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Evolution of a client; Antonio:

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:06:33 +0000

Antonio Wright has been one of my main clients since I started Apex. He is very inspiring to watch, once he decides it’s time to do something, there is no debate we just have to go for it. Inspiring individual and get’s the simple math required to transform.

Interviewed this week by Intense-fitness.net, check it out:

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:05:20 +0000

Interview-Link-Here:

Interview with IFBB Pro & Mr. Olympia competitor Johnnie Jackson:

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:08:08 +0000

This week i got a chance to speak with fellow MuscleTech athlete; IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson. I wanted to speak to Johnnie because he has a very similar bodybuilding philosophy as myself it terms of training for maximal strength & LBM. He’s commonly called “The strongest bodybuilder in the world” due to his powerlifting feats while also bodybuilding. Anyway here’s some of the questions I asked:

Q) You seem to consistently come in looking hard, dry & full. What are some of the techniques you apply during your final 7 days prior to stepping on stage for peak week?

Those last 7 days consist of: slow but consistent water depletion – I never totally deplete but take in very low sodium, and depending upon my appearance, a 3-4 day carb depletion, in turn balancing the remaining of the 7 days with carbing up every 2 hours with sweet potatoes.

Q) Considering all your incredible personal record lifts, do you still have any specific goals today with certain lifts or exercises?

Definitely My personal goals in weight training is to pull 1000lbs on deadlift.

Q) You use a very similar high intensity training style as myself, with much focus on strength similar to a hybrid powerlifting/bodybuilding routine. Do you feel there is an advantage to this style of training for the sport of bodybuilding compared to an opposing style such as high volume training doing in excess of 35-45+ sets for a single muscle group, applying less intensity?

Yes, I think there is an advantage in my style of training because of the amount of lean muscle tissue that is broken down, along with the volume of training making a bigger / denser and more conditioned body.

Q) What are some of the exercises you avoid not so much because of the intensity/difficulty, but rather exercises you just don’t “feel” or get a good pump from?

Decline Bench, Clean & Jerks, Good Mornings. I think they pose a risk that is not necessary to take, excluding decline bench.

Q) What are some of your other hobbies during down time?

Bowling, Going to the movies, spending time with my family.

Q) Were there any turning points during your journey as an athlete where you picked up something new towards your daily routine that stuck with you for life after?

I’ve worked with so many great trainers ex: Charles Glass, Milos in those experiences I had with these trainers, that I can definitely use over 50% of what I learned from them on a daily basis.

Q) Have you made any mistakes related to dieting, training, peaking, & bodybuilding that have helped you become a better athlete?

Yes, that is where I’ve gotten to where I am today, through learning from the mistakes that I’ve made during this journey. My favorite quote is “without struggle there is no progress”.

Q) When it comes to peak week, are you still open to experimenting with new techniques? Or do you have a pretty solid game plan you try to stick with each show with little variation to it?

It’s best to have a solid game plan, but in this sport you have to be able to adjust depending upon your appearance.

Q) Your traps are extremely developed for your frame and for an IFBB bodybuilder period. Would you credit the mass to your powerlifting back ground from movements such as heavy deadlifts consistently, or do you have a specific style of training focused around traps focused towards mass?

I think it is more to my style of training but more importantly it is contributed to what I did the most when I was starting out lifting and that was barbell shoulder shrugs.

Q) Where can someone find out more about what’s going on with you these days?

My website is the best: jojfitness.com I post updates along with videos so everyone can follow my progress.

Thanks Johnie for your time!

Cody Lewis Interview (One of the biggest teens to step on stage)

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:32:14 +0000

Q) So when and how did you get started with Bodybuilding?

When i was 13 yrs old i used to get into alot of trouble in school, getting in fights and making stupid decisions. When I got kicked out of school and was forced to go on home studyI had alot of extra time on my hand, at that time wrestled as a sport and I wanted to get stronger and bigger for highschool wrestling, i was always a very competitive person. I started working out for that reason and when I started seeing results it became an addiction to me not knowing id ever get to where i am now i just kept training as hard as i could and learning as much as i could to keep growing.

