of protein per pound, clean carbs and ample good fats when trying to maximize muscle.  Topping off the protein intake with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis provides a calorie free advantage which will infuse muscles with raw materials essential for growth without the possibility of converting into body fat.

You cannot expect to make a 180 degree turn from a fat loss oriented program to gaining lean muscle mass without gaining body fat.  After all the body is used to taking in much less food for an extended period of time during a “diet”  You must gradually increase nutrient intake to avoid overfilling your energy tanks which then spills over into your tank (love )handles if you know what I mean.  Amino Loading helps you hedge your bets by providing a calorie free growth nutrient.

 Prevent Fat Storage Before it Starts

 The two keys to remember are that insulin while highly anabolic is also a fat storage hormone and that your millions of fat cells are very efficient when converting excess nutrients to body fat.   Low carb diets well known for their ability to accelerate fat loss will make you more sensitive to carbs when you reintroduce them to the diet and as a result insulin levels will go out of control if not addressed.  The use of Alpha Omega which is a designer essential fat complex helps to control insulin levels via many pathways.  Additionally the EFAS within the Alpha Omega fill fat cells as if they were college students rushing to Daytona hotel rooms.  This saturation fills up fat cells with their desired materials making it harder for fat cells to suck up excess nutrients from the blood stream to be converted to more body fat.

 I strongly advise my clients to have body composition tests which are far superior to a scale which do not indicate if weight gained is fat or muscle.  This data enables me to refine client programs as needed. 

Trouble Spot Fat Solutions

 Dr. Serrano I am lean everywhere except my stomach, no matter what I do I cannot get this fat off and my wife has the same problem except she stores it in her legs.   I am beginning to think this is something beyond diet and exercise because we have been very patient and the rest of the body has gotten much leaner over the last 6 months.  This is becoming very stressful as the frustration is mounting; we have made a lot of sacrifices to achieve our goals and are desperate for a break through.  Barry G

Insulin sensitivity is also impaired as a result of the elevated cortisol levels, resulting in a fat storing environment.  Insulin is the most potent fat storing hormone, managing levels of insulin will be very important for you otherwise you will go nowhere fast as you have already experienced.

Stress Stores Body Fat

Think about it- who is not faced with a lot of stress these days, our bodies were well built to handle short term stressors such as animals chasing us back when we were cavemen, but not for the long term stress stemming from relationships, bills, uncertainly- the list goes on and on.  We have evolved little from when we were cavemen and must think about our conditions at that time when figuring out how our systems will respond to certain situations.  This trend has been building for many years, but the increases are huge each year based on what I see in my office.  We must learn to address stress from multiple angles or we will all end up over fat, irritable and miserable.

I develop nutrition, training and supplement protocols to address common problems in this area and have had great success busting through trouble spot fat problems.  You should use a relatively low carb diet as your body is very sensitive to carbohydrate intake right now since insulin levels can be increased based on carb consumption.  Believe it or not the consumption of the right fats is a key for success.  Good Fat such as olive oil, EFAs- Alpha Omega, avocados, nuts, egg yolks and others do a great job of lowering cortisol levels.  A protein intake of 1g per pound of lean body weight will be adequate if you make use of Amino Loading (100% MR and Muscle Synthesis) which does a great job of lowering cortisol. 

Hormones Run the Show

 I designed the Fat Reduce with your situation in mind as it is the first fat loss product that not only addresses metabolism but also the hormones which govern fat burning.  Your hormones will ultimately determine what your body is able to do, for example you see people out there who use extremely low calorie diets and can still not lose weight- at times they even increase body fat in certain areas.  Why?  Hormones prioritize survival and not looking good.  Do not fight against your primal survival instinct; your body will do everything it can to stall fat loss when it senses starvation via high stress or low caloric intake.

Attack Trouble Spot Body Fat

 The specific ingredients within the Fat Reduce will naturally manipulate hormones to facilitate the ultimate fat burning environment.  Several of my patients participated in a trial during the development process.  I took specific measurements of their trouble spot areas and their metabolic rate was tested using sophisticated equipment.  The increase in metabolic rate was as high as 400 calories per day with no changes in diet or exercise following 30 days of product use.  All of the participants were thrilled with trouble spot fat loss- obviously this is harder to quantify. 

Fat Reduce is made up of two formulas actually- a day and night capsule.  The day formula optimizes metabolism and many other fat burning mechanisms.  My patients report that they have a better mood when taking FR and are able to avoid making bad food choices.   Energy for exercise is also greatly improved according to feedback pouring in from people who have used Fat Reduce. 

At night stress prevents us from falling asleep and staying in the status of deep sleep we need for recovery both mentally and physically.  The PM fat reduce is not a sleeping pill, but it may lower your stress levels and block the harmful impact of stress hormones which promote fat storage.  Quality and amount of sleep is also linked to appetite, energy and many other fat burning mechanisms.  Getting less than 7-8 hours is selling yourself short and this deficit will catch up with you sooner than later. 

