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100% MR and Muscle Synthesis Improve Marathon Times!

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At the age of 45, I just set a PR at the Boston Marathon of 3:10

I have been working with Scott Mendelson and using Infinity Fitness products for several years.  As a competitive distance runner, I have found the products imperative for my performance and recovery.  The 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis Powders are critical for my recovery after hard workouts, especially on days that require a long run of 10 plus miles followed by a strength workout.

I have also seen my half marathon and full marathon times improve as I am able to train at the highest level due to my faster recovery times.  At the age of 45, I just set a PR at the Boston Marathon of 3:10.  The Alpha Omega M3 are also part of my daily regime and an important supplement to keep me injury free.  I would highly recommend Infinity Fitness products to any endurance athlete who is looking to take their races to the next level and insure consistent, injury-free training cycles.  Janice P May 02 2013

Before Pictures- A Real Eye Opener!

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Interval Training for Rapid Fat Loss

Amino Load with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis before and after customized interval programs for rapid fat loss and recovery.

Before Pictures-A Real Eye OPENER and Source of Fat Loss Motivation!

Scott what can I do to stay focused on a fat loss plan for longer than a month?  I will do well for a couple of weeks and before I know it I have blown it for a couple days due to cravings. My arms are really weak and flabby!   I want to lose 10 lbs of fat in 30 days! Tracy

Tracy take some pictures of yourself from the front, back and side in your bathing suit that you can print out to put in a few spots to see often.  Be prepared, as every time I have new clients go through this procedure, the pictures are a real EYE OPENER especially from the side and back since these are areas we cannot see well without the use of pictures.  You have set goals that are both specific and time sensitive!  Attaching strategies for achieving your goals to the Goal Sheet is very important and will be the subject of a future article.

If You Do Not Like What You See—-Take Corrective Action

It is perfectly normal to see the pictures and become upset, and in some cases pretty angry.  Use this energy to fuel your motivation and this will drive consistency.  Put the pictures on your bathroom mirror, on your fridge, next to your desk where they can serve as a constant reminder of the importance of your goals.  A quick glimpse at the picture daily will add a great deal of fuel to your fire!

Kiss Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan- Burning 10 Lbs of Fat in 30 days!

To lose 10 lbs of fat in 30 days will not be in any way easy, however using the KISS Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan will certainly make it a very simple process.  Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for a copy of the KISS Rapid Fat Loss Program will help you lose 10 to 20 lbs of body fat in 30 to 60 days!  Clients report reduced or eliminated cravings within a week or two of starting the KISS Plan along with improved energy.  Alpha Omega M3 plays a huge role with crushing cravings while accelerating body fat through several pathways. Optimizing insulin sensitivity and the function of the fat cell enables the body to use more stored fat as fuel while guarding against future fat accumulation even when the diet is less than perfect.  Grass fed beef and organic foods play a key role in the success equation and deliver much faster fat loss progress vs. my clients who do not consume an organic diet.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for a free copy of the Kiss Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan.   Click here to watch an explanation video of the KISS plan that will play on your computer and most mobile devices.

Do Something About It!

Executing the wrong program will leave you spinning your wheels.  A lack of progress is one of the biggest progress killers of them all.  You cannot earn great results in a short time frame without the right training, nutrition and supplement plans to fit your specific needs.  I reviewed your training program and I can assure you that it will not deliver results you demand (10 lbs of fat loss in 30 days).  I use many rapid fat loss weight training protocols to rapid increase fat burning hormones through the roof.  You must push yourself to get stronger on a weekly basis and beat the prior week’s workout performance to support rapid fat loss as this helps to increase rates of fat burning through several pathways.  Learn more about our customized training and nutrition consultation success stories HERE.

Always focus on the proper form and tempo (speed of reps) to get the most out of every workout and avoid injury.  The tempo dictates the length of time for which the muscles are under tension during the set. I design rapid fat loss nutrition plans to utilize certain set durations (time) to spike fat burning hormones. Controlling the repeition speed reduces the momentum benefits of every rep, forcing the muscles to work harder with every rep! 

Tempo Execution Guide- Make Your Muscles Work!

A pulling exercise would have a different scheme using the same tempo system

A Chin Grip Lat pull down with a 4-1-1-2 tempo would require

4 sec to go from the chest to the top of the movement where arms are outstretched

1 sec pause at top of the movement (maintain tension)

1 sec to bring the bar down to the chest

2 sec pause at the chest pulling the bar into the torso without lean back.

For example a 4-2-1-0 DB Neutral Grip Flat Press would be

4 sec from the top to reach the chest

2 sec pause on bottom while maintain tension

1 sec to lift the weight

0 pause at top

Signal the Brain To Drive Fat Burning

100% MR and Muscle Synthesis are complete protein sources, enabling them to be self-sufficient as a raw materials source. Taken between meals and around training the unique signals sent by 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the bran believe a massive amount of food has been consumed. As a result metabolic rate increases dramatically, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the Proven Scientific blend of amino acids have no caloric burden. The same anabolic signals drive high levels of mental focus while reducing the energy zapping impact of elevated stress.

          Concentrate on Organic Foods and Grass Fed Beef!

The longer you go without refined foods- the less of a problem you will have with cravings.  There are some addictive qualities to certain refined foods based on how they make us feel, but you can certainly avoid the pit falls.  Get all bad food choices out of your house and your work environment.  As I tell my clients, if bad food choices are not present, they cannot be eaten in the middle of the night!   Certain social events will make bad food choices available and you will have to make a conscious decision beforehand that will not make choices that will interfere with your goals.

