The Banting diet propagated by Professor Time Noakes is all the rage right now in South Africa to the degree that many restaurants even serve special Banting dishes. But the banting benefits maybe short-lived. At the core this high fat/medium protein diet is setting you up for massive failure. This can easily be verified by … Continue reading Banting yourself into obesity!
Death of Greg Plitt
The sad passing of fitness guru Gregg Plitt shocked the fitness community worldwide. He was an icon and mentor for thousands and according to those that know also a very nice guy. In a flash his life came to a halt while filming footage with some friends on train tracks for a protein shake. He … Continue reading Death of Greg Plitt
19 Tips to built Muscle
Hey guys and girls, 2015 in full swing. Hope all back at gym and training going good. Make sure that diet is fully in check! If u want a cutting diet, click here: https://gertlouw.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/cutting-diet-challenges/ If you want a building diet, click here: https://gertlouw.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/muscle-building-phase-sample-diets/ If you ant to know how to start a transformation from scratch, click here: https://gertlouw.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/how-do-i-start-a-body-transformation-from-scratch/ … Continue reading 19 Tips to built Muscle
Why do you need a CUTTING and BUILDING phase in your training?
Many new guys starting out on the journey of muscle-building struggle to grasp the reasons and concept behind a building and cutting phase in training. Let’s first get the naming conventions sorted out. Doing bodybuilding natural (without anabolic steroids) means you will be doing a building and cutting phase. For the anabolic crowd it is … Continue reading Why do you need a CUTTING and BUILDING phase in your training?
My 50th birthday muscle photoshoot
So 10 years after I started transforming my body I finally hit the big 50! Click here to watch my "50th BEACH muscle shoot" Click here to watch my "50th birthday STUDIO muscle shoot" Many guys trade-in wife for a younger bombshell but alas I love wife too much to do that! Second … Continue reading My 50th birthday muscle photoshoot
Building Phase SAMPLE DIETS explained
For maximum muscle growth the bodybuilder alternate his training and diets structures between a cutting phase and building phase. These phases typically lasts about between 3-6 month although 3 months seems to be the best approach as that allows for optimal tendon growth and recovery when the phases are alternated. Those interested in the program … Continue reading Building Phase SAMPLE DIETS explained
Transforming your body against all odds – motivational documentary
This is the first time that my past 10 years life story and motivation for my transformation has been put to video, thanks to two people who crossed my path (Adriaan Fourie and Gary King) It is not something I talk easily about because of all the emotions involved. I see this step of making … Continue reading Transforming your body against all odds – motivational documentary
5 SECRETS to a ripped muscle body
If you ask me "WHAT IS 5 SECRETS" for having this body at age 50, well, here will be my answers. This is seriously hard-earned information. I am employing each of these 5 key principles to reach success and it WORKS! Click here to watch the video on "Five Secrets for s SHREDDED muscle physique" … Continue reading 5 SECRETS to a ripped muscle body
Cutting Diet Challenges
How to put an effective cutting diet in place...
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE JUST NOT REACH THEIR WELL INTENDED GOALS!
Hi folks! In preparation for my target body fat of 3% by 20 September, I have taken the wise step of seeing a bodybuilding diet coach. Such coaches are experts in the field of body manipulation through dieting and although I know a fair bit, to get to a contest ready shape and fat levels … Continue reading WHY DO SOME PEOPLE JUST NOT REACH THEIR WELL INTENDED GOALS!
The 3% bodyfat contest preparation diet
Hey all you fitness folks! On 20Sept I will do a fitness photo shoot and had to re-align my normal cutting diet to achieve a contest ready body at 3% bodyfat for that day. So here I will give you a quick breakdown as to the key factors that changed for this "Contest … Continue reading The 3% bodyfat contest preparation diet
How do I start a body transformation from scratch?
For those that have no clue about training and dieting/supplements but want to transform to a WOW body, here is a step by step system...
How to know when a supplement is a fake/scam?
In this article I will give you some critical pointers on how to smell a fake/scam product from a mile away. You need to understand the mindset of these scammers. 1. They want as much money from you as possible. 2. The never want to be in a situation where they meet you face … Continue reading How to know when a supplement is a fake/scam?
Training update – 23Apr2014
Been a bit quiet lately on my blog, but busy working on my next blog post. Training going very well and no injuries - I thank God! Started with the building phase recently, meaning back to heavy (!) weights and low reps (about 8 per set). Still with the same training partner (Mark) and … Continue reading Training update – 23Apr2014
AESTHETIC leg training (without weight lifting)
Yes, it is possible to have amazingly shaped muscular legs without resorting to weightlifting. This article is for the person who wants aesthetic shaped legs without excessive muscle size. The program being suggested here, is also great for cardio fitness and might initially be difficult for the novice due to the rather high fitness level … Continue reading AESTHETIC leg training (without weight lifting)
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