Angie and I have both experienced great success with Nick’s workout programs over the past 4 years. I have also been using his programs to help my personal training clients achieve phenomenal results.

I gained six and a half pounds of lean muscle mass in just 28 days with his “Muscle Explosion” program. Angie firmed up her thighs and tightened her butt with Nick’s “Gluteus To The Maximus” program. This is also the program that I put many of my female clients through as well as some of the guys who want to build a butt because theirs is flat.

Lets face it. When you get a new workout program you expect to learn something new. Often times you discover that it’s the same old recycled crap on the market. One thing that I can guarantee with Nick’s programs is that you will learn something new from each one.

Here’s The Great News…

This week Nick is giving you some great samples from his programs for you to implement immediately. Simple visit the links below and sign up for the sample exercise and courses on each page. You will find the sign up box at the top right hand corner of the page.

Here’s Even Better News…

When you sign up for these sample exercises and courses you will be provided with a special link for 50% off of all of Nick’s programs. This is a really big deal. Why?

Because Nick’s programs are already a crazy bargain. Seriously! He’s been told for years to raise his prices but he prides himself on over-delivering.

With his programs being 50% off this week it’s an absolute steal and I am not exaggerating.

If you want to learn something new and you want to make 2009 the year that you finally achieve the body that you deserve, I highly recommend that you jump on this offer.

I own all of Nick’s programs and love each one of them. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask.

Bonus:

If you take advantage of either Muscle Explosion or Gluteus To The Maximus send me an email with the receipt number and I will send you a link to a special private call that I did with Nick on how to make the most out of each of those programs.

Those two calls really helped Angie and I make the most out of the programs. Nick delivered unbelievable content in those calls. I’ll make a point to schedule some calls for Nick’s other programs to help you make the most out of them as well.

But for now I would like you to click on the links below and sign up for the sample exercises and courses. You’ll really enjoy them.

Metabolic Surge – This is a unique diet program offered by Nick. It’s definitely unconventional and that’s probably why it works so well.

Gluteus To The Maximus – If you want to learn some great new exercises to work your butt and thighs along with a variety of unique workout programs to help you firm your butt, this is one hell of a program.

Muscle Explosion – I gained 6 1/2 pounds of muscle mass in just 28 days following Muscle Explosion. The amazing thing is that I’m a self proclaimed hard gainer. This program blew my mind.

Best Abs Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of – Want a new and unique program to work your abs? This is one workout program that you must try. I love Nick’s creativity and I incorporate many of his abs exercises into my programs.

Hybrid Training – This program left me in awe. I had never witnessed this form of training. If you want to completely shock your system and force your body to change, this program with amaze you.

Best Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of – This was the first program of Nick’s that I ever purchased. It’s what turned me onto his work and made me a raving fan of everything that he creates.

Specialization Training – If you have weak or lagging body parts, then this program is definitely for you.

There you have it! Seven amazing programs offered by the “Mad Scientist” of the fitness industry, Nick Nilsson. Take advantage the free offers on each of those pages and the incredible 50% sale that he has going on for this week only.

Reminder: You will only receive the Special 50% Discount link when you sign up for the sample exercises and courses.

If you have used any of Nick’s programs I would love you to leave your feedback in the comment box below. I personally love each one of them, but I want to hear your input as well. So don’t be shy. Share your feedback below…

Empower Your Mind… And Your Body Will Follow!

Scott Tousignant, BHK, CFC is the creator of Unstoppable Fat Loss, The Fit Chic, and the Fat Loss Quickie Experience. Scott is on a mission to reverse the obesity trend by 2015 and is calling upon YOU to help make this possible. Together we can create positive change.

To start, you need to make a plan on when you will do your cardio component. You should aim for at least 5 days/week to get your heart rate up. You may walk, jog, skip, bike, do jumping jacks…whatever it is that you enjoy! The idea is to find something that you love to do and that you will stick with over a long period of time. I’m talking a very L-O-N-G time, like your entire life! Don’t make this just some passing phase. 30 minutes of vigorous exercise is great. Or, you may choose to do a 15 minute ‘interval’ session. For this you will alternate between jogging very fast and then slowing down, then speeding up, then slowing down. You can do this for 30 sec. intervals or 1 minute. It is really up to you.

