I want to start my blog by apologizing for being a little hard on body building as a sport. I give credit for anyone who works out no matter to what degree. Just walking in to a gym is the biggest step. So…. did anyone happen to watch the Rugby World Cup? It was awesome. It is a very popular sport in Europe. In the U.S. the problem is we don’t understand it. If some one were to take the time to push this sport it just might catch on. Just a thought.

OK.  What’s been going on in Hollywood? Well….I just finished shooting a new show with Steve-O from Jack Ass. We shot 8 shows for the first season. All I can tell you is that it’s American Idol meets Fear Factor. Very funny. It will air on TRUE T.V. some time in January. On November 15th I start the show Tear It Down And Build It Up. That will be on the History Channel.

In December, I start a movie called Phantom Hunt. One of those action movies. Now I have to tell you a little about what happened on the show. I am 5’10  and 200lbs. I wear a 48R 33 waist 32 inseam and an 18 inch neck. I tell you this because thats why I got hired for the show. We worked 14 hours a day. Really 14 hours. I was in the gym at 1:00 am in the morning. What kept me going was protein bars, protein juce, and protein powder, along with protein blitz. I drank them from morning to the time I would go to bed. I was able to keep my weight on and keep up my energy. It’s true when they tell yop, you are what you eat. It was a big hit with a lot of the crew as well. Because they kept asking me how I was able to keep my energy level up and go to the gym at the end of the night. It just proves how important protein is to the diet. I have always know how important protein is. I hope by blogging and telling you how it is helping me. You will try it and see and feel the same benefits that I do. So til my next blog grab a bat and get in the game.

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While on summer break from Hollywood I have been able to check out some different sports. One that has really got my attention is Crossfit. I attended the Reebok Crossfit Games this past weekend and had a great time. It’s one of those sports that is non-stop action. These athletes are in great shape. A combination of strength, cardio, and mental. Don’t be surprised if you see Crossfit as an Olympic sport. As I was watching I couldn’t help thinking just how far exercising has come. It’s no longer just going to the gym and lifting weights or doing aerobics. It brings me back to a question I asked a while back: Why is Bodybuilding a dying sport? Now we know.

Sports like Crossfit, MMA, and American Ninja Warriers are really taking over. We love nothing more than to watch athletes compete against each other. Bodybuilding did serve it’s purpose. Believe it or not back in the day coaches would tell their players to stay out of the weight room. They would get muscle bound and not be able to move or run. Wow were they wrong. Today weight training is a part of every sport. From football to golf. So thank you bodybuilding for that. Now step a side before you get run over.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the foods we eat and the supplements we take. We are in an age were scientific studies have been done and everyone agrees the number one food is protein and it’s not just for athletes and younger people. More and more studies are showing that as we get older we start to loose muscle which weeknd’s our bodies and in return causes more injuries. I can’t tell you enough just how important protein in your diet is. I promise you, you will live longer and healthier. Do I need to say more. Protein is the food sorce for growing and maintaining muscle. So go drink a ProteinBlitz and feel better about your self and your work out. I hope to have some big news for you next month. Til then.

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June has been a good month for me, with my training and work. It’s a fact the older you get the more muscle you loose. I say it does’nt have to be that way. The number one reason people lose muscle is the fact they don’t keep the protein levels up in their diet. Even if you don’t work out, you still need to keep your protein levels up in your diet. That is what fuels muscle growth and keeps it on. It’s like building an engine and not putting any gas in it. That’s what is so great about Protein Blitz. It’s so easy to use. You just twist a cap and drink.  You can’t even make a sandwich that fast.

If you never work out again at least keep feeding your body what it needs most. This alone will help you keep the muscle you already have help keep the fat off. However, your body uses more energy to break down the proteins thus helping you burn calories. Keep your muscle and energy and don’t use age as an excuse.

Good luck to everyone and be sure to catch me in the movie Open Road, as well as the T.V. show Professor Genki Show on Comedy Central. I was on the Conan O’Brien show last week, and am waiting to hear if I will have my own show again. Keep track of me on WWW.IMBD.com Til next month keep up the hard work and remember to take your protein. Age is a number not an excuse.

