Bodybuilding Secrets Exposed
I began blogging in order to be held accountable for weight loss efforts. I had a blog entitled The Fat Burning Machine and this section contains all the articles that were contained within that blog.
The Top 4 articles in this area would have to be:
Day 5 and 6 – Focused Mindset
Optimal Anabolics Workout, Day 1
Day 36 – Hyper Adaptive Phase Begins
Podcast: Interview With a Future Fat Burning Legend
Perhaps you often find yourself standing in the store waiting to purchase your Coke and Cheetos Puffs, when it hits you! Magazines slam you with perfectly chiseled bodies and tight buttocks. One glance at the Men’s/Women’s Health or Shape magazine is all it takes to make you instantly notice that button that’s about to burst on your brand-new pair of Levi’s.
Game face is now activated.
Whether you’re still in the game of making your New Year’s resolution a reality, or you’re just sick and tired of seeing that beer belly sagging lower than the base of your t-shirt, there’s one thing that’s very clear… a good workout routine is in order, and a good workout routine begins with the best information on how to begin your journey.
Where exactly do you start? Sure, there are boatloads of different websites you can surf, but doing too much research might stretch you in too many different directions. One website will recommend one workout, and then the next will taunt that workout method and argue why theirs is better! What you need is physical training knowledge that is both consistent and provides a plethora of high quality fitness information to the masses. Your best option is a great podcast. In this article, we’ll reveal the top 10 podcasts we believe to be the best in the business, and the reasons why.
Here we’ll include both workout podcasts as well as food & nutrition podcasts. As you can imagine, even religiously following a fitness workout will be futile in the face of junk food!
Well known for his infusion of butter and java and revolutionizing the way we drink coffee, host Dave Asprey also shares his knowledge on the topic of health and fitness. In fact, a tweak in his diet here and there is what caused him to lose 100 pounds. Harnessing the power of his experimental/experiential knowledge, Dave openly reveals every hack up his sleeve to his audience on how to lose weight as he did. The information he shares is also coupled with other authors and experts in the field, making for a well-refined podcast with much knowledge to gain, and nothing to lose (but pounds!).
If science and how it relates to fitness is down your alley, you’ve got to check this one out! In this podcast, Scott Baptie picks apart different workout methods and nutritional theories to provide you with the top-of-the-line, science-based fitness information around. In addition, Scott tackles various FAQs, while backing up his knowledge with research from other notable sports scientists and doctors.
Perhaps you’re in the mood for gathering inspiration to begin your workout. In this podcast, Rich Roll (an ultramarathoner) has created a self-named podcast, in which he broadcasts conversations with others in the health and fitness field. This is a fantastic way to get a health and fitness from a variety of different standpoints.
The name of this podcast speaks for itself. Due to the immense rise in vegetarian and vegans, we thought many of you guys could use a dose of podcast fitness that involves meatless diets! Host Matt Frazier runs on plant fuel and has qualified for Boston and ran several other ultramarathons. Sharing his experienced struggles on being a serious runner on a no meat diet, Matt tackles many issues faced by others who are doing the same. Not interest in the veg diet? Not to worry, as Matt also reveals an immense amount of fitness knowledge that’s applicable to anyone shooting for higher fitness levels!
This podcast for all you bodybuilders out there who are striving to look like Greek god. Mark Bell is a professional powerlifter who shares his knowledge on how he’s gotten to his fitness level. Though, he doesn’t stop there. His weekly show also contains interviews with top performing athletes from a wide display of fitness backgrounds, from athletics to CrossFit. Mark Bell’s podcast is humorous in delivery yet filled to the brim in useful knowledge.
We thought we’d throw this in, because it contains a very unique approach to fitness. As the title of the podcast implies, this podcast is about those who started their fitness revolution after suffering through hurdles in life. Host Emily Abbate does a fantastic job in sharing her knowledge, stories of others, while beginning her podcast with how she began running as a frustrated freshman in college. This is a great podcast for those who are looking to overcome difficulties and using that fuel to not only get your body into the best shape of your life, but also to resolve difficult things in your life that you may be going through.
This podcast may be simple in name, but it’s jam packed with information related to health and fitness! Host Ben Greenfield is not only an Ironman triathlete, but also an all-round fitness expert. Sharing his knowledge on the latest research as well as including interviews with fitness experts, Ben paves the way to a healthy and fit lifestyle covering a vast array of subjects, including workout you can do on your own driveway!
You guessed it… this podcast is all about fitness! For those of you who enjoy discovering the intricacies of body science, this is the perfect show for you. Not for the faint of heart, trainer Pete McCall delivers in-depth scientific knowledge about the inner workings of the body, ranging from the science of muscle development to detailed advantage of HIIT. If you’re an amateur to fitness, perhaps just dipping your toe in the water is the best thing to do by starting with his 15-minute episodes. As a cherry on top, Peter also includes various interviews with top nutritionists, researchers and scientists to gain even more of an insight into the body.
Focused hard-core on the nutrition aspect of fitness, Monica Reinagel delivers exceptional information on dietary advice. What’s more? If you’re short on time, you can learn an impressive amount of nutritional knowledge in 10 minutes or less! Topics vary from what do to after overstuffing yourself during the holidays, to the effects of grains as a part of your diet, to discussions about types of milk. If you’re in the process of modifying your diet, this would be a great place to kickstart your diet-changing adventure.
For those of you who love the Paleo diet, here’s a great podcast to add to that bucket list of yours. So how much of a fat-burning man is this guy? Host Abel James covers how he lost 20 pounds in a matter of 40 short days. This he credits to his Wild Diet. If you’re eager to transform your body in a relatively quick fashion (perhaps for that beach party coming up this Summer), then this is a podcast you’ll want to listen to.
