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Fat Loss & Muscle Building Diet

June 8th, 2009

By Hamilton Magtibay

Dieting doesn’t necessarily mean starving yourself or eating boring tasteless food, but it’s more about making changes to your daily meals and choices of ingredients. Also, keep in mind that food is your body’s main source of energy and nutrients to keep you healthy. Below is a suggested diet plan to get you started; we recommend eating 5 balanced meals throughout the day to keep your energy and metabolism elevated which will help you lose weight the healthy way. It’s important to be aware of your portions. In the beginning, we recommend measuring your portions; you’ll be surprised at how fast portions become second nature and your scale will move off the counter and into the cupboard!


Meal #1


1/2- 1 cup cooked Oatmeal 4 - Egg whites and 1 whole egg; scrambled with butter substitute or hard boiled


Meal #2


Option 1


Tuna Sandwich on wheat bread – 1 can of tuna (in water) with mustard/non-fat mayonnaise; of course you can add your choice of seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic, herbs…etc. You can also add any produce you like (lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, etc.) Easy on the “Bread and Butter” pickles, they’re high in sugar which turns to fat if not consumed.


Option 2


Low Fat Turkey Sandwich on wheat bread – 4oz Turkey Breast meat with mustard/non-fat mayonnaise; of course you can add your choice of seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic, herbs…etc. You can also add any produce you like (lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, etc.) Easy on the “Bread and Butter” pickles, they’re high in sugar which turns to fat if not consumed.


Meal #3


4 oz chicken breast – broiled, baked, or grilled No fat added and your choice of seasoning. Try salt, pepper, and herbs instead of sauces. Sauces can add unwanted calories and you can achieve the same great taste without them.


Side of vegetable such as Broccoli, Green Beans, Peas, Cauliflower, and Spinach; add a butter substitute spray, salt and pepper to jazz it up.


4 oz Brown rice NOT WHITE - for extra flavoring on brown rice use low fat chicken broth, garlic, spray butter or butter substitute.


Meal #4


Same as meal #2, either option 1 or option 2.


OR


4 oz flank Steak – broiled, baked, or grilled with No fat added and your choice of seasoning. Try salt, pepper, and herbs instead of sauces. Sauces can add unwanted calories and you can achieve the same great taste without them.


Side of vegetable such as Broccoli, Green Beans, Peas, Cauliflower, and Spinach; add a butter substitute spray, salt and pepper to jazz it up.


4 oz Brown rice NOT WHITE - for extra flavoring on brown rice use low fat chicken broth, garlic, spray butter or butter substitute.


Meal #5


4 oz Salmon Fillet – broiled, baked, or grilled with No fat added and your choice of seasoning. Try salt, pepper, and herbs instead of sauces. Sauces can add unwanted calories and you can achieve the same great taste without them.


Side of vegetable such as Broccoli, Green Beans, Peas, Cauliflower, and Spinach; add a butter substitute spray, salt and pepper to jazz it up.


4 oz Brown rice NOT WHITE - for extra flavoring on brown rice use low fat chicken broth, garlic, spray butter or butter substitute.


Meal #6


This would be you’re protein drink after your workout


Each meal approximately consists of 400-500 calories per meal; and all meals are interchangeable to better suit your time and convenience. We also understand the fact that everyone has a busy schedule including family, work, and or school. So you could always use a meal replacement supplement if you’re schedule doesn’t permit time to consume any of these meals.


Suggested Meal Replacements powders (aka MRP) or Protein Bars:


1 Serving - Met-Rx Protein Bar
1 Serving - Met-Rx Meal Replacement drink
1 Serving - Muscle Tech Protein Bar
1 Serving -Cytosport Muscle Milk Protein
1 Serving - Cytosport Muscle Milk Protein Bar
1 Serving - EAS Protein Bar
1 Serving - EAS Meal Replacement drink


Suggested Whey Protein Supplements:


*Met-Rx Whey Protein
*EAS Whey Protein
*Cytosport Muscle Milk Whey Protein
*Muscle Tech Whey Protein


Please read nutrition label and make sure it consists of at least 25-30 grams of protein and 30-45 grams of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates play an essential role to your energy and it also keeps your body from using protein as fuel especially when you’re doing a low fat diet and training hard.