I then met a guy when i was 16 at golds gym named Rick that told me i should get into bodybuilding i have alot of potential and he would train me for my shows. this was something i wanted to do sense i started working out just never really thought i was good enough to compete. once i had the chance i took him up on it and did my first show; it was the NPC Contra Costa teen division that i competed in and i won the overall. two weeks later i won the California championships Teen overall and i just became addicted at that point and knew this was something i want to do no matter what it takes.

Q) Can you discuss some of the peaking techniques you apply when preparing for a show or photo shoot to come in your hardest/lean/dry but full?

Normally i begin carbing up 3 days before and cut my water out 1 ½ days before show. the lean part is already there. if u arent lean and ready to step on stage before the drying out phase u shouldnt even be competing

Q) Are there any mistakes you’ve made from the time you’ve started up until today that you would say made you a stronger competitor?

I’ve made many mistakes on the path of getting to where i am, to say they made me stronger.. yea i always get stronger when i make mistakes because i learn from them and will never make them again. we all make mistakes, its those who learn from there mistakes that proceed down the path to success.

Q) What would you say are the main condiments that you use consistently during the off season, and while strict dieting?

offseason condiments are normally like ketchup, fat free ranch, and A1 steak sauce. Pre-Contest condiments are either reduced sugar ketchup or squeezed lime juice

Q) Can you give a quick break down of how an average training week looks for you?

Throughout every workout my training routines are always different because I believe change is needed to keep the muscle growing and to keep shocking the body. so to give u an average training session? there isnt one there always different but i can give you this:
o Monday- quads & hamstrings
o tuesday- chest & calves and cardio
o wednesday-day off
o thursday- back & glutes and cardio
o friday- shoulders & calves
o saturday- Bi’s and Tri’s & forearms and cardio
o sunday- day off
o abs everyday besides days off

Q) What are the top 3 protein, fat, & carb sources you would say you have over an average year? (i.e. 3 types of proteins, 3 types of carbs, 3 types of fat you consume the most on avg)

Protein- chicken, salmon, steak
Carbs- oatmeal, white & brown rice, potatoes
Fats- salmon, omega 3 eggs, avacado

Q) What are some of the other main hobbies you have during down time?

I don’t have much down time as i work a fulltime job that i commute 2 hrs to and back everyday and cooking and preparing food and training pretty much takes up my day. on weekends i like to rest and work on my collector truck (69 chevy C-10 shortbed) and hangout with friends

Q) What are your top 5 favorite exercises, and personal best lifts/sets?

o squats
o deadlifts
o leg press
o dumbell pullovers
o dumbell shoulder press

Q) When it comes to contest prep and competing, what aspects do you find the most difficult?

I find the most difficult thing to bodybuilding in general and competing is the expense of the lifestyle. it is very expensive to buy all the food and pay a trainer and buy supplements which are all necessities of bodybuilding. other than that alot of people wine about the diet but it is what it is, theres much harder things in life than sticking to a diet so i keep that in mind and dont let it phase me, i have to much other stuff to worry about. i just eat what my trainer put on the paper.

Q) Can you tell us what are your physical stats when contest ready, as well as the off-season?

My weight while at contest is 225 because i dont feel quite ready to step to the superheavyweights id rather be a shredded heavyweight. offseason i normally weigh in around 265- 280. this year i plan to get to 280. before dieting down for the USA in 2012

Q) What goals do you hope to accomplish over the next 10 years?

I would like to make it on the front of a magazine
I would like to get my pro card
I would like to get a sponsor that will help me financially along with supplements and other things.
I would like to compete in the olympia within the next ten years

Q) Where can we find you online, and is there anyone you would like to thank for your success so far?

Facebook: is the best place to find me,

I would like to thank God for blessing me with the life he has blessed me with and giving such a great opportunity to be whatever i dream to be. you couldnt have blessed me with more than what im blessed with and i appreciate it so much, i owe all accomplishments to you.
I would like to thanks My sponsors Species Nutrition, Lanas Eggwhites, and Iron Mulisha Clothing for all the help and support you have given me. i couldnt have gotten to where i am with out you.
i would also like to thank my trainer William Ayoubi for the wonderful knowledge he has provided me with and for always being there for me and making me my best.
Last But not least id also like to thank my family for all the support they have given me throughout this journey and for always being by my side at the hardest times. i couldnt ask for a more wonderful family!

Thank you Cody for your time, I look forward to seeing you step on stage in the years to come.