So there you have it folks! A complete list of our top 10 podcasts for fitness. The days of flab are over, and it’s time for you to get up and turn every head your way as your stroll down your own red carpet into the hall of fitness. Hopefully these podcasts will pave the way to a healthy and fit you, enjoy!
As I ponder the future I realize that I can do a much better job than I have done before. I have so much more room for consistency, especially with getting the cardio done. As I ponder what comes next I realize that while many people do not need cardio and can just do weights to lose fat, I am not one of those people.
I have come to realize that losing fat is a full time job for me. I am not one of those people who can relax. I must set up a diet plan that works all the time because I need to stay on top of the fat loss. I seem to gain fat just by smelling sweet things! At this point I know how to get the fat off, I just have to be consistent in my approach.
I cannot afford to slack off. I have to get going on my cardio and do it daily. That is how I got leaner the last time and it is how I will get leaner this time. Consistency needs to be at 99.9% and no less. I can and will do this because it is what I want. No more excuses. I don't deserve the excuses. I deserve to reach my goals and nothing less.
I can take rest days, but I cannot relax at all. My eating needs to be spot on. I am using flexible eating so that should be fairly easy enough. I will do whatever needs to be done. As I ponder the future I see myself in the shape I want to be in. I see the success I have allowed to slip through my fingers. It is there for me to grab. I just have to do the job in front of me.
Farmer carries are an amazing exercise that is under utilized. There are so many benefits that I think if you aren't doing them already, you should continue reading and then add them to your normal routine. Today we are going to discuss using them as a form of interval cardio.
If you want maximum benefit then you need to go heavy. Too often I see people doing these with a very light weight. There is little to no benefit in doing this. Pick up two very heavy dumbbells and start walking.
The first thing you will notice is that it is difficult to walk when doing farmer carries. The weight in your hands will destabilize you. It makes things very difficult indeed.
As you carry the heavy weights across the floor you will notice that your heart rate increases. You are going to get a cardio effect if you can harness the idea.
Follow the workout below for an amazing HIIT session using farmer carries. Make sure you've picked a heavy weight. Now get a good timer or a timer app for your phone. Set it to intervals of 45 seconds followed by a 90 second rest period. Have this repeat the desired number of times. In this workout it will be 10 times.
Warm up – 5 minutes
High Interval – 45 seconds carrying heavy weight
Low Interval – 90 seconds without the weight
Repeat this 9 more times.
It is really easy to wuss out on farmer carries. Don't let yourself be a wuss. Push through it. Your heart rate is going to spike. You are going to experience burning in your forearms. Just push through. You will find that this is a much less boring way to accomplish your cardio sessions.
Ab training is something often overlooked or misunderstood. I have gone in many directions with it. I have now come to believe that an intense training is necessary to strengthen this area of our body. Today I present Absolute Ab Training, a system that uses intensity and volume to work your mid-section and strengthen your core.
This program uses 2 exercises each session at the end of a weight training session. It hits you twice a week. The key is to use intensity and to vary that intensity throughout the program. Pay attention to the routines that follow. They are grouped in cycles that you must adhere to in order to see the results you want. These cycles assume you are training 4 days a week.
The key to Cycle 1 is to hit your abdominals with a strict number of sets and repetitions. You will add weight as you are able to complete all the sets with the prescribed repetitions.
| Exercise | Sets/Reps |
| Floor crunches | 3×12 |
| Weighted Crunches | 3×15 |
| Exercise | Sets/Reps |
| Hanging Knee Raises | 3×15 |
| Bicycles | 3×15 |
The key to Cycle 2 is to add volume. You are going to do the exercises in a manner that causes you to aim for a certain number of repetitions in the fewest number of sets (AFSAP). This will force the volume because you are going to hit your repetition numbers no matter what, even if it takes you 5 or more sets.
| Exercise | Sets/Reps |
| Floor crunches | 40 reps AFSAP |
| Weighted crunches | 40 reps AFSAP |
| Exercise | Sets/Reps |
| Hanging Knee Raises | 36 reps AFSAP |
| Bicycles | 36 reps AFSAP |
You have seen a glimpse of my program. It works. You will find that varying intensity the way I show above will really give you a burn in your mid-section.
After my back surgery 10 years ago I struggled to get rid of the weight I gained. All my life I had never had trouble, but the back surgery came in my late 30s and my body wouldn't let go of the weight I gained. I struggled tremendously. Then I met Chris Albert and he changed that for me. He taught me how to take off the fat and how important a consistent plan was to doing that.
Working with Chris motivated me to get my personal trainer certification.
My main motivation was to be able to help other people in the same boat I was in. I wanted to take what I learned in my own journey and help others apply a fix to their lives. I could have done that without a certification, but I wanted to show that I put some effort into it.
I have a group I keep on Twitter called the Reputable Few. It is all about the few people in the fitness industry who I find to be reputable based on long-term behaviors. I wanted to be a part of that list. I could have done training without certification, but to be reputable the certification was required. The work wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. I had a passion for learning and then applied it to getting my certification.
I eventually want to be heavily involved in the bodybuilding preparation field. As a result, getting a certification was my first step in that process. I love bodybuilding as a sport. I want to help bodybuilders do their best. I am currently using myself as a test subject for the ideas that I have. Some work and some do not work. What matters is that I am giving it a try before hitting someone else up with my ideas.
It feels great to help other people reach their goals. I started this website with that in mind. I have many ideas that will be forthcoming, but I will always feel a sense of accomplishment for all the help I have given to others. Hopefully you are on that list!