Cheat Meals To Boost Metabolism without Body Fat Accumulation

I include cheat meals within customized plans with clients following exercise to boost metabolism.  Making the social events line up with this weekly cheat meal works very well, but there are some important rules to follow to prevent body fat accumulation.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for a free copy of the Kiss Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan.   Click here to watch an explanation video of the KISS plan that will play on your computer and most mobile devices.

16 Rapid Muscle Growth Tips Part 2

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Dr. Serrano explains the Power of Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis
Dr. Eric Serrano explains the Power of Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle for Rapid Muscle Growth, Recovery and Improved Performance

Cook food in bulk in advance for the week

Cooking is time consuming, but traveling to find good things to eat results in even more time wasted.  Try cooking a bunch of stuff 1-2 times per week in bulk so you have it available at home and work.  It will end up saving you money and allow you to have better control over what you ingest each day.  Sure you co workers will want you to join them at a fast food place, but ultimately you will have to make some tough decision to support your goals.  Do not let social pressure knock you off course; people around you will want you to conform to what they are doing as a means to justify their own bad habits.

Take a Power Nap every Day

Napping for 20-30 minutes approximately 8 hours after waking up is a good way to refresh mentally and collect your thoughts.  You can even think about what you are going to do in the gym that day, visualize a new record, 5 more lbs or 1 more rep than a previous best with perfect form.  These short sleep sessions can also optimize hormones.

 Eat Correctly Before Training

The pre workout meal is important for many reasons, but do not think this one meal will cover up for poor eating for several days before.  The food choices you have been making for several days will have a big impact on your success.  A bunch of carbs before training or a high sugar sports drink will not positively impact your training capacity.  We want to create a slight elevation in blood sugar and anabolic insulin levels without overwhelming the digestive capacity to avoid seeing your food all over the gym floor.  Over the past couple years we have been researching many different protein combinations and 6 months ago arrived at a combination of 4 proteins that work very well for both a rapid and prolonged release of nutrients during training.

DigestA+Lean Protein will tackle hunger and peak energy when taken 1 hour before training and complement Amino Loading by providing nutrient support via a different pathway.  There are no dairy derivatives making this formula very easy on the stomach, there are actually elements to improve the digestive process and this is vital as the more nutrients you can properly utilize the more muscle you can earn.  Bloating, stomach distress and low energy are a sign that your current protein powder is not agreeing with the system and your money is going to waste as this is a strong indication the body is not making use of the nutrients.

Consume Anabolic Fats with Every Meal

Dietary Fat is not the enemy.  The right sources support proper health and naturally boost anabolic hormones levels.  Good sources include avocados, extra virgin olive oil, raw nuts, coconut oil, whole eggs, grass fed beef, butter, almond butter, powerbutter, natural peanut butter and Alpha Omega M3 for many of the nutrients that you cannot extract from food alone.

 Compete To Dominate

Be highly competitive, studies show that men watching sporting events show an increased testosterone level when their team is winning.  Only support teams that will win to keep test levels high and better yet compete in sports to dominate.  Some exercise playing basketball or football perhaps can increase your competitive edge and anabolic hormone levels.  Remember to dunk on opponents and do elaborate touch down dances whenever possible to support the big T.

   Make the Glass Full

Think in a positive manner!  Let’s face it there is a ton of negativity out there, just turn on the news and open up the newspaper and you can see a ton of depressing things.  Some negative matters are impossible to avoid, however you can separate yourself from negative people who bring you down and distract from your goals.  Think positively and consistently rehearse your goals daily to remain focused.   It is very easy to lose focus and begin making bad food choices; you must reinforce the proper nutrition and life style habits to earn the best results.

Example for a 200-225 lb man wanting to Gain Lean Muscle Fast!

First Thing when Waking

1- 2 scoops 100% MR

1-2 scoops Muscle Synthesis

Breakfast

4 whole eggs + 4 egg whites cooked with organic butter

4 strips turkey bacon

½ grapefruit

1 cup oatmeal no sugar added

3 Alpha Omega M3

Mid am Snack

½ cup raw nuts

6 oz organic meat jerky

Lunch

8 oz 90% lean ground beef- Grass fed if possible

1 green pepper mixed with beef

1 cup grown rice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Mid Afternoon Snack

2 packets powerbutter/DigestA+Lean Protein

1 small apple

30 min pre workout

2 scoops 100% MR

2 scoops Muscle Synthesis Powder

During Training Sip

2 scoops 100% MR

2 scoops Muscle Synthesis Powder

Immediately Following training

2 scoops 100% MR

2 scoops Muscle Synthesis Powder

30 minutes following training

DigestA+Lean Protein

2 tablespoons of honey

1 mango, banana or ½ melon- optional

Post workout meal/Dinner-60-90 minutes following training

8-10 oz fish, seafood, chicken, buffalo etc

1 sweet potato

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or ½ avocado

2 cups green vegetables

3 Alpha Omega M3

1-2 hours before bed

DigestA+Lean Protein

1 cup berries

30 Min Before Bed

1- 2 scoops 100% MR

1-2 scoops  Muscle Synthesis Powder

16 Rapid Muscle Growth Tips

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16 Mega Muscle Growth Tools Part 1

By: Dr. Eric Serrano MD and Scott H. Mendelson   CFT, SSC, SPN See info about Scott HERE

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Gaining lean muscle tissue is never as simple as it seems, but there are some sure fire ways for increasing your rates of progress. You spend maybe an hour per day in the gym at the most so the other 23 hours must set the table for your success. The right raw materials are needed frequently and in the correct amounts to provide the building blocks needed for muscle growth. Experienced trainees especially must take advantage of all opportunities as gains are harder to come by as the physique matures.