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I am a bodybuilder by heart and that is the way I have trained for the majority of my life. I did however compete three times as a power lifter and was able to get my lifts up to 400 bench, 635 squat and 625 dead lift. I found that when I went back to a bodybuilding routine I was stronger, felt more confidence and was actually in better shape because my muscles were used to lifting heavier weights. I grew quicker and gained more mass when I was back on a bodybuilding routine and being stronger and it was just fun. I find that sometimes when my lifts plateau or I just feel bored in the gym going back to a powerlifting routine can spark life back into my routine and I start looking forward to the gym and getting stronger again.

This type of routine is based upon a one rep max and should be used for bench, squat and dead lift—the three major powerlifting exercises. To do that you have to find your one rep max. I generally find the best way to max is to warm up very well and slowly increase the weight building no more than 50-90 lbs at a time per warm up set so that I do not wear myself out but warm up the muscle and then try a max for 1 rep. It doesn’t have to be exact but it is a good starting point to pencil into the charts to build strength. Try this out for 12 weeks see where it takes you and I bet you will be more excited to be in the gym, the change of routine will be a great way to test yourself, try something different and lifting heavy weight is always a great self confidence tool and a heck of a lot of fun. You can also take your 10 rep max and times it by 1 & 1/3 to get a good idea of your one rep max.

When doing powerlifting movements form is always # 1 and if you haven’t done powerlifting before it may be a good idea to stick to your current routine a little longer and modify it by adding in the powerlifting movements and practicing them before trying to go up in weight, and not starting the percentage based routine until your form is solid. I would have someone who knows the powerlifting movements ensure your form is right before increasing your weight and you must have a spotter on this type of routine.  Belts are a must for squats and dead lift and I recommend powerlifting knee wraps as well. You may want to change up the rest days if your schedule works better another way.

When doing this type of routine proper rest is important, I would consume at least 1 gallon of water throughout the day, and good protein is absolutely vital to give your muscle what they need to recover before the next workout. So, it is essentially you take a protein shake within about 30 minutes after the workout. So stock up on your Blitz protein now as it will provide the quick absorbing whey isolate you need. Good luck, lift, eat, take your protein, get strong and grow.

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I am writing this month to tell you about some remarkable results and progress that I have seen as a result of using the Blitz Products. I have now lost over 55 pounds going from 350 lbs to 295 lbs. The quality of my life has been greatly improved, to which the credit is largely due to my utilization of these products in my life. I not only feel better and have significantly more energy, but there are markers my doctors are noticing as well. My blood pressure is no longer an issue and I have avoided having to use blood pressure medication. I had hypertension, I was on the verge of having to go on blood pressure medication, but with the diet and exercise and utilizing of Blitz as part of my weight loss endeavor my blood pressure has dropped. The weight loss apparently also helped my vision. I went into my eye doctor for a new prescription and exam and I required a prescription with less strength in both eyes. I attribute this to lowering of my blood pressure and  relieved strain on my eyes that has been relieved from the weight loss. I was up to a 6.75 in my right eye and a 6.50 in my left eye for the strength of prescription for nearsightedness, this last prescription I was able to see better and only needed a 5.75 in my right eye and a 5.50 in my left eye. My jeans and clothes fit better. I also have significantly less joint pain in my knees, with less weight for my knees to carry, my knee pain has diminished and I am able to work out and do cardio without knee pain. I had knee surgery to remove torn cartilage but with the extra weight they never really felt better and still hurt constantly. My knees like carrying 295 much better than 350, and I am feeling good enough to hopefully play football again this summer in the semi-pro league.

How exactly have I incorporated Blitz effectively. I use a Blitz protein shake every morning with a cup of oatmeal as my breakfast. The fast absorbing protein gives my body the protein needs for my morning workout and provides a nutrient rich breakfast. I also use Blitz Ready-to-drinks during the day at work when I get hungry instead of running to the snack machine for a bag of chips. This staves off my hunger through my next meal, allows me to avoid the unhealthy meal choices and allows me to simply eat less in general. If I can reach for a bottle of Blitz I am making a healthier choice than eating whatever is around because I am hungry. Lastly, I drink another Blitz protein shake before bed. I am able to feed my bodies protein needs through the night to speed muscle recovery and growth  and don’t have late night cravings which had been a problem for me in the past.

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I Never Run Out of Steam. So for today’s fast, intense, blood rushing workout I did upper body: 1 exercise per muscle group, 3 sets, drop sets.  The goal was to get that pump that makes that vein stick out in the middle of your forehead. 

Shoulder Press Dumbbell:
Set 1: 80 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 50 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 35 lbs – Burnout!

