Cornerback6;717456; said:
Anybody have any good ones?
i don't think that there are any "tricks." as you likely know as a personal trainer, there are things that can be done that few others do... but that's largely a function of the others' lack of knowledge.
these aren't tricks but, instead, some things that i do that perhaps many others don't:
1. don't do the same routine consecutively. always change the routine, from the set length to the rep amount to the rep time to the rest time to the length of range of motion and to, of course, the type of exercise.
2. for me, at least, low reps and high weights ALWAYS build the most muscle the fastest. lean muscle is more of a reflection of diet and exercise (fewer calories consumed and more calories burned), which is why lower weights and high reps
appear to build lean mass.
3. maintain a nitrogen-rich environment. never go a few hours without consuming about 30 grams of protein. unfortunately, this requires waking up in the middle of the night to drink a protein shake or eat some, say, cottage cheese. if you can't fall back asleep quickly, however, i wouldn't do this. quality sleep is integral to building muscle.
4. cleanse your body... and i don't mean "take a shower." as a personal trainer, i'm sure you know what this means. i'd especially recommend
mag o7, though you can get it cheaper from a company beside the manufacturer.
5. make sure that you're taking quality supplements and, especially, consuming quality protein (not whey concentrate, which is the base for most of the widely marketed protein products).
the protein factory is the company that i buy from exclusively. you can formulate your own concoctions, and their prices are very good. there is a lot to choose from. by the way, tpf is a fda licensed and inspected company.
6. take your vitamins and eat your greens. duh. wheatgrass helps. you can buy that in bulk and online instead of from the local expensive health food store.
:cheers:
