Which workout should I use?

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Permalink Reply by JBF Mentor Meredith on January 26, 2012 at 11:27pm

I haven't tried the FBF workouts.  I am using the workouts that go with the 24/7 Fatloss by Joel Marion right now.  I am doing a 12 week cycle with these and then back to 7MM.  I get bored; I like to switch up my workout routines often.  I have also done the Final Phase Fat Loss workouts before as well.  I like the whole body workouts these 2 provide, but at the times of the year when I know my life is going to be hectic and my schedule tight, I get back to a 7MM schedule because I know I can always make time for that.  I can't really judge the 24/7 fully in terms of results yet as I have just started with it.  The FPFL was great with improving my upper body definition, mostly in my shoulders.  If you are going to do the 7MM, I would do at least level 2 (3 if you are up to the challenge) make sure to use the 9 min GXP cardio protocol as well after lifing, I find that really helps me get lean when I need to.

ps. I am not a big fan of the eating plans in these other 2 programs though as they tend to rely heavily on a certain brand of supplements and use them frequently during the day - I prefer to eat whole foods and just use my protein powder in my morning meal

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Permalink Reply by JBF Mentor Tom Mortensen on January 27, 2012 at 1:53pm

I haven't tried the FBF, but any program built up around the 8-12-15 rep range, and with short rest intervals will do the job for you. Also the workouts should have a fair number, at least 50%, compound exercises, involving the big major muscle groups, like legs, back, shoulders and chest. The key to success is consistency and progression, and of course nutrition. If your pictures are anything to go by, you know how to get lean, so you should concentrate on building muscle on top of that. I could suggest a number of specific programs, but your choice is also based on preferences, costs and many other factors. In fact, just looking at FBF and the way it is built up, it could probably do the job for you. By the way, 14 weeks is enough time to bring about a transformation, if you are preparing for some contest or similar.

 

Good luck!

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