For further questions or concerns please post in our forum or contact me at mil@bodybuilding4everyone.com

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Dieting

June 8th, 2009



By Hamilton Magtibay


Diet seem to stress alot of people when they hear this word; as if they have to go through some kind of torture & starvation process in able to lose weight. But in reality, you just have to make minor adjustments or changes to your daily meals. And today’s food market including restaurants and dietary supplements provides more selections of great tasting healthy alternatives such as sugar free, low fat food items, fat free items, sodium free, low-carb, and leaner cuts of meat.


So does dieting still sounds bad?


Regardless if you’re trying to lose weight or gain lean muscle, you will have to follow a good diet. It may sound simple enough, but the biggest questions are What Type Diet to Follow?


Which Diet Works Best? And What Should I Eat?


For starters, make sure you have an idea how much calories you’re currently consuming on a daily basis and use that as a starting point on how much calories you should be consuming to reach your goal. There could be more than one diet to follow, but we’ll give you a few guidelines on a couple of well- known diets that are quiet popular.


Low Carbohydrate Diet


There are different versions of “Low Carb” diets out there, but their foundation is based on a Low Carbohydrate Diet. This diet is also very appealing because you can eat all the meats, fish, poultry, & whole egg products regardless of the cooking method as long as it doesn’t contain any Carbohydrates of course; which is why this diet is so difficult to follow for some individuals. But if you decide to follow this diet, below are a few food items that are a key benefits for this diet.


1. Beef: Beef is rich in protein, Amino Acids, creatine and also provides good energy; Greek warriors were known to feast on beef the night before their battle for strength.


2. Eggs: Great for breakfast along with bacon; cook your eggs anyway you want


3. Chicken: Cook it anyway you want


4. Fish: Preferably Salmon because its rich in EFA, but cook it anyway you


5. Pork: Great for breakfast and snacking (ham); but cook it anyway you want


Though high fat foods are great for this diet, just try not to over do it and maybe just stick within the median or lower amount for obvious health reasons. And also TRY to stay away from processed foods such as spam, corned beef, canned sausages, etc… because it contain lots of preservatives and are usually low in nutrients.


Low Fat Diet


This is a classic weight loss diet that yields good results, but is often under looked since a lot of dieters want more taste and convenience while dieting. However, if you decide to do this diet you will notice that there will be more flexibility in comparable to Low Carb diet. For instance, you can set up one day or one meal as your “Eat All You Can Cheat Meal” where as you can’t do this with Low Carb diet since you will literally break the diet or may even have to start over if you go beyond the Carb limits.


Furthermore, your energy level will always be in good standing and you won’t have to leave the bun aside when you eat your favorite burgerJ but please keep in mind that you will have to eat nutrient dense foods to get the best out of this diet. And SALAD is NOT one of them; if anything salad is like a healthy version of junk food – not enough carbohydrates for energy and not enough protein to rebuild muscle tissues. Below is a list of complex carbohydrate rich foods and low fat meat choices that are key ingredients for this diet.


Complex Carbohydrates: baked yams (no oil or added juice), brown rice, oatmeal, wheat bread, beans, barley (good with soup)…etc


Low Fat Meats: skinless chicken breast, lean cuts of beef such as flank steak & tenderloins, pork tenderloin, turkey breast, salmon…etc


Try to grill majority of your food since this cooking style yields the most flavor without adding too much ingredients; Seasoning Salt and fresh ground pepper are usually good for any grilled meat or fish product.

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Introduction to Weight Training In The Weight Room - Phase I

June 8th, 2009



By Jimmy Wilson


In the weight room, there are generally two types of apparatus—freeweights and machines, each having their benefits.


