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★Highly Branched Cyclin Dextrin (HBCD) SIMPLIFIED

The new super carb these days in the supplement market is Highly Branched Cyclin Dextrin (HBCD). So many people try to over think it’s usage, but I’m going to break it down SIMPLY for you all, so that you can get the idea of its purpose easier. The main purpose for HBCB is to drive…

★Nutrition During Serious Injury

Many individuals get lost when they become injured, especially lost with the nutrition plan they should follow. Many think the simple way and say “fuck it, I’m just going to be relaxed about it, and just eat what I want until I am 100% healed again”, and some just think “I am going to completely…

★TDEE Total Daily Energy Expenditure “What and how much should I eat?”

This has been one of the most common questions I get asked everywhere “What and how much should I eat?” First off, this is different for EACH and EVERY SINGLE one of us out there, depending on our individual goals. So I am just going to base this answer off of if I was talking…

★#REBUILD 2016 – PREVIEW INTRO

About to start my ‪#‎REBUILD‬ SERIES. I will post all training and nutrition logs on my blog here: https://www.mvp-athletics.com/blog/?cat=13 I will be posting daily logs of my ‪#‎rebuild2016‬ process, and there you can view all food, supplements and workouts for that certain day. I will log daily for about a month, then Ill goto weekly…

★Electrical Muscle Stimulation Therapy

As many of you readers/followers know, for the last 4 months I have been dealing with 2 serious injuries that I have been recovering from; both left and right arm distal bicep tendon ruptures. I am now roughly 19 weeks post-op on my left arm, and 12 weeks on my right arm. Throughout this recovery process…

★Know When to ‘Shut. It. Down.’ and Back Off The Gas

When we go into the gym to begin our training for that day, we all have the mindset of pushing past our previous limits, and taking our intensity up a few notches if possible. With that comes different physical sensations when our muscles/tendons start taking on extra load/intensity. These sensations all must be carefully listened…

★Refeeds vs. Efficient Cheat Meals vs. Garbage Cheat Meals

Refeeds Refeeds are very simple. You’re basically just increasing your usual clean carbohydrate amounts with MORE clean carbs for that day. For example: Usual meals 1 and 2: – 8 egg whites – 1/2 cup oatmeal – 8oz chicken – 1/3 cup of rice Refeed versions of meals 1 and 2: – 8 egg whites…

★What’s The Feeling Like To Compete On Stage?

The feeling of getting on stage…wow, sometimes I think that it was over 2 years since I’ve been on stage, but I can remember how it was like it was yesterday. First let me describe in a few words the weeks leading up to the day the stage lights come on. Weeks Leading Upto The…

★Cardio Required To Shed Off Excess Fat? THE TRUTH MY WAY

Ok, after seeing and reading a ton of different opinions out there, I want to give my 0.02 on this topic, is cardio required to shed off fat? Many say to stay away from cardio, and you can get in contest/lean shape without. Well there is a truth to BOTH sides. Let me explain what…

★#EATTOBUILD SERIES: $100 A WEEK BODYBUILDER FOOD BUDGET

Here I take you on the shopping trip to getting 7 days worth of food for a solid bodybuilder/fitness athlete diet, and cooking one day worth of food for you all to see. For $105.33 ($98.36 pre-sales tax) we were able to build a 6 meals per day diet. Here are the meals we built…

★Perspective 101: STEROIDS. How bad are they really for you?

Perspective Knowledge 101 for the day, the topic….STEROIDS, are they bad for you? 6x Mr.Olympia IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dorian Yates took many different steroids, hgh, insulin, etc over the course of 12-14 years at WAY higher dosages then recommended for regular individuals. With regular doctor visits and blood work, they never found anything that would…

★TOP 10 Offseason and Pre-contest Rules

Please Note: These are only MY opinions, and I am not the know-it-all when it comes to this sport. These are just thoughts and opinions I am stating, that have helped me get to where I am. 10 Rules in the Offseason —————————————– 1. Don’t listen to the idiot that gives you the advise to…

★Leave Your Ego at the Door

Always wonder why your physique isn’t progressing as fast as your wish it could? You probably often say to yourself, “My strength is great! I’m lifting heavy, but it seems I’m not looking as I should.” Ever wonder why? Well, to be perfectly blunt…..LEAVE YOUR HEAVY WEIGHT LIFTING EGO AT THE DOOR! It’s not about…

★5 Most Common Shoulder Training Mistakes!