Next, you can do some resistance exercises such as: sit ups, push ups, squats, lunges, and leg raises simply using your own body weight. However, if you want to progress to gain muscle I do suggest that you eventually invest in a couple of dumbbell weights followed by an exercise program. You can also purchase a stability ball at a reasonable cost. A stability ball, dumbbells, skipping rope, and your own body weight are all you need to achieve a lean and sexy body. I know because this is all I use! If you are interested in following the program that I do, you can view it at “strong>The Fit Chic”

This program is filled with a year of workouts that will only take you 20 minutes to complete. You can even do them in the comfort of your own home, as I do. This will save you hundreds of dollars when compared to a gym membership. Often my kids are running all around me, yet I still can get in an awesome workout. We also have 10 minute express workouts for those moms who may have a super busy week. With only 10 minutes to spare, we have created exercises for you to get the maximum benefits in little time.

Or, you may be interested in getting fit and bonding with your partner, we also have a workout program for couples. “More Love Less Fat” is filled with a year of workouts that will encourage your relationship to flourish as you both embark on a journey towards optimal health. Scott and I love working out together. It is our time to truly connect. When we are both fit and healthy we feel we can give only our best to each other!

I wish you the best in Fitness for 2009 and look forward to helping you along the way,

Cheers to health,

Angie Tousignant, ISSA – C.P.T.,B.Ed. Creator of “More Love Less Fat” – A Couples Guide To Transforming Your Body and Relationship. She is committed to helping women and couples to be the best they can through exercise and nutrition.

I cannot stress enough though how great it felt to throw that food out. Just because my son didn’t want it, didn’t mean that I had to eat it! Who am I helping by doing that? I was always told not to waste food, but I am not the one that needs it. By eating it, this does not help people that lack in food.

Next time you have food in front of you, and you are not hungry…please don’t eat it! It’s is a great feeling to be conscious and in control of your behavior. I dare you to toss it. Then tell me how great it felt.

Have a good one,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T.

I dare you to

Here are just a few ways that exercise will directly increase your sexual satisfaction:

1. Regular physical activity, just walking for 25 minutes 3X/week will decrease impotency related problems. Physiologically every time you engage in physical activity, your heart rate will increase, thereby pumping more blood to all of your organs…especially to the organs that we want to work for us!

When a women exercises, she is priming her body for sexual arousal. All this means is that, again, she is getting more blood flow to her genital area. Therefore, she is more likely to experience peak arousal when engaged in intimate activity, resulting in her to want to initiate more sexual activity AND to feel great pleasure.

2. Research has proven exercise will lead to more frequent sexual activity and the pleasure of orgasms. When two people are exercising, losing weight, feeling great and confident…this only sets up your relationship for a wonderful sex life!

3. Exercise has been proven to: reduce stress, increase sleep quality, and increase energy levels. Think about this for a minute…do you really feel like having sex when you are stressed and fatigued? I know we don’t! I would much rather curl up with a book and get my sleep! We all know in today’s society there are many reasons for couples to be stressed, sleep deprived, and miserable. But, flip the switch, and the same can be said about feeling great satisfaction in life. Begin to exercise together and you can be walking advocates of a couple that CAN be less stressed, more energetic, and best of all … a lot more sexually satisfied!

The best thing you can both do for the security of your marriage and family is to give each other the gift of exercise. You will both be happier. The kids will benefit tremendously when they have parents that are arguing less, feeling more happiness, more joy, and just a more positive outlook on life in general.

When Scott and I workout, whether it be together or alone, I can guarantee to you that we will experience much more joy that day.

Remember this: Feel Better = Feel Sexual

Oh, and one more thing…SEX will Burn Calories!!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

1. Begin to feel more connected as a couple. Now you have a common goal to focus on. You are both putting your thoughts and energy into creating an atmosphere for your goals to flourish. Working out together is quality time. You will have a lot of talk about. You will have a solid half hour to truly bond. You can plan to workout when you are most likely to have little interruption.

2. Lifestyle will become more conducive to a fit and healthy couple. This is fantastic! When you begin to workout together and feel GREAT, you want this feeling all the time. You will begin to appreciate quality, wholesome foods. You will realize that eating well makes you FEEL well. When you feel well, your entire outlook on life enhances! As a couple you may begin to question some of your current activities if they do not suit a healthy lifestyle. For example, sitting on the couch for hours and eating chips on a daily basis is not what fit people do day after day. You will find yourself gravitating towards activities such as: joining a walking club or bowling. This is just what happens when you realize how awesome being fit feels!