Machines are a great way for individuals interested in weight training to get started. They serve as somewhat of a training wheel, using assistance from cables, cams, and guide rods that help in isolating different muscle groups and in teaching how certain exercises are performed. Some machines come attached with selectorized weight stacks, making it easier to increase and decrease the amount of weight being used, which also saves time by not having to load and unload bulky freeweights.


Freeweights are those that don’t require any assistance from cables or eccentric cams such as barbells and dumbbells. Freeweights are great because they don’t restrict the body to any one range of motion, thus allowing the individual to make whatever adjustments that are necessary to perform the exercise properly. Another benefit is that freeweights offer more variety in exercise allowing the muscle to be worked and developed from different angles. When doing freeweight movements, be sure to select a weight that can be controlled on both the positive and negative. Fast jerky movements can be potentially dangerous to you and people around you. As a measure of safety, it is always a good idea to have a spotter around in case of emergencies.


When working out in a gym or health club, there are many things that should be considered. First and foremost is safety. Often times people get so involved in what they are doing that they fail to realize how easily accidents can occur. Therefore, you must always be aware of your surroundings. For example, leaning on an exercise machine while someone else is using it can be dangerous because clothing can get caught in moving parts and also there is the chance of fingers and hands getting smashed in between weights. Therefore, machines are not to be leaned on. Leaving barbells and dumbbells stacked on benches can also be very dangerous because they can roll off the bench and onto the foot. The proper gym etiquette would be to return the weights to their rack in between sets, not stack them on the bench or scatter them around on the exercise floor.


Before starting on an exercise program, it is always best to have some idea of what level of fitness to start from. Many times people go into an exercise facility with little or no knowledge at all about exercising and wind up overworking themselves to the point of total exhaustion or near injury. They will usually jump on a bike or a treadmill, work up a nice sweat, and perceive this as having a good workout. The fact is, laying in the sun produces a similar “sweating” effect, but offers nothing in the form of exercise. Sweat is simply the body’s natural cooling system. Below is an example of a basic bodybuilding circuit training program. This program is usually followed by two additional circuit training programs before introducing split training.


Basic Weight Training Program


Exercise Sets Reps


Bike Warm-up 1 15 minutes


Barbell Bench Press Chest 1 to 3 12 to 15


Lat Pulldowns Back 1 to 3 12 to 15


Lateral Raises Shoulders 1 to 3 12 to 15


Barbell Curls Biceps 1 to 3 12 to 15


Tricep Pushdowns Triceps 1 to 3 12 to 15


Crunches Stomach 1 to 3 12 to 15


Calf Raises Calves 1 to 3 12 to 15


Leg Curls Hamstrings 1 to 3 12 to 15


Leg Extensions Quadriceps 1 to 3 12 to 15


All exercises should be done at a steady, rhythmic pace allowing the muscle to work the full range of motion. Beginners should concentrate on good form and keeping a steady workout pace instead of using heavy weights. Once the muscles have gone through a conditioning stage, it might be safer to challenge heavier weights. Perfect form creates perfect physiques.


For more information on beginning bodybuilding, posing choreography, or contest preparation, please contact me: futabajim@sbcglobal.net.


In health and fitness, Jim Wilson

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Killer Leg Work Out

June 8th, 2009



By Jimmy Wilson of Physique Magnifique


For starters please acknowledge that your Lower body starts working the moment you get out of bed and you’re on your feet all day long. So you’ll have to work your lower body twice as hard to stimulate it, since it’s used to daily work carrying your body weight all day long.


This leg workout will consist of 5 exercises for 5 sets each and 15-20 repetition per set. We’ll start out with isolation exercises such as Leg Curls and Leg Extensions to warm up the joints and surrounding muscles (aka pre-exhaust technique). Then we’ll move on to more complex exercises like Leg Press, Squats, and Walking Lunges.