Our goal is to promote gains in muscle and not an over abundance of fat. Eating the right foods at specific times along with proper exercise can effectively feed the muscle. Many of our clients often times lose body fat without even trying just by cleaning up the diet in general with a large amount of clean food and supplementation. How is this possible? Activating anabolic hormones with the right nutrition strategies have a potent fat burning impact. Gauge your progress with objective measurements and body fat % tests (calipers preferably) every 4-6 weeks.

1. Eat Often

Consuming large quantities of the proper food choices is a step in the right direction, but eating and supplementing more frequently is a lost art which is vital for success. Very few people have the ability to sit down and eat 6-7 meals per day, but everyone can manage at least 4 in my experience with any kind of effort. Between meals you want to use portable snacks such as raw nuts, powerbutter high protein peanut butter, organic jerky, DigestA+Lean Protein and at certain times fruits. Remember Bulls Graze and Pigs Pig out!

“The bomb- all of the guys in the locker   room love this stuff and they have no regrets about stealing it right out of   my gym bag. Playing in the NFL is no joke, we depend on our performance to   feed our families and I take working out very seriously as way to keep me in   the game. I can get tons of stuff for free, but I would rather pay for the 100% MR , Muscle   Synthesis, and Alpha Omega M3   since they work. I Amino Load between meals, before and after workouts   practices and games ever week. Since staring this my muscles are fuller,   strength is better, no soreness and I am even leaner this off season than   when I came into the league 6 years ago. Name With held professional Football   Linebacker. 4/22/08

 

“Lean Machine- that is what they call me   now, putting on muscle has been easier than losing fat for me over the past   few years, but now I have really put things together with your programs Scott   and the Amino Loading makes a huge difference. The new Muscle Synthesis Powder mixed with the 100% MR is great. I sip it all day long during my   workouts and between meals. Since starting in Feb. of this year with no   changes to my workouts or meal plan I have lost 7 lbs of fat and put on 11   lbs of muscle! People in the gym are hassling me all of the time, asking   me questions, I give them your business card so they will leave me alone. I   have work to do! Marvin T Orlando 4/28/08

2.Eat Breakfast Like a King

Eat breakfast like a king, studies show that people who consume a fairly large % of their daily intake during meal 1 of the day within an hour of waking have lower levels of abdominal fat and I think it is fair to make the conclusion that this is related to elevated anabolic hormone levels. Breakfast sets the tone for the entire day so make sure you have plenty of protein, anabolic fats and some good carb choices to support your goals. Breakfast choices have a huge impact on your blood sugar levels for the following 24-48 hours so this meal is an investment in your daily energy! Remember you have been fasting over night and your muscles will want energy ASAP. If you are not accustom to eating breakfast it will take some time to build up an appetite so make it a gradual process. If in a hurry each morning prepare some easy food choices the night before.

3. Amino Load with 100% MR & Muscle Synthesis Pre/Post Training

Taken 30 minutes before training this powerful stack prepares the muscles to battle the iron by optimizing hormones and providing the specific raw materials needed for accelerated growth. The increased energy does not come from stimulants, rather from a reduction of stress hormones which zap strength and motivation. The better you feel, the more productive training sessions will be. Over the years working with countless power lifters Dr. Serrano has observed significant increases in both muscle size and strength following 4 weeks of consistent Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. “I designed the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis to provide exactly what working muscles need in special ratios for rapid delivery and utilization. Advanced trainees benefit the most since improving rates of recovery are crucial to boosting strength” Eric Serrano MD

4.Mix Several Protein Sources at The Same Meal

Many protein items and other foods have different qualities so try to get the best of all worlds by combining multiple protein sources at each meal. For example eggs and turkey bacon provide a nice contrast of nutrients and go well together. DigestA+Lean Protein consumed with a meal is an excellent way to diversify your protein intake and bulk up your quality calories.

Amino Load with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis for a great Physique

Amino Load with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis for a great Physique by adding Lean Muscle Mass quicly without accumulating Body Fat!

5.Cook Food in Bulk The Week

Cooking is time consuming, but traveling to find good things to eat results in even more time wasted. Try cooking a bunch of stuff 1-2 times per week in bulk so you have it available at home and work. It will end up saving you money and allow you to have better control over what you ingest each day. Sure you co workers will want you to join them at a fast food place, but ultimately you will have to make some tough decision to support your goals. Do not let social pressure knock you off course; people around you will want you to conform to what they are doing as a means to justify their own bad habits.

6. Man Was Meant to Eat Meat!

Many vital nutrients exist within red meat that are hard to get elsewhere and there is no legitimate reason why you cannot consume this primal course daily. Grass fed organic sources are best since there is less crap stored in the fat cells from antibiotics. Giving the cows grass instead of feed also increases the amount of omega 3 intake within the beef to levels even with some fish. Omega 3 intake is vital for natural anabolic hormone production and it is next to impossible to get enough from food alone which is why we suggest taking the Alpha Omega M3 with meals a couple times daily which includes several accessory ingredients to keep you lean while reducing joint inflammation.