3. Have a TON more Energy! This is simply the best. I love to workout mainly because of the natural high that I get immediately afterward. My day flows much more smoothly. I feel energized, I am more productive, I am less stressed. When I have a productive day, it makes me feel really good. I know that I am also a lot more patient with our children. I think this is because when I don’t get my workout in, I just keep thinking about it, which leads me to be irritable. My best time to workout is first thing in the morning because then I do not have to feel irritable when ‘life’ seems to get in the way of my intentions.

4. Argue less. When Scott and I workout we are just a much more happier, relaxed, and joyous couple. When we both feel this way our day together flows well. What I mean is that we feel really good because we are living the life that we want to live. I respect his need to workout. It makes him feel good and as a guy, he feels more attractive. He gets a huge ego boost when he gets home from the gym and I cannot wait to touch his muscles! He also understands my need to workout. I feel so great afterward. My mood is positive and I’m much more patient all day. When you workout chemicals are released into your brain that make you feel happy. It’s super!

5. More intimate. I think you can put 2 and 2 together. When you workout and take care of yourself you will feel amazing and want to share these great feelings with your partner. When you workout together, well the fireworks will explode because you are both feeling so attractive, leading you both to want to initiate more intimacy. This is how you want to live! Start 2009 on the right path. Get that sexy body and bond like never before!

Have a wonderful day!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T.

Stuart McGill is a researcher and expert in spine biomechanics from the University of Waterloo. He states that, “Back pain is usually caused by the things you’ve done and not done. Unless your back pain is related to a specific injury, chances are your back health has been deteriorating slowly and steadily over time.”

The problem is that most people between the ages of 20-55 sit too much, which will put you at risk for disc problems. Think about it…if you sit at a desk job all day and then go home to sit on your computer as a past time, wow, this should be no surprise that you are putting way too much pressure on the discs in your spine.

Also added to the problem of sitting too much is the fact that people have poor posture, overuse their back, and may have poor movement patterns. All of this added together will truly aggravate your back.

What can you do now that you are at the ‘pain stage?’

For most people the combination of manual therapy and exercise works best. However, everyone’s situation is unique and should be treated that way. Your treatment MUST be tailored to your specific problem.

Get a notepad and begin to jot down what postures hurt and don’t hurt. What kinds of movements cause you pain? How much weight can you lift before you begin to experience agony?

Always consult a back care specialist before you do anything that can make your problem worse. In the meantime, ice it and rest.

Once you are on the mends…remember to always include exercise on a daily basis as a preventative treatment. Even a simple walk will do the trick. Only walk until the pain kicks in and then stop. The next day you may be able to walk a little further before the pain kicks in. Keep trying the walking each day until you are able to travel with more ease. Once your physical body is stronger and pain free you will have more FREEDOM in your life. When you live in daily pain, your entire existence is likely based upon the pain that you feel. This is understandable. Back pain can truly limit what you can do both physically and mentally. Make it a priority to work towards living in a pain free body and begin to experience your life to the fullest!

When you begin a weight lifting program you do not want to overdo it. Aim for light weights at a high rep, so that you are not too taxing on your back. Once you are able to lift the weights more easily, you may begin to increase the intensity. This could be in the form of slightly higher weights, or less rest between sets.

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

Soon, the gourmet feasts will be here…and so is that snazzy dress that you plan to fit into! Here is the TRUTH to your concerns:

The key to burning the most fat that you possibly can, is to implement a weight resistance program in your routine. Yes, you do need to do cardio and you do need to eat well. However, what many people forget is that you will burn a lot of calories while doing your cardio and you can reduce your calories through your diet; but the downfall is that you will likely s-l-o-w down your metabolism! This is the last thing that you want to do.

How Do You Keep Your Metabolism Running High? You can keep your metabolism running HIGH by engaging in weight or resistance training. The more muscle that you have in your body, the more calories you will burn-even at rest! If you are not currently following a weight training program or you do not want to spend hours at the gym, I can suggest to you to give The Fit Chic program a try. I complete my weight training in 20 minutes or less in the comfort of my own home!

