Wondering If The Food You’re Eating Is Healthy?

In this Freestyle Friday edition of Live Lean TV, I answer the number one question I was asked during my visit to Bermuda…

“What’s the one thing I can do to get fast results?”

Isn’t that always the millionaire dollar question.

Regardless of what industry you work in, people want fast results with as little work as possible. Well the answer to this question is simple, but do you have what I takes to do it…actually I KNOW YOU have what it takes…but WILL YOU do it?

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HIIT Tabata – The Tabata Jump Around Workout Video

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Here’s my Jump Around Tabata Workout Video that will kick you in the butt and help boost your metabolism. The best thing is…this fast and sweaty, fat burning workout is only 4 minutes long.

As always, incorporate this tabata workout first thing in the morning once you wake up or as a workout finisher after your weights program.

To complete this tabata workout, all you need is your bodyweight, your interval timer <— click this link to get a fun color like mine, and since it’s a jumping program…a good quality pair of sneakers that provides good support/cushion for your joints.

In this video I used my Reebok ZigTechs…love them!

Here’s how the HIIT tabata workout  is structured.

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Food Wars: Coconut oil vs Olive oil vs Canola oil – Video

In this episode of Live Lean TV’s Food Wars, I try to put an end to the debate and answer a few of my viewers questions about which cooking oil you should cook with: Coconut oil vs Olive oil vs Canola oil.

It’s Food wars!

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Lose Fat Faster: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – My Sprinting Routine

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If you’re looking to really take your fat loss goals to the next level, I want you to start incorporating high intensity interval training (HIIT) into your weekly routine.

It may sound like a scary workout that beginners can’t do…BUT…in its most simplistic form, it’s just alternating between high intensity (all out effort) intervals followed by low intensity (active recovery – walking) intervals.

Regardless of your current fitness zone, YOU CAN DO HIIT training.

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Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe

When you ask, I deliver. A subscriber to my Live Lean TV channel asked for a healthy recipe using tilapia. If you’ve never heard of tilapia, it’s a white fish that is high in protein and low in fat and carbs.

And the really cool thing about this recipe is that it reminds me of the fish sticks I used to eat as a kid…except this fish sticks recipe is healthy, uses all real ingredients, and doesn’t come from a cardboard box (it’s also delicious).

On top of all of this…it’s quick and easy to make!

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Healthy Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe Video

I have a delicious and healthy cedar plank salmon recipe for you on today’s Live Lean TV’s epidode of Brad’s Cookbook. This meal is a low carb, high protein and healthy fats combo that is perfect for a delicious dinner. Match it with a colorful salad and you’re set.

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HIIT Tabata – The Tabata Protocol Training Workout

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A great way to kickstart your metabolism and get a quick, fat burning sweat is via a 4 minute HIIT Tabata Protocol Training Workout.

Try this tabata workout first thing in the morning to wake your sleepy body up…or as a workout finisher after your typical strength training routine.

To complete this tabata workout, all you need is your bodyweight and your interval timer.

I shoot these 4 minute Tabata workouts once a week on my Live Lean TV YouTube Channel.

If you want to join me in these workouts, be sure to pick up your own cool interval timer like my orange one (as seen in the video below).  You can get a cool one like mine at this link: Tabata Interval Timer … just make sure you get a fun color!

Here’s how the HIIT tabata workout  is structured.

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Overcoming My Most Difficult Personal Challenge

I have to admit, I never imagined in a million years that I’d be where I am right now. I’m not talking professionally…I’m talking personally.

Life has definitely thrown me a nasty curve ball. If you’re a member of my newsletter, you may have already figured it out…or if you’ve been watching my Live Lean TV show you may have noticed something missing from my recent videos.

Yes, I just become another statistic.

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Food Wars: Natural vs. Artificial Sweeteners

In this episode of Live Lean TV’s Food Wars, I put Natural vs. Artificial Sweeteners head to head to see which one belongs in your cabinet and which one belongs in your garbage.

It’s going to be a war!

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TRX Core Workout Video

In this edition of Live Lean TV, I take you through a TRX Core Workout. Believe me, if you want a piece of fitness equipment that gives you an incredible core workout…the TRX is it!

It’s a great piece of training equipment that’s mobile, easy to use, and gives you an awesome core workout. And when you compare the cost of the TRX to a gym membership, it’s highly affordable.