Killer Leg Workout


Leg Extension: 5 Sets, 15-20 reps
Leg Curls: 5 Sets, 15-20 reps
Leg Press: 5 Sets, 20-30 reps
Barbell Squats: 5 Sets, 20-30 reps
Walking Lunges: 3 Sets, Find a space where you can do 10-15 steps one way and another 10-15 steps back


*If you still think that you didn’t get enough you can do 10-15 minutes of Stair Master machine (actual stair machine works best)


I highly recommend this workout if you’re on a weight loss phase of your fitness regimen and if your goal is to put on muscle, then add more weights and remove 5 reps from each exercise


I hope you like this workout. I’m not saying that it’s easy, but I promise if this workout is done properly you will see results!!!

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Muscle Building Workout

June 8th, 2009



By Hamilton Magtibay


LET’S BE REALISTIC!!!


*A lot of people wants to “get ripped” or just “tone up” and they don’t want to get “REALLY BIG” or some would like to put on more “MUSCLE MASS”; but how do you expect to reach any of this goals if you don’t have a foundation to build up from.


For starters in able to “get ripped” or “tone up” you will need to build MUSCLE!!! You can’t have the “ripped” or “toned” look if you don’t have any muscles to show when you burn off excess fat; at the most you’ll just look skinny or flat with some shape. Also don’t worry about getting “Really Big” if you’re afraid of that because realistically if you can’t even build the right amount of muscle to look “ripped’ or “toned” how do you expect to get “Really Big”.


And the same rules apply if you’re goal is to put on “Muscle Mass” except you’ll have to eat a lot more and don’t expect to look “Ripped” while putting on “Muscle Mass” because you will put on some extra body fat with all the food you’re ingesting.


* Another issue on working out is the misconception on the types of workout or exercise to do. Actually its quite simple you lift WEIGHTS and you’ll grow muscles. Notice the word “WEIGHTS” which is commonly used for WEIGHT-LIFTING, somehow the meaning of “WEIGHTS” in WEIGHT LIFTING evolved and became more on Cable Pulling (with the exception of Lat Pull-Downs and Seated Cable Rows) and a variety of “Weightlifting” movements along with an EXERCISE BALL!!!??? What the …. is that!!??


Lifting weights can be dangerous if your just getting accustomed to it, but lifting weights and balancing on top of an exercise ball??!!! Now how in the hell can you lift maximum weight to stimulate muscle growth and balance your self on top of a freaking ball - you can’t!!!


Furthermore you need to know what your primary goal when your working out - Is it your balance? Or is it to build muscle & burn fat? Ok, I guess that takes care of my rant about exercise balls.


Now lets review cables - cable workouts are great, but it seems that a lot of people do more cable exercises than lifting weights. It may work well, but don’t you think your bicep will respond more if you are to do Barbell Curls instead?


Let’s face it - Its obvious that a lot of people rather do cable exercises because its a lot easier than working with actual barbells & dumbbells plus majority of Muscle & Fitness Magazines endorse cable exercises more than Barbells & Dumbbells. I guess it’s easier to stick with the cables than weights, but are you happy with your gains?


Don’t you think you’ll get more results from lifting heavy dumbbells & barbells? How do you think the best athletes, bodybuilders, and actors built their physique? Not primarily from using Cable Exercises and Exercise Balls…


*Exercise Selection - Why is it that 80-90% of gym members are always working on their arms? And they even come up with their own versions of arm workouts!!! Don’t get me wrong - these people have awesome arms, but what happens to the rest of their body part? Or did they forget that they also have to work on their Chest, Back, Lower Back, Abs, Thighs, Calves, Hamstrings, Shoulders…etc?


I know its easy to get carried away and just work on your arms or just upper body, but don’t forget that you’ll look much symmetrical or balanced if you work on all your muscles from upper body to lower body. Plus you’ll developed over all strength and also burn more body fat because you have more muscles on your body.