Latest Mr. Zhasni motivational bodybuilding video, they are always created great:

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:24:19 +0000

Another great piece of work from our friend Mr. Zhasni. The theme of the video is the IFBB Pro’s of a site I’m also a sponsor on: by www.professionalmuscle.com

IFBB Pro Pauline Nordin Interview

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:39:28 +0000

I had the pleasure to Interview IFBB pro Pauline Nordin this week. She’s extremely intelligent and one of the most disciplined dieter’s I have ever met. Read on, and you’ll see what I’m talking about!

Q) What are some of the peaking techniques you apply when preparing for a show or big photo shoot to come in hard/lean/dry & full?

I stay very lean all year round because I suck at peaking! My body doesn’t respond very well to carb loading but when I do have a snickers or so before pumping up my body gets drier and vascular. I don’t like eating it though because I don’t like “ruining” my food, so it rarely happens even though I know I look better doing it. I can trick myself better into having a clif bar or two haha.

Q) Do you have any specific exercises or dieting techniques that you created on your own?

Yes, fighter diet. It’s the concept for staying ripped 365 days a year without starving yourself. It’s the only diet concept I know which deals with preventive eating on a very serious level!

Q) What are some of the mistakes you would say you’ve made from the time you started up until today?

I don’t feel I did mistakes because they shaped my mindset and I had a reason for doing what I did. Here is a good article to spin off

Q) What are the main condiments that you use consistently when during the off season and while strict dieting?

Year round mustard addiction!

Q) Could you discuss some of the turning points over the years evolving as an athlete that helped transition a diet, supplement, or exercise routine into an actual “lifestyle” for you?

In 2005 when I became the Jillian Michaels of Scandinavia in the Biggest Loser show. I was going to be on TV daily, filming and no way would I want to look smooth! So from that point (2005) I just acknowledged I would need to really be consistent and stop having cheat days like everyone else. When I moved to America I got an epiphany too that nobody forced me to do what I did, nobody told me to be ripped 365 days a year but i WANTED it and then I couldn’t keep on complaining it was hard! I just got real about it and created my concept fighter diet so enable to look ripped, feel full and be happy and healthy.

Q) So you were the coach for the Swedish team on Nordic version of the biggest loser? Have you considered or do you have any plans to do something similar while here?

Sure if I have the opportunity. I love doing TV!

Q) What advice would you give to women concerned with staying petite/small but fear weight training techniques such as going to “failure”?

There is no way you’re going to get too big if you keep your diet in check and work on getting lean. We have less muscle than we think and most of it disappears as you get leaner. Not working hard and heavy will just keep women skinny fat.

Q) Can you break down how an average training week looks for you currently?

AM cardio, pm weight training and cardio. Since I want to be ripped all the time my training is like constant contest prep. 2 hours of cardio a day is a mainstay 5-6 days a week.

Q) Do you ever count your calories & macros, or weight/measure your food? If not at what point did you stop doing so and why?

Yes I count calories, protein and fat. I weigh and measure everything and been doing since I started 1999. I eat the same stuff every day more or less except for re-feeds when it’s clearly different. I keep notes about my body every day. Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, perceived energy levels, sleep etc. I am very meticulous. I keep track on my protein cause it tends to get excessively high unless I monitoring it! I don’t ever count carbs, and I only count calories to keep my totals in check.

Q) What are the top 3 protein, fat, & carb sources you would say you have over an average year?

Top 3 proteins: lifetime fat free cheese, pink salmon, vp2 protein powder. Carbs: cabbage, broccoli, kabocha. Fats: fish oil, pistachios, cocoa nibs.

Q) Are there any random acts of training throughout your regular day, such as curling grocery bags as you walk in the door, or skip stairs while going up them to mimic a lunge and end the step with a calve raise?

NEVER. I am a couch potato. I do not exercise in my free time!!!

Q) As much as you’ve already accomplished as an athlete. What goals you have set for yourself professional & personally?

Be known for my motivational writings. Write a book. Have or be on a TV show. It would be cool to be a spokesperson for many more companies I love to death.

Q) Are there any supplements that are not considered common that you take regularly?

Nice question! YES, I take these “special ones”: strontium. Bone health!

Q) How often would you estimate you have a cheat day or meal, and what type of food choice do you usually go for?

