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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci

When it comes to losing weight we really need to have the proper tools to ensure we’re training to our very best and getting the results that we’re looking for.

I used to scribble down my workouts a few minutes prior to working out and wouldn’t even keep a nutrition log, so I didn’t even know what the heck I was eating half the time!

Eventually I found the light after getting so frustrated with not getting any real results.

I started logging all my information so I could keep all my training organized and in order. As the paperwork started building up I started looking around the internet for sources I could use to keep all this stuff in.

I came across this site www.DailyBurn.com and I found it to be the best in the market when it came to what it offered.  It was free and its features were way better than the competitions.

I started using this site and immediately fell in love with it and still use it just about every day.  It’s a great weight loss tool to have in your tool belt and I recommend it to all of my clients. I would really give it a look-see when you have the chance and at least try it out for a week.

I’m not getting paid or anything like that for recommending this to you, I just want to give you the same tools I use to get in awesome shape.

I’m sure you would do the same for me.

Watch the video below as I’ll be giving you a quick overview of the features of DailyBurn.com and how I like to use it to get real lasting results.

So I woke up last Sunday morning in a great mood and just felt like working out and trust me this doesn’t happen too often.

I love fitness and be healthy but I usually save Sunday’s for relaxing and recharging my batteries but for some reason my blood was pumping.

And I really wanted to take action on those intense feelings so I decided to write up a workout on the spot that I could do without having to go to the gym and bust out any dumbbells.

The workout didn’t even last a half hour and I was in and out before you know it, which was awesome because who wants to spend their whole day working out?

But just because it was a fast workout at home doesn’t mean that I wasn’t feeling it.

My heart was pumping and I had to go outside to get some fresh air so I can cool down.

So the moral of the story is that if you have a hankering for working out and you’re in the mood then TAKE ACTION on it and workout. Because I’m not always in the mood to workout and have to force myself sometimes (which is the key for long term success) but I just love exercising when I’m in the mood and pumped up.

Before we get to the workout video and since we’re on the topic of bodyweight training, I came across this really cool video of this guy doing all this crazy training in nature.

It just goes to show you that you don’t really need any fancy equipment or shoes, all you really need is your body!

Check it out, I enjoyed it…

And now on to the workout.  This is a very basic workout with some basic movement patterns, but guess what?  This is the most effective stuff for losing fat.

You don’t need to mess around with kettlebells or suped up treadmill, use your bodyweight efficiently first and reap the massive results it’ll bring.

All the details are in the video and if you’re looking for any other videos be sure to let me know, I’ll be glad to make some more new stuff for you guys!

Until next time…enjoy!

A lot of us are can get really clueless when it comes to building muscle and the benefits of it.

Too many women are afraid they’ll get bulky big muscles and most guys don’t really know what they’re doing (They just read  the latest Muscle and Fiction magazine).

I wish everybody knew that building muscle will burn more fat than just doing cardio and when you build muscle you’ll tone and shape your body, but there is a right and wrong way of doing this.

Because if you do it wrong, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with bulky muscles (women…).

And guys if you do it wrong, there a good chance you’ll be wasting your time and not making any progress.

It’s not easy going against what a lot of people have been imprinted to believe when it comes to weight training and building muscle.

If you just do cardio and happen to lose weight, you’re just going to be a skinnier version of yourself.  This is where the whole Skinny Fat comes in where you’re thin but super flabby and have to shape to your body.

And here are my 7 compiled tips on how to build muscle fast:

1.  Do Weights First.

There really shouldn’t be any reason why you would want to lift weights after you’re done doing your cardio.  If you do your cardio before hand then you’re entire body will become more and more depleted by the time you get to the real hard stuff.  Weights require the most amount of energy and to build muscle you have to be properly fueled up and ready to attack the weight hard.

2.  If Want To Build Muscle You Have To Go Heavy.

If you want to build muscle then you can’t keep doing a weight that doesn’t push you during those last 3 reps.  I hate seeing people doing 30+ reps with a baby rattle of  a weight and thinking that they’re actually doing something with their lives.  To get your muscles to grow fast you’re going to have to push yourself and your body to another level every time you workout.  So put down the baby weights and start getting serious.

3.  Big Movements Are Key.

Using machines to build muscle and strength is also going to slow you down.  When exercising try to recruit the most amount of muscles possible for an exercise.  So if you’re just starting out try getting pushups down before you start on the bench press.  Same thing with pullups, if you’re on the pulldown machine (and you don’t have health problems) then try to get pullups down first.  Also try not to ignore the other key big movements; squats, deadlifts, dips,etc. Click Here to see my post to learn how to do a pullup.

4.  Genes Aren’t A Big Deal.

Just because you think you were born with the wrong body type or are seriously lacking the right muscle fibers, your genes only make up a small percentage of your overall success.  When people blame their genes it’s usually nothing more than a big excuse to why they don’t want to commit and push themselves to reach their goals.  Yes, I won’t lie, genes to play a role but everybody can improve their muscles in both size and strength and just because you won’t be a professional bodybuilder any time soon doesn’t mean you can’t look awesome in a few months from now.

5.  Protein Isn’t Enough.

You’ll hear everybody and their mother recommend consuming lots protein to build muscle and get stronger.  But the truth is that’s only part of the equation.  Yes, you’re muscles are made mostly of protein, but don’t forget that 80% of your muscle is water.  Dehydration can easily suck the size and strength right out of your muscles, not to mention your work out performance.  Also after you’re done working out try getting in some starches such as potatoes into your post-workout meal.  Having just a protein shake is okay in a crunch, but you’ll want something more to take your game to a higher level and get faster results.

If you’re trying to build muscle then I would look at your overall calories more than just your protein intake.  A little rule of thumb I use is to take my weight in kg and multiple that by 2.  This is the around the amount of protein that I want to get into my body every day…

6.  Stop The Long Cardio.

Yeah I said it!  Going on long runs is great for cardiovascular health and awesome for recreation.  But if you’re trying to build muscle then you’re much better off doing some HIIT or Tabatas in place of long cardio.  Plus instead of running on a treadmill for 45 minutes you can get the same results doing 10 minutes of the other stuff above.  But to be frank, it’s going to be a heck of a lot more intense but if you can take the heat then you’re results are going to go through the roof!

7.  Don’t Overdue It.

Over training is probably the most underestimated cause of failure when it comes to building muscle.  You’ll see people in the gym training way too much and they’ll most likely fail unless they’re recovering enough and getting enough nutrients into their body.  So use your work out time wisely and do the stuff the gives you the biggest bang for your buck, don’t over train and have the patience to watch your muscles grow.

P.S. If you’re serious and ready to take your game to the next level while building some muscle and burn some fat then try out my web-based coaching program by clicking here.

Preworkout nutrition and what to eat before you workout are two huge questions I get and today I’m going to give you the secret ingredient I use to get my work outs cranking.

A big rule of thumb is that you don’t want to starve yourself before you workout and you never want to workout on an empty stomach.

Fuel is the key to having a great workout and taking your training intensity and results to the next level.

If you’re body doesn’t have the energy it needs to keep your body ready to train, then you’re practically wasting your time and might as well just go home.

So what should you be eating to train to your maximum effectiveness during your workouts…

Watch the video below to find out the rest of my secrets on what you should eat before working out to get ripped.

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