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)
Bodybuilding Exercises – execution and muscles involved
Info on how to execute exercises as well as to the muscles involved & other important data. If you have a request about a specific exercise you would like to see covered, please email me at: gertlouwljc@hotmail.com Here follows the current list of my exercise training videos: Happy training! Cheers Gert Louw
Best PRE & POST workout supplements for lean muscle growth
As the years progressed I've fine tuned my approach to pre & post workout supplements. The regime I am currently following is highly advisable for anyone who wants to add maximum lean muscle with training. It keeps the body in a anabolic state with energy to spare and quick recovery of exercise induced muscle … Continue reading Best PRE & POST workout supplements for lean muscle growth
Monster arm (biceps/triceps) training – cutting phase
As the years progressed, I have evolved my training regimen from my original transformation program (http://atomic-temporary-18722636.wpcomstaging.com/my-transformation-program/) to be more focused and more goal oriented in nature. In this video I discussed the routine I am currently applying for bicep and tricep growth when I am on my 3-month cutting phase. Cutting phase implies the process … Continue reading Monster arm (biceps/triceps) training – cutting phase
How to train legs for growth with weak or bad knees
How to grow legs when you struggle with your knees? Sounds impossible, but it can be done. Your will never have freakish size legs but you can add very good size by following these basic principles. Note - I am proof of this, my knees are genetically "bad" (many in my family had knee replacement … Continue reading How to train legs for growth with weak or bad knees
Niwali health products SCAM gets interesting…
With my article in my blog exposing the Niwali scam products, http://atomic-temporary-18722636.wpcomstaging.com/2013/08/23/niwali-testo-boost-a-scam/, I created enough heat that forced Niwali to discontinue it’s marketing/advertising of the TestoBoost product (the product is still available on their website but all internet marketing seems to have been stopped...however on 19Nov2013 one of my contacts informed me that a new … Continue reading Niwali health products SCAM gets interesting…
Fighting CANCER to SURVIVE
So many peoples life's are affected by cancer that I felt compelled to write an investigative article on how to prevent/fight cancer to survive. (Important: read the whole article to the end to get a correct understanding...) So many emails and documents appear on internet on the subject that the first step is to separate … Continue reading Fighting CANCER to SURVIVE
A unexpected SUPER training “stimulant”
For the last week I've been doing something new. I've read about this new "surprise" fitness study which discuss the benefits of taking a paracetamol tablet before intense workout/aerobic. This allows the athlete to train longer,since the effect of paracetamol is to keep the body temperature lower for longer thus allowing the athlete a much … Continue reading A unexpected SUPER training “stimulant”
Starting the 3-month Building Phase
Returned today to gym after a 10-day break with wife and kid. Lazying around doing nothing and ate lots of chocolate! Visited Pearly Beach and a warm water Spa in the mountains - good family bonding time. But back to business and now I start with my 3-month building phase. Meaning, fewer reps per set … Continue reading Starting the 3-month Building Phase
Niwali Health Products/Testo Boost and Amino Prime A SCAM!
Shady products from a shady company - http://www.niwali.com and Amino Prime The truth needs to be told...be aware of any Niwali products, let me give you insight: They illegally used my transformation pic with a fake story to promote their product: niWali Testo Boost and Amino Prime. So first of all the Niwali TestoBoost … Continue reading Niwali Health Products/Testo Boost and Amino Prime A SCAM!
Muscle transformation update
Every now and then I like to compare my current size and development to the photo when I started...this was now nearly 9 years ago! This month I am also 49 and I promised myself I will be in the best ever shape when I reach 50. My training is very hardcore right now. I … Continue reading Muscle transformation update
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