Eclipseguy

Like professional athletes in individual sports, they have different specialists to handle their different training requirements. In my case, I was fortunate that the player, being an endorser of Adidas, had access to the Adidas camp where he underwent plyometrics training.

To be eligible for plyometric training, the athlete should be able to perform at least his bodyweight in snatch or power clean and be able to squat AT LEAST 1.5-2 times their bodyweight...as in FULL squat...not partial or half squat.

I have yet to meet a pro or amateur athlete outside of our facility, Zest, or a private club at UP that can has this kind of foundation. Even the UP club and Zest focuses primarily on powerlifters while we focus on basketball players and MMA practitioners. But even our teenage swimmers can squat twice their bodyweight and this foundation greatly improved their times.

The basketball players on the JRU team as well as my PBA players had nothing good to say about plyometrics. It didn't make them faster or jump higher. Squats and the Olympic lifts, on the other hand, did. They attempted plyometrics at the "leading" plyometrics facilities here, so I don't need to name names. In some cases, their teammates said it made them slower and a few suffered serious injury with plyometrics that required knee surgery.

So once again, you can chalk this up to inexperience, certification or no certification. I know how to teach plyometrics, but I have to talk everyone out of it since they are not ready. Once they can do the weights that are universally recognized as the bare minimum, then they can use plyometrics. Even then, plyometrics only adds maybe 2-5% and it's only to be used for 3 weeks at a time, and maybe 1-2 times per year as a shock method to break sticking points in the squat or Olympic lifts.

Olympic lifts are the key to sports and explosiveness. Plyometrics are just a tool to break sticking points, and not a means to an end themselves as they are touted to be. Plyometrics touted as the "holy grail" shows exactly how backwards is the level of understanding and experience, and certifications are not helping to lessen this.

I'm not talking about a certification that you attended a seminar or a conference which is what they usually show here in the Philippines. A certification in a developed country is proof that you passed an exam that shows your competence. Credentials will still play a big part in any profession. A trainer who passed a course in physical education would still be more credible than one who just gained knowledge through experience. There is so much information and research in sports and physical development now that there is a need to make your competence known. For tennis teaching professionals for example, you will not be taken seriously in developed countries if you are not a certified teaching professional of a credible organization like the US Professional Tennis Association, Professional Tennis Registry or the International Tennis Federation. Even with aerobic instructors, they have there own highly respected certification organizations in developed countries. Unfortunately, here, there are not that many certified professionals in the physical fitness industry so the clients have to rely on word of mouth or other such recommendations which will not be as accurate as more objective, accurate and professional assessments and evaluations.

This is not true unless, MAYBE, you are trying to get a job with the IOC in Boulder, Colorado...but even then they'll require a Ph.D in Physiology or Human Kinetics. The certified guys without the science background or experience are allowed to stretch out the athletes or maybe setup the hurdles on the track.

Bill Starr and Louie Simmons, between the two of them, have probably consulted with literally EVERY professional and NCAA Division I team in the USA. Neither are certified, and I know for a fact that Louie Simmons charges thousands of dollars per day for his consulting fees for said teams. It's why he maintains a private gym and only allows maybe 50 people to see the inside of his gym, even though there are probably 10,000 people that would mob the place if he announced Westside Barbell club as open to the public. And he could charge $10,000 per month (at the very least) to the line of pro-athletes that would train there in the off-season.

Certifications are mainly so gyms setup and run by non-athletes have some sort of idea who to hire. If you present your certification to the DePaul or Michigan State athletic department, they'll pat you on the head and you'll work as an apprentice, and probably for free. I know since I did exactly that and there were CSCS's who had been there for a year who were still working for free to gain the experience required to secure a job on that team or another team with a position opening.

It's no different than paying $200,000 to go to Harvard Medical school and then getting paid $20,000 per year as a resident in an ER. That $20,000 will barely cover the interest on the student loans, let alone your most basic needs. So even though you're getting paid 1/10th of your medical school education (before taxes), you are still FAR below the poverty level. But that's the price of experience.

