Want max results from your muscle-building program?

Here's what the pro's know that you might not...

You see, "stage competing" bodybuilders and other professional athletes train all year long for their "event season".

That could mean a stage posedown or it might be Olympic tryouts.

EVERYTHING they do is geared to peaking out at that one time when they have to be at their very BEST!

So how does this apply to you?

Well, what's YOUR "big event" for the year?

Is it the time you'll spend at the beach next summer?

Is it some sporting event you want to dominate?

Is it a class reunion you have planned that you'd like to show the dumb jocks who picked on you in high school that you could pulverize them with your pinky if you wanted to?

Whatever it is, the key to getting MAXIMUM RESULTS from your training program is to...

...CYCLE your training!

There are plenty of ways to do this, but if your goal is to "look your best" for the summer (what 95% of guys are focused on), then here's a sample ANNUAL TRAINING CYCLE sample that will help you plan a year's worth of training...

...and help you decide what to do RIGHT NOW!

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How To Cycle Your Training For Max Results!

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Jan – Mar: 

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Getting lean for a summer "beach body" should start EARLY to maintain as much muscle mass as possible when you show off your six pack.

In January, you're best off with a "build & burn" training regimen that STILL focuses on "muscle-building", but is also geared toward naturally boosting hormones that do double duty by building muscle while burning fat at the same time.  

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Apr – Aug: 

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To get (and STAY!) “super lean” through the summer, ease into “fat burning” mode EARLY to avoid muscle loss that often occurs when trying to get to low body fat levels too fast..  

You can still build muscle...but it’s NOT your primary focus if you want to get to very low body fat levels.  

Don’t abandon the weights, but stay with higher volume sets and lighter weights and include more low-intensity cardio to preserve muscle while burning fat.  

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Sep – Dec:  

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Don’t freak out about your waistline! 

The end of year is the best time to focus on building up more muscle mass for “next year” so you can continuously improve your body composition and have more lean muscle to show when you strip off the fat again for next summer!

Also, this is the VERY BEST time to include a “muscle specialization” program to add more mass to the one or two areas you most need the size.

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What You Should Be Doing RIGHT NOW...

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Obviously, since it's now October, you're at the PERFECT POINT to add more muscle mass to your body before gearing up next year for the big "lean out".

And since this is the BEST time to zero in on one single muscle, NOW is the time to assess WHICH area of your body needs the most work, right?

Go ahead and take a good long look in the mirror and see where you may be "out of balance" with how your body looks.

==> Is it your CHEST?

==> ARMS too skinny?

==> SHOULDERS look scrawny?

Whatever it is, you'll want to FOCUS on this area to divert your body's mass-building efforts to that region.

Now you CAN'T just take off and blast that muscle group with a gut-wrenching program that forces you into a state of "overtraining".

This can actually STOP your progress and you can even LOSE MUSCLE MASS!

You have to address ALL of the "anabolic factors" necessary in order to support your body's NATURAL growth efforts to the muscle group of your choice.

That's why I've been recommending Jeff Anderson's new "Muscle Specialization Secrets" program at:

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==> Click Here

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Its entire aim is to help you bring up ANY muscle group to add more SIZE and bring it up to "showcase" level!

The whole program includes

...Printed Manual

...Full Length DVD

...Bonus VIDEOS For Each Muscle Group

...3-, 4-, and 5-Day WORKOUT JOURNALS For EVERY MUSCLE

...Exercise Guide

..."Tracking Software"

It's really a "mega-package" that can help you bring up lagging body parts FAST!

I highly recommend you go and check it out NOW because he only had 500 boxes created and he's NOT going to producing any more.

When they're gone...they're gone for good!

Again, here's the website to go and learn more...

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==> click here

Here's a "Quick Bodyweight Tip" For Training ABS...

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Most people are especially challenged with hitting their LOWER ABS.

This'll do the trick...

Find yourself a DECLINE BENCH and a bath-sized TOWEL.

Roll the towel up into about a cylinder, about 6 inches high.

Lay on the decline bench with your head toward the top and your
legs straight with feet on the floor.

Place the towel from left to right under your lower back and grab
the bench behind your head with both hands to gain leverage.

The towel increases the range of motion in your abs and ALSO gives
you incredible lower ab activation.

Now, keeping your legs STRAIGHT, raise them in the air until you're
in the shape of a "V" and breathe out forcefully at the peak
contraction point.

Lower your legs SLOWLY but don't give them a break at the bottom.

