I am a Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, ask me anything about health and fitness and I will try my best to answer each of your questions with a video that'll make on the spot. AMA

Answers so far :

YouTube playlist of the answers http://goo.gl/uGWTM

• Is it bad for my joints if I do cardio every day? When I work out, I run somewhere between 4-5 miles ? Video Answer

• Do protein supplements really work? And what type of supplements (Pre, Post, Intra, creatine, AA's, etc) do you really suggest that are worth the money on a rather low budget? Video Answer

• Out of Shape and where to start* Video Answer

• What qualifies as natural bodybuilding Video Answer

• Shoulder pain and how to workout Video Answer

• How to pack on muscle and training Video Answer

• Post pregnancy and how to start working out again Video Answer

• I take a pretty intense class at the gym 4 times a week, and even though I eat breakfast before I go, I'm always starving afterwards. Can you suggest what I should eat before and after? I'm also in a racquetball league, but we play in the afternoons, not mornings, and I don't have this problem after racquetball. Video Answer

• Hey there. I was wondering if you could shed some light on the whole ectomorph,endomorph, different body type stuff. I've been trying to lose weight now for around six months now and I'm down 32 pounds. I've always been one of those larger kids and my diet was pretty shitty stuff. Now I eat fairly clean except for one day out of the week. However, I noticed I could bust my ass in the gym, really just leave everything in there and eat as clean as a whistle and lose maybe 2 pounds. But if I don't go to the gym for two or three days, and maybe eat fast food twice a week I'll gain four or five pounds. The fucks up with that? Do certain people just gain weight way too easily? Or am I just in a blind carb frenzy where I shove a ridiculous amount of junk food down my meat hole and think it's only twice a week? Thanks buddy. Video Answer

• Insanity workout problem good or bad? Video Answer

• Bulking without getting fat Video Answer

• Peak Week for Bodybuilding Show Video Answer

• How to get muscle definition and carnivor protein powder Video Answer

• Putting on weight and weight gainers Video Answer

• What Exercises to do when starting, without equipment Video Answer

• Cutting Carbs and Fat loss Video Answer

• 19 YEARS OLD and over weight where to start for working out Video Answer

• Is it bad for my joints if I do cardio every day? When I work out, I run somewhere between 4-5 miles ? Video Answer

• Do protein supplements really work? And what type of supplements (Pre, Post, Intra, creatine, AA's, etc) do you really suggest that are worth the money on a rather low budget? Video Answer

• Out of Shape and where to start* Video Answer

• What qualifies as natural bodybuilding Video Answer

• Shoulder pain and how to workout Video Answer

• How to pack on muscle and training Video Answer

• Post pregnancy and how to start working out again Video Answer

• I take a pretty intense class at the gym 4 times a week, and even though I eat breakfast before I go, I'm always starving afterwards. Can you suggest what I should eat before and after? I'm also in a racquetball league, but we play in the afternoons, not mornings, and I don't have this problem after racquetball. Video Answer

• Hey there. I was wondering if you could shed some light on the whole ectomorph,endomorph, different body type stuff. I've been trying to lose weight now for around six months now and I'm down 32 pounds. I've always been one of those larger kids and my diet was pretty shitty stuff. Now I eat fairly clean except for one day out of the week. However, I noticed I could bust my ass in the gym, really just leave everything in there and eat as clean as a whistle and lose maybe 2 pounds. But if I don't go to the gym for two or three days, and maybe eat fast food twice a week I'll gain four or five pounds. The fucks up with that? Do certain people just gain weight way too easily? Or am I just in a blind carb frenzy where I shove a ridiculous amount of junk food down my meat hole and think it's only twice a week? Thanks buddy. Video Answer

