Today's post isn't really going to be anything new, but it's one of those
subjects that people need, apparently, constant reminding of when we're
talking about successful fat loss.
What am I talking about? Any
guesses?
I'm hoping it's obvious.
I'm talking about
dietary adherence; that is basic compliance to your nutritional plan. This
is and always will be the KEY to long-term, successful fat loss. I don't
care how hard you train, I don't care how many metabolic workouts you do,
or how much cardio you do, if you can't nail your diet week in and week
out, you're short changing yourself of results. You're working hard in the
gym for sub-optimal, or...
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Received a really personally rewarding testimonial today from IFBB Figure
Pro Melody Clere. This testimonial speaks very well to the issues so
prevalent in the competitive side of our industry, which I talk against so
much; as well as the converse, 'the smart, sane way' to competing and how
good it can be for those open minded enough to buck what's popular and/or
traditional.
The Beginning
To understand my appreciation
for Erik and what he has done for me you first need to understand what I
have experienced in the past. I began training for figure competitions over
6 years ago. From 2004-2009 I went through several trainers who ranged from
the “local go-to experts” to nationally known...
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We always talk about the big compound exercises being the cornerstone of a
good training program. Obviously, when we're talking aesthetics, nice, full
glutes are a requirement, especially if you're a female competitor, or just
a female actually. Never mind, that, everyone wants good glutes.
So the oft mentioned glute recommendation is to squat and squat deep
(don't you dare do it on the Smith machine - friends don't let friends
squat in Smith machines), use single leg movements, throw in some deadlift
variations, pull throughs, etc. And, this is great advice. BUT, what if
your glutes don't fire properly? Will then they get the full benefit of
these exercises?
But everyone's glutes fire right? Most people's? Check...
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I just recently received some updated progress pictures from IFBB Fitness
Pro Allison Ethier, and thought I'd post up to show everyone where she
is.
We still have the fun stuff to come - all the peaking fun. This time we're
probably going to do something a little different in an effort to come in a
bit fuller. So less focus on any depleting and more focus on food.
One thing you should notice if you've been a follower of Allison's over
the years is the marked improvement in her back and shoulders. This has
been an area of focus for Allison's and so they've been hit hard,
specialized on, etc. It's nice to see the fruits of...
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President of Lean Bodies Consulting, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), and Certified Kinesiologist (CK)