A combination of the proper diet, exercise and supplement program will make you into a fat burning furnace.  However knowing what to do is often times the biggest part of the battle against the bulge- Find an expert like Scott Mendelson to guide you so none of your hard work goes to waste. 

Email scott@infinityfitness.com for a special report regarding trouble spot fat solutions

Fantastic Transformations of Performance & Physique

Mr. Ikei I ran into a college teammate of mine who now plays in the NFL- I was amazed by his transformation.  He looks like he could be on the cover of any fitness mag but you guys must be doing something right because he is on the verge of making the pro bowl.  I am trying to revive my career and want to know what kind of expectations should I have if I come to work with you in Arizona at your facility?  My biggest obstacle might be my bench test, can you do to help?

 I focused on increasing JWs work capacity with plenty of volume at first to help improve his body composition.  His strength came along very well as he was not only keeping up but passing other  (bigger) athletes in the gym.  As you can see in the pictures he made tremendous changes to his physique.  Gaining 21 pounds of muscle and losing 8 pounds of body fat in 7 weeks. 

I cannot detail the entire training program due to space limitations, but this young man came ready to work day after day using a program customized specifically for him to build on his strengths and correct his weaknesses.  His diet was excellent- using a low carb- high protein plan with ample good fat sources.  Pre and post workout he used the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis religiously to enhance his rates of recovery, muscle growth and strength.

Before Stats  1/2/05   Weight 168- 225 Reps- 3-  40 yard Dash  4.75

After  Stats    2/24/05 Weight 180- 225 Reps –19 40 yard Dash 4.52

When preparing for the 225 combine bench press test I am left with very little time to prepare and I have found that improving pressing strength will always result in a better 225 max rep evaluation.  JW for example boosted his bench press single from 240 to 295 in 7 weeks, while also improving his structural balance.  An appropriate training program should always include work for the rotator cuff, posterior deltoid and traps which are often limiting factors in bench strength. 

Zero Tolerance Low Carb Adjustment Phase

Scott my primary reservation about doing the Zero Tolerance plan is the very low carb provision for the first 14 days.  I tried this one time before and had very poor energy and gave up after a few days.  The scientific matters you describe based on Dr. Serrano’s work seems very solid, but I am not sure I can do keep myself going. 

I suggest people who have concerns with a very low carb approach to transition themselves by eliminating refined carbs first.  If progress is acceptable by doing this alone then you can sustain a fat loss plan with a decent amount of carbs.  Refined carbs include bread, pasta, baked goods, candy and the like.  So your choices while on the Zero Tolerance plan include naturally existing carb sources which would be fruits and vegetables.  Genetic factors, amounts of exercise etc will influence the appropriate intake of carbohydrate, some can get away with more while others less.  I help each client find this optimal point via tech support which comes with all of the Zero Tolerance packages.

Now you must also consider your prior low carb approaches were much different than the Zero Tolerance plan.  The use of the amino acid loading (100% MR and Muscle Synthesis) between meals acts as an alternative energy source which is more efficient than carbohydrate and as a result my clients have great energy when using low carb plans. The food choices made while using a low carb plan will also impact energy, the most common mistakes I see are the consumption of much less food than is needed per day, lack of fibrous vegetables and unacceptable food choices such bacon, sausage and other foods high in saturated fat which can negatively impact blood sugar levels.

So do not pass judgment on a low carb approach until you try it with the techniques outlined in the Zero Tolerance plan which are based on several years of experience working with thousands of successful clients.

Smart Work is Better than Hard Work!

Scott I have watched an acquaintance in the gym make huge improvements over the last few months and I would not have believed it was possible in such a short time if I had not been there to witness it myself.   I approached him to ask what he was doing to make these great changes because I am frustrated with my results and figured this guy must be doing something right considering the progress he has made.  He credited you as a big part of his success and I wanted to learn more about what it is that you offer.  Jim says he gained 12 pounds of muscle and lost 18 pounds of fat over 3 months and he was in good shape to begin with.  How would you approach increasing trap size?

I offer a comprehensive consultation service which includes all training and nutrition programs over 12 weeks for just $120.  Each program is customized based on the needs and goals of the individual – including body part prioritization.  Clients send me information through email or by phone weekly so that I can make refinements to the programs as needed.  I leave no question unanswered and have tons of resources on www.infinityfitness.com to help clients such as exercise video clips. 

To give you a comparison I charge $200 or an hour or more if travel is involved to work with a client face to face. Internet consults are not a big money maker for me considering the time invested, but I enjoy helping people succeed.

 Tired of Busting Your Ass for Mediocre Results?

