It’s been a while since I’ve blogged but between spring break, school work, writing for Eaglenews , work, and lots of exciting new plans for next year my time has been slightly limited….to say the least….
Don’t worry haven’t forgot!
In the past couple weeks ive gone to ohio for the Arnold Fitness Expo- Rocked! Met some of my idols people I follow all the time- Layne Norton, Kelechi Opara, Alex Carniero, Steve cook, Sean Harley, and many more…..not to mention got about thirty pounds worth of samples!
As far as my fitness progress im continuing on the 5/3/1 plan still getting stronger and making gains, I’ve put on more than 20 pounds in the last six- eight months and my bf has stayed low at about 10%, with summer approaching (beach season)…I will start to implement some different tactics to enhance my physique and lean out a bit….
this brings me to the meat of the post!
- Simple ways to “get shredded” for summer, basically lean out…
Step 1) slowly remove carbs from your diet, don’t neglect carbs but lower the amount you take in, keep the majority of your carbohydrate sources pre workout and post workout
step 2) Lift weights….wait but Alan don’t I have to do hours of cardio a day to lose fat?....NO…if you continually get stronger and preserve muscle while eating a clean diet, your fat will have no choice but to vanish and you will be left with hard earned muscle!
Step 3) Increase your aerobic activity, don’t make this your only source of exercise, some light jogging or walking will supplement your aerobic capacity as well as help with calorie burning, ( plus its getting nice out, take advantage!) – For more advanced fitness enthusiasts, try implementing some type of sprint work, running or biking, or body weight complexes at maximum effort for minimal time with intermittent breaks, this will help condition you and rev up your metabolism.
Step 4) Increase water consumption, summer is hot you sweat, stay hydrated it will keep you working harder, longer, and stay fuller throughout the day
Step 5) Be Stay motivated! If you have fallen off the wagon, its ok winter has that effect on many people, you are not alone….It is never to late to start making changes..
Start slow, stay consistent and progress will follow
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