• Insanity workout problem good or bad? Video Answer

• Bulking without getting fat Video Answer

• Peak Week for Bodybuilding Show Video Answer

• How to get muscle definition and carnivor protein powder Video Answer

• Putting on weight and weight gainers Video Answer

• What Exercises to do when starting, without equipment Video Answer

• Cutting Carbs and Fat loss Video Answer

• 19 YEARS OLD and over weight where to start for working out Video Answer

• Fitting in workouts with busy schedule Video Response

• Top Foods to eat when cutting Video Response

• Lagging Calve muscles and making them grow Video Response

• Bulking routine for putting on Muscle Video Response

• Get down to 10% body fat Video Response

• How to be healthy Video Response

• I look like the old Snooki but want to look like the new Snooki Video Response

• Stretch marks and loosing weight Video Response

• How to Lower Body Fat Video Response

• Used to swim competitively and now put on weight Video Response

• Can't gain weight and no energy Video Response

• I cant eat 5000 calories. Do I have to drink weight gainers? Video Response

• Gain muscle and loose fat Video Response

• Does intermittent fasting work Video Response

• Health and fitness and when you push it too far Video Response

• Does the blood type diet work Video Response

• How fast should I lift weights Video Response

• Fitness Changed My Life (Motivational) Video Response

• Protein Allergies and Substitutes to gain muscle Video Response

• No more counting calories and diet Video Response

• Paleo Lifestyle does it work? Video Response

• How to Build Your chest Video Responses

• Stretching for squats and deadlifts Video Response

• Are steroids good or bad? Video Response

• What it takes to be a personal trainer Video Response

• Best way to get rid of Love Handles Video Response

• Natural Bodybuilding and offseason vs contest pre routines Video Response

• Steroid use and Natural Bodybuilding Video Response

• Is Crossfit good or bad Video Response

• Importance of Cardio Video Response

• Low reps or high reps and which is better Video Response

• Bro science and catabolic after 3 hours of no food Video Response

• Best form of cardio for general health Video Response

• Proper form when lifting weight Video Response

• How to determine diet plan and calories to loss weight Video Response

• Proper form when lifting weight Video Response

• How much protein to eat in 1 sitting and the sweet spot Video Response

• What I think of the hodge twins Video Response

• How to overcome plateaus and working out Video Response

• Vegan and building muscle Video Response

• The love for bodybuilding Video Response

• Will cardio burn muscle [Video Response] (Will cardio burn muscle)

• Get ripped in 5 days Video Response

• Top 4 supplements to take and my stack Video Response

• Does P90X work and their nutritional program Video Response

• At home workout and no gym membership Video Response

• How to fix obesity in the US Video Response

This guy is legit strong, he crushed two contractions together!

lol what?

What's your view on intermittent fasting?

If you've done it how did you feel and how were your results?

If not, what would be a better alternative to cutting body fat

Here you go video response.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOXldgOZLw

Let me know what you think

Great question and video answering coming up

What activities would you suggest a new mother do to get back into the habit of working out? I was relatively fit prepregnancy and want to get back into it.

Great question. Making the video now and will upload.

Thanks for the question and congrats on the new born

Hey there. I was wondering if you could shed some light on the whole ectomorph,endomorph, different body type stuff. I've been trying to lose weight now for around six months now and I'm down 32 pounds. I've always been one of those larger kids and my diet was pretty shitty stuff. Now I eat fairly clean except for one day out of the week. However, I noticed I could bust my ass in the gym, really just leave everything in there and eat as clean as a whistle and lose maybe 2 pounds. But if I don't go to the gym for two or three days, and maybe eat fast food twice a week I'll gain four or five pounds. The fucks up with that? Do certain people just gain weight way too easily? Or am I just in a blind carb frenzy where I shove a ridiculous amount of junk food down my meat hole and think it's only twice a week? Thanks buddy.

Here is my video answer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEDxFcCbNcU

Solid question and congrats on the 32 pounds lost thats awesome. Video on the way

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I am really big on the new Kayne Album right now.

In general I listen to hip hop to get me pumped. I use the app 8tracks. Amazing app that lets you pick premade playlists by your mood and tags.

Quotes: What the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve.

This always get me jacked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSC2vx7zFQ

As an individual with hyperthyroidism attempting to bulk-up in a progressive weight-gain fashion, I keep being told to avoid weight gainers (due to the preservatives etc. in the powder); my question to you is this: How the hell am I supposed to eat 5,000 calories a day eating only healthy foods? I work quite a bit during the week, which doesn't allow me to eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours as I'd like to, so I pretty much stick to a mixture of: 2-3 weight gainer shakes (including a "Hulk" from Smoothie King, if you're familiar), as well as 3-4 regular meals. Any help would be appreciated.

Video response for your question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRycXv8xbCI

Video response is a must for your question.

Its on the way.

What is your view on the whole crossfit program? I personally love it but I'm curious what you think.

Here is your video response to your question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBKrWhLXqOI

Love this question.

Video on the way

Thanks for doing this AMA!

So I'm a skinny guy, and I want to bulk up without getting fat. Any advice?