Once every blue moon. I can show you my record: last pizza: June 27th 2008. Before that my first and only hamburger September 21st 2006. Before that first and only Krispy Kreme donuts march 13th 2006. I remember them because they are so few. OH! I forgot, I had a cheesecake may 14 2008 and a ben & jerry in April this year after a shoot.

NOW I have re-feeds, usually one time a week, but sometimes it goes months without it. I rotate calories more, maybe three days of 1000 calories more, then go back to lower than normal. Works wonders to recharge and get body happy. Re-feeds means carb loading and not big on fats. I eat kabocha, oat meal, rice etc. I do love protein bars but I eat them as treats cause they are not good food, they are candy. : )

Thanks Pauline for your time.

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www.fighterdiet.com

Also check out her writings for Muscle & Fitness Hers:

Interviewed by UnleashedBeasts.com

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:11:48 +0000

I spoke with the website UnleashedBeasts.com this weekend. Here is a copy of how the Interview went:

Latest Bodybuilding Video Masterpiece by Mr. Zhasni:

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:15:51 +0000

Another great piece of work from our friend Mr. Zhasni. This one was Sponsored by www.professionalmuscle.com

Ronnie Coleman Interviews with Apex Contest Prep

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:07:55 +0000

Q) What got you started in bodybuilding?

I got started in bodybuilding when the owner of Metroflex gym Brian Dobson offered me a free membership to the gym if I competed. I already had a background in powerlifting and football before I was offered this free membership so I had a pretty decent physique. It took about 4 attempts from Brian to get me to compete because the previous 3 times I had gone to the gym he kept telling me I needed to compete but I told him no because I had just hired on the Police Dept. and didn’t want to take any steroids and I didn’t want to diet. I was about 25 years old at the time and knew nothing about bodybuilding and had no interest in it until Brian offered me the free membership.

Q) I watched a video recently with Brian Dobson and he’s claiming when he first met you that you were eating biscuits & gravy with bacon for breakfast, a cheeseburger & fry’s for lunch, & a whole pizza for dinner. Is this true?

This is what I told Brian I ate when we first met because this is the type of food I ate while working for Domino’s Pizza, this is all I could afford at the time, I got the cheeseburgers from Wendy’s because we traded them Pizza. This is also the reason I told him I didn’t wanna bodybuild because I loved this kind of food.

Q) Where do you get your motivation from?

My motivation comes from weightlifting being a hobby of mine since I was about 13 years old, this is the first time I started working out. I started working out because as a kid people always asked me if I worked out. I was asked this on a daily basis. Every time someone asked me I always said no. And one day it hit me, I was tired of saying no and wondered what I would really look like if I actually trained. I finally decided to start working out so I could say yes I do and I wanted to see how muscular I could actually get.

Q) I’ve seen some photos of you during your early High School years and you could tell even back then you had great genetics, do you remember any of your best lifts from High School?

Yes of course I had great genetics in high school, in my junior year I can remember benching about 270, squatting about 450, and deadlifting about 460. I didn’t have the best form in the world and these lifts were done in powerlifting meets and I remember getting my ass kicked because I was in the 198 weight class and the guys were way stronger than me.

Q) If you had to pick just 3 exercises to do for the rest of your life, what would they be?

I get asked this question all the time and my answer is always, Squat, Deadlift and Bench press. These are the first 3 exercises I did when I joined the power lifting team at the age of 14 and I immediately fell in love with them. I mastered these 3 exercises and became very good at them as you can see in my videos today. I’ve done reps with 800lbs on deadlift, 800lbs on the squat, and 500lbs on the bench press.

Q) What is your diet like during the off season?

My diet during the off season is pretty much the same as precontest, the only difference is I eat bread and french fries on some days during the offseason, I also eat only 5 meals during the offseason whereas precontest I eat 6 meals a day. I also do hardly any cardio in the offseason, precontest I do cardio 6 days a week, twice a day for an hour each session.

Q) What is your supplementation like?

I take tons of supplements all year, I take Multi-vitamins, CQ-10, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Prostate Care, Coral Calcium, ZMA, Multi-minerals and Joint tablets(Glucosamine)

Q) Do you ever plan out or track your macros/calories during your contest prep, or would you say at this point you go purely off feel when dieting and measuring servings out?