7. Be Intense

Training is not a tea party. Approach training with intensity and some reckless abandon. You do not need to put on a big show in the locker room screaming and shouting, however you should be mentally prepared to take an aggressive approach towards training. This starts with nutrition as the right combinations of foods will definitely stoke anabolism and ultimately the willingness to exert maximal effort. Never let the word “maintain” enter your mind or vocabulary. Go to the gym to get better in some way or do not bother going at all. Same holds true for nutrition, do not come up with lame excuses as to why you cannot do certain things. Successful people always find a way to get the job done.

8. Eat Whatever You Want One Time Per Week

I really do not like the term cheat meal, just sounds like something an aerobics instructor would say so let’s just say Muscle Meal. It is productive to over eat occasionally when trying to gain new muscle for the excess raw materials and anabolic burst. You are best off using some extra Alpha Omega M3 before and after this meal to interfere with body fat accumulation by modulating insulin sensitivity. Some can expand this into an entire day, but in most cases this will result in gaining some body fat so beware. Hard gainers who are naturally lean may benefit from this tactic most. Try to consume your Muscle Meal after your toughest training session of the week so you can take advantage of the excess nutrients.

9. Get at least 8 hours of Sleep

Sleep is your prime time for muscle recuperation and hormonal regeneration. Studies show that those who get adequate sleep have higher levels of motivation in comparison to sleep deprived counter parts. Yes you may be tight on time, but the hours you are awake following a good night sleep will be much more productive than ever before. Cut out some TV time and establish good sleeping patterns by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.  To Improve the quality and duration of sleep consider Fat Reduce PM 1 to 2 hours before bed.  Clients report improved body composition and waking up feeling more well rested within a month of using Fat Reduce PM.

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Preventing The Holiday 15 LBS Of Body Fat Accumulation

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I met one of your clients in a Vegas gym who is Ripped and Strong as an OX pressing 125 lbs DBS for reps.   Mike swears by your customized nutrition and training plans, he eats BIG 2 training days per week and the other 5 are more conservative.   He gained 15 lbs of muscle and lost 10 lbs of fat over three months!  How is this possible?  How does he get away with the big eating? At the end of each year I end up piling on 15-20 lbs of body fat and then battle to get it off Jan 1. What is the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis he raving about?  Larry Tucson
Avoid the Holiday Fat Trap- Put on Some Muscle!

Yes the Holiday season is here and many make this an excuse to take a huge step back and squander 10 months of hard work in only 2 months time. Using the right techniques you can gain muscle and lose fat while having time to eat practically anything you want. Big Mike is a good guy, but do not get too close to his  100% MR and Muscle Synthesis while he is training or he will tear your arm off! The Cyclical Nutrition Muscle Growth (CNMG) system coordinates a large food intake with the heaviest training sessions beforehand so that the body can use the raw materials to grow new muscle without accumulating new body fat when all of the cards are played right.

Do Not End Up Looking Like This Guy!Do not dig a hole for yourself by putting off action until January 1 as this is the quickest way to a holiday season disaster.

 I have patients who like to eat like crazy over holidays so we have conducted a few experiments recently using the Alpha Omega to block fat storage.  2 groups of patients were instructed to eat whatever they wanted for an entire week while 1 group exercised daily and used 9 Alpha Omega M3 per day.  The other group did nothing but sit on the couch.  The Alpha Omega group did not gain a significant amount of body fat while the other experienced huge increases in body fat (8 lbs or more in only a week).  The concentration of the new fat accumulation were in areas I associate with poor insulin management based on years of conducting elaborate blood work testing reviews. ” Eric Serrano MD

Avoid the Holiday Fat Gaining Trap and Insulin Coma

A few consecutive meals including poor food choices such as refined carbs, fried items and more can quickly snow ball into a fat gaining disaster by surging fat storing insulin levels while sucking down a large volume of garbage that is easily converted to stored fat.  The longer the poor eating goes on the greater the increase in insulin levels as this can compound daily until you reach a point where your flat stomach quickly turns into a Bowl full of Jelly.  The vicious cycle is made worse by the associated drop in energy levels that drives hunger and intense cravings while destroying motivation to exercise, a status much like being possessed by a demon telling you it is ok to ruin your body with days of bad food choices.

Weight training before consuming meals high in carbohydrate is a metabolic game changer and one of the leading methods for managing insulin sensitivity making it a crucial element to success.  The strategic ratios of essential fats developed by Dr. Serrano within the Alpha Omega M 3 can help optimize insulin levels pushing a high percentage of the raw materials into muscles to support rapid growth instead of fat cells.  Saturating your fat cells with higher dosages of Alpha Omega on specific days creates a powerful body fat storage barrier through multiple proven pathways. 

Massive Food intake to Fire Up Metabolism

Before you jump the buffet line realize there is method to the madness here.  For 5 days consume a high protein, medium fat, low carbohydrate plan which primes the body for the weekend macronutrient cycling.  Focus two large meals high in good carb sources following heavy training on Saturday and Sunday early in the day to bolster nutrient supplies and activate an anabolic hormonal explosion.  CNMG supports body fat loss by not only rotating macronutrient %, but also food intake.

Have you ever noticed feeling hungry the next morning after a day of increased food intake?  You might have wondered how this is possible since you were so stuffed just hours before?  The body responds quickly to changing circumstances and the large influx of food sends metabolism through the roof for the next 12-48 hours creating a great fat burning opportunity the following day.   Return to your normal level of food consumption the day following the feasts to support nearly effortless fat loss as your fat burning machine rages on.