Solid question and video on the way buddy

Here is the video answer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYgk5d-050k&feature=c4-overview&list=UUfiyQKpvgbxjN6Uc5ihDagw

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It can be confusing I know.

Video Answer on the way

Here you go video response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yvz81pdrek

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Pre and post workout nutrition is a super important topic. Video on the way

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Hi Salinger here is my answer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNJP2HGx_r8

What do you make of the Insanity workout regime?

Here is the video answer buddy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP32qBDnxDk&list=UUfiyQKpvgbxjN6Uc5ihDagw

Answer on the way my friend

What are your thoughts on the Paleo lifestyle?

Here you go Video Response to your question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06GImuMv3kM

Amazing Question.

Video uploading as we speak

Do you have a person that spray tans your butt? Who is it?

No at BB shows they have people there that do it lol.

What do you make of the keto diet? Is it any good for working out?

Good old Keto.

Ill respond with a video answer

Where do you train in Toronto? And do you know good any good places? The only good place I found is fitness365 but its like 3 hours away. I'm ok with my current gym(YMCA) but I would prefer something better and cheaper.

I usually train at Goodlife Fitness for the pure convenience. With so many locations I go train no matter where i am.

Thats the kicker here. Make it as easy as possible to accomplish your health and fitness goals.

Take a look at Goodlife or something close to home/work

What's your opinion on steroids? Also, thanks for this AMA! :)

No problem.

Video on the way

Here is my video response to your questions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qbkEIxrV-Y

Wish I could upvote this AMA into the record books! Answers with a video. Too cool

Thanks so much thats amazing

Awesome AMA! I'm 5'11, 230lbs.... Guessing 20% fat... Pretty solid muscle base. Decent strength. Bench 1RM 345, dead lift 225 for reps.... If I could get on a quality/realistic cut I would look good. Any advice for people bringing my body type down to 12% or so? Eat clean, eat clean, eat clean. Duh. Carbs are my weakness. How easily can carbs set me back, etc?

This bad boy I am answering with a video shortly

Here you go video answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vAXqzBYBs

Let me know what you think

As an overwieght 19 year old male what are simple diet and exercise routines that will help me shed body fat?

Video Answer on the way

Here you go video answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOKY7JvuWFA

Let me know what you think

What are your offseason and precontest cycles like?

What do you mean by cycles?

You mentioned training power and strength as well as hypertrophy. What are your maxes on the big 3?

Also, I'm a power lifter who has some aesthetic goals as well. I've been playing around with the idea of tossing out the conventional V in favor of becoming as door shaped mofo just because I've got a wicked contrarian streak. How would you suggest programming for that?

Hey Man loading is taking a long time so I though I would answer via text.

Bench 340 Squat 475 Deadlift 455

I put tons of effort into building them over the last year with solid results using the undulating model of training.

Suggesting a program for become a door shaped mofo is a tough call man. I think its more complex then a specific program. But from a training perspective focusing on width building exercises like lat pull down etc. you should get that barn door growing.

What are the best exercises a guy can do who just started working out and who doesn't have any equipment?

Answer on the way via video thats uploading

Here you go video answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdT79yhiyA4

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I hear this alot and the negative perception of what if only does the mind bad.

Focus on the positive and the great benefits associated with sticking through with health and fitness.

If you focus on at least being active 2-3 times a week over the next xx amount of years I would not be worried about getting fat

So basically I look like Snooki. The fat version. Strangers even tell me. What I want is to look like snooki NOW. So u have an idea of how tall I am, Im 5"2. What do I need to do. Ive gained so much weight this year im at 145. Super depressed about it. What confuses me... and my family is... I eat really well. Dont junk too much and eat a ton of good veggies and fruits.

What should I do... im starting to not fit in anything. Please please please help.

Here you go video answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcMCoBp-eXc

Video Answer on the way

Just wanted to let you know, I'm totally mirin. Thanks for doing this AMA.

What are your favorite stretching exercises to help fix squat and dead lift form?

Thanks dude.

Video on the way

Here is your video response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu-lIYWEui0

I was wondering; what does it really take to be a personal trainer? And if it's a lot if work

Video on the way my friend

There is nothing "natural" about that tan champ.

I know those tans are ridiculous

Pasting my questions from /r/bodybuilding . Those 4 years definitely show, 'mirin hard and congrats on the hard work! My questions are:

• What does your routine look like? How does your offseason training compare to your contest prep?