It's painful for most people to accept, but one way or another, you must pay your dues through time served to gain experience.

Please mention his name so I can research his credentials. Its unusual for someone of his stature not to have any other credentials. Maybe he was originally a sociology major, but he could have undergone education and specialization in physical education, sports physiology or the like after he found out sociology wasn't for him.

Harvey S. Newton

He has an MA in sociology and went on to found the NCSA and also coached the US Weightlifting team, a team that (ironically), never fared well against the Russians, Greeks, and now the Chinese. He has no further formal education in physical education if you research his own bio. Experience got him where he is today.

In short, he's one of the pioneers of the most "respected" of all of the certification bodies in the NCSA (CSCS), but that's relative with respect to it's impressiveness, since again, the USA never fared well in most sports that have to do with strength.

So I'd take the knowledge or experience of an old Eastern-bloc coach any day over the raw foundation of a CSCS.

I'm not bashing the CSCS (or other lesser certifications), but I am definitely saying that it's only a very BASIC beginning for those who have no experience in science or dealing with athletes. If you have a degree in sciences or have dealt extensively with athletes or special populations and have produced dramatic results, nobody will pay attention to your credentials. I know plenty of people who are certified but cannot produce results and have given up in the realm of athletic training. I also know of several individuals, besides the ones listed above who are not certified by those commercial certification bodies who charge several hundred DOLLARS per hour, and have a waiting list. Even in Manila I know of several very good trainers who have dozens of clients and charge Php800-1200 per session or are hired as consultants and also are not certified.

I'd venture that Eddie Torres and Mon Dubuque of Zest Gym, one of the most respected gyms in the country are not certified or if one of them ever was, that certification has long expired (since you have to pay to renew it), yet they have dozens of records and have trained their share of athletes over the years in multiple sports. I know that Eddie was a shot-putter in the past and Mon was a weightlifter, so their experience came from being athletes and then extensive research and testing. That's the only way to truly learn what works. Even in my case, I experimented on myself for years in the gym, even before I met my first coach. Even to this day I gather data to refine my most tried and true programs. I keep that data secret as do all of the best strength coaches. Sports is a VERY competitive industry. For example, if I gave the Letran Coach Louie Alas my program(s), I'd be shooting myself in the foot and our team, JRU would have a much harder time keeping their strength and conditioning edge.

This is, and always will be, the reason that certifications are only a START, and often they are a "map" that can lead you down the road that can lead people to disappointment, or even career-ending injury since you didn't know where to place the theory into practical application. This is the same reason why doctors must attend many years of residency, especially if they are surgeons. One of the oldest jokes in medicine has to do with doctors out of medical school performing surgery...and this is exactly why they must observe for years before they are allowed to go near a beating heart or even a new pair of silicon implants. Then there's carpenter apprentices....electrician apprentices (2-year minimum), and on and on....

That may be the case when you're referring solely to body building where its just size and proportion that matters, but when you start being physical fitness and conditioning trainers for athletes in different sports, you would have to learn a whole lot more than body building. In Dr. Donald A. Chu's Jumping into Plyometrics for example, the programs would depend on what sport the athletes are in and their weaknesses. Its not a one size fits all program. I guess maybe in a way, body building is more like boxing and taekwondo where a lot of old school methods are still in use. A lot of the exercises they perform have already been regarded as not safe way back during the fitness craze of the 80's.

Quite the opposite. Everyone Olympus mentioned is at the top of the list in the "who's who" of strength and conditioning. I'm wondering if you even read his post. If you don't know who Al Vermeil is, then you shouldn't be bringing up Dr. Chu, since what Dr. Chu teaches is useless and even dangerous without understanding what Coach Vermeil teaches. I have yet to meet a local athlete who is physically prepared for plyometrics. Everyone I've met locally complains of nothing but problems when they've undergone plyometrics in Metro-Manila. I have NEVER met anyone who actually underwent plyometrics with anything positive to say. "I think I saw a difference" is a placebo effect. I've trained several basketball players who could dunk after 3-4 weeks of Olympic lifts. Tony Dela Cruz of the Alaska Aces could dunk after TWO power clean sessions since he bridged an old mind-muscle connection that deteriorated without the performance of the O-lifts.