 A large percentage of my clients contact me in a disappointed state, investing countless hours and making endless sacrifices yet falling short of their goals.  I offer solutions that not only reduce their time commitments, but most importantly are more productive.  The money back guarantee that I offer speaks for itself, I would not offer such terms if I was not delivering on my promises-  I would be broke!

The traps respond well to pulling exercises such as deadlifts, cleans, etc as they must contract to support the movements.  However some direct training is very helpful.  I suggest incorporating new movements to challenge the muscle into new growth Try doing a side raise face down at a 30 deg incline, be sure to hold the contraction on top for three seconds before a slow decent. This is also great for the lateral head of the shoulders.  Try this routine after one of your workouts to get those traps growing. 

          Exercise                                                 Sets                Reps                 Rest

A1. High Pulls                                                     3                      6                      60

A2. Standing unilateral cable shrug                   3                      6-8                   60

A3. Prone 30 deg incline lateral raise                3                      8-10                 60

 Call 866 248 4778 to speak with Scott so we can discuss how my consult program can help you today.    For more information visit http://www.infinityfitness.com/consult/index.htm

 Choose to be successful because no one can do it for you

Ok Scott You were right, I have searched endlessly for a system where I have to apply an inconsistent effort with both nutrition and exercise and still lose body fat.  Guess what I have not found it after 6 months and feel like I wasted that time and a lot of money. Like you said there is no magic bullet out there, but there are definitely a right and wrong way to do things.

I did have great success with the Zero Tolerance Plan about a year go, but the cost at times makes me have some reservations.  Is there a less costly way to go? Sandy

You have come to the same conclusion that many take some time to determine.  Your next discovery will be that in this industry you get what you pay for.  Inexpensive products have cheap ingredients and poor absorption technology as all supplement companies must earn an adequate mark up to make it worth their while.  Companies with huge ad campaigns featuring anything from topless models to overly drugged bodybuilder have enormous expenses associated and as a result that cost is passed on to you, yet it has no reflection on the quality of the product.   No company exists to do you a favor and provide cheap products that work well.

SST was formed on a different notion; we sought to make the best possible products and figured that some people would place enough value on their results to make the reasonable financial commitment.  Fortunately we were right and the great results that you have experienced have fueled demand.  Even with a good rate of growth the margins for SST are still well below average because we refuse to sacrifice quality in exchange for higher profits.  What does this mean to you?  We not only uphold the highest possible ingredient quality, but aim to improve effectiveness each year.

You must look deeper into the situation than the price tag alone, in addition to the great products I leave no stone unturned in an effort to help clients by providing support materials such as the Zero Tolerance nutrition, training and cardio programs.  Many consumers are surprised that I answer my own phones and some nearly faint when I call them to check up on their progress.  You will be lucky if you ever get a call back from many of my competitors much less helpful answers to your questions.

Ultimately every person must decide what kind of financial commitment, time and effort they want to put towards a fitness plan.  This must match your desire to succeed so that your motivation will stay consistent throughout.  All this requires is a choice to be successful and a willingness to get past excuses.

I speak with thousands of avid trainees each year who range from home makers to professional athletes.  Those who do not make excuses are the ones who succeed in 100% of cases. Those who seem to have excuse after excuse and can never take responsibility for their own problems fail!  So ask yourself which are you?  Time to make a change for the better?

Amino loading for Rock Hard Muscles

 This is impossible- I put on 4 pounds while keeping my diet very strict in just 7 days when using the 100% MR  and  Muscle Synthesis .  My muscles feel fuller than ever and my strength is through the roof, but I am still not satisfied with my overall size.  Need more- don’t we all?  I know this new weight is not body fat, but it cannot be muscle either since no one can build muscle that fast unless I missed out on the latest plastic surgery fad.  So what is happening here?  Is this just water accumulation like creatine or will I be able to keep this size if I stop amino loading

 No this is not temporary muscle- the aminos saturate muscle bellies and act as extra fuel for muscle energy tanks.  Your muscle instinctively grabs onto amino acids from the blood stream to support rapid growth, recovery and repair.  My consultation clients preparing for bodybuilding shows, fights, sporting events or their favorite social settings are using 100% MR with Muscle Synthesis to give their muscles a much larger appearance.    A few years ago all that could be done to load muscles was to eat excessive carbohydrates which could be stored as glycogen; however this would often back fire causing excessive water weight and body fat accumulation.

A high level of amino acids stored within the muscle bellies will result in a rock hard muscle with ample fuel to support highly intense athletic activity or weight training.  All things being equal the improved performance amino loaders experience in the weight room translates to huge increases in muscular size as they are able to inflict more damage while training.  While damaging muscle during training will crack open a door of opportunity- only the right recovery agents will ultimately lead to rapid muscle recovery and growth. 

Give consideration to my consultation service which provides customized training and nutrition programs so that you can make the best use of your time and effort. 

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