Sometimes The Best Workout Is Not The One You’re Doing
Join Coach Jamie Hale as he helps a swimsuit model get into shape for her next photoshoot, discusses the effective use of sledgehammers in one competitive bodybuilder’s workout, and answers one boxer’s question as to whether or not it is necessary to jog more than three miles a day.
Q:
I am a swimsuit model and I am getting ready for a photo shoot in January. My agent told me I need to get leaner before the shoot. At this time I weight train 3 days per week, walk on the treadmill 4 days per week 60 minutes, and I eat a low fat diet. This doesn’t seem to be working. How do I get learner? My friend Amanda lost a tremendous amount of bodyfat in one month following your program this is why I am coming to you.
– C. A., San Diego, CA
A:
To optimize your training and nutritional program I would need to ask you a variety of questions and get some specific information in regards to your history, training, nutrition, etc.. A few general suggestions I can make are as follows.
1) Perform mostly multi-joint weight training movements
2) Forget the lowfat diet (look at a diet that is high in protein, moderate fat, low in carbohydrates)
3) Perform high intensity endurance work (Aerobic endurance with anaerobic endurance- also perform lactate threshold training).
Amanda followed the Adipose x program specifically designed to maximize work threshold, and fat loss in short time period. The workout is generally performed 3-4 weeks. The workout can be purchased at www.maxcondition.com. The program is not for beginners. My clients have made significant gains with the program. It is also a favorite program of combat athletes.
Q:
Coach Hale I recently purchased a weightlifting program from you and I noticed a bunch of tumbling drills in the program. How will that help my Olympic Weightlifting?
– R. H., London, England