If you haven’t picked up your TRX straps yet, here’s a link to a great deal on the TRX.

To be sure you’re progressing with your workouts, always be sure to track the number of reps, duration, foot placements, etc of each TRX workout. Since it’s all body weight moves, you need to be sure you’re improving from one workout to the next.

Check out my TRX Core Workout Video below…

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How To Spice Up Your Fitness Foods

Whenever you look in a fitness magazine, they tell you to have a meal that contains a protein source (usually chicken), a complex carb source (typically a sweet potato), and also broccoli.

Sure on paper that sounds like a solid healthy meal. But what about taste?

If you had those three foods day after day, you’d get bored very quick. And when the majority of people get bored…they resort back to the temptation of unhealthy sugary and salty foods.

This is where I came into the picture and teach you how to turn boring “fitness foods”, into delicious foods that you’ll actually want to eat.

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Workout Like Jessica Alba: The Jessica Alba Workout

In this edition of Live Lean TV, I take you through the Jessica Alba Workout, courtesy of her personal trainer, Ramona Braganza.

If there’s one celebrity body that most females talk about…it’s Jessica Alba.

In fact, I had a friend at the gym who works out everyday, but she was getting frustrated with the last thin layer of stubborn belly fat.

So I asked her, which celebrity body was most attractive to her. Her quick response was Jessica Alba. This led me to search out Jessica Alba’s personal trainer and find out the workout she used to get rid of the baby fat after her first pregnancy.

But rather than just share the Jessica Alba Workout…I did one better. I shot a video of me doing it on the beautiful Myrtle Beach. And all you need are 3 lbs weights (but I used water jugs).

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Food Wars: Are All Nut Butters Healthy?

In this episode of Live Lean TV’s Food Wars, I analyze if all nut butters are healthy and nutritionally equal. I’m talking about conventional peanut butter vs raw natural almond butter.

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TRX Training Workout Video

In this edition of Live Lean TV, I take you through a TRX Training Workout. This TRX workout hits your entire body.

The TRX is a great piece of training equipment that I recommend everyone get. They’re mobile, easy to use, and give you an incredible functional workout. And when you compare the cost of the TRX to a gym membership, it’s highly affordable.

If you haven’t picked up your TRX straps yet, here’s a link to a great deal on the TRX.

Check out my TRX Training Workout Video below to see all the things you can do with it…

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The Get LOW – Tabata Workout Program

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If you’re looking to get LOW by lowering your body fat %, give this 4 minute Get LOW Tabata Workout Program a try. In just 4 minutes you can get a great shot of health, sweat, and of course all the health benefits that comes with training your heart.

Give this Get LOW Tabata workout a try first thing in the morning when you wake up or use it as a workout finisher after your strength training program. It will surely kick start your metabolism to burn loads of calories hours after you’re finished (video below).

All you need is your bodyweight and your interval timer. You get get a cool one like mine at this link: Tabata Interval Timer … just make sure you get a fun color!

Here’s how the get LOW tabata workout is structured.

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Omelette Pizza Recipe Video

If you think eating pizza for breakfast is unhealthy you need to try my healthy omelette pizza recipe. This meal is low carb and is filled with muscle building proteins that will help keep you satiated throughout the day.

If you want to take your body transformation and health to the next step, you need to promise me one thing…promise me you will no longer eat breakfast from a cardboard box!

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Home Workout Routine For Glutes

If you’re suffering from a flat butt or a little too much jiggle in your trunk, give my Get A Booty – Home Workout Routine For Glutes workout a try.

It’s quick, requires very little equipment, and gets RESULTS!

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Best Pre-Workout Meal Recipe

Before you go for a muscle building strength workout, your body requires energy producing carbohydrates and muscle building proteins. If your goal is to increase size and strength, a meal containing carbohydrates and protein is a must.

However, should you just eat any type of protein or carbohydrates during your pre-workout meal? And what about dietary fats? Should they be included?

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Food Wars: Coconut Water vs Water vs Sport Drinks

In this episode of Live Lean TV’s Food Wars, coconut water vs water vs sport drinks battle it out to see which “re-hydration” drink should be a part of your workout.

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Is Ice Cream Healthy? A Healthy Ice Cream Recipe Video

In this edition of Live Lean TV, we’re in the kitchen with a healthy ice cream recipe to see if we can answer the question, “is ice cream healthy?”