Raise them back up in the air and continue back and forth until
exhaustion.

When you're abs are toast, finish them off by bending your legs
at the knees and doing "reverse crunches" in the same fashion,
bringing your knees up toward your chest.

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Want even MORE "abs advice" +
advanced training tips for EVERY MUSCLE?

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It's pretty damned embarrassing, isn't it?

No matter WHAT you do...

...no matter how HARD you train

...no matter what SUPPLEMENTS you take

...there always seems to be ONE SINGLE MUSCLE GROUP that absolutely
REFUSES to grow!

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Which one is it for YOU?

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Upper chest?

Lower abs?

Maybe your shoulders look more like "tennis balls" than "softballs"?

Biceps not keeping up with the REST of your gains in the gym?

Don't worry, you're certainly NOT alone!

Fact is, GENETICS are going to play a role in not only how EASY it
is for you to build muscle...

...but also the SIZE and SHAPE of every muscle on your body!

Now you'd think that this was a good excuse for you to just throw
your hands up in the air and give up, right?

WRONG!

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It's time to show even the
most STUBBORN muscles who's the BOSS!

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Here's the deal...

My friend, Jeff Anderson (you may know him as the "Muscle Nerd"),
has just released his latest muscle-building program...

...and it may just be his crowning achievement!

Jeff is a fitness consultant and former U.S. Army Master Fitness
Trainer who is a die-hard researcher and "tester" (hence the
nickname "Nerd")

Well, he's spent the last 4 years fine-tuning a unique training
method that ZEROES IN on your "lagging" body parts" and literally
FORCES them to kickstart new growth.

And I'm NOT talking about the same old "muscle mag" or forum B.S.
that tells you to simply go into the gym and train a muscle like a
madman until appendages start falling on the floor.

Jeff's developed a complete, scientifically-engineered, muscle
specialization "system" he calls...

..."Micro-Burst Training"!

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It's CRAZY - And Here's Why It WORKS...

Click Here

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Most "specialization programs" that attempt to target specific
muscle groups DON'T take into account ALL of the body's "anabolic
factors".

They try to reduce "plateau busting" to simply "training HARDER".

Some even tell you to "train LESS" to avoid OVERTRAINING.

Problem is...all of these are pretty much just a shot in the dark.

I mean, how do you KNOW whether you're actually training too
hard...or not enough?

Well, being a former "grunt" in the military, Jeff's belief is that
the best DEFENSE...is a kick ass OFFENSE!

"Micro-Burst" training puts YOU in command of your muscles by
unleashing a programmed "attack" on dormant muscle fibers while
simultaneously igniting certain "hyper-growth" factors your body
uses for mass-building.

Only Jeff's method actually FOCUSES (with "sniper-like" precision)
your body's mass-building efforts...

...into ONE SINGLE MUSCLE GROUP!

Click Here

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But there's one more little "SURPRISE"
 I need to tell you about...

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You see, Jeff's "Micro-Burst Training System" is actually...

...a "Mega-Box" that gets delivered to your DOOR!

I know you're used to me mostly sending you notices about
downloadable programs, but Jeff's pulling out all the stops on this
one!

Not only is he shipping out the entire "Training Manual", but
ALSO...

...full length INSTRUCTIONAL DVD!

...3-, 4-, and 5- Day Workout Guides (for EVERY muscle group)!

...complete Exercise Manual of proven "mass-builders"!

...a software program!

...AND 6 AUDIO CD's!

This is a freaking HUGE package...and a killer deal too!

But you have to go and check it out NOW because he's only had 500
boxes made up and this email is going out to over 200,000
newsletter subscribers across the internet!

So go NOW to...

click here

Trust me...you're not going to want to wait around on this one!

I know what you’re thinking…

You’re expecting me to say that the “reality” about getting a
6-pack is to “burn off the fat”, right?

You want to tell me that you “already HAVE a 6-pack” but it’s
just covered with a layer of blubber, eh?

Sure, that’s what ALL of the guru’s say, and it’s TRUE…

…SORT OF!

You see, too many people have put in all the “hard work” to get
to single digit body fat levels only to find that when the fat
is gone…

…their abs are still FLAT AS A PANCAKE!

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So here’s the REAL TRUTH about ABS…

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You actually have to HAVE “muscle” on your abs in order to
achieve that killer “ripped” look!

Plus, here’s one more little “unknown” that will make getting
a 6-pack EASIER…

You see, the amount of muscle you have on your abs will
determine whether you start seeing your “pack” poke through
at 10% body fat or 6% body fat.