Bench Press:
Set 1: 225 lbs -15 reps
Set 2: 185 lbs- 12 reps
Set 3: 135 lbs – Burnout!

Lat Pull Down:
Set 1: 180 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 150 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 110 lbs – Burnout!

Preacher Curl:
Set 1: 140 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 125 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 105 lbs - Burnout! 

Triceps Extension:
Set 1: 140 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 125 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 105 lbs - Burnout! 

By the end of workout I was done…done and done. I refueled my muscles with a nice ice cold grape BLITZ.

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I find myself wanting to get in and out of the gym with no B.S. I can’t understand being there no more than 1 1/2 hours. Any longer than that and you’ll have to ask yourself “what are you doing?” So bring your Ipod and go go go.

I CRUSHED shoulders last night. I started with shoulder press on the machine at a weight that I could warm-up. I did 15 reps to get the blood flowing. Then I went right to the heavy weight – 150lbs for 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps. I felt great and felt the pump of blood rushing to my delts. Next, I decided to burn them out with cable side delts – 15 reps at 30lbs for 3 sets. It felt like my shoulder was about to fall off after that exercise! I ran right over and did barbell front raises for 60lbs – 8 to 10 reps (3 sets). And to finish off – machine rear delts: drop sets at 190lbs, 8 to 10 reps. Then cut weight in half to 100 lbs for another 10 reps (3 sets). I couldn’t even drink my BLITZ. My shoulders were TOAST.

Check out the fruits of my labor:

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Lots of reps

I changed my leg workout around to 15 to 25 reps. I still get the blood rush and the pump but as I get OLDER the joints and cracking of the bones are feeling the heavy workouts.

I still do a total of 5 exercise and now train quads and hamstrings in the same day. I like the over all feel of a full leg workout instead of half done workout. Meaning I want the pump and rush along with the soreness in one complete workout instead of waiting 3 days after my quad workout. My goal with the workout is to get deep cuts. If I lose a little size…oh well. I like my jeans to fit in the waist instead of the old days when you had to go 2 sizes up in the waist to fit your legs.

I have to look at longevity instead of just today. Otherwise all this heavy training will catch up to me.

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How important is eating right, working out, and rest? Well let me tell you first hand. On September 4th, 2009 I received a kidney transplant. Everything went really well. I was back in the gym 60 days later. My transplant team credit it to me being in such good shape. December 8th of this year I went in to the hospital for a simple surgery. During the surgery I went in to a coma. I woke up 13 days later. I was on life support all 13 days. My doctors told me a normal person would not have made it.

I want to make one thing clear. This story is not about me. This happens all the time around the country. The thing that doesn’t happen is the fact that I am here to share it with you. On the day of my surgery I ended up having 5 different surgeries, four different surgeons at the same time. In the ICU my doctor told me if it weren’t for me working out and eating right, I would not have made it. One of the things I have learned after going through all this is that there is more to it than just preventing getting sick. It’s what happens after you’re sick and how much eating, working out, and rest is so important. Let’s face it - people are going to get sick, you’re going to get hurt, or something. No matter how much we work out, how good we eat, and how good we take care of ourself.

It could happen. It’s when it happens that makes the difference. How well you do and how fast you recover. So just keep in mind. If you don’t do it for prevention do it for recovery. It makes all the difference. In my past blogs I told you I drink three PROTEIN BLITZ drinks a day. Now you know why. I’m not saying you need three a day. But one a day just might keep that doctor away.  So drink up and know your doing your body a lot of good. I’m living proof.

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Confused??

I believe that the body remembers and when you get in a routine week after week, month after month the changes you are looking for slowly go flat.

So I changed the workout for the day I trained chest in 30 minutes, three exercises, 3 sets but drop set all the way to third set didn’t count reps on 2nd and 3rd set just burned out only on the first set always 10 to 15 reps then 2nd set cut weight by 50lbs burn out and third set cut weight again by 50lbs.

Bench Press:

1. 225lbs for 10 to 15 reps
2. 175lbs till burn out
3. 135lbs till burn out

Incline DB Flys:

1. 50lbs for 10 to 15 reps
2. 40 lbs burn out
3. 30 lbs burn out

Cable Flys

1-40lbs to burn out

Remember there is no rest period after set 1, the blood was flowing and the pump was amazing so was the post workout BLITZ (chocolate with banana)

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