Well I’m about to show you a healthy ice cream recipe that is a perfect and tasty late night treat. But does it taste as good as my all-time favorite treat meal, a Dairy Queen Blizzard? You’ll have to watch this episode of Brad’s Cookbook on Live Lean TV to find out!

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Fat Burning Water Cardio Workout

I admit…I had a hard time with this water cardio workout.

As you know, I always say to get out of your comfort zone in all areas of your life. Well, even though I am a very “confident” swimmer, my swimming stroke techniques and water cardio skills are less than perfect.

In order for me to continue to develop in all areas of fitness, I need to start incorporating more water cardio workouts into my weekly routines.

With this in mind, I shot this fat burning water cardio workout for you to try. Trust me, it may look easy on video…but it’s going to put you to the limit.

Welcome to the Water Cardio Workout Video:

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The Get Lean & Sexy Workout

Who wants to look lean and sexy?

I hope all of your hands went up because lets be honest…who doesn’t want to have that lean and sexy “hollywood” look.

Well I have your back. I just shared my “Get Lean & Sexy” Workout with my good friend Bex over on her Bex Life YouTube Channel (if you’re one of the few people on this earth that hasn’t subscribed to her YouTube channel…do it!).

For the Get Lean & Sexy workout, all you need are light dumbbells and energy. This “Get Lean & Sexy” Workout will have you burning fat & building lean muscle in only 20 minutes.

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Healthy Hummus Recipe & Video

You’re in for a treat!  I’m going to show you how to make a healthy hummus recipe on today’s Live Lean TV episode of Brad’s Cookbook. This healthy hummus recipe is made with real whole food ingredients that will add flavor to your food without adding unhealthy calories.

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Awaken The Abs Within Program Workout Videos

If you’re looking to really kickstart your workouts, I highly suggest you pick up a copy of my internationally selling workout and nutrition program, Awaken The Abs Within. Below, you’ll find a few workout videos of me doing some of the beginner workouts, advanced workouts, and specific abs workouts.

You can find all 30 weeks of fat burning and tight stomach building workouts as well as all my nutrition secrets in this program.

The 30 weeks of workouts consists of beginner workouts then we progressively build you up to completing more advanced workouts that absolutely incinerate the body fat.

Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Live Lean TV Channel to catch my weekly cooking show, workouts, and motivational videos.

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Healthy Turkey Balls Recipe & Video

We’re back with another Live Lean TV’s delicious edition of Brad’s Cookbook. Today’s healthy turkey balls recipe focuses on a high protein, low carb snack that you can cook in bulk on the weekends and bring with you to work. I’m going to show you how to cook up a healthy turkey balls recipe!

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Low Dairy Post Workout Shake Recipe & Video

In this Live Lean TV edition of Brad’s Cookbook, I show you how to make a Low Dairy Post Workout Shake recipe that will help you repair and rebuild your muscles after an intense workout and speed up your recovery so you can get back in to the gym stronger than ever.

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Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe & Video

In this Live Lean TV edition of Brad’s Cookbook, I show you how to make a healthy turkey burger recipe along with a delicious side of cinnamon sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. high protein breakfast that is delicious and healthy.

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How To Get Your Man To Eat Healthier

In this episode of Freestyle Friday, I do my best to answer a Live Lean TV viewers million dollar question: “How Do I Get My Man To Eat Healthier“.

It’s a tough question for me to answer since I try very hard to never preach or nag people to be healthy.

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Banana Raisin Protein Pancakes Recipe & Video

In this Live Lean TV edition of Brad’s Cookbook, I’m going to show you how to quickly make a high protein breakfast that is delicious and healthy. I’m talking about a Banana Raisin Protein Pancakes recipe.

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Jump Rope Workout – Tabata Workout Program

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Here’s another fat burning 4 minute tabata workout. If you think 4 minutes isn’t enough to get your sweat-on…give this jump rope workout a try (video below).

All you need is your jump rope and your interval timer. You get get a cool one like mine at this link: Tabata Interval Timer … just make sure you get a fun color!

Here’s how the jump rope tabata workout is structured.

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Food Wars: Water vs Vitamin Infused Water

In this episode of Food Wars, “conventional” water and “vitamin infused” water battle it out head to head to see which one belongs in your fridge and which one belongs in your garbage.