How Can I Turn My Fat Into Muscle? This is not possible. Muscle and fat tissues are two totally unique tissues with unique properties. Exercise will help to shrink fat cells; these cells do not turn to muscle. The fat needs to be ‘burned’ through cardio and then these cells will shrink in size. Muscle tissue is tissue of the musculature system that helps to control body movement. You can increase the size of your muscle through weight training.

Why Do You Want More Muscle In Your Body? More muscle = High metabolism = Higher Calories Burned; EVEN AT REST! We need muscle in our bodies to encourage our metabolism to remain high.

How Many Repetitions Should I Do When I Lift A Weight? Ideally, you should aim for anywhere between 8-15 reps. The key is to keep GOOD FORM as you go through the motion of lifting the weight. “Smooth, controlled movements.”

What Do I Need To Do To ‘Target’ My Butt, Thighs, and Abs? You cannot target any body parts! What you need to do is the combination of cardio, nutritional eating, and weight training. As your body burns fat and gains lean muscle mass, you will SEE those target spots getting smaller, tighter, and leaner.

Should I Stretch Before My Workouts? The majority of research encourages people to ‘warm up’ before any physical activity. It is better to do light cardio for a couple of minutes; as ’stretching’ could lead to injury.

Now You Have The Facts…So Go And Get THE FIT!!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

I am very pleased to announce that I have lost a full inch in my butt! Wow, I was quite shocked. Hard work pays off I guess! My thighs measured the same, but they are definitely much more tighter!

I have been following his 20 minute advanced home workouts. I have been working out 3 days/week. I also follow his leg/butt workout with The Fit Chic 10 minute Express Workouts. I has been intense at times, but well worth it!

If you are looking for a QUICK and EFFECTIVE workout you do not need to look any further!! The Fit Chic book is filled with both 20 minute and 10 minute workouts for an entire year…lots of variety to keep you pumping away. I love it, because I can workout in my home despite my kids running around me. It’s great. I’ve been following The Fit Chic for at least a year now and I feel just AWESOME.

Combining Nick’s program with The Fit Chic has been a welcome change and I love focusing on just my butt/thighs for 20 minute periods. It feels really good.

So I just wanted to give you a quick update on my results so far. I am so excited to continue on and see how my body will change in the last 3 weeks of the program. Please share your progress and successes…I’d love to hear from all of you!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA-C.P.T.

Do I have cellulite? Yes, I do! I do notice that it does diminish when I am seriously getting fit. I know that it used to appear more on the back of my thighs and now that I am following Nick Nilsson’s, “Gluteus to the Maximus” program, I am targeting my butt/thighs, which are the areas that I tend to carry my fat. I am gaining muscle here. I just know it because I am seeing lines that I’ve not seen before! My legs and butt just feel hard. It’s awesome because I have not tried to really put emphasis on these areas for awhile and now that I am, it’s great to see that it’s working in my favor!

So what is this dimply stuff? Well, cellulite is basically lumpy fat deposits. This fat behaves no differently from other fat; it is just straining against irregular bands of connective tissue.

As women, we genetically carry more fat in our thighs and hips to prepare for pregnancy and lactation. The dimpling is due to the deposit of fat and fibrous tissue.

The skin consists of two main layers, the outer epidermis and the inner dermis. Below the dermis lies the subcutaneous layer, which attaches the skin to the underlying tissues. This layer consists of loose connective tissue and a lot of adipose (fat) tissue. The dermis consists of dense connective tissue composed mainly of collagen fibers. Collagen is responsible for the mechanical strength of skin.

Unfortunately, we all vary in terms of the elasticity of our skin. Individuals who have cellulite have a dermis layer that has areas of less density, which results in the appearance of dimpling.

So…can you get rid of cellulite?? Well, you definitely CAN decrease the fat in your thighs and hips through a comprehensive, rational, and personalized nutritional and exercise program.

Further, deep massaging every night to break up the deposits of fat and fibrous tissue can help to temporarily decrease the appearance of cellulite.

Have a great workout!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA-C.P.T.

Following the Muscle Explosion has been one of the best things that I’ve ever done for myself. It forced me to step outside of my comfort zone. It forced me to try exercises and variations of exercises that I would have never imagined trying. I has totally transformed my physique, and I’m loving the comments that I’m getting from Angie and my friends in the gym. But most of all it’s transformed my mind.

I think that it has something to do with the challenge itself. I felt like a different person when I entered the gym. I had laser focus. I pushed myself harder than I’ve ever pushed myself in the past. I really wanted to put the Muscle Explosion program to the test.