For the record, Olympus and I train dozens of basketball players, two of which were recently drafted in the PBA in the top 5. One of these two I coached while he was recovering from TB. The doctor gave me full blessing to do what I intended to do, and he had outstanding scores on all of his strength, agility, and conditioning tests. Now it's up to the skills coaches to teach him to use his massive and powerful frame....in short, teach him how to use his raw athletic talent in the timing of rebounds, court sense, and shot selection. The JRU Heavy Bombers came to us because of how their off-season PBL opponents from Henkel-Sista that we trained were able to give them such headaches. Now JRU has won their last 5 straight games and is the leading contender to the NCAA title. As far as anyone from Jose Rizal University can remember, the last time the team won 5 straight games was in the 70's, but even that's not certain.

We also train dozens of fighters from Fight Club and New Breed Academy. Fight Club, in particular, is so impressed that they are considering canceling the construction of their next branch and making our Shaw branch their new home.

We train tri-athletes with one, in particular, who is the fastest in her age group. She came to me because she had no luck in other gyms, but saw results immediately.

We train competitive swimmers and are endorsed by Coach Bert Lozada. I'd take his endorsement over the endorsement of ACE any day. The first two swimmers we coached have both earned full athletic scholarships from Mapua. A 3rd swimmer is looking at a full ride at DLSU. This track record is bringing us dozens of inquiries from parents whose children are in high school who also would like to earn an athletic scholarship.

We have also taken over the rehabilitation of several individuals from both severe and long-term back problems and heart surgery after they were released to us by their specialists. One of our members had a coronary bypass graft. He happens to be the best friend of the biggest investor in one of our rival gyms. Ironically he doesn't trust the trainers at his gym and his best friend is now trained by one of my guys.

Obviously we deal with tons of other special cases and just ordinary people who want to simply look and feel better.

And on and on...and we only have a handful of bodybuilders (as defined by how they describe themselves), and they all follow their own programs, perfectly happy to be left to their own devices, which is fine by us, since bodybuilding is not our focus.

So to our clients from all walks of life, professional teams, fighting schools, professional swimming academies, and even medical doctors, our experience is what counts the most. They trust experience and the results they've seen any day over a certification.

This is the same reason why our own in-house certification takes at least 6 months of practical observation and assistance and then another 6 months (at least) to be recognized and trusted to handle special cases.

And indeed there is not a "one size fits all program". That's why all are done by hand and every single program must be tailored around the strengths and weaknesses of the individual. Furthermore, only the most senior among us writes programs, especially now that we have so many special cases.

hey gurus.

have just finished GVT and went back to 5x5. why is it that i cant lift the weight that i used to lift when i was doing the 5x5 before? when i ended the 5x5 and went to 3x3 before, i used to lift 215 lbs in my 5th set (bench press). that's the heaviest weight i ever lifted with the 5x5. now, i can only do 2 reps of 190 lbs in my 5th set. is this a temporary thing or do i have to repeat all the work i did before to reach 215 lbs again?

thanks.