I weighed measured and tracked everything that went in my mouth, I can tell you the exact protein and carb count of everything I ate, that’s all I kept up with but never counted calories.

Q) Favorite Bodybuilders?

Lee Haney and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Q) Favorite Quote?

If you always do what you always done, you will always get what you always got. Favorite Quote.

Q) Other than bodybuilding, what are your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies besides bodybuilding is billiards.

Q) What changes would you like to see in the sport of Professional Bodybuilding if any?

I love bodybuilding basically the way that it is going today, more contests and more money, now we’re being recognized all over the world. Every country I go there are tons of people who know and love me. Bodybuilding the sport itself is on the rise and becoming a bigger more recognizable sport every day.

Client Video: Supplement review of BPI sports 1MR & Super Pro. Also a review of Myofusion by Gaspari Nutrition:

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:57:04 +0000

Her are two video supplement reviews by Client Ovais Khan. Subscribe to his Youtube Channel Here to see future videos related to Dieting, Training, Supplements, Bodybuilding, and other related topics. These videos are really informative, personally I can say that I just tried 1MR for the first time last week, and I can say it was a good workout:

1MR by BPI Sports video review:

Super Pro by BPI Sports video review:

Myofusion by Gaspari Nutrition video review:

Sitting down with About-Muscle.com:

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:40:43 +0000

Here is another interview with About-Muscle.com that was recently published. I speak subjects such as my hybrid HITT/LISS cardio, as well as a style of IF (intermittent fasting) that I use. Check it, click the link below to be re-directed:

Client video, breaking down Intermittent Fasting, Alternate day fasting, & Ramadan fasting:

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:24:03 +0000

Checkout this video by one of my clients and good friend Ovais. He goes over fasting with lots of detail, but simple enough for most of us to understand. Definitely worth a watch:

Mr. Zhasni’s Apex Contest Prep Motivational video:

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:21:35 +0000

Checkout this new training video my buddy Mr. Zhasni created for me! He always does a really great job. If you struggle with motivation to head to the gym I suggest you give this a watch:

Interviewing with SimplyShredded.com Part 2:

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:56:53 +0000

I recently did a 2nd Interview with SimplyShredded.com. I discuss topics in detail like Diet, Training, Supplements, Cardio, Ect… Click the link below to be re-directed to it:

Interviewing with RippedPhysique.com:

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:03:48 +0000

Here is an Interview I did with RippedPhysique recently, you can view what I discuss by clicking the photo below to be re-directed:

Congrats Adam Hinton, for placing 2nd at the Nationals! *822lb Squat video inside*

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:11:01 +0000

Congratulations to my good friend/training partner Adam Hinton for placing 2nd in the nation this weekend! Here he is squatting 822lbs & making it look easy:

Free Sample of “Real Gains” by Universal Nutrition:

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:38:21 +0000

Universal Nutrition is giving away free samples of their new weight gainer, which has “ideal macros” in each serving for bulking. Why pass when it’s free? Just enter your address, and you’re done. Click the photo to be re-directed to enter your address.

Mr. Zhasni video update:

admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:56:12 +0000

Here is another great video from our friend Mr. Zhasni. If you need motivation before going going to the gym, I would recommend that you give this a watch, along with some of his other videos:

Will be donating 10% of all Sales this month towards Tsunami Releif. Checkout these organizations you can donate to directly:

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:13:03 +0000

The Japan disaster has been very difficult to watch, knowing I’m on the opposite side of the planet and cannot do more for all the helpless people. Well I’m far from rich, but I know I can afford to donate about 10% of my income towards relief. So from now through April, 10% of any new services I selll will go towardes the non-profit organization’s below. For any new clients please let me know how you want the donation to be allocated. So if you want to donate 5% to one group, and 5% to a 2nd group listed that is perfectly fine. Read below for a brief description of each group, you may also click any to be re-directed to their site to make a direct donation.

Hands On Tokyo
Hands on Tokyo addresses the critical needs of the community by partnering with other organizations focusing on environmental, educational, and social issues in Tokyo. By collaborating with our partners to create projects designed to meet their needs, we provide numerous volunteer opportunities for any individual or corporation looking to make a difference in the community. Please help Hands on Tokyo provide support for the earthquake & tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

Save the Children: Emergency Response
Save the Children responds to emergencies that put the survival, protection, and well-being of significant numbers of children at risk. Your donation to the Save the Children Emergency Fund will help address all the crises to which Save the Children responds, including the response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund – a GlobalGiving Project
GlobalGiving supports grassroots projects around the world. This project will disburse funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. GlobalGiving is working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground to provide relief to victims.