Now, your initial reaction may be more vitamins must mean more nutritious version of water.

Yes, that sounds right…but we need to look deeper than that. If I learned one thing from my over 8 years of experience in corporate branding, it’s this…marketing can be deceptive. Shocker…I know.

Pretty headlines and glorified star bursts can be very deceiving to an uninformed shopper.

Not anymore. This is what food wars is all about. It’s about peeling back the covers and finding out the truth about the foods you’re putting into your mouth.

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Hangover Detox Workout

So you overindulged last night…does that mean you get a free pass to be lazy all day…NOPE!

You made the choice to put yourself in this position, now it’s time to make the choice to help your body rid itself of all the nasty toxins from the alcohol.

The best ways to do that are drink lots and lots of water (add some fresh lemon juice for extra benefits), fill your body back up with vitamins (in the form of veggies), and make your body SWEAT!

This is where the Hangover Detox workout comes in to play.

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Paleo Approved: Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe & Video

In this cooking video, I’m going to show you a quick way to have a delicious, high protein source (in bulk), so you can simply add it to meals and snacks all day long.

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Homemade Healthy Quinoa Energy Bars Recipe

In this cooking video, I’m going to save you money and save you from packing on the belly fat. I want you to go to your cabinet and get rid of your pre-packaged granola bars and make this delicious Quinoa Energy Bars recipe.  These quinoa energy bars are made with whole ingredients, unlike the store bought energy bars that are filled with sugar and processed fat.

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Healthy Pizza Recipe

One of my all-time favourite meals is pizza. If you want to know what ingredients I use to make this healthy pizza recipe, you’ve come to the right place.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Fat Burning Protein Shake Recipe

Do you remember what it was like when you were a kid and had peanut butter and jam sandwiches? They were one of the best tasting snacks. If you like PB & J sandwiches, I just put together this Peanut Butter & Jelly Fat Burning Protein Shake recipe that tastes just like a peanut butter and jam sandwich.

This peanut butter and jam protein shake is delicious, it’s going to help you build muscle and burn fat. Here are the ingredients…

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Full Body Weight Beginner Workout (via Awaken The Abs Within)

In my internationally selling fitness and nutrition book, Awaken The Abs Within, I include 30 week’s worth of workouts.

The program starts with beginner workouts that mostly include body weight exercises.

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Belly Fat Burning Circuit Workout

Many people mistakenly think in order to get a flat stomach, they need to do hundreds of crunches. So…so…so…WRONG.

In order to unleash your sexy stomach you first need to burn off the belly fat with exercises focusing on creating a proper metabolic and hormonal response in the body.

This Belly Fat Burning Circuit Workout video will show you just that.

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Lose Fat Fast In Just 4 Mins – Tabata Workout Program

If you haven’t heard of Tabata workout programs yet, you’ve been missing out. This form of workout is named after a Japanese researcher named, who else, Tabata.

Tabata workout programs are quick (only 4 mins) and they not only burn fat fast…it also helps build lean muscle and increase VO2 max (cardiovascular strength).

Fat Burning Tabata Workout Program Example

Total time: 4 mins

Work time: 20 sec (as many reps as possible with good form)

Rest time: 10 sec

Exercise:

1. Jump Lunges

2. Jump Squats

3. Burpees

4. Pushups

For example: 20 seconds of Jump Lunges, then a 10 sec rest, 20 seconds of Jump Squats, 10 sec rest, etc until all 4 minutes are up (a total of 8 sets).

Remember: the goal of the Tabata Workout Program is to do as many reps (with proper form) as possible in the 20 second work period. AND ONLY REST FOR 10 SECONDS!

How Do I Time The Tabata Workout Program Intervals?

To do a Tabata Workout Program correctly, you need a timer that is easily accessible, doesn’t get in the way, and notifies you when your work or rest period is over.

If you don’t have a timer that fits the above criteria, give the GYMBOSS a try. Simply set the timer to 20 sec work intervals and 10 second rest intervals, then the GYMBOSS will beep/vibrate or both to tell you the interval is over. You don’t even need to look at it! It then continues until your full 4 minutes is up! (more…)

Even though most hotels now-a-days (is that a word?) have gyms, they aren’t always the most welcoming or comfortable places to workout. Think about it…how welcoming is cramming 10 sweaty people into a 10′ x 10′ room. Take my word for it…this can be a little tough on the nose!