Most guys would be able to do 215x6x10 or more by the end of their GVT phase. I'd need to know your starting and ending bodyweight as well as see the dates of when you trained, the weights, etc. There are so many variables missing that I couldn't begin to tell you why you are seeing what you are seeing. In my case, simply getting severly sick cost me about 15-20% on all of my lifts in about a week that I just overcame recently.

could be that or you could have good genetics... this is a big plus... there are some people who just react better than others... coupled with a good attitude and instincts to listen to your body... well, you know how these things end.. (hopefully in bed with a beautiful woman who will just use u for your sexy body...) how i wish... hehehehehehhehe

That was my life from May 2003 until October 2003. It didn't turn out anywhere nearly how I expected. I could show you a picture from a very famous magazine and you probably wouldn't believe me as to what she looks like, but all I can say is that it isn't always worth it...at the time, definitely, but in the long run, no way

Which is exactly the point of my post - you can improve your aesthetic features by swimming, too. Many people may not want to do strength training so I am suggesting a possible alternative. Para kasing masyadong nililimit na gaganda lang katawan mo if you do strength training.

We have 4 national level swimmers that we've begun training recently. Their bodies comes from their weight training....not their time in the pool. They will be the first to admit this....as will the National Coach who looked like he wanted to hug or kiss me after their times improved so much after the first 5 weeks alone.

Finally some objectiveness. As I said, I'd leave them alone if they could manage to leave me alone. Yet something completely jaw dropping happens, and I respond. This is not to mention the constant trash talking and mud slinging by some of their members (not their trainers) who we kicked out and their only refuge is to go back to where they still have a lifetime membership. I've kept that part off these forums for the most part.

After Shaw will be Makati. Not only that, Shaw and Makati will be shared via stock options with our key staff, i.e. in-house managers and coaches. This is to ensure a system that is second to none.

I honestly don't know of the results that are mentioned....I never saw significant results (and I WATCHED and observed) while I was there, and I visited many branches when dozens would come up to me for advice, including all of the trainers. It was embarassing to be how 50 trainers spread out over 4 clubs know my name but I know the names of maybe 5 of them. The steroid competitions don't count either, since most people are recruited off the street to compete (especially lately), take drugs (as I said, even the WOMEN), and the results are fixed to what looks good for marketing.

Myself and my coaches/members who are/were in modeling agencies for fitness modeling is besides the point. I made the point because it tells me that they NEED us to bolster their credibility for their "walk in" inquirees. When I was at other local gyms other than Slimmers, they used to point at me when they'd show their facilities and I could hear them talking about "results" when related to me. Lies. I have never progressed at anywhere other than where I am now. In fact, I regressed since 2003 until last year. I spent the previous 14 years training in gyms abroad learning from the best of the best since I wasn't born with this knowledge.

Bottom line: If I offend some people, I'm sorry if the truth hurts. But for those who can realize their mistakes like I READILY DO, as I wasted the first few years of my training getting NOWHERE and thinking I had all the answers, then I'm saving those who I intend to save....to let them know that there is a far superior alternative in each and every way vs. Slimmers.

We even back it up with a money-back guarantee. If we are wrong, they can rub it in our face. In 12 months of operation, this has never happened.

Therefore I don't see what all of the fuss is about. Most people I knew working out there said it sucked, but they either planned to transfer somewhere else or only used it as a utility gym since they didn't have time to commit to changing their body, which requires the proper equipment and 3 times per week of dedicated training.

Yeah, just came back from my third rate hellhole with full-cable TV cardio machines... watching two NBA games and a superbowl playoff game live. plus Courteous staff. Full airconditioning. Hmmm...... what a hellhole.

 

If George W. Bush will go to heaven, hell doesn't sound so bad.

 

I mean someone can't even maintain his own gym's thread that he has to trash another.

Thanks for putting the exclamation mark on my point, and the purpose for it. One man's trash is another man's treasure I suppose, since I was a member there once (years ago since it was the only gym bigger than 100sqm in Malate), and I know what is there and what is not. If you don't know what I mean, then you are not part of our target demographic. "Cardio cable" is standard issue these days. So if you are happy, stay there...please. A discussion forum is for informational purposes and for those who are seeking comparisons and advice from those who would find it very telling how the sales/marketing team can represent the ignorance of their community as a whole. Therefore, I don't understand why you would want to be so defensive of those people who approached us (seeing as how my comments on it is what set you off)....since I wouldn't try to defend something so rediculous and bring more attention to it and fan the flames. This is the kind of thing I find hilarious, and it is why I do this in the first place...because if I was not a member of a gym yet, I'd want to see both sides of the coin and I'd appreciate "outrageousness" that makes me think critically.