Now that I got that out of my system, lets get started on selecting the right exercise to put on muscle and lose fat.


* Compound Movements: Compound movements are exercises that involve several muscles working together to lift the weight. These exercises are the best ones to concentrate on because it will build your muscles evenly. Also saves you more time in the gym since you’re only doing one exercise to work a group of muscles.


The following exercises are great primary workouts you’ll ever need whether you’re trying to lose weight, tone-up, or build muscle:


Dead-Lifts - This exercise mainly works the lower back, but also puts a lot of stress on your Traps, Delts, Arms, Forearms, Abs, Upper Back, Thighs, Hamstrings, and calves.


Barbell Squats - This is the best exercise to build your Quads (thighs), Gluttes (Buttocks) and to a certain extent Hams (Hamstrings); this workout also works your abs and upper body since you have to balance barbell behind your neck across your shoulder.


Incline/Flat Barbell or Dumbbell Bench Press - Incline will work upper chest area and Flat obviously hits the lower area of your chest. I don’t see the point of doing Decline Bench since Flat Bench already takes care of that. This is the best work out to build your chest and also works your Triceps, Shoulders, Forearms, and back (supporting muscle).


Dips (weighted or bodyweight) - great exercise for lower chest area and also works triceps, and upper back (supporting muscle)


Barbell/Dumbbell Shoulder Press (aka Military Press) - This exercise works all three heads of shoulder muscle from the front, side, and back - but with more emphasis on front & side area of shoulders. This exercise also works your triceps, forearms, and upper back (supporting muscle)


Upright Rows - Also works all three heads of shoulder with emphasis on traps, side & rear delts.


Barbell Rows - Great workout to build upper back area; this exercise works your lats, rear-delts, traps, forearms, biceps, and lower back.


Seated/Standing Calf Raises - Point your toes straight and these workout will work your calves really good!!!


Barbell Curls - Great workout to put on muscle on your bicep; also works your forearms, grip, and shoulders


Reverse Grip Barbell Curls - Great workout to separate outside head of bicep muscle. Also puts a lot of stress on forearms, grip, and shoulders.


Close Grip Flat Bench press - This is a chest workout, but when you move your arms closer in the middle it shift’s gear and puts more stress on all three heads of triceps.


* Isolation Movements: Isolation movements are exercises that work no more than 2 muscle groups.


The following are great isolation movements to compliment compound workouts:


Dumble Laters - great workout to define shoulders or to work on lagging muscle.


Cable Exercises - Yes Cable, their mostly isolation because that’s what their built for - to isolate certain muscle groups such as triceps, biceps…etc


* How Many Sets?


Big body parts such as Chest, Back, Thighs should be around 12-15 sets - ONCE A WEEK. Once a week?!! YES - Once A Week; remember that muscles grow outside the gym not inside the gym. That means your muscle need to recuperate and in able for it to recuperate it will need to rest…


Smaller body pars such as Arms, Delts, Calves should be around 8-10 sets or less and should be incorporated after working on a bigger body part. For instance Day 1- Squats, Day 2- Chest & Arms, Day 3 - Dead lifts & calves, Day 4 - Back & Shoulders…etc


NOTE: Be aware of your weak body parts such as calves & abs so you may want to work this in as a third workout with the rest until its up to par with the rest of your body parts. i.e. Day 1 - Squats, Calves, & Abs, Day 30Deadlifts, Calves, & Abs, Day 4 - Back, Shoulders, Calves..etc


* How many reps?


Reps can be a touchy subject, but in general to put on muscle mass lift between 6-8 Reps and 10-15 reps for toning. Now this is not written on stone and we’re all individual and our body reacts to different stimuli, so I highly suggest to cycle your rep schemes and experiment until you find the right rep range your body type.


* Rest in between sets?


If you’re lifting heavy between 6-8 reps, rest between 3-5 minutes


If you’re trying lose weight and lifting less weights and more reps, rest between 60-90 Sec.