Shoulder injuries are one the most common areas that get injuried in the gym. Many bodybuilders and other athletes can develop shoulder problems through repetitive and intensive training routines. In most cases these injuries can be avoided by concentrating on your form, using lighter weights or just using better exercises. Alot gym junkies have a…

★Coach’s 12 Essential Keys to Bodyfat Loss & Build Muscle

There are probably tons of articles out there that refer to different methods of losing body-fat and water weight. Experimenting with numerous methods is always a great way to seeing how your body reacts to those methods. But, over my days of attempting such techniques, here are the ones that I found most common, and…

Leg Training – October 9, 2016 #rebuild2016

• Seated Leg Extensions 5×12 +Superset: Seated Hamstring Curls 3×10 • Smith Machine Squats -Set 1: 135×20 -Set 2: 135×15 -Set 3: 225×10 -Set 4: 225×10 -Set 5: 285×10 -Set 6: 315×10 • Leg Press 6×10-20 (standard foot stance) • Leg Press 4×12-30 (close foot stance) [take 1 plate off each set but increase reps each set] +Superset: Leg Press Calf Extensions 4×20 • Barbell Walking Lunges 4×10…

Soreness & Over-Training

Is soreness keeping you from training at a consistent basis? Initially, you’ll probably have constant soreness through any new strength training program. That’s okay! The soreness will subside once recovery increases and proper adaptation has taken place. Soreness is your body’s way of saying, “I need more carbs and protein.” So feed your muscles constantly!…

Leg Training – September 11, 2016

• Seated Leg Extensions 4×10 +Superset: 1-Legged Leg Extensions 4×10 each leg • Smith Machine Squats -Set 1: 135×10 -Set 2: 135×10 -Set 3: 225×10 -Set 4: 285×7 -Set 5: 315×7 -Set 6: 225×10 (last 5 reps rest/pause) +Superset: Calve Extensions 4x15reps • Laying Hamstring Curls 4×12 +Superset: Hyperextensions (slow negatives to keep full contraction within the hams/glutes)…

Chicken Kababs with Jasmine White Rice

Here is a good solid meal that will have a great balance of nutrients. Very simple and tasty, and here’s what to do! Prep/Cook Time: 15-20min total Ingredients: Chicken Breast Bell Peppers Red Onion Jasmine Rice Red Sweet Chilli Sauce Cooking: 1. Develop the kababs however you’d like, then place on the BBQ for roughly…

Argentinian Red Shrimp and Egg White Noodle Pesto Pasta

One great meal that can be easily prepared within 15min total (and you can make a few servings of the same meal in that amount of time; just depends how many you want). Prep/Cook Time: 15min Ingredients: 16oz Argentinian Red Shrimp (frozen OK) 4oz (dry) Egg Noodle Pasta 2oz Diced Chipotle Peppers 4tbsn Extra Virgin…

Advanced Leg Training Workout – July 10th, 2016 #rebuild2016

• Leg Extensions 5×12-15 +Superset: 1-Legged Extensions 5×6-10 each leg • Seated Hamstring Curls 5×10-12 • Standing Calf Raises 5×15 +Superset: Seated Calf Raises 5×10-12 • Squats: 7 Sets (deep squats) -Set 1: 135×10 -Set 2: 135×10 -Set 3: 225×10 -Set 4: 285×10 -Set 5: 315×10 -Set 6: 365×7 -Set 7: 225×10 (rest/pause at the bottom for 4 seconds)…

#REBUILD – Week 20 – June 2016

Here’s a little update… The past 6 to 7 weeks have been a slight life change, mainly with my main career path, so fitness has been not 100% to what it was. This is mainly in the area of nutrition, because I had to reserve funds due to the career change for a bit. But…

Total Leg Training – July 4, 2016 #rebuild2016

• Leg Extensions 5×12-15 +Superset: 1-Legged Extensions 5×6-10 each leg • Seated Hamstring Curls 4×10-12 • Standing Calf Raises 5×15 +Superset: Seated Calf Raises 5×10-12 • Squats: 7 Sets (deep squats) -Set 1: 135×10 -Set 2: 135×10 -Set 3: 225×10 -Set 4: 285×10 -Set 5: 315×10 -Set 6: 365×7 -Set 7: 225×10 (rest/pause at the bottom for 4…

Recommending An Entire Cheat Day? GTFO You AREN’T Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Fellow Trainer Pet-Peeve: Recommending your clients to have an entire Cheat Day… Ok first off, this annoys the shit out of me when I hear a fellow personal trainer tell their clients to have an entire cheat day. 1. You need to be LEAN to enjoy a cheat day, so your system can take the…