Again, if you are happy there, then more power to you.

Isnt ephedrine banned already? OK nga raw kick nun...

In the States it was banned for a short time...now you can but it again since the ban was overturned. Here it is supposedly easily found recently...if you have the right connections....but not via mainstream places like GNC. I've heard some supplement stores have it (due to balikbayan box shipments), but they won't sell it to you (openly) unless you are a regular since it's not really clear what the law is about it here, so they don't take a risk on a non-regular. To possess large quantities is clearly illegal (because you can make it into methamphetamines/shabu via chemical process), but small amounts for personal use is something else entirely.

What I hate about Slimmers World, or even the other mainstream gyms for that matter, is that they have a whole slew of instructors/fitness trainers hanging around the area, but if you don't avail of their PT program, you may as well be invisible to them. I have had to take off plates from the machines that guys have simply left on after using them, and instead of helping me, the instructors simply stand around and chat. Are they there just for the PT or do they simply consider non-athletic trying hard to be fit wannabees like me beneath them?

Even if they don't help you, they should at least have told the individual who used the equipment before you to strip the weights and return them to the racks when they are finished. But this is probably too much to ask as well....

Similar to caffeine but for guys with ADD, it makes them more focused and no jitters

And, if taken responsibly, it also doesn't cause insomnia like caffeine.

Ephedrine is the king of stimulants and is as close to perfect as a stimulant gets. It's so unfortunate that it is so political and a scapegoat for politicians who want attention in an election year.

Mtc is so full of people with nothing to do but vent their inadequacies at threads where people don't want them to be in.

 

All social graces go down the drain. Wouldn't want to be in the same gym as this obnoxious fellow. hehehe. I go to the gym to de-stress, not to add more stress to my life. hehehe.

No....it's called making it clear that we stand for something and I post stuff like this to make sure the "right" people are pissed off by my "outrageous" behavior, so I don't have to deal with them later if they decide to join or inquire. We seek a certain kind of people....not those who would fall for the business model of Slimmers World.

You see, it took me 1 YEAR to groom a marketing guy since he's an athlete himself. I won't hire any dum dum to run (or especially sell) a gym. If you don't see the point and significance of my post (the big picture), then don't think for one second that I'm sorry I won't get to meet you.

Cheers and good luck in your overcrowded and oversold (and 3rd rate) hell hole.

they had models and agents at mega mall first floor earlier today. sexy

Yea....those brainless idiots tried to recruit us for a "consulutation" when we were at Megamall where we were sponsoring a fashion event NOT 10 FEET AWAY....and not just me, but another Coach, and a well-developmed and tall model-type member of ours who paid for a membership with them, but he doesn't train there anymore since their equipement sucks and he couldn't take it anymore.

Consultation. How insulting can this be, especially considering the boobs at Megamall are just that.....boobs, that don't understand the first thing about how we can look like underwear models but compete in strength competitions at a National level?

We all started laughing to the point that one of the poor girls cried. None of us are gay, but there's no excuse for stupidity, and I wouldn't reproduce with a moron, no matter what her beauty. If a group of guys CLEARLY looks better than ALL of your members, don't you think that the last thing he (they) need is a CONSULTATION from one of the pencil-neck Megamall Slimmers trainers or consultants?

Wonders never cease...and therefore neither will my mouth.

thanks guys. two questions. what is a dyanmic row and how much do you charge?

A dynamic row is demonstrated in a video in the link in my signature. You just have to scroll down to find it. Starting probably next week, our rates will range from 800-1500 at Mabini (depending on when you train), and 1000-1500 at Shaw. If you plan to train at Shaw, it would be wise to pre-register at Mabini early to ensure your charter rate...that plus we'll be limiting the membership there. We don't want it to be overcrowded.