Again this is not written on stone so feel free to experiment…

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Training By BodyBuilding4Everyone

June 8th, 2009



By Hamilton Magtibay


Strength training yields to significant health benefits such as lower cholesterol, lower stress level, stronger heart, muscles, bones, faster metabolism, etc….the list can go on.And in addition to a sound dietery program to lose weight, incorporating anexercise and strength training program will further enhance and accelerate your results.


But if you haven’t exercised for a long period of time or don’t exercise at all and would like to start an exercise program, please consult your physician prior to beginning a program.Starting an exercise program can be overwhelming specially if you haven’t exercised before or have no experience so I’ll provide a few guidelines to get you started.


Cardiovascular Workout or Cardio


If you want to lose weight and lose it fast then you will have to do Cardio. Cardio workout is a workout where you’re constantly on the move such as a fast walk, jogging, running etc… and if you haven’t done this sort of exercise for awhile then you should start out slow and build up your stamina. For instance, instead of running on a treadmill start out by fast walking on an incline and build your stamina up prior to moving up another level.


Strength Training


Working out with weights such as barbells , dumbbells , and machines are required to build stronger and bigger muscles; this kind of training will toughen up your bones and ligaments and also give you a more apealing shape. Furthermore, trained muscles use up more calories than untrained muscles and strength training also helps to burn more calories. Since bigger muscles (well toned) call for a lot more calories than untrained muscles, you can burn a lot more calories by implementing a strength training program on top of your cardiovascular routine. If you haven’t done any strength training before or haven’t done it for years, please consult with your physician to prior to starting any program.

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Why You Need a Personal Trainer and what to look for in a Personal Trainer

June 7th, 2009



By Hamilton Magtibay of BodyBuilding4Everyone.com


Ok, so you want to lose weight, gain muscle, get stronger, stay healthy or what not, but you don’t know how to go about doing it. I’m sure your first step was to join your local and gym and maybe sign a year or two contract, because this will keep you motivated to go in the gym, since you paid so much money. In addition to your gym membership you also tried reading (or watching) every book there is on health and fitness, dieting, exercise, and nutrition, but you still can’t seem to get ahead. And with your newly acquired knowledge from books, DVDs or what not, you also implemented all these strategies and techniques into your routine and for some reason you still can’t get the results you REALLY want.


So now you would probably start asking friends and relatives regarding your ultimate goal and I won’t be surprised if they would recommend hiring a Personal Fitness Trainer to help you. Then right away you see $$$$$$ when you hear the word Personal Fitness Trainer, plus I won’t be surprise if you also heard that Personal Trainers will usually rip you off and most likely get NO results from hiring them.


As a personal trainer I see this situation from two sides on why it won’t work; its either the personal trainer really don’t know anything about training (even if he/she is “Certified”) or client (you) didn’t do everything the trainer told you to do i.e.dieting, working out, changing lifestyle/eating habits.


Anyhow, you’re probably still thinking when will I get to my point on “Why You Need a Personal Fitness Trainer to Help you with your Health & Fitness Goals”? So if you’re the suspicious kind of person and don’t think you need professional help to lose weight or what not – I have something for you to think about:


* Financial Impact: So you think it’s expensive to hire a trainer? Take inventory of all the tools you’ve purchased in attempt for you to lose weight. Then add the $$$ on all the diet foods. Specialty foods and supplements i.e. fat burners, carb blocker, low carb food, fat free food, bars, shakes, organic food, non-fat…etc and also don’t forget the amount of time and energy you put into this goal. So how much have you spent? I bet you could afford a personal trainer with all that money huh?


* Your Health: Do you really think it’s healthy to experiment on your body with different diets, foods and supplementation without knowing how to really use it? Plus don’t you think you could also harm yourself this way? Hmmmmm….I’m sure you’re smart so I’ll let you figure that out on your own…


*Time: Be honest and think how much time and energy you really spent on trying out these strategies and techniques and often not see the result you really want. Is it worth it?