Does that mean you can skip out on your workouts? Of course not…I have you covered with this HOTEL ROOM WORKOUT.

Yes, you can get a muscle building/fat burning workout in, even when in the confines of your own 10′ x 10′ PRIVATE hotel room.

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Here are a few videos of me going through various workouts from my Awaken The Abs Within (ATAW) book.

You’ll find a beginner workout, my more advanced complex workout, and my core sculpting abs workout.

Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Live Lean TV Channel to catch my weekly cooking show, workouts, and motivational videos.

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In this post I’m going to cover how to make lemon water and the benefits of drinking lemon water.  One of the best daily practices that I follow is drinking a glass of freshly squeezed lemon water first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach).

I want to personally challenge every one of you to adopt this practice for 28 days. After the 28 days, come back to this page and tell me how you feel in the comment box. I know what you’re thinking…but I always drink coffee as soon as I get up. Well, I’m not telling you that you can’t drink coffee. I’d just like you to postpone that cup of coffee for 30 minutes. If you want a simple and inexpensive way to improve the way you feel and look, take the 28 Day Lemon Water Challenge. Why 28 days? Because that’s how long it takes to form any habit. And I’m confident after you feel the positive effects of this simple practice, it will easily become a part of your daily routine for the rest of your life.

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A few days ago I wrote a couple articles about getting the most out of your cardio training.

Due to the positive response to those articles, I’ve decided to hook you up with a FREE 12 week HIIT Cardio Routine.  No hoops to jump through, no need to sign up for anything, you’re getting this 12 week HIIT cardio routine absolutely free. It’s just a sign of my appreciation for your readership!

So if you’re ready to kiss your fat goodbye…keep reading!

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Okay, getting photoshoot ready in 7 days may be a little bit deceiving if you’re not already in decent shape.

This is mainly speaking to the people who are already in great shape and are just looking to manipulate their body further to “dry out” and look as ripped and lean as possible on camera.

When I say ‘great shape’, I mean single digit body fat % levels for males and body fat % levels in the teens for females.

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A lot of people always ask, “Brad, what are the workouts that burn the most calories?”. Here’s my answer.

Do this workout and you’ll have your answers.

If you’re looking to focus your workouts on burning calories, you’re obviously looking to burn fat. I have a workout for you that is sure to take you out of your comfort zone and into the land of muscle building and fat burning.

Following a properly designed full body resistance-training routine, like the one below, will elicit the most beneficial fat burning and muscle building hormonal responses in the body.

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Here’s an important article discussing how to increase testosterone naturally.

Think testosterone is JUST a sex hormone? Think again.

Most people know testosterone is made in the testes and helps with the development of reproductive tissue and prostate health in males. However, it plays so many other important roles in the body.

Why Your Body Loves Testosterone:

• Increases energy and stamina
• Burns excess body fat
• Assists proteins in building lean muscle mass (which helps burn fat)
• Improves oxygen uptake (oxygen helps burn fat)
• Helps control blood sugar/insulin levels
• Builds strong bones
• Growth of body heat

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Are you one of those people that thinks a cardio workout can only be done running outside or by using a traditional piece of cardio equipment (i.e. treadmill, bike, elliptical)?

Think again. If you’re a cardio-a-holic, I want you to:

A) admit it…just admitting it is the first step

B) just keep an open mind to other “cardio” workouts that can actually be more beneficial to your overall health.

C) take 6 weeks off your current cardio plan and give this sample program a try. It will open your eyes!

Some of the most lean and healthy people in the world with rippling six pack abdominals rarely, if ever, do any traditional form of cardio.

So how do they stay so lean?

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Have you ever heard of descending pyramid training? I didn’t think so. It’s strange that it isn’t more publicized because many of bodybuilding’s all-time heavyweights have used this workout program training variable, including “The Arnold”. Don’t worry, I promise you won’t get as big as Arnold…you need a little more “support” to get that big!

This variable is said to accomplish the ultimate goal of 99.9% of all people…burn fat WHILE building muscle. I know, what a thing of beauty.

The idea behind Descending Pyramid Training is that it stimulates muscle tissue for growth but also increases the body’s overall metabolic response (thus burning more fat).
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