Guys, i just wanna ask, how come I'm gaining pounds when I'm strictly on a diet? Also, i do notice that my body is shaping up because of my work-out routine.

 

Is this because of muscle mass? Thanks and hope you can clear this for me

Gaining muscle while losing fat is actually pretty common for guys with large frames. One of my assistant coaches who is also a student gained 20lbs of fat while gaining about 20lbs of muscle in 4 months. His scale weight didn't change, but his strength doubled or tripled, and he barely fit into his clothes....in a good way, of course :cool:

what a cool thread! so where are you guys? kasi im trying to get into fitness myself. ako naman, ive been doing the cosmic/rpm cycling for a few months now, tapos a bit of weights (no direction nga lang) and no dieting. im about 190 i just want to lose about 10 to 20 lbs and have some form. what should i do?

Read the link in my thread - the base website has a map, plus we'll be opening in Shaw hopefully by late January/Early Feb.

If you just want to lose weight and improve your condition, we can give you a special EDT program that we've been developing and testing. It must be tailored to the individual. It is the REAL way that atheletes get into world class shape, i.e. 20lbs overweight from summer and have to lean out for the regular season.

Mines still about 140 lbs. Tried eating 3 to 4 peices of eggs per day plus 6 meals.

 

Kinda improved with the use of Amino supplements.

 

I think you should really dedicate yourself to proper fitness attitude before weight lifting bacause good, strong abs really needs a lot of work.

This is incorrect, 100% incorrect.

My abs are so developed (and getting leaner since I'm dieting), that I can probably stick a Peso inbetween them and hold it there. I got that from lifting heavy weights. When I began training years ago, I had NO ABS AT ALL. I was a stick boy. "Direct" ab training is a complete waste of time. Ask anyone who has done strength training for more than 3 months. I guarantee that their abs have developed more in those 3 months than 3 solid years of "ab work" like crunches and other silly and useless exercises.

hey guys... ive been out for a while... want to update you on my progress..

 

All the figures below are the final weights when doing 5 x 5

 

my current body weight is 203 pounds

 

bench press - went down... 265 pounds

squats - 270 pounds

deadlift - 310 pounds

military press - 150 pounds

pull ups - plus 55 pounds to body weight

dynamic row - havent been doing this (dont bite my head off)

 

so far thats where i am... i went back to 5 x 5 about 3 weeks ago, this is in preparation to the massiev amounts of food during christmas... hehehehehe... in any case, would be nice to hear about your progress guys, especially the ones that have been here before.

 

thanks in advance for sharing..

Where am I....I think my bodyweight is 180lbs right now...or 179...no appetite lately. My abs are VERY visible, so I suppose that's a plus (duh).

Bench 240x6x10 (phase 3)

Squats - just ended Phase 2 at 315x4 (am going to do 250x6x10 tomorrow for Phase 3) I needed to give my lower back another day off

Deadlift - did a sub-1RM at 465x1....no belt, no problems. I'm back to conventional stance.

Military press: 150x6x10 (my achilles heel)

Pullups plus 45lbsx6x10, but I'm going to specialize on power cleans twice a week again now that my forearm is full strength

Therefore I need to re-do my power clean for the top 5. I'm not certain if I'll do a progression or EDT training for it. We created our own progression system for EDT. We are trying to decide if we should write a full-blown book around it, or post it on the web. These days it's often better to put something unique on the web....especially since this will make our competing gyms hate our guts even more....since women TOTALLY dig EDT. So now both men and women are going to be fighting over the free weights.

Oh yea....I don't know if you hired that guy that we recommended (because we were trying to be nice to him), but watch your back. Seriously. I'm at the point where I'd say to just let him freelance there only after the "dirt" came out after he left from probably the most reliable and trustworthy source of info at Eclipse. I know you trust us (myself and Olympus) so we need to say it loud and clear that we might have made a mistake by asking you to give him a chance. It's early so I can't imagine any problems yet. But if you get a bad feeling, trust it. In other words, if he complains at all in the slightest, bring out the AXE and have yourself a Christmas Goose.

