| WINTER
2006 |
Well, this past year has been very intense
for sure. I approached my contest prep differently than previous years.
With the main goal being to improve upon my condition, I followed
Scott Abel’s guidance and started “The Cycle Diet”
that he designed for me on Jan 2nd. Following this diet, along with
my usual high volume training, I was able to get quite lean for off
season, and stay really full and actually improve some areas. When
the time came that I would normally make the transition from off-season
to contest prep, (late May) I was already in very good shape. I wound
up only having about 25 pounds to drop in the 16 week pre-contest
period, as opposed to the 45-55 I had dropped previous years. It was
a much easier process, with less stress, less cardio, and an all around
easier diet. The result was that I looked the best I have ever looked
and presented a package I was very proud of. By far, the best condition
I have ever achieved.
After placing second at the 2006 Nationals, I took a full month
off training to rest. I got back in the gym in November, training
4 days a week, very hard and heavy………and eating
lots of food. As of Jan 07, I have started Scott’s Cycle Diet
again, and I have also pushed my training volume up a bit to 5 days/week.
I’m looking to bring more thickness and better condition
to the stage at the 07 Nationals, here in Edmonton. I’m very
excited and know it will be another huge challenge to improve against
myself again.
Also, I had the privilege of working with some great athletes this
year. Several of them won their classes at the regional and provincial
shows here in Alberta. I must single out Rob Churchill for winning
the Grand Masters at Nationals (his second National title), as well
as AJ Greening for capturing the Canadian National Bantamweight
title.
I have many clients this year, and look forward to helping more
of them reach their goals and beyond.
Hope you enjoy the updates. Train hard!
Ron |
| SUMMER
2005 |
After placing 4th last
year in the toughest class I have ever been in, I have decided to
take a year off to just train and grow. I feel I need more depth
and thickness in certain areas, and want to concentrate on building
more maturity and mass. Things are going really well and I am sitting
around 310 again but feeling much improved over last year at this
weight. Still working with Scott Abel and training with Dan Fedeluk,
when our schedules permit.
I have had a very successful