And TRUST ME…there’s a WORLD of difference in that 4% gap,
as anyone who’s ever tried to “diet down” to single digit body
fat levels will tell you!

As far as I’m concerned, if I can look great at 10% body fat
because my abs have more muscle and are more defined, then all
the better…easier abs!

So you have to TRAIN your abs hard in the gym, just like ANY
other muscle!

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So how SHOULD you train your abs?

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Well, if you haven’t seen this yet, my friend, Jeff Anderson,
has been holding a DAILY contest asking people to post THERE
best training secrets for each muscle group.

It’s a “private access” blog you can gain access to at:

Click Now For The Password

Jeff’s been asking for all of YOUR best training tips for each
muscle group…

…and he’s giving away $100 every night on a “LIVE MUSCLE TV
SHOW” for one lucky poster.

Today’s topic is “ARMS TRAINING” and all you have to do to
share your own “secrets” is go and post a comment in the blog at:

Post A “Tip” On The Private Blog

While you’re there, read the OTHER tips that are available.

(So far, Jeff’s covered “Chest”, “Back”, “Legs”, “Shoulders”,
and last night was
“Abs Training”.)

There are now over 600 TRAINING TIPS waiting for you.

Here’s a “3-Tip Sample” of some great posts pulled out of
yesterday’s ABS TRAINING SECRETS:

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ABS Training Tip # 6 from Trever

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“Hanging leg raises with a twist -

Bring your legs up past eye level ( if you can) lower them half
way down ( straight out in front of you, parallel to the floor).

Then bring your knees to your chest and twist them side to side
a couple of times.

Extend your legs out again and slowly let them all the way down.

Do as many reps as possible…rest…then repeat for 1-2 more sets.”

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Combo Training Tip #21 from David

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“Use a lighter weight plate when doing weighted crunches, but
hold it over head as if doing a dumbbell pull-over.

This creates more tension so it’s equivalent to higher weights.

However, as you go to failure, you can bring the weight closer
by bending your arms, reducing the tension.

Keep doing this until the weight is over your chest.

In effect, this is a drop set, but doesn’t involve changing
weights, making it more convenient.”

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Rear Delts Training Tip #33 from Cal!

(Call actually WON the $100 random drawing LAST night!)

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“This circuit is 75 reps (or other desired #) and should be
repeated 4 to 5 times. I normally do this circuit 1-2 times per week.

Grab a 45 lb olympic plate.

Lay with back on the ground, with knees bent 90 degrees and feet
on the ground.

Grab the 45 lb plate and hold above you, like extended in bench
press position.

Keeping arms locked out, do 25 crunches (envision yourself
trying to touch the 45 lb plate to the ceiling).

When done with those 25 reps, DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHT DOWN.

Simple raise your feet off the ground, keeping your knees bent at
90 degrees. Again, do 25 crunches. Again, DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHT.

Now fully extend your legs, straight into the air so that your
body is now in a 90 degree position.

Again, do another 25 crunches.

After finishing those 25 reps, NOW YOU DROP THE WEIGHT.

You will feel a lot of burn in your abs when finishing these.
Turn over onto your stomach and stretch for 30 sec to a minute.

Take no longer than 90 seconds rest between circuits.

These are sure to add some mass to your abs, to give them that
“POP”, to give you more than just a “flat stomach”

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Now it’s YOUR TURN to throw your ARMS TRAINING TIP into the
“secrets pile”!

Go NOW and post your OWN to the list in the V.I.P. blog at:

Post Your ARMS TIP

…and get ready for tonight’s “Muscle TV Show” to see if
Jeff calls your name as the winner!

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Tom Venuto

Would you like to have a body that looks at least 10 years younger, maybe even 15-20 years younger? Or if you’re currently a teen or twenty-something, would you like to keep your body looking hot when you get older? Last week I posted proof that it’s possible through the bodybuilding lifestyle, showing a video of 74-year old masters bodybuilding champion. Although it drew gasps and wows and inspired the crowd, it also drew some skepticism… mostly from women who didn’t think it was likely or possible for their gender. Au contraire mon fraire! Read on for pictures and proof…

In my post last week I wrote, “After you check out this video of a 74-year old championship winning bodybuilder, I don’t EVER want to hear the excuse ‘I’m too old’ ever again!”

Wouldn’t you know it – I heard excuses anyway. A couple of bozos were saying “steroids” (which I will rant about another day), but namely the excuse was: “But I’m female!!!”