Right now I'm more concerned of the food I take since that's my weakness. I tend to eat a lot since I get hungry fast even after a meal.

You are thirsty...not "hungry". It's a false signal. Drink 1/2 liter of water before your meal and then during or after and you won't feel the hunger as before.

That's why I'm here to confirm and gather info. And thankz for the tip.

I've been working out for almost a year now and I've lost some almost 20lbs of body fat but gained some back when I injured my lower back last october for stupidly trying out the advanced jump squat that I already know the risk. I have to rest for a month just to heal that darn lower back. :thumbsdownsmiley:

Right now I'm more concerned of the food I take since that's my weakness. I tend to eat a lot since I get hungry fast even after a meal.

Never EVER do plyometric training unless you can squat 1.5-2 times your bodyweight. Even then there's Olympic lifting. Jump squats are useless if you are efficient in the o-lifts....and they are far safer and MUCH more effective.

There are probably less than 5 people in this country that are experienced enough to teach plyometrics to avoid an injury like you suffered....and all would give the same advice I gave about squats and O-lifts.

Don't try to teach this stuff to yourself, or you will just keep re-injuring yourself....maybe even permanently.

Pwede ba magtawad sa 3.3lbs? or do you have 2lbs?

 

Also, I need to know do I really need to eat 1 gram of protein per bodyweight to gain muscles or is this just a marketing strat of supplement makers to make you buy more?

It is a complete and total marketing strategy. I used to eat 1 gram per lb of bodyweight and then normal food. I got FAT. Many of my members will drink a shake with 2 scoops of whey after they workout and then wonder why it looks like they swallowed a watermellon...for 2 days and they have bad gas as well.

Start with the RDA, 1g per kg of bodyweight and just be sure to eat enough solid food. You can slightly adjust up or down. Total calories determines nitrogren retention (muscle growth), not protein intake.

Honestly I don't watch my protein intake and I still gain 2-3 lbs of muscle per year on average, nearly 17 years later. I know that I rarely get 1g per lb of bodyweight....very rarely. I'm now lean at 180lbs, but not bulky since most of my mass is in my abs, back, and legs. Just eat alot, enjoy your food, and follow a scientific program. You are too new in your training career to analyze every last detail. That is a receipe for no life and stress. Wait until you are at the top of your weight class in some sport, and then we'll talk :hypocritesmiley:

im a client of a known gym, i want to lose my belly fats.

do i need to cardio everyday in order to achieve that goal?

If you want to yo-yo, do cardio.

If you want to lose fat and keep it off, do strength training, interval training, and clean up your diet. You will keep 99% of your muscle/tone, maintain your metabolism, and you'll find it easy to look great year-round. Challenge a "cardio-freak" to do the same. They cannot do it.

@olympus

 

sori di ko pala na add, may machine din na training for lower body, yung nakaupo tpos sa paa may bar, dati 10kg lang but parang magaan so nagtry ako ng 20kg and yung 2nd is yung nakadapa na medyo angat yung puwet, ganun din gawa ko. kasi po ibang lahi yung trainer and di masyado marunong mag-ingles.

kasi yung isang set niya is 10reps, so bawat training is 3 sets.

This is one of the worst programs I've seen (admitted) online in a long time. If you are not doing free weight barbell SQUATS, you might as well not go to the gym.

There is nothing that looks more rediculous than a guy with a developed upper body and chicken legs. AND MACHINE TRAINING FOR LEGS IS NOT LEG TRAINING!!!! Unless, that is, you are training for a sabong :hypocritesmiley:

How do you lose the fats on the side of ur belly?

You have to lose total bodyweight/bodyfat. It's IMPOSSIBLE to spot-reduce. In other words, what you are asking cannot be done without losing weight in general.