FITNESS My body
Jay Benedetti Personal Trainer QWHEN DID YOU START
WORKING OUT?
I started training in April 2009, after taking a picture of myself and being embarrassed by how much I had let myself go. I have a competitive streak and wanted a challenge, so I entered the Maximuscle Body Transformation competition, which gave me five months to get my butt into shape! This basically meant going from being an out-of-shape carpenter to a guy in good enough shape to be a cover model. It was looking bleak, but I was up for it! After spending five days a week in the gym before work each morning, working with a trainer and learning about the correct food to eat and in what quantities, my body began changing and I decided to keep going. I was crowned Maximuscle Body of 2009 Cover Model.
QWHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL GYM ROUTINE?
I train six days a week, sometimes twice a day. Being a Personal Trainer I take full advantage of working within a gym environment and as someone who competes in physique shows, it is vital I stay on top of my game, all year round. What you do in the gym only makes up about 30% of the outcome. The lifestyle you choose to live outside, and your nutrition, requires equal attention to achieve a great physique. Clean living really is the way forward.
QWHAT SORT OF WEIGHTS DO YOU LIFT NOW?
I’m a natural bodybuilder. I lift heavy weights, regularly, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only way I train. I have spent the last two years developing technique and working my way through the different stages of training to achieve the best physique possible for me right now. There is always room for improvement and I am always willing to try new things as there isn’t just one way of training that works! When I need to start getting lean, ahead of competitions or photoshoots, then it’s down to my diet and lifting
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1. The work you do at the gym will only take you so far in achieving your desired body. Nutrition is equally important.
2. ZMA powder is zinc
monomethionine aspartate and magnesium aspartate. It offers a combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6.
heavy is no longer an option. I have developed a number of diets that will help but each client receives a more personal service, because what works for one person may not work for another.
QDO YOU TAKE ANY
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS? Supporting muscle growth and recovery is vital for me and although I eat very well, I do still need to supplement my diet. Upon waking I consume 6g BCAA (branched-chain amino acids) with a glass of water containing 5g glutamine. Pre-training I take creatine. Post-training I take whey protein and creatine and before bed I take ZMA (zinc monomethionine aspartate) capsules with another glass of water containing 5g glutamine. I also use whey protein in my diet throughout the day. This routine is designed to help me achieve my personal goals. For something
more tailored, feel free to contact me via my website or twitter account.
QDO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR TIPS?
My best advice would be to never let your training and diet become a chore. Always try to enjoy what you’re doing by changing the way you do things. People take it all way too serious and get caught in a trap. You need to find a nice balance between working hard in the gym and enjoying life. If you simply eat well and work hard, you will at some point achieve your goal. I specialise in body transformations and the timescale is hugely governed by how disciplined clients are willing to be, and for how long. Yes, I live the lifestyle all year round but when you are so passionate about something, you do whatever it takes.
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3. Glutamine is an amino acid important for protein synthesis and repair of muscle tissue. Although not considered one of the essential amino acids, your body’s use of it increases greatly in certain situations – such as intense athletic activity.
4. Even if you can’t afford a personal trainer all the time, booking a few sessions with a trainer every few months will help you keep on the right track. They can also advise you on how to make the requisite changes to your routine as you develop.
HOW TO GET A BODY LIKE JAY
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