Amino Loading- Tricking The Body into Rapid Fat Burning

What do muscles need to grow?  Proper stimulation through training, an anabolic hormonal environment and an abundance of raw materials to be the building blocks for new muscle.  Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around training and between meals are crucial for rapid accumulation of new muscle while burning body fat.  Dr. Serrano’s scientifically engineered ratios of Amino Acids prime the hormonal environment for simultaneous muscle growth and fat loss while accelerating recovery from aggressive training. How is this possible? The efficiently utilized aminos provide tremendous amounts of growth materials without any caloric burden that can be converted into stored fat.   Amino Loading between meals sends Anabolic Signals throughout the day making the brain believe a large volume of food has been consumed, as a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat for a raging metabolism since the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis have no caloric burden.

Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around training and between meals. Alpha Omega with meals- all proved to be a powerful weapon in the war against body fat!

The Customized Approach

Customizing both training and nutrition to fit the individual client needs is crucial to ensure the fastest possible progress.  Mike for example responds very well to heavy loading and is only moderately carb tolerant so we must adjust accordingly.  We consider numerous factors when customizing a program including stress levels, lagging body parts, injury, age, training experience, genetics and more.  Are you highly stressed like most of the population?  Elevated stress hormones not only screw up insulin sensitivity and training capacity, but also flip on several other fat storing mechanisms.  The correct strategy must be put into place or elevated stress hormones will wreck your progress, even if you are working hard on both nutrition and training.  One proven tool for accelerating fat loss while under a high amount of stress is the Fat Reduce which works by manipulating several factors that govern fat loss.  

A high intake of the right foods along with Amino Loading increases training capacity tremendously.  Time off of work to relax, extra sleep and other recovery improving elements must also be considered when determining training volume.  We provide a range of sets so the client can choose the appropriate work load based on predicted recovery conditions on that given day.  Remember that a training session is only productive if the body can optimally recover, otherwise a negative hormonal environment sets in.  Multi Set Growth training is the ideal system for this time of year serving as the perfect change up from the medium to high rep plans many people use year round. Notice how much more fatigued your muscles feel from a heavy set of 5 reps vs. 10?  Heavy loading made possible by the lower rep ranges stimulates the fast twitch muscle fibers with the greatest potential for growth.   Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis before, during and after training ensures that the damaged fibers have the perfect ratios of fast acting raw materials to form new muscle immediately.  Waiting until after training to digest a protein drink is too little too late.

You will start with the highest possible weight you can use for 5 perfectly executed reps-  reduce the load 10% hit 2-3 reps- reduce the load an additional 10% and do 2-3 more reps to complete the set.  Do not be afraid to fail assuming you have a training partner to spot you for safety.  Push the limits each week by increasing loads and you will be shocked by the progress.  In many cases when training clients in the gym I have to lie to them about the weight they will use for the next set so that they are not intimidated by the increase. After the fact when realizing what weights were used a client with 10 previous years of training experience told me he was now hitting sets of 5 with weights that would have crushed him only a few months ago when trying a single!

Multi Set Muscle Growth Training                                                                                                                                              Sets       Reps       Tempo        Rest

A1.30 deg incline db press                 3-5    5+(2-3)+(2-3)  4-1-1-0    90         

A2.Pull ups/Lat pull downs                 3-5   5+(2-3)+(2-3) 4-1-1-0     90

B1.Underhand grip db press              2-3        5-7             3-2-1-0     60

B2 OH DB Unilateral Rows               2-3         5-7            3-1-1-2     60

C1.20 deg inc rotation flys                2-3         5-7             4-2-1-1    45

C2.45 deg prone db Shrugs             2-3         5-7             3-0-1-2    45     

 

Video Links- Dr. Eric Serrano MD and Scott H. Mendelson Seminar 2012

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I just finished watching the dvds from the last seminar and I thought they were great. As a personal trainer I always struggle trying to get my clients to follow a good nutrition/supplement program. When I ask people if they are taking the 100% MR, Muscle Synthesis or Alpha Omega M3 or whatever, I always get responses like, “yeah, pretty good” or “most of the time”. So for me, the best takeaway from the dvds was Scott gave several ways to help clients (or yourself ) with compliance, including a way to get clients to grade themselves. The dvds were packed with useful info, from both Scott and Dr. Serrano, and my only regret about buying the dvds is that I missed the seminar. I will definitely make the next seminar, and still buy the dvds (if available) because there is too much info to absorb from viewing one time. Mike S Missouri

Dr. Serrano and Scott, thanks for the great DVD’s of the June 2012 seminar. After watching the seminar, I was able to put the training and nutritional strategies immediately to use the next day. I look forward to attending a seminar live in the future. I am a big fan of your products!

Scott B, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach- Maryland

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Shut Off Fat Storage Receptors

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Scott  you were kind enough to take my phone call out of the blue earlier this week to explain many things including the role of fat storage receptors, but I was looking for some more information about this topic as I believe it may be one of the factors that is making it difficult for me to break that 10% body fat barrier.  Greg

Greg great question and yes I agree that status of the fat storage receptors is a problem that you will need to solve to get into the single digit body fat % range so that six pack will show.  You have a pretty high level of stress as you ranked it 8 out of 10 on average.  As a result elevated stress hormones activate fat storage receptors which have the highest concentration in the mid section for men which is one reason why I hear the following several times per day from new clients.  “I am lean everywhere except this 10-20 lbs hanging on my gut”

Cleary Her Fat Storage Receptors Are Shut OFF!