American Red Cross
You can help people affected by disasters like the recent earthquake in Japan, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. A gift of any size supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross whether it’s responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families.

My Youtube Channel:

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:50:39 +0000

I created a YouTube Channel, check it out and subscribe to my channel. There isn’t much content yet, but I will be uploading several training videos in the future. There will be demos of all the exercises I use, some strength & conditioning training & plyometric pool workouts. Here is a clip I took from my last diet that I uploaded I believe I am about 5-6 weeks out here:

Mr. Zhasni latest video:

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:54:05 +0000

Here is an awesome new video from our good friend Mr. Zhasni. I love his creations he is the best at what he does. I recommend giving this a watch if you’re about to go workout or need some motivation.

On a side note I just finished watching Branch Warrens DVD “Train insane”. I have to say this is the most intense training I have seen on video since Dorian Yates Blood & Guts. I credit guys like Branch, Dorian, and Johnnie Jackson to have the closest style of training to my own. I’m a strong advocate of heavy weight/low reps, with lots of concentric explosive movements, partial reps, & drop sets but I only use this as one portion of my training, which results in a “hybrid” routine.

Branch demonstrates in this DVD the type of training intensity required to be a champion. One of the biggest mistakes I see with training overall is lack of intensity. Even guys who are wise enough to attempt techniques like drop sets typically stop too soon when transitioning to lighter weight on the 2nd phase of the set. Another mistake is the lack of applying 100% effort on the final reps. Finally I see a lack of resources being utilized BEYOND failure enough. An example would be a spotter helping you with 2-3 assisted reps on barbell curls once you’ve reached failure. OR using your lower back / front delts, and a bit of momentum on the final 5-6 reps applying just enough resistance to assist the movement a few extra reps yet keeping tension on the biceps at 100% the entire set.

Learning how to cheat is truly a skill when it comes to training. It requires you to have a comprehensive understanding of the “mind-muscle connection” while training. This video I would consider a good example of intense/effective cheating within your routine. There’s a great display of advanced techniques such as cheating on the final reps, performing drop sets, and utilizing a spotter once you’ve naturally reached failure. I wouldn’t suggest mimicking Branches workout, but if you’re not currently using advanced techniques or question the level of intensity with your training I would recommend buying & watching this DVD. Here is a clip it to give you a preview. Pay close attention to Branches shifting in bodyweight/cheating on his final reps to assist the movement:

Client video of BodPod testing experience, check it out!

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:48:42 +0000

Air Displacement (Bod Pod) body fat testing is probably the easiest/fastest/accurate body composition test widely available right now. Hydrostatic is slightly more accurate (under water weighting) but testing centers are not very easy to come by. Here is one of my clients Antonio Wright getting tested at a Bod Pod location. He show’s exactly how the test is performed, and then goes over analysis directly after. I’m a strong advocate of Bod Pod testing; going every 1-3 months while getting caliper body fat tested is a good way to insure you’re on track towards your fitness goals. It’s very useful to be able to chart & compare body fat % & LBM (lean body mass) over time while on a regiment. Anyway check it out:

Video: Client Michael takes 3rd @ the NAGA World Cup Jiu Jitsu Tournament

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:11:33 +0000

I want to give a shout out to one of my clients Michael who’s been busting his ass these last few weeks to get in shape. Who took 3rd place in the 2011 NAGA (North American Grappling Association) World cup tounrmanet which took place this weekend. He went from 183lb to 148lbs in about 6 weeks losing 35lbs and dropping a ton of bodyfat to make his weight class. Michael was able to get 3rd in his class overall! Here are some progress photos a little over 3.5 weeks of dieting, he was able to already drop 20lbs within this time frame! and maintain the majority of his strength:

2011 Naga 3rd place medal:

MuscleDog.com Interviews me:

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:11:03 +0000

I just finished interviewing with MuscleDog.com, you can check it out by clicking below:

Client Antonio W. is on the homepage of Bodybuilding.com this month:

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:10:42 +0000

I want to say congrats to one of my clients Antonio for making it to the homepage of Bodybuilding.com this month. They are the largest bodybuilding company & website in the world so this is a pretty cool accomplishment.