A Burn The Fat Blog reader wrote:

“How about a woman that old since women have a lot more “fat” or “body fat” than men. I’m sure it’s still inspiring but as a 44 year old woman forever fighting the middle age spread, I’d like to see a 74 year old woman.”

OK, you asked for it.

Here’s my friend Jackie Lee. I’ve met her twice, once in New York and once in Los Angeles and on both occasions she was in great shape so I can vouch that there’s no photoshop going on here:

This photo was taken a couple years ago when Jackie was 74 (as requested, dear reader).

When you take care of yourself and start hitting some real workouts with some REAL IRON (lifting REAL WEIGHTS, that is), 44 years of age is not time for “middle aged spread”, it’s more like puberty – youre just starting to get developed.

I’ve known Jackie for some time now, as she is one of the “role models” profiled in the book, Fit Over 40: Role Models For Excellence At Any Age, which I co-authored with Life coach Jon Benson, a few years ago.

Inspired by the former Miss Olympia, Rachel McLish, Jackie took up weight lifting about 20 years ago when she was in her 50’s. She hasn’t stopped since.

Let me tell you, this lady is a ball of fire… what an inspiration! She is 74, but she looks 54.

Jackie does cartwheels out onto the stage and still does the splits. She told me she stopped doing her handstands a few years ago, but she’s going to start practicing again so she can add that into her routine too!

What’s even more striking is that Jackie has the mind and the ambition of a 22 year old. She insists that life can BEGIN at 70!

Jackie is not just a bodybuilder and fitness competitor, she is a vocalist who has performed at Carnegie hall, she’s also a yoga instructor, personal trainer, actress, acrobatic dancer, and motivational speaker!

Incredible! (I just LOVE people who bust bodybuilder and aging stereotypes, male or female)

“I guess I’m pretty ‘spry’”, says Jackie, “In fact, I plan to remain active my entire life – and live to be 120! Care to join me?”

It’s a shame, but some people are so pessimistic that I’m sure yet another reader is thinking (if not itching to post a comment) that Jackie is just another “rare case”… an “anomaly of nature” so to speak… or maybe just “great genetics” right?

Think again. These types of over 40, over 50, even over 60 success stories are getting more and more common as collective belief systems are starting to change with the passing generations.

May I introduce you to another friend of mine?:

Maxine Johnson is a masters fitness champion and mom in her late 50’s… with a body and level of fitness that could pass for 25 years younger.

Maxine took up the fitness lifestyle in her mid 30’s, was in the best shape of her life at age 40, competed in her first fitness competition at age 53 and was winning fitness and figure contests at age 56. She developed a fat-free, muscular, fit and fabulous bod after having three kids, holding down a job and managing life crises and stresses of all kinds, including the “joy” of menopause.

“It’s not just the accumulation of years that causes aging, says Maxine, “our age is more determined by the exercise we get or don’t get, by the kinds of foods we eat or don’t eat, and how we emotionally handle the ups and downs in life… There is no difference in how I feel when I work out now compared to 20 years ago. Nothing is more difficult — quite the contrary – I am stronger and more coordinated than ever now.”

Go ahead, just say, “WOW!”

[Tom Venuto inner circle members can read my complete interview with Maxine here: Secrets of Fighting Female Flab Over 40 ]

MALE OR FEMALE, it doesn’t matter. Age is just a number and you are about as old as you think you are! If you believe you’ll be weak or fat or decrepit at age 74, or fighting middle aged spread age age 44, well then, I reckon you’ll be right!

I’d recommend that you change the way you think about age, because your behavior will always follow your beliefs.

To your health and longevity!

- Tom Venuto, author of:
Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle (ebook)
The Body Fat Solution (Hardcover )

PS. If you’re curious about how bodybuilders and female figure/fitness competitors eat and train to get so lean, check out Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the World’s Best Bodybuilders and Fitness Models.

PPS. If you’d like to see and read the stories of more ageless role models, from 40 to 80, visit the FIT OVER 40 website to learn more about the book, Fit Over 40:Role Models For Excellence at Any Age (NOTE: Jackie Lee and Maxine Johnson are both profiled in Fit Over 40, along with more than 25 other women, including a 77 year old grandmother-bodybuilder who could probably kick your arse in the gym!)

PPPS. Look up Maxine Johnson online at: www.Temple-Fit.com (Maxine is a trainer and fitness coach working out of the Seattle WA area).

03 October, 2009 posted in Training & Exercise