Bodybuilding Training exercise and fitness routines part2

Hardcore bodybuilder, more than 25 years in the game, advisor to "Olympians and Champions", steroid writer, author of two anabolic steroid best selling books, steroids and bodybuilding magazine publisher, "feared" by the Weider family, bodybuilding and anabolic steroids consultant to the British media. Take a detailed look at exactly why Mick Hart is one of the worlds top bodybuilding and anabolic steroids experts.

Mick: What was your last competition body weight and when?

Stephen: I last competed in November 1997 as a junior competitor at a weight of 13st 7lb (at 5’ 7"). I started my diet 16 weeks out and was over 16 stone at the time. My diet was highj in protein with moderate carbs and low in fat. It had to be inexpensive because I had just graduated from university so I ate only porridge oats (made with water), egg whites, baked potatoes, tuna packed in water and whey protein isolate mixed with water. I had whey protein with each meal to improve the amino acid profile of the food because tuna on it’s own is quite poorly absorbed. My only fat was derived from two tablespoons of extra virgin oil per day to provide the essential fatty acids.

Mick: Did this system stay the same throughout the 16 weeks pre-comp?

Stephen: Yes it did. I just reduced the quantities as the competition got closer. Also, I was having milk and sauces which I cut out at the 12 week point. Obviously this is a very bland diet which is very hard to stick to, so next time I will do things slightly differently. However, because I was concerned about peaking in time, I felt an extreme diet was necessary.

Mick: Do you do much aerobic work in or off season?

Stephen: Off-season I really was not doing much aerobics at all, so I introduced stationary cycling quite gradually. I started at about 20 minutes on non-training days, working up to 60 minutes for the last couple of weeks. My approach to weight-training remained the same. I don’t believe in training more often or with higher reps pre-contest because the only thing that this will achieve is a loss in muscle mass.

Mick: About your qualifications? You have a degree?

Stephen: Yes, I have a degree in Exercise and Health Science and Food Science and Nutrition I work for myself as a Sports Nutritionist Consultant and am available for freelance work.

Mick: Niiiiiiice plug mate! Anyway, thanks for your time, it has been a pleasure talking to you. I would ask; would you be interested in writing a few articles for us here at the NBC?

Stephen: Yes, maybe answer a few of the readers questions?

Mick: Thanks again Steve, look forward to seeing you soon.