If you want to really attack stubborn bodyfat, you need a HORMONAL approach to fat-loss, not just a "calorie" approach.

Just grinding along burning calories doesn't always do the trick to unlock those pockets of "sticky" fat. Because if you can't get the fat out of the fat cells, you can't burn it.

This method gives you the best of both worlds...while using "baby weights" for your training.

You're going to do a lot of calorie-burning work (with intensity) AND you're going to take advantage of your body's hormonal response to Lactic Acid (i.e. lactate), which is to secrete Growth Hormone....and GH is one of the key fat-burning hormones you've got in your body.

I also found this method to be VERY useful for when I'm getting burnt out with heavier or more intense fat-loss workouts. This workout is much less taxing on the nervous system and muscles than many of the conditioning workouts I do.

It's going to allow you to get a good fat-burning effect without trashing yourself, essentially, because of the "baby weights" that you'll be using.

Now, it's very important to note that when you're doing Lactic Acid Training, you want to be in a stable or low blood sugar state (fasted state, ideally). If insulin levels are high (as when blood sugar is high), GH response will be blunted and basically ineffective.

This means DO NOT eat 3-4 hours (or more) before your workout. I also suggest not eating any carbs (simple or complex) for at least an hour after as well (protein is fine).

 

How To Do It:

You're going to alternate between two antagonistic exercises, done non-stop for a set block of time. I used 10 minutes as my time block and that worked very well.

Now when I say non-stop, I mean it....ZERO rest.

That being said, the weights you'll be using are very light so it won't be a problem.

You're going to alternate between dumbbell flyes and chest-supported dumbbell rows. You'll use the same pair of dumbbells on the same bench for this, making it a good "crowded gym" workout. I'm using a pair of 25 lb dumbbells for this.

Start with flyes.

When doing the flyes, try to get CONTINUOUS TENSION on the pecs. Don't come all the way up to lockout...stay just short and try to consciously keep the pecs engaged during the entire set.

The idea is to create "occlusion" in the pecs (blocking/slowing or blood flow), due to the muscle contraction. This traps more waste products (i.e. lactate) in the muscles, which helps increase the GH response.

Get as many reps as you can until the burn shuts you down and you can't move the dumbbells. I call this state "chemical failure" due to the fact that your fibers and nervous system could probably still go, it's just that the pH in the muscles won't allow the contraction.

Now immediately flip over and do chest-supported rows with the same dumbbells.

Again, use a continuous tension style of movement, not coming down to full extension at the bottom, in order to maintain some degree of contraction in the muscles.

Perform reps until the lactic acid shuts you down again.

Then go right back to the flyes and repeat this back-and-forth cycle.

The benefit of using antagonist exercises like this is that you're continuously generating lactic acid in the same general area of the body, but just in different muscle groups. This allows you build up a lot of lactic acid while maintaining a decent degree of work volume and exercise performance.

And because these exercises are done with such light weight, it won't crush your recovery.

I've found this to be an effective way to "sneak" stubborn fat off your body without having to do gut-busting workouts all the time.

Again, only do this type of training FASTED or it won't be effective. Make sure you don't eat anything for 3-4 hours before training...ideally more (along the lines of Intermittent Fasting where it could be 16 hours or more).

Watch the video of this workout here...

 

Protein Superfood - Replace Your Breakfast With It

So yesterday, I talked about a new product called Protein SuperFood and how you can use it daily to replace your breakfast (or any meal, really...or even as a post-workout shake).

It stood out to me not only because of the amazing taste (like Cinnamon Toast Crunch) but because of the excellent ingredient list.

It's a lot more than just protein and there are ZERO artificial ingredients.

You'll find protein, electrolytes, greens, and other superfoods...really good stuff.

And this may sound kind of weird but it "feels" clean as you're drinking it.

I've been drinking supplement and protein powders for so long (and you probably have, too), that I can tell when something is full of artificial stuff...it mixes too thick, it has a sharp, artificial taste to it, etc.

THIS stuff tastes like food, mixes clean and goes down easy.

 

Is it the perfect breakfast for your busy life?

That's for you to decide, however I think it's absolutely worth you testing it out to see.

I had it not only for breakfast (instead of food sometimes, when I was in a hurry) as well as post-workout.

It never gave me any digestive issues at all (if you've taken a lot of protein over the years, you're no doubt familiar with the digestive "aftermath" of a low-quality protein drink), which is a great indicator of the quality of the product.

 

This stuff gets my HIGHEST recommendation.

Protein powders are a dime a dozen. I've tested a LOT of different brands over the years.

This one stands out as one of my top picks, because of the taste, quality and nutrition profile.

You're getting a lot more than just simple protein here, and you ARE still getting good-quality protein.

Discover what Rootz Protein Superfood can do for you here...

Nick Nilsson
The Mad Scientist of Muscle

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