Noora's Fat Storage Receptors are Shut off!

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Get Rid of That Fat Belly

It is no secret that Men store body fat in the mid section while Women tend to pack it on hips and buttocks. These areas contain more body fat storage receptors than anywhere else on the body and can be activated by certain signals.

Your High Stress Levels Support Fat Storage

Stress (elevated cortisol levels) is perhaps the most menacing hormonal signal of many as the body believes famine is near- as a result fat storage is accelerated to preserve survival. You can counter the fat storing instincts of the body by Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. Taken between meals and around workouts these specially designed formulas will make the brain believe huge amounts of food are being ingested causing a metabolic surge to burn the “phantom” food. Despite the lack of caloric vale the aminos provide a huge anabolic punch accelerating fat loss, recovery and performance.

Deactivating Fat Storage Receptors

I became interested in hormones many years ago as they govern all body composition and performance progress. Following the evaluation of tens of thousands of blood test results I was able to determine the optimal ratios of hormones to support maximum fat burning, and that was the easy part. Developing a formula to create these optimal hormonal changes was the big challenge. Along with proper nutrition, exercise and life style management Fat Reduce has consistently improved the fat loss fortunes of trainees wanting to get to single digit body fat levels with a great set of abs. We conducted a 30 day trial a few years ago which demonstrated an average increase of over 400 calories in daily expenditure and follow up blood work revealed great improvements. Most importantly the participants lost a tremendous amount of body fat and some of these trial participants had been struggling for years to break plateaus.

Deep Sleep Sets The Table for Rapid Progress

Fat Reduce PM was designed to lower stress in the evening to support an easy transition into a deep level of sleep and to accelerate fat burning. Do not underestimate the importance of restful sleep which is vital for hormonal recuperation. Clients tell us within a week they wake up feeling well rested with greatly improved daily energy. Increased daily energy results in better food choices and exercise performance based on years of feedback collection. Several research studies demonstrate that in adequate sleep will lead to depressed levels of fat burning hormones.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com to discuss your specific situation and goals 7 days per week.

To Squat or Not to Squat

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When Done Properly the Squat is a great exerciseScott do you require all of your clients to perform the squat exercise?  I know it is an important exercise for improving the speed of fat loss, muscle growth and general function.  I have had difficulty doing it right at times and wonder if it is still worthwhile.  James

James great question.  The squat is a very productive exercise but only if executed with proper form.  I help a wide variety of consultation clients of different experience/skill levels so we use the squat or modified versions where appropriate.  There are many factors that make executing the squat properly difficult including lack of flexibility, strategic weaknesses, injuries and more.

How Do You Reach YOUR Goals ASAP?

New clients seeking customized training and nutrition plans approach me every day to either lose body fat or gain muscle in a short period of time such as 12-24 weeks.  The squat is not essential to either of these goal orientations, but very helpful when executed correctly.  A client with no squatting experience who needs to lose 20 lbs of fat in 12 weeks does not need to invest significant time into learning to squat when a variety of other movements can be put in place to burn body fat fast while building functional strength.

I am horrified by the squatting form I see when going into public gyms periodically.  The problems range from an uneven bar placement to a lack of depth.  Stay way from the smith machine squat equipment as this is not a solution.  My goal is to help clients earn the fastest possible results and I never get hung up on “requirements”.  Certain exercises fit some situations well while there are other methods to achieve the same goal.  Where there is a will, there is always a way to succeed!

Are you Tight as a Drum?

Tight muscles can limit your ability to squat correctly.  It is very common for a trainee to initially squat well during a cycle and gradually see a decline execution quality as the weeks go by.  This is often related to muscles not recovering adequately between sessions which leads tissues to become very “tight”  The Squat is highly demanding on recovery from both a metabolic (muscles) and neurological perspective.  Use 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around all of your training sessions to accelerate rates of recovery, increase the utilization of stored fat as fuel and boost training performance.

Is Your Stretching Program Creating More Problems?

Stretching is not as simple as some would think.  Improving the range of motion and or function of a muscle or group of muscles require a proper strategy to be put in place.  Having an evaluation to determine what muscles/structures are tight, therefore needing more attention will help to guide in the design of a proper stretching program.  Pre workout I favor dynamic stretching and traditional static stretching 4 to 6 hours after the training session.

Coaching From a Distance

I do not have the benefit of seeing my internet consulting clients in person so I have to make strategic decisions based on the detailed information I collect.  In many cases we will focus on lunge movements that require full knee flexion to built up the strength of the legs individually.  It is very common for a new client to have some imbalances such as one leg being 10-30% weaker than the other.  In this case the imbalance makes squatting correctly nearly impossible.  Over time the unilateral movements will help to correct these imbalances while improving many other important parameters that can lead to a successful squat.

Injury Considerations

Lower back injuries are very common making the Squat not necessarily a high risk movement in call cases, but one that shatters the confidence of the trainee.  I have many clients that can hold 80 lb dbs while performing a variety of lunge movements which gives them plenty of loading, adequate for improving body composition.  A trainee seeking only to improve body comp and general function does not need to squat, but other movements involving knee flexion are very important.  The Alpha Omega M3 is not only a great fat burning tool, but also very helpful for lubricating joints.  Consistently client feedback points to the Alpha Omega M3 is a great tool for sustaining great workouts!