The biggest thing that the Muscle Explosion program did for me was get me excited about putting on even more muscle. I’ve basically mapped out the next 6 months and Muscle Explosion is a big part of those 6 months. That in itself has a lot to say for the program. If it didn’t work for me I certainly wouldn’t be going back on it again. I’ll share my long term plan with you later this week.

Here’s another picture of me that I took today. So let me share some measurements with you. You already know that I gained 6 1/2 pounds of muscle in 28 days. Well I also gained 1 1/2 pounds of fat and 1/2 an inch on my waist in that time as well. That’s not too bad actually. I was hoping to add a little bit of fat to make sure that I was consuming enough calories to build muscle.

I gained 2 3/4 inches on my shoulders. This has been totally obvious to everyone that’s seen me in a tank top working out. My shoulders a completely popping out now. Someone commented that it looked like I had 3 heads at one point

I wish that I would have taken some shots of my back. I’ve achieved a very noticeable difference in width and thickness. I’ll do that next time for sure.

I love the results that I achieved in my upper body. My wife and friends keep telling me how much better I look. Extra muscle really makes a difference. Even though I was hoping for more gains in my thighs and calves, I’m still pretty darn excited. These are difficult body parts for me to make gains on. It’s got a lot to do with how tight the connective tissue is around those muscles. I’m going to keep working on that.

I’m not the only one that has experienced gains on the Muscle Explosion program. I just received an email from one of my subscribers Jeff Doucette. Here’s a Jeff’s before picture…Before entering the Muscle Explosion challenge Jeff had completed an amazing fat loss journey and reclaimed his health and energy. But he was feeling a bit skinny and he decided to step outside of his comfort zone as well and take on the challenge.

Jeff I just wanted to say how glad I am that you decided to go ahead and submit your pictures. It’s been great to have you commenting on my blog posts and sharing your experience with the program as well. It sounds like this is just the beginning of a wonderful journey of continuous growth and improvement.

Here’s Jeff’s after shot. Jeff gained 9 pounds of muscle during the Muscle Explosion 28 day challenge. He mentioned that his nutrition wasn’t the best and that he had gained 5 pounds of fat as well. But all in all Jeff said that people are commenting that he looks better now than he did 28 days ago even with the extra fat.

Jeff gained 1 3/4 inches on his chest, 3/4 inch on his calves, 1/2 inch on his biceps, and 1/2 inch on his thighs.

I have to agree with Jeff’s friends that he’s looking much better now. His shoulders are broader and he’s looking fuller than he did 28 days ago. Jeff I look forward to going through the program again with you and see if we can get even better results the second time around.

If you are looking to add several pounds of muscle to your body, the Muscle Explosion program gets my highest endorsement. I’ve never experienced anything like it. I’ve never come remotely close to gaining this much muscle in this little time. And my body has never felt better.

I will be going through the Muscle Explosion program again starting on Monday August 4th. If you would like to join me during my second time on this amazing mass building program I will be offering another challenge and will do another q & a session with Nick and this time I get to share my experiences with you live on the call and help you get the most out of the Muscle Explosion Program.

If you decide that the Muscle Explosion program is something that you would like to try, or if you already own the Muscle Explosion program and would like to follow along with me in August, simply send me an email at scotttousignant@gmail.com along with your receipt for the Muscle Explosion program and I will grant you access to the call and fill you in on the details of the next challenge. Plus you will get the recordings from the incredible interview that I did with Nick at the beginning of this challenge. It was absolutely amazing!

If you don’t own Muscle Explosion yet, you can learn more about it by visiting…
www.TheFitBastard.com/muscleexplosion.php

I love the Muscle Explosion program and I love the results that it delivers even better!

I hope that you’ve enjoyed my honest review of the Muscle Explosion Challenge. I’d like to say that I gave the program my absolute best, but I know that I can do even better the second time around. I’m expecting you to hold me accountable to that!

I’ll be announcing the winner of the first Muscle Explosion challenge on Thursday. The winner will receive my programs “The Fit Bastard”, “Unstoppable Fat Loss”, “The Fit Chic” (for their significant other), and any 2 of Nick Nilsson’s programs.

Keep training hard everyone. The results are well worth the effort. You absolute get back what you put into it.

Have an awesome day!

Scott Tousignant