It’s not that I’m trying to sell myself or any personal trainer to you, but my questions and statements above are things you should consider on why you should hire a personal trainer. And that’s because a professional personal trainer will help you save time, money, and your Health!!! You only have to hire him/her once or twice and absorb everything he/she have taught you and apply that.


I’m really big on BASICS and personal trainers should teach you the basics on exercise techniques, diet/nutrition, and lifestyle changes then if you want it bad enough you’ll never forget what he/she have thought you!! In fact – after your services with your trainer will be the best time to learn more about it because you already have a good foundation, you’ll just have to do more research in able to go further once you hit a plateau on your results.


So by now I’m hoping that you would have a bit more trust with personal trainers, but don’t just grab any personal trainer and hire him/her to be your trainer – I also want you to know how to look for a good trainer.


Here are a few things you should consider when looking for a personal trainer:


* Certified Personal Trainer - ok so their Certified Personal Trainers, so f#$ng what!!?? I’ve seen so many so called “Certified Personal Trainers” who are in worse shape than the person their training!!! Or really skinny “Certified Personal Trainers” who seem to look fit, but their just naturally skinny. My point on this is if “Certification” is big with you then go ahead and look for proof of certification, but also consider if they play the part of a “Personal Trainer”. Just because they studied and pass their test doesn’t mean they have common sense to apply their knowledge in real life situation, so if they can’t even practice what they preach – WHAT KIND OF SERVICE DO YOU THINK YOU’RE ABOUT TO GET???? So make sure your “Certified Personal Trainer” is in VERY good shape


* Age: Ask for your trainer’s age if he/she seems to look a bit too young because I don’t think you want a high school grad or someone really young and inexperience to be training you.


* Experience: I’ve seen numerous ads of personal trainers who states that they were former college or professional athletes, some kind of martial arts expert, or military – these are all fine and dandy, but what the hell can they do for you? Former College or Professional athletes had their own trainers, Martial Arts/Military- are you trying to lose weight or learn self defense and they also have own trainers. Its not that I’m putting them down, but what does their experiences have to do with losing weight or health & fitness in general other than they had experience training on that specific field.


For experience you should be looking for trainers who recently or had competed in fitness competitions i.e. bodybuilders, fitness girls, figures these people really knows about manipulating their diet, workout/exercise, and lifestyle in able to win shows or to just look the part. You may disregard this and say “bodybuilders use steroids” – if they do, then don’t you think they still have to workout/exercise and diet down to look good?


I’m not suggesting for anyone to use steroids, but their just mere tools to enhance growth or what not and these competitors will still have to stick with their strict diets and workout regimen to get to their desired physique. Bottom line here is that you need to look for trainers that will fit what you’re needs…


Once you have your trainer – I’m sure he/she won’t rip you off and tell you to sign up for 100 sessions…lol. But seriously – I think about 10-12 sessions or 2-3X per week for 3-4 weeks will do. This should give you enough time to notice changes and also learn from your trainer.


My name is Hamilton Magtibay of Bodybuilding4everyone.com. I’m a personal trainer and a competitive bodybuilder. I have more than 10 years of experience in the health & fitness industry and I’m here to help you reach your health & fitness goals. Locally I train clients at Physique Magnifique gym in South San Francisco , Ca. This gym is owned and operated by former Mr. USA Jimmy Wilson.


Please visit our website at bodybuilding4everyone.com to purchase our products. We carry more than 3,000 Nutritional Supplements such as protein shakes, fat burners, androstene (testosterone pre-cursor), weight gainers…etc. For personal training services, please send me an email at mil@bodybuilding4everyone.com. I could also help anyone who needs help online. Or you could also train with one of our iTrainers – visit bodybuilding4everyone.com for their contact info…


If you would like to make an appointment or have any questions, please email send me an email at mil@bodybuilding4everyone.com.

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