MOST COMMON QUESTIONS , ANSWERED

Q. I’ve tried every program out there, what makes your programs different?
A. Honesty. I’m not going to tell you that if you do a fabulous workout, it will solve all of your problems or if you eat all the right foods, you won’t have a care in the world .What I will tell you is that this takes hard work and dedication. It all works together and you get out of it, what you put into it. If you want that lean, hard body or that massive, muscular body than my workouts and nutrition plans will get you there, but only if you use them together. Exercise allows us to shape our bodies for mass or leanness but than we have to eat for mass or leanness, depending on our goals. Notice that every new piece of exercise equipment that comes out or fat burning pill that comes out either comes out with a nutrition plan or a workout plan or both. Some will just give you a warning that tells you that it only works with healthy nutrition plan. The fact is, nutrition is the key.

Q. I just started working out about 2 hours a day but I’m still not seeing any results, why?
A. First of all, give it time. Second, make sure you are eating right. Third, be careful not to over train. It doesn’t matter how much you’re working out if you’re not eating right.

Q. Will lifting weights make me bulky?
A. Weight lifting alone will not make you bulky. What you’re eating, along with the weight lifting can make you bulky.

Q. How should I lift weights to burn fat?
A. You should be using lighter weights and getting a lot of repetitions. It’s like doing resistance training at a cardiovascular pace.

Q. How long does it take before I start seeing results?
A. Everyone is different and results vary, but most people start noticing results between their fourth and sixth weeks of training.

Q. How many days a week should I be working out?
A. I recommend at least three days a week and prefer five days a week.




Q. How often should I be doing cardio?
A. It depends on what your goals are. For fat loss I recommend five days a week following your resistance training. For endurance I recommend three to four days a week.

Q. Should I work my areas where I carry fat more than other areas?
A. No. That is called spot training. Working the whole body is how you achieve symmetry and build the most lean muscle which in turn, burns fat.

Q. What should I do if I only have 30 minutes to workout per day?
A. I recommend doing compound exercises so you can target more than one muscle with one single exercise.

Q. If I have to choose between weights and cardio, which one do I choose?
A. Choose weight training, because you can train with weights at a cardiovascular pace and reap the benefits of both.

Q. Do genetics play a part in my results?
A. Yes. Our genetic make up dictates how we are built and our results vary depending on our body types and shapes.

Q. I’m working out 5 days a week, doing weights and cardio , and I’m still not seeing any results. What do I do?
A. First of all, be patient. Second, make sure you are eating right. It doesn’t matter how much you’re working out if you’re not eating right. Make sure you are training and eating right for your body shape or type.

Q. I can’t go to the gym. What can I do at home?
A. There are many exercises you can do at home i.e. Push ups and sit ups. I recommend buying a set of dumbbells since you can work your whole body with them.

Q. I’ve never worked out before. Where should I start?
A. I personally think that everyone should hire a trainer or train with someone with experience in this arena when beginning a workout regimen to ensure proper form and technique.


Q. I’m very overweight. Should I diet to lose the weight before I start exercising?
A. No. You will get faster results by training and following a good nutrition plan together.

Q. How old should a person be before they start training with weights?
A. Different studies have been very conflicting on this subject. I always recommend waiting until the age of thirteen or fourteen.

Q. Does working out with weights benefit older people? How?
A. Yes. Helps to keep the muscles from deteriorating, helps prevent osteoporosis, helps maintain youth and vitality, etc...

Q. What things can I do for cardio instead of just walking or running?
A. Swimming, dancing, biking, etc... Anything that keeps the heart rate up and sustained for long periods of time.

Q. How often should I change my workout routine?
A. I suggest that you change your routine at least monthly. It’s different for everybody. Learn your body and know when your body reaches a plateau.

Q. Can I use water for resistance instead of weights?
A. Yes. Water works well for resistance and doesn’t cause as much damage on the joints as running may cause.

Q. Is it better to workout in the morning or the evening?
A. Studies show that working out in the morning is more beneficial, but that doesn’t always fit into our schedule. I say a workout at anytime of the day is better than none.

Q. Does nutrition really play a part in the results I’m getting?
A. Nutrition plays the biggest part in the results that you or are not getting.

Q. I don’t eat meat, how can I get enough protein?
A. Protein shakes, beans, nuts etc... Protein is found in all kinds of foods. I suggest you invest in a nutrition book and find foods that you can eat that have protein.


Q. I don’t like to eat breakfast, what should I do?
A. Try supplementing with a protein shake in the morning and then try to progress from there. Breakfast is a very important meal and your body not only wants it, it needs it. When you get up in the morning after fasting all night, your body needs fuel to run on. If you don’t give your body the fuel that it needs, it will burn muscle as fuel. Breakfast keeps the metabolism going at a high rate which, in turn, allows your body to continue burning fat as fuel.

Q. What can I do to get motivated to exercise?
A. Try to create a short and long term goal or sign up for a fat loss competition or other competition that fits your needs. Try anything that gives you a time line to reach a certain goal.

Q. Is there anything I can do to fast start my results?
A. Yes. Shock the body with your nutrition. One of my favorite ways is to increase my vegetable intake as carbohydrates and cut down on heavier carbohydrates like pastas and breads.

Q. How many calories should I be consuming a day?
A. It depends on your weight, activities, muscle to fat ratio, foods you eat, etc...

Q. How often should I weigh myself?
A. If you’re going to use the scale, use it sparingly and only as a reference. Scales don’t tell you much about fat loss or health.

Q. My clothes are fitting better but I don’t seem to be losing weight, why?
A. You can’t judge how much fat you’ve lost and muscle you’ve gained by your weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, therefore muscle takes up less space. Focus on how you look not how much you weigh.

Q. Should I focus more on my workout or my nutrition?
A. Nutrition. Your workouts only last about an hour or two but nutrition is flowing through your body twenty-four hours a day so nutrition is by far the most important factor.

Q. I don’t have a workout partner, can I still workout with weights?
A. Sure, but be careful. When working out without a partner and using heavy weights, use dumb bells and cables.

Q. Should I be lifting heavier weights or lighter weights?
A. It depends on your goals. If you wants mass, use heavier weights. If you want leaner muscles, use lighter weights with more reps.

Q. How important is form?
A. Form is very important for getting the full development of the muscles and maximum benefit of each exercise.

Q. What is core training?
A. Core training is focusing on your mid section, i.e. lower back and abs

Q. Should I be using machines or free weights?
A. I suggest using free weights to get full range of motion, to use stabilizers, to move with your natural body mechanics, etc... The list goes on.

Q. I feel like I have reached a plateau, how do I get past it?
A. Make a change: Nutrition, reps, sets, rest periods, intensity, type of training, etc... Do something to shock the system.

Q. If I workout will I look like the women in the magazines?
A. Take what you have and make it look the best that you can. Too many determining factors to answer that question.

Q. Why does everyone say that I should be eating six meals a day?
A. It’s more natural than three times a day. A newly born child usually eats about every two to three hours, maybe more, because it is natural. Society has taught us breakfast, lunch and dinner and therefore we are not keeping the body constantly nourished. You have to eat to lose fat because food is the fuel that keeps our metabolism burning fat. I say eat between six to eight small meals a day.

Q. If I’m eating six meals a day, does it matter what I’m eating?
A. Yes. Make sure you’re eating balanced meals and clean foods.

Q. Does the same workout plan work the same for everyone?
A. No. Everyone’s body reacts differently to different things. Learn your body and decide what works best for you.