Congrats to two of my clients for placing @ the NPC Excalibur’s (largest NPC show to date!)

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:08:37 +0000

I want to say congratulations to two of my clients who participated in the 2010 NPC Excalibur’s. With 292 bodies and over 350 competitors including cross-overs, it was the biggest 1-day NPC event in history! I traveled to the competition to help assist them and spent the weekend in LA. It was definitely a very long show this year, with a lot of tough competition to say the least.

Here are a few photos from the competition. Ovais competed in the Men’s Middle weight. This was his 1st Competition and he picked a really big show for his first. It was an accomplishment in itself just to make it on stage. Ovais ended up taking 4th place, he worked super hard the last few years and has really made an impressive transformation. At just 23 years old with lots of knowledge and dedication I think he has a very bright future. Check out these comparison shots from just January of last year to Dec 4th on stage:

This was a National Qualifier for Figure. Antoinette competed in Masters 40+ & A class. She placed 4th which makes her one of the top 5 national qualifiers! I’m very proud of all her hard work, especially the final weeks leading up to the show.

Client update: Marcio from Brazil 6 week progress update:

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:08:06 +0000

Here is a progress update from one of my clients Marcio out of Brazil. We strated working together online in October. The below shot shows him from Oct 24th to Dec 5th after a 5k run. He’s getting leaner and stronger each week. I’m very proud of the hard work he’s put in and we still have 3 months to go.

Client update: Progress photo’s:

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:07:37 +0000

Check out an inspiring transformation by one of my clients Antonio Wright. He was actually able to make incredible progress all on his own before we started working together. We are hoping to acomplish quite a bit together this year. Antino is attempting to compete in the BodySpace 2011 Spokesmodel contest. Please take a breif moment to cast a vote. There is no need to register and it only takes a few seconds.

*Please click here to cast your vote for the 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel*

Online Rates:

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:45:50 +0000

Customized Diet: Once I have a clear understanding of you and your goals. I will create from scratch a diet for you. It will clearly break down meals, carbs, fats, protein, and calories for each day or rotation. I have a large variety of diets I use. All are flexible to you once I understand your lifestyle and level of commitment. It’s common for me to fine tune your diet each week, if needed. After a few weeks of trial and error it’s very easy to learn more about your body as the diet continues.

Supplement Regimen: I usually recommend supplements in 2 groups. The first I consider “essential” for the diet & your goals. The second is classified “optional” but recommended.

Shopping/Grocery list (If needed) this is just basic essential foods to pick from at the start of the diet to pick up. This is typically the first thing I will get to you so you can start shopping and getting the fridge & house stocked with the proper types of foods.

Weekly Excel & Training Logs: You will be asked to document as much as possible completing and returning the logs to me each week. There will be a section to log details for each workout, physical stats such as weight, body fat % and measurements. Last a section to post progress photos, and dieting notes. I use this information along with email communication to evolve and modify the regimens we create for you.

Unlimited Email Support: This is the most valuable part of any package I sell. Some really get their money’s worth by asking questions consistently while working with me, learning as progressing. I actually have a few clients currently who are trainers them self, just trying to increase their knowledge and experience. A lot of what I do was developed through years of trial and error. I am very confident if my clients just follow the instructions I lay out, they will reach their goals.

In-Person Rates

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:44:42 +0000

Single Session – $150 (Currently booked, you may use the contact form to join waiting list*)
I do not charge by the hour, but rather as long as it takes to complete our workout. It may take 60 minutes or 90+ minutes depending on the workout we go with that particular day. For all advanced clients you can expect an extremely advanced workout with me utilizing many techniques

Package starting at $150

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:07:48 +0000

Sign up now and receive packages as low as $150!

Student and Military Discount

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:15:21 +0000

Discounts:

I offer 10% off my regular & Sale rates for any students, or anyone who is or has been active in the military. Use the Contact form, or email Dave@ApexContestPrep.com for more information.