Modified Squatting Exercises

Shoulder injuries are often times a limiting factor for proper bar position which in turn negatively impacts the torso angle, forcing it forward.  My clients with shoulder injuries gain great benefits from a front squat which allows them to sustain a comfortable bar position.  A special bar called a safety squat bar enables a trainee to perform a back squat while keeping the hands in front which reduces shoulder stress, however this is not a common bar to find in a commercial gym.

Find The Right Depth-Get a Box!

One of the major challenges a trainee faces when squatting is difficulty seeing what they are actually doing!  Without the aid of a video camera or qualified partner it is difficult to judge many form elements.  I often suggest using a special squat box or bench when squatting to establish an end point for the bottom range of motion of the squat.  This is an easy way to ensure that you are hitting your depth target on every rep and can also give you an indication if the glutes are touching at the same time as well.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com 7 days per week to discuss your situation and goals today!

Do Not Be A Scale Maniac

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You can read our Get Rid of Trouble Spot Fat article to learn more about the correlation of body fat levels in certain areas to specific hormones.

Scott I am in the habit of watching the scale very day for progress and sometimes it drives me nuts if I do not see changes daily.  What should I be looking for with the scale progress on a day to day basis when trying to lose body fat?  Kerry.

I would not rely on the scale as a daily measure of progress.  A daily weigh in is not productive and will only add to stress levels which interfere with body fat loss and drive cravings for bad food choices.  Body weight can shift for many reasons and this is perfectly normal.   Women will see big swings in scale weight as it relates to the menstrual cycle at certain time so of the month and this absolutely in no way related to body fat levels.

How to Accurately Determine Body Fat %

Your focus should be on body fat % which can be accurately determined by a caliper test done by a skilled pro, Bod Pod, Dexascan or hydrostatic weighing.  You can use a tape measure around the waist at the belly button level, hips etc for feedback as well.  Bio impedance scales that measure body fat levels through electric currents are not accurate so do not bother with them.   You can read our Get Rid of Trouble Spot Fat article to learn more about the correlation of body fat levels in certain areas to specific hormones.

 Focus on The Right Goals

There will be no lottery award for reaching a specific weight.  When setting goals with new clients we focus on appearance, performance, and energy based goals while using body fat % testing and not scale weight as a measure of progress.  On the Red Carpet the media is not mentioning the estimates of body weight for famous stars.  They are focusing on how great they look which is what the ultimate focus should be along with energy levels and status of well being.  Body fat % is the best tool for determining progress as it provides an accurate measure of body fat as well as lean tissue levels.  Following these testing trends over time is very important as a marker of progress to guide program refinements.

 Are you Wrecking Your Ability to Lose Fat?

The wrong approach to fat loss which we can define in general as eating too little while increasing activity too much will result in loss of body fat as well as hard earned muscle.  In many cases I have had new female clients especially tell me they do not care about losing muscle, but just want to see the scale move down.  This is a self destructive approach which will lead metabolism to down regulate significantly brining a stop to fat burning.  Furthermore the loss of muscle and resulting catabolic hormonal environment will increase body fat over subsequent months, digging a deeper hole!  A lack of muscle also leads to a worse appearance.

 Amino Load to Boost Fat Burning and Protect Muscle

My clients are able to take a very aggressive approach to fat loss without sacrificing muscle.   We use Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around training and between meals to increase rates of fat burning, protect lean muscle, accelerate recovery, improve energy and destroy cravings for bad food choices.  Taken between meals the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the bran believe a massive amount of food has been consumed.  As a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis have no caloric burden.  This leaves only body fat to be burned by a raging metabolism.  Placing a scoop of each between meals a couple times per day will have a huge impact on energy levels, this will help to eliminate your mid afternoon slump while accelerating fat burning and recovery.

 How Does Muscle Impact the Bottom Line?

 In many cases trainees will gain some muscle while losing body fat which will cancel each other out on the scale, but represent a great change in body composition.  Lean Muscle tissue burns calories 24×7 and supports a firm looking physique.  A large percentage of women have far less muscle than what nature intended due to poor diet and excessive cardiovascular exercise at some point in their life. A well structured exercise, nutrition and supplement program simply helps the body achieve an optimal ratio of lean tissue to body fat.

 Keeping Body Fat Levels Long Term- The Easy Way

 Individuals who achieve a proper body composition will be able to maintain this progress (avoiding the rebound) over the long term due to the important impact of lean tissue on the hormonal and metabolic environment.  During the last 15 years of practice in this field I have never once had a female client accidentally gain too much muscle which is a common fear and misconception amongst many women.  Men who steadily gain muscle over time not only look better than their “skinny fat” counter parts, but also have the ability to keep body fat levels low over the long term.

 Take Pictures!

It is important to make sure the factors of measurement are consistent regarding techniques, equipment, time of day etc. Evaluating how you look in the mirror as well as how clothes are fitting are also important indicators of progress, however changes will not come on a daily basis.  Taking pictures every 4 to 6 weeks is also a good idea to evaluate progress.  Use front, back and side poses with proper lighting to make the best use out of the pictures.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com 7 days per week to discuss your situation and goals.

