Feb 23 2010

Exclusive Interview with Robert Sandman – Health Blueprint Guide to Easy Natural Weight Loss

Robert Sandman is the author of the “Health Blueprint Guide to Easy Natural Weight Loss”, a new weight loss program.

I decided to ask Robert a few questions about his course, and about approaches to weight loss in general.?? So, without further ado, let me introduce you to Robert Sandman:

Parth: So, Robert.  What is Easy Natural Weight Loss?

Robert: Easy Natural Weight Loss is really a blueprint for losing weight, as it says – easier and more natural than most conventional diet programs, because almost all of them have one thing in common – extremely low calories.  The problem with very low calorie diets is that they don’t work for very long, because it’s almost impossible to permanently lose weight by starving yourself.  That’s because when you drop your calorie intake too much, your metabolism slows down and your body goes into “starvation mode”.  And at that point, you’re also losing muscle along with the fat, which slows your metabolism even more.

So the program begins by helping people to understand how the body really works, which helps them understand why they may have tried other diets and not gotten the results they want, and why many of those diets almost guarantee failure.  Once they really understand that, the program helps them develop their own safe and healthy weight loss plan that they know they can stick to.

There’s a lot of information out there on weight loss, and some of it is conflicting, so I think it’s important for people to understand what will work for them, without making it too complex or restrictive.  And once they learn how simple the process of weight loss is, they won’t need a weight loss guru anymore, because they’ll know as much as the guru, and more about their own body and how it really works than anyone else could possibly know.

The real solution to weight loss is actually very simple: you have to burn more calories than you’re taking in every day.  And the best way to do that is with the right combination of diet and exercise that’s individualized for your goals and body type.

Parth:  I agree. But with almost a new fad diet coming out every other week, people seem to be confused as to where to really start. As you stated, people get excited because they get instant results, but then they don’t know what to do after the results end. Sp, what’s the one basic tip? you’d give someone trying to lose fat?

Robert: Well, it would probably be to avoid those new fad diets, or any diet that’s too restrictive.  Most of them will cause an initial weight loss, but you ultimately gain all the weight back when you go off the plan.  Even worse, some not only result in rebound weight gain, but are generally unhealthy.

Crash diets dehydrate you, low calorie diets put your body in starvation mode and slow your metabolism, and high protein diets can clog your arteries and stress your kidneys.  But we try them, hoping that we’ll finally find our way to the thinner person we know is within us.  And then sometimes we beat ourselves up for failing to achieve that goal.  Well, we aren’t failures – we’re just human. Our bodies are designed for survival and that doesn’t always make it easy to be a lot thinner if that’s not the weight that our body thinks is right.

Parth: True. Trust me, it’s happened to me lots of time before I figured it out. And like most people, I’ve read a few diet guides and tried some extreme diets before I learned my lessons. But, I subjected to the same pretentious marketing that’s getting worse these days. There are even more weight loss guides out there now. What makes yours so? different?
Robert: Well, as I said, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there.  So my goal in the program was to clear up some of the confusion and make the process as simple as possible, because the simpler the strategies are, the easier they are to apply, and the more results you’ll get.

The other difference is that a lot of weight loss programs don’t seem to take into consideration the fact that everyone’s body is different.  There are certain nutrition principles that apply to everyone, but as far as weight loss is concerned, what works for one person can be completely ineffective for the next.  No two people are exactly alike, therefore no single diet will work for everyone.  We may have similar body types, but each of us has a combination of body type, metabolism, digestion, and muscle and fat distribution that’s as unique as their fingerprint.  That’s why any generic, one-size-fits–all diet or exercise plan isn’t necessarily going to work, and in a lot of cases fails for very simple reasons.

And it’s also why there is no single best diet or training method.  Although I said a minute ago that you have to burn more calories than you’re taking in, if it were that simple, how do you explain why some people who are overweight eat less than people who are skinny, yet they can’t seem to lose an ounce.

They’ve got to think in terms of their own uniqueness and individuality.  But while I’m saying that there are few absolutes in developing a better body, there are some fundamentals that apply to everyone.  But once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, you need to make adjustments for your individual goals and body.  You have to learn how to adjust your diet and exercise to fit your unique needs, and realize that all the stuff people are trying to sell you aren’t going to help if you don’t learn the real basics of weight loss.