• Any broscience or gym myth you personally believe or just happen to enjoy hearing it?

• I've heard from many sources, lots of it from this sub, that 'natural' bodybuilding competitions have a bad rep because even those guys cycle on the juice. What are your thoughts on this and do you think there's a way to change the stigma?

:D

Here is the video response to Broscience myth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6PoALuJ0c

Great questions and thanks for the compliments.

I will answer each individually with a video

Here you go video response to offseason vs contest prep routine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LajDNuA4q_E

Video Response to Steroid use and natural bodybuilding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brk6zIkg9F8

I am so glad you are here! I have really been stuck and confused on my chest exercises!

I have been working out for a while now and my arms are bigger and defined. but my chest is still flat with no improvement. When I do flys and presses for my chest, I do not feel anything in my chest, only my arms get tired. Does this mean I'm not really working my chest? How can I build some bulk on my chest?

Thanks so much.

Video on the way my friend

Here is my video answer to your question.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFwSyDabaQ

How did you get over the mindset of having to count every calorie you eat and just be able to enjoy meals out with family and/or friends? I'm bulking now but have a sensitive stomach due to a stomach disease called gastroparesis. This makes me very paranoid to what I eat because if I eat something that doesn't agree with my stomach I feel like crap and can't eat much for the rest of the day if it's breakfast or lunch, or the next one if the meal is dinner. I'd like to be able to just go out to places and not constantly think about how many calories I might be eating and how much I'll have left over for the rest of the day. I'm not trying to be a bodybuilder or anything, just looking to get to a healthy weight and be in good shape and decently strong.

Video response to your question.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmrtoP163w

What a great question.

Detailed video response on the way

Hey Chris,

do you mind posting your specific workout plan? I know you practice DUP and looks like you go 6 days a week, but I'd be interested in details, exercises, sets, reps, and weight!

Thanks in advance.

Sorry Bears-Beets do to the respect of my DUP mentor and creator of the program Dr.Mike Zourdos, that would not be a cool thing to do as he charges clients for specific programs.

Is it bad for my joints if I do cardio every day? When I work out, I run somewhere between 4-5 miles.

Uploading as we speak R3nny. Thanks for the questions

Here is your answer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLiIu3PYsic

Thanks for the super thorough answer!

Your very welcome

Update #2 You guys are AWESOME. I cant belive I have already made 60 videos. I'm going to hit the bed and will come back in a few hours to answer more questions, so post your question and in the meantime checkout the other videos. Really excited, thank you Reddit

Watch the playlist here : http://goo.gl/uGWTM

Or a list of all the questions with links to the videos http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1hc0m3/i_am_a_professional_natural_bodybuilder_personal/casuytk

See you in a few hours.

What qualifies as all natural? What can and can't you take?

Do protein supplements really work? And what type of supplements (Pre, Post, Intra, creatine, AA's, etc) do you really suggest that are worth the money on a rather low budget?

Do you have a routine that you usually do, and/or what routine would you suggest to build muscle for a college aged student who has some experience but has been out of it for awhile and trying to will his way back into shape?

I appreciate your time. I've always been interested in picking the brains of those who truly are proven to know what they are doing.

Great Questions Hashtagwhoa.

I am answering individually because they are valuable stuff for others to learn.

In the queue for uploading.

Thanks

Here you go. Do Protein supps work and what are the core supps to take on a budget. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1gzaE32N2k

Here you go What qualifies as all natural? What can and can't you take? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnC5UWQJN3A

G'day Chris, thanks for doing this. I just started getting back into lifting after a few years off. I'm eating right and getting sufficient protein while going to the gym M-W-F. To get some muscle packed on, any great starting tips that you wish someone would have told you years ago?

No problem glad to chat with the others passionate about health and fitness. Video in the queue and uploading.

Thanks

Hey Bionic here is my answer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjkyNAW2eME

Dude you are awesome, that is great advice, keep up the good work!

No problem. Thanks alot

I had a motorbike accident in Thailand last year, since then while training shoulders and chest I get a very dull ache down my left arm (from the shoulder to the elbow). Do you have any tips on how I can work my shoulders without too much pain?

Here is my reply :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWxdd6sy-jk

Thanks pete

Thank you very much, I really appreciate this.

No problem best of luck recovering. Keep the end goal in mind buddy you will get there