Burn Off Up to 20 Lbs of Fat IN 60 days- Forever

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Advanced, Yet Simple Rapid Fat Loss Exercise Strategies   

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Scott,

Summer is here and I am short of my goals to say the least.  What makes this really hard to swallow is that I have been very disciplined with diet and training this winter and spring.  After losing a lot of body fat during the first few months just by cleaning up the diet and exercising, things have slowed down.  I have found it very difficult to break through to the low level body fat I need to show off my abs.  I need to lose 20 pounds of fat without giving up any muscle and I will look great!    Sam  

Get In Great Shape Like Andrea!Sam,

I can imagine you are very frustrated since your hard work did not lead you all the way to your goals.  The key to success is working both hard and smart.  It sounds like you have good habits in place, so now you just need to change your tactics to make the body burn more fat as fuel.  The metabolism can fight against you at times if you have been eating too little and exercising too much.

 KISS Rapid Fat Loss Plan

I had the benefit of reviewing your nutrition and training plan which was not listed in this response due to a lack of space.  There are many problems that I can spot and much of this has led to metabolic staleness.  Just like training, the nutrition plan must change strategically every 6 to 12 weeks to ensure rapid fat loss progress.  The Kiss Rapid Fat Loss Plan (keep it simple stupid) is very easy to execute and exactly what is needed right now to drive accelerated fat burning through multiple pathways.   I have seen numerous clients drop 20 pounds of fat in 60 days and keep it off long term.   The KISS plan makes use of macronutrient cycling which breaks metabolic staleness, increases fat burning enzymes and optimizes fat burning hormones.  Kiss is an easy plan to execute consistently which is crucial for building metabolic and hormonal momentum.

Bust Through Your Road Blocks to Success

The key problems are too much steady state cardio, not enough food intake and a poorly designed weight training routine.    I am known to ruffle some feathers now and again by telling people the truth about the quality of their training routine and this largely due to my core belief that a correctly designed weight training routine is an extremely powerful tool.  Weight training cannot be done by “feel” or designed at random while earning the best possible success.  We are going to cut your 90-minute workouts down to 45 minutes or less while doing the same or more volume…

Strip Load Sets for Rapid Fat Loss

We are going to make use of strip sets which you can think of as a two phase set that includes different rep ranges for each phase of the set.  As a result, the higher rep phase which comes second will use a lower weight than the first phase.  To gain the most fat burning and muscle growing benefits you will want to use the heaviest possible load while executing the proper form for each phase of the set.  No ladies, you will not accidentally pack on muscle from this plan.  Men on the other hand will lose fat and gain muscle at the same time if they play their cards correctly with nutrition and recovery factors.

Training for Rapid and Permanent Fat Loss

The exercise plan must include two phases for the fastest rate of success based on my work with thousands of clients over the years.  Weight training and interval sprints combine to provide the fat burning stimuli the body needs without taking up too much time.  These stimuli must gradually progress in a strategic manner over time to avoid plateaus.  One reason people initially have success with a fat loss effort is that the body quickly responds to simple tactics, however the leaner you get the more important the strategies become to break through metabolic barriers.

A perfect way to burn off body fat for both men and women is strip set training.  Each set has two phases which helps the trainee double their training output in a short period time.  When executed correctly along with timed rest periods fat burning hormones go through the roof.

To accelerate Fat Burning, improved performance and accelerated recovery Amino Load with Dr. Serrano’s 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis Powder.

30 minutes before training

2 scoops 100% MR Mixed with 2 Scoops Muscle Synthesis Powder

Immediately Post Training

2 scoops 100% MR Mixed with 2 Scoops Muscle Synthesis Powder

Taken between meals the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the bran believe a massive amount of food has been consumed.  As a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the 100% MR and MS have no caloric burden.  This leaves only body fat to be burned by a raging metabolism.  Placing a scoop of each between meals a couple times per day will have a huge impact on energy levels, this will help to eliminate your mid afternoon slump while accelerating fat burning and recovery.

Strip Fat Loss Training

Sets Reps Tempo Rest
A1 30 DB Bench Press 3 4-6 3-2-1-0 20
A2 30 Deg Incline DB Bench Press 3 6-8 3-1-1-0 90
B1 Chest Supported UH Row 3 4-6 3-1-1-2 20
B2 Chest Supported UH Row 3 6-8 3-1-1-1 90
C1 30 Deg Incline Special Fly 2 6-8 4-2-1-1 30
C2 30 Deg Prone Db Front Raise 2 6-8 3-1-1-2 30

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The example above instructs you to do 4-6 reps of the 30 Deg Incline Db Bench press for A1, reduce the weight load 15% and do 6-8 more reps 20 seconds later to complete set A2.  Rest 90 seconds and repeat for a total of three times.  If you push yourself by using a challenging load while executing the rep speed (tempo) and prioritizing proper form your muscles will be on fire! Three strip set sessions per week done in 30-40 minutes will be all you need to ignite a fat burning fire storm!

Steady State Cardio is a Counterproductive Waste of Time!

The reason many gravitate to steady state cardio is that is it easy to execute.  Correct: very easy for the body to do it without burning stored fat as fuel.  The more you do the greater the increase of fat storage hormones so watch out!  You can accomplish more towards your fat loss goals by doing a 10-15 minute interval sprint routine than 45 to 60 minutes of a steady state session.  Why?  It is not just a matter of calories burned, but the impact on the hormonal and metabolic environment created by the exercise session.  Intervals can be done running outside, on a bike, elliptical, swimming, etc.  Most of my clients do these sessions at home a couple times per week to save on commute time to the gym.  Adjusting machine incline, tension, interval timing and more methods exist for to provide an endless number of progressions for the interval fat burning power!

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for a copy of the KISS Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan.

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