Danny Regan 8 week progress update:

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:01:47 +0000

Here are some progress updates on my Client Danny R. He has used my CC/Keto diet for 8 weeks in these photos. The two black shorts are some before pics when starting the diet, and the others are showing progress on the diet. Danny is 38 and he looks about 10 years younger in this condition, I cannot wait to see where we get in another 8 weeks.

Clients; Progress photo updates:

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:52:24 +0000

Here is a progress update on one of my clients Weston Metsch. One of his biggest strengths during training was that he never would quit early during a set or a workout, always welcoming failure in the gym and willing to go beyond it.

He started off at just a mere 135lbs being 6’4″. Now with even lower body fat he has reached 195lbs. I am very proud of him and all his hard work. He is currently a free agent exploring Fitness modeling as an option. He is open to inquires regarding sponsorship or related fitness modeling work -westonmetsch@gmail.com

Here is another shot, also standing with another former client. Much of both of their continued success was due to consistent independent dedication.

Adam; Training partner/friend deadlifting 855lbs!

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:50:21 +0000

Here is some footage of a former training partner, Adam Hinton lifting some crazy weight. He is now preparing to break Donnie Thomsons World Record All-Time Highest total of 2850. At 26yrs old, and just a few lbs short RAW, it seems to be just a matter of time.

855 lb. deadlift

A photo of of us both around 8 years ago: Even back then being so young he was a still a genetic freak.

New Client Proposition:

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:47:01 +0000

Do you have a very specific and track able goal? Such as dropping from 20% to 10% body fat in “X” amount of weeks? Lose “X” amount of inches off your waist, Increase your bench press by 50lbs in “X” amount of weeks? Or to even get ripped and do a photo shoot in 8 weeks? As long your goal is “big” and track able. If you are willing to listen to what I say, and document the goal using by something like before & after photos, body fat test results, or even a video clip. I may be willing to offer a very large discount for in-person, or online training rates. Please just contact me with your goal if interested, and I will follow up with some questions, then a possibly a proposition.

Healthy zero carb tuna salad recipe:

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:45:38 +0000

For those of you who have worked with me, you probably know I like to classify meals in up to 5 separate groups (AM, PM, Pre, Post, and Filler Meals). The most common used in any diet would be the filler meals. Today for lunch I made probably my most favorite of all filler meals in the low/no carb class, a Tuna salad. I like this meal because it’s quick, you can prepare it literally in 3 minutes. It’s extremely healthy, it’s very low carb, its convenient to pack for a lunch or eat later, and finally it taste great for being so healthy.

To make, simply mix all of the following ingredients in a large bowl. Portions can obviously be manipulated to stay in your macro range, but here is what I used for my current regiment:

-2 Cans Tuna in water

-1.5c Romaine Lettuce

-1.5 Tbsp Olive oil

-1c Cherry Tomatoes

-1 Tbsp real bacon bits

-1 Tspn Sea Salt

- Pinch of garlic powder & pepper

This breaks down to approximately 500 calories: 70g of Protein, 23g of fat, and about 4 net carbs from the Tomatoes, you may skip the Tomatoes to make it a 0 carb meal. This is a perfect meal when low carbing in a depleted carb state. Enjoy.

Here is the 2010 Arnold Classic LIVE streaming video!

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:44:40 +0000

Be sure to watch the Live web cast for the Arnold Classic, Right now it’s Pre-Judging then finals tonight. Free on Bodybuilding.com:

*2010 Arnold Classic Web Cast*

Here is your Top 3 Athletes. From left to right Phil Heath 2nd, Kai Greene 1st, and Branch Warren 3rd. I am a bit surprised that Phil Didn’t win but Kai Greene looked great also; it was very close this year.

My interview with SimplyShredded.com PT-1

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:41:29 +0000

Here is an Interview I just did with SimplyShredded.com:

My Interview

Me & Sergio Oliva Jr’s @ the Jr. Nationals per MuscleTech. Check out his routine I filmed:

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:40:46 +0000

Here’s a video I filmed of Sergio Oliva Jr @ the 2009 Jr Nationals. His Father (Sergio Oliva) is the only man to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a bodybuilding Competition, winning the Mr. Olympia. We are both Sponsored by MuscleTech so both had to fly to Chicago for the show for our own shoots.

Anyway check out his posing routine this year. He looked great his long term goal is win the Mr. Olympia, and I think he is on his way.