Part of that involves exercise, which doesn’t have to be extreme, and part of it is simply healthy eating, but the most important part is having the information you need to develop your own safe, healthy, natural weight loss plan.

Now, the course was also designed with the hope of inspiring people to take the action necessary to develop the body they’ve always wanted.  And the last part of the course deals with the fact that despite our environment or genetics, we’re still products of our own thinking and beliefs.  And without getting too “new age” about it, I believe we create the life we have as a result of our thoughts and our actions.

So success in having the body you want is about choosing to become the best that YOU can be, even if you weren’t blessed with great genetics.  Those differences force you to learn more, or adopt a healthier lifestyle, or become more persistent, and are really a blessing in disguise.  The point is that success isn’t about being better than someone else.  It’s about giving your best effort to become the best that you’re capable of being, that in the end makes you unique.  I like to think, and hope, that the course has a lot to do with that as well.

Parth: Wow, inspiring. In a way that’s why the industry is so big. There are all these people searching for that “perfect” product, but it doesn’t exist. The key is to just use what you learn from each coach and author and really apply it to your own unique lifestyle. That’s a good thought. Well, I’m interested to know, Robert. What is your approach to exercise?

Robert: In general, it’s to use exercise to burn more calories than you’re taking in, rather than using diets to starve yourself.  From a weight loss standpoint, a combination of aerobic exercise and weight training will burn calories and fat, without slowing down your metabolism, rather than eating too little and triggering a starvation response.  So the diet and exercise need to work together, really as a combination of weight training, cardio, diet and motivational techniques.

Other than that, my approach to exercise is the same as weight loss.  Everyone’s body is different, so in general I don’t think you have to accept or reject any particular approach completely.  I personally take what I feel is relevant to me and my goals and body type and test it.  And I guess what I’m about to say works for success in life as well: do more of what works and less of what doesn’t.  Then put all the useful pieces together to develop your own training system.

Parth: Wow, you just summed up my life philosophy right there. Haha, ok so it seems as though it takes women longer than men to lose fat. Why do? you think this is the case?


Robert:
Well, I think the basic reason is that, in general, men have more muscle mass, as a result of higher levels of testosterone.  Muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you have in relation to body fat, the higher your resting metabolism.  And with higher metabolism comes more rapid weight loss.
There are some people who think men don’t diet as often as women, which can generally slow metabolism.  In general, however, I think the differences in terms of total weight loss between men and women aren’t as great as it seems.  Both can be very successful in achieving and sustaining weight loss with a good program.

Parth: This brings me to my next question – You also include a muscle building guide. Why is this the case?

Robert: Although the focal point of the course is nutrition, when you go on a calorie restricted diet and don’t do any weight training, you will almost always lose lean body mass.  So weight training is the way to keep your muscle while you’re dieting for fat loss.  I think a lot of people only associate weight training with building muscle and increasing strength, and may not realize the impact weight training has on fat loss.  And the reason is that weight training increases your lean body mass.  Increasing your lean body mass speeds up your metabolic rate so you burn more calories at rest.

In addition, I included it for those who were seriously interested in building muscle, in addition to losing weight.


Parth: In your muscle building guide, you suggest a split training program.? I’ve always been a proponent of full body workouts. What’s your take?? Split training or Full Body? Does it even make a difference?


Robert:
The biggest reason I generally recommend split training is that if you work the same muscles intensely and allow insufficient rest between workouts, your muscles can’t repair the microscopic fiber damage.  Your muscles don’t really grow during the workouts, they grow after your workouts – when you allow them enough time to recover.

Now, having said that, training your entire body in one session is fine when you’re starting off, but the longer and harder you train, I think the less efficient the full body workouts become.  A full body routine performed 3 days a week is probably the best way to start weight training, but within a few months, some people start to add exercises to work each muscle group more completely.  So a split routine allows them to perform multiple exercises on each body part without their workouts becoming too long.

But I think the real advantage of split training is the recuperation each muscle receives between sessions.  As a beginner, people can recuperate very quickly because their workouts aren’t as intense.  So they can easily hit the same muscle group every 2 to 3 days.  But if they start hitting each muscle with a lot greater intensity, breaking down more muscle fiber in the process, it can require more time to recuperate.

But again, I don’t think that you have to accept or reject any one approach completely.  What I really recommend is to take what you feel is relevant to you and your unique goals and body type and test it.  Then record your progress and fine tune your program as you go, based on your results.  Put all the pieces that work for you together, and ultimately you’ll develop your own training system.

Parth: You know what, I’ve been noticing that for a while. I might just try split training. So what’s your background? Where did you learn about weight loss?


Robert: I learned a lot about getting in shape, as well as weight loss and weight training both from sports and in the military.  Sports ranged from wrestling, where you starved yourself to compete in a lower weight class, to football, where you worked out to gain both muscle and speed.  The military involved everything from survival schools to hand to hand combat.  So a lot of what I learned came from coaches or by trial and error, as well as getting back in shape after either an injury or surgery.  So my background isn’t as a fitness “guru”, as much as it is applying knowledge that I gained through personal experience.  And as I kept learning, I also saw, and even tried, programs that didn’t work or were simply unhealthy.  There are a lot of people out there who want to get healthier, or even have a better looking body, and I did the course because I hate to see people who are really trying to do that getting the wrong information and subjecting themselves to diets that ultimately won’t work, or that may have unhealthy results.

Parth: Well, that’s all the questions I have for you today Robert. Thanks so much for talking to me.

Robert: Anytime, Parth.

If you’ve been struggling with the nutritional aspect of your weight loss journey, I strongly recommend you check out Robert Sandman’s Health Blueprint Guide to Easy Natural Weight Loss. Click here to check it out.


Feb 16 2010

Build Muscle with Bodyweight Training – Exclusive Interview with Mike Thiga

Mike Thiga is the author of “The Muscle Experiment,” a bodyweight-only muscle building workout program.

I decided to ask Mike a few questions about his eBook, and about muscle building in general.

And unlike most interviews I conduct, I actually learned a lot of great lessons through Mike Thiga.

I’m actually new to building lean muscle mass with bodyweight training alone. So, without further ado, let me introduce you to Mike Thiga:

Parth: So, Mike. What exactly is the Muscle Experiment?


Mike: The Muscle Experiment is a training program designed to pack on muscle on even the skinniest person, with the use of Bodyweight Training Exercises. The reason I decided to call it “The Muscle Experiment” is because it all came about after a little ’experiment’ I decided to try on myself in 2008.

You see, I was born with a withered right arm, which has one finger. And because of this people used to treat me like a helpless weakling. And whenever I tried to go to a gym to workout, nobody really wanted to train me because they though I’d be ‘excess baggage’ and slow them down.

So I decided to get into bodyweight training. I had heard stories of people who had built impressive physiques without lifting weights. The warriors of ancient days had amazing physiques…long before weightlifting was invented. My uncle who was in the military was also a pretty big guy, and as I recall he never trained with weights.

And with this, my bodyweight training muscle building journey began. I knew I was going to build muscle without weights, and nothing was going to stop me. At the end of my first 23 week training cycle, I had gained 39 pounds of muscle.

Parth: That’s really cool that you were able to overcome your genetic abilities and pack on so much muscle mass.  I feel this is a huge problem with hardgainers – they don’t seem to know how to get past their genetic abilities. And because they walk into the gym so skinny, no one wants to help them. So I congratulate you on that. But on top of that, any other specific benefits to packing on muscle mass with bodyweight exercise alone?

Mike: Using bodyweight exercises to build lean muscle mass has countless benefits. Let me give you a few:

1. You’ll save time and money – You’ll save money by not having to pay for gym memberships or personal trainers. You’ll save time, because bodyweight exercises can literally be done anywhere and so you don’t have travel around.

2. Enhanced physical functionality – Bodyweight training works the body in its natural lines of motion. Unlike the typical up-down movements that gym machines provide, bodyweight exercises work the muscles in all possible planes of motion, and therefore making you more fit, agile and muscular.

3. Greater Muscle stimulation – Research shows that using bodyweight exercises will fire more muscle fibers than weightlifting exercises. So when used properly, bodyweight exercises will help you pack on some amazing amounts of muscle mass.

On top of the muscle building capabilities, you will also greatly increase your overall physical well being. I’ve never heard anyone in their old age say that using bodyweight exercises ruined their joints. In fact, using bodyweight exercises will help you protect your joints as you grow older. But if you look at avid weightlifters as they age, you’ll get a whole different story.

Parth: There are tons of great muscle building programs out there. They all promise exactly what you’re promising. What makes the Muscle Experiment so different from all the rest?



Mike: Unlike literally 99% of muscle building programs out there, The Muscle Experiment actually shows people how to build muscle WITHOUT the use of weights. The thing is, not everyone has access to a set of weights. Some people can’t afford to go to the gym. Some are too busy to go to the gym. Some just love bodyweight training. But the important thing is that you don’t need iron to build muscle. I’m living proof of that fact, and I want to show people how to do it.

Parth: True. I didn’t have access to a gym growing up either. I wish your program was around back then. Anyways, going through the eBook, I noticed you spend a lot of time on nutrition. Could you briefly explain your nutritional philosophy?

Mike: I like to use the analogy of building a house: You see, if you want to build a small house, then you’ll need just a few bricks. But if you want to build a massive house, you’ll need a ton of bricks. When building muscle, your body is the ‘house’, and the food you eat is the ‘bricks’. So if you want to build a bigger ‘house’ you need to start consuming more bricks. It’s that simple.

Most people fear increasing their caloric intake for fear of getting ‘fat’. But your body needs the extra materials for it to build muscle, and if you don’t provide it with that extra material then it simply won’t grow. That’s why nutrition is very important when it comes to building muscle.

Training of course is the ultimate determinant and I deal with that extensively as well, but I’ve actually seen some people train themselves thin…literally. And these aren’t guys who wanted to lose weight; they were skinny to start with. But because they neglected their diet, they trained and burned off the little muscle they had in the beginning. In the book I go into more detail on things like super-absorption techniques and so forth, but it all hinges around the fact that in order to get big, you must eat big.

Parth: Women usually don’t think about muscle building. I personally love a woman with a little bit of strength and muscle on her frame, but maybe that’s just me. If a woman were to ask me which is the best muscle building program for her, why should recommend the Muscle Experiment?


Mike: A little bit of muscle tone will improve anyone’s appearance; whether you’re a man or a woman. And while it’s true that most women don’t exactly want to look like muscle-heads, they can use the techniques given in the book to develop a lean, sexy tone. For women thinking of using the program, my advice would be that you just follow the program until the point where you are satisfied with your personal results.

Parth: You have a great 6-Month beginner program. But what about advanced trainees who’ve been training with their bodyweight for quite some time?

Mike: There are two 6 month training programs provided: The first one is for people in the beginner-intermediate level, who don’t have very much training under their belt. And then there is the Advanced 6 month training program which caters for those people who have been using bodyweight exercises for longer and are on the more advanced level of training. So both programs are designed to build muscle, depending on your current level of training and fitness.

Parth: In one of your reports, you state that burpees are not a good mass building exercise. The movement activates a lot of muscle fibers, so why isn’t good in a mass building plan?

Mike: To perform an exercise, your body recruits only as many fibers are necessary to perform that particular task. The greater the recruitment, the higher the cellular damage, and hence the greater the muscle stimulation. And while burpees do recruit a decent amount of fibers, they fail to do it in the required volume to produce great enough cellular damage. And it is this cellular damage that is needed to bring about new muscle growth.

Our aim is to build as much muscle mass as possible. Therefore we should utilize exercises that achieve the most fiber recruitment within a single workout. Don’t get me wrong – burpees are a great exercise for conditioning, and they are an amazing cardiovascular exercise. But they just don’t cut it when it comes to mass building.

Parth: Interesting. So where did you learn about bodyweight training? What’s your background?



Mike: I learned a lot about bodyweight training from my uncle who was in the military. He was a pretty big and muscular guy, and he never once lifted weights. I asked him about this and he began to give me his theories on training using bodyweight exercises as well as the routines he personally used so as to improve his physique.

I also did some of my own research, trying to see exactly how people of ancient times used to train before weightlifting came around. And after gathering all the data, I began to apply it for myself and see what worked and what didn’t. And the results were simply amazing.

As for my background, I am not a fitness “guru” or anything like that. I’m actually a graphic designer by profession who just happens to have an incredible love for bodyweight training.

Parth: Same here! So, most muscle building plans tell you not to do any cardio. Although I still feel that training the heart is important. What are your thoughts on cardio?

Mike: I definitely do not have a problem with cardio, although I really believe it depends on the trainee’s current stand. If a trainee is overweight and they want to build muscle, then it would be a good idea to add some kind of cardiovascular exercises to their training program. But if the trainee is skinny to begin with, they really don’t need to perform cardio. So it would really depend on the trainee’s current fitness goals.
Parth: Ok, I can see this program being great for average guys who just want to get bigger. But what about people who want to achieve bodybuilder-like mass?

Mike: As we speak, I’m currently moving past the 200lb mark, using the very same bodyweight training methods I teach in my book. My initial goal was to hit the 180lb mark which I did, and now that I’ve seen the possibilities and learned so much more, I have all the tools to achieve that massive physique.

But just to make things clear, every single competitive bodybuilder within the 270lb+ range is on steroids. Fact. And there is no form of training in the world which can get you to that level without getting on the juice.

Therefore my personal definition of “bodybuilder like mass” would be having a muscular bodyweight of between 200 pounds to 220 pounds. And yes, you CAN pass the 200lb mark using bodyweight training techniques, and especially is you follow the anabolic/catabolic and training protocols given in the book. That’s for sure.

Parth: Wow. That’s some hardcore muscle there. I will definitely be telling my bodybuilder friends about your program. Glad to speak to you  Mike!

Mike: Been a pleasure.

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Nov 30 2009

The Top Fat Loss Secrets for Flat Six-Pack Abs and a Lean Stomach

an interview by Geovanni Derice with Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from NYC, Certified Personal Trainer, Geovanni Derice. The interview is below and I think you’re going to like it… I reveal some of the hardest hitting strategies for getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat to uncover those flat six pack abs that everyone wants.

GD: Welcome Mike to our 4-ever-Toned Fitness Journal. For those who do not know you, please tell us a few things about yourself and how you can help our readers with their fitness and health.

MG: Thanks for having me, Geo. Well, to go back a little, I have been heavily involved in fitness and sports for about 17 years now, ever since I was a teenager. Being involved in sports in high school got me interested in strength training and conditioning.

At that point, once I started feeling more energetic, getting stronger, and looking better, I was instantly hooked for life. I’m 33 now and still addicted to the way living a healthy and fit lifestyle makes me feel energetic, confident, strong, and youthful on a daily basis.

I decided earlier in my 20’s that I wanted to make the commitment to help other people experience the excitement of being fit and getting in the best shape of their lives, especially since we’ve reached an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, etc. That’s why I became a fitness professional. It just gives me so much satisfaction to help others, who have struggled for years to get in good shape, and show them that it can be done, and it can be fun in the process.

I’ve expanded over the years from just reaching local individuals with personal training, into being able to help people all over the globe achieve their fitness goals with the reach of the internet. I only hope that my passion for fitness inspires people to take action and improve how they look and feel for life.

GD: Now Mike, there’s so many things out there as to what works and what does not work… if you had to pick 3 things that work time and time again to get flat lean abs, what would they be?

MG: The first and most important thing to get control of in order to lose your belly fat and get flat abs is cleaning up your diet. Exercise is important, but your diet is king when it comes to losing body fat so that you can see your abs.

There’s so much confusion these days about what a healthy diet that promotes fat loss really is… after all, we are bombarded by conflicting messages in the media about what is healthy and what is not, and you have all of these gimmicky diet books about low carb, low fat, high protein, vegetarian, fasting, atkins, south beach, liquid diets, and hundreds more. There’s so much conflicting info, that the average consumer doesn’t even know where to start when it comes to eating for fat loss.

The second thing that works time and time again, is to focus on the intensity of your workouts and focus on working the body as a whole in order to get the best metabolic response to lose that stubborn stomach fat.

In order to really get lean, the workouts should have a high intensity, with short rest periods, working the largest muscle groups of the body, instead of trying to isolate specific small muscles like the biceps, triceps, or calves.

For the third thing, let’s talk about actually training the abs specifically. When it comes to training the abs, if you want real results, I always recommend forgetting about the crunches and situps for the most part. They are ok for someone that is really deconditioned, but most people that already have some training under their belt need a much better stimulus for their abs than crunches. Crunches are one of the abs exercises that actually provide the least amount of resistance, and remember that resistance is what develops and tones the muscles.

I provide a ton of great abs exercises in my book, but one of THE highest resistance exercises for the abs, is hanging leg raises (but NOT the way you see most people at the gym doing them). The key to doing these and actually working the hell out of your abs is to curl your pelvis up as you raise your legs. Almost nobody ever does this right. To be honest, the majority of people cannot do this at first, but I provide some strategies in my book as to how to progress to doing these correctly.

GD: What are people doing wrong when it comes to developing the coveted “6 pack abs”?

MG: Well Geo, I know this sounds funny to most people, but the MAIN thing that people are doing wrong to get those flat 6-pack abs is… are you ready for this?

They spend entirely too much time focusing on training their abs! WAY too much time spent on abs exercises. Sounds crazy, but it’s true.

Remember, having a flat and visible six pack of abs is all about getting down to a low body fat percentage. In order to do that, your workouts must focus on stimulating a fat burning hormonal environment in your body, and increasing your metabolic rate. That just does not happen when you focus too much time training a small muscle group like the abs.

Instead, you must use the majority of your time focusing on training the largest muscle groups of the body like the legs, back, and chest. That’s what stimulates your metabolism and the fat burning hormones that will get you truly lean and sporting a flat sixxer!

GD: Which exercises are the top exercises that people need to do if they are to get maximum defintion with their midsection?

MG: When it comes to developing the abs themselves, I again refer to any kinds of hanging abs exercises, as well as some good floor abs exercises like lying leg thrusts (all described and illustrated in my book).

However, maximum definition in the abs and midsection comes from losing bodyfat, and the most effective exercises featured in my program for that goal are various forms of swings and snatches (unique dumbbell or kettlebell exercises that almost nobody ever does in normal gyms), squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, clean & presses, mountain climbers, sprinting, and other full body exercises and calisthenics. If you want great looking flat abs, focus on those instead of focusing so much on training the abs directly!

GD: When it comes to diet Mike, people really have tried millions of ways to get one thing… and that is fat loss. What recommendations have you used to successfully help your clients lose body fat and keep it off?

MG: I have included a fully comprehensive discussion of this topic in my book, which accounts for almost half of the book, but I’ll try to make some nice simple generalizations to get people started on the right path immediately. The most important thing is that your diet is as natural and unprocessed as possible. It almost always comes back to the overprocessing of food that makes it unhealthy, and makes it totally wreck your metabolism and hormone balance in your body.

For example, why eat refined grains, when you can eat whole grains (even better are sprouted grains, as I usually recommend limiting grain foods overall for best results).

Why eat refined sugar, when you can get natural sources of sugar from a high nutrient whole food like fruit. Why eat highly processed, refined, and hydrogenated vegetable oils (these are THE worst thing in the modern diet), when you can eat natural sources of healthy fats like nuts, avocados, fish, eggs, coconut milk, organically raised meat, and so forth.

The point is to not fall for some gimmick like extremely low carbs (although I do believe in a fairly reduced carb intake as that is a big problem for most people), low fat, super high protein, or any other combination that has you focusing on one macronutrient vs. another.

Your body needs all macronutrients to thrive and obtain a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Trying to cut an entire food group out just works against what your body needs. I get into much more detail on this vitally important topic towards losing body fat (especially that stubborn stomach fat) for life in my book.

GD: Thank you very much Mike for sharing with us all of this great information.

program for lean flat absWell, I hope you enjoyed this interview and plucked several nuggets of info to get you motivated and started on showing off your flat abs shortly. If you don’t already own a copy, be sure to pick up a copy of my Truth about Six Pack Abs book and discover the entire system I’ve developed for ridding yourself of that extra ab fat for good!

Go here to see the results many of my readers are getting in losing stomach fat and getting lean abs.


Jul 29 2009

Workout Without Weights: Use The Gym You Were Born With

We all know how much I love bodyweight training. When I first began this blog, I was going to focus my training specifically on portable equipment such as dumbbell, kettlebells, and resistance bands. My bodyweight training consisted only of push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and sit-ups.

My bodyweight workouts began to change when I started looking into bodyweight solutions for beginners. Questions such as, “What kind of workouts can I design for people who are unable to perform a single push up?” plagued my mind.

In my search for these answers, I stumbled up on an eBook titled “Workout Without Weights.” After purchasing the eBook, I was impressed by the variety of exercises for both beginners and advanced trainees. And unlike most eBooks, Author Coach Eddie Lomax actually teaches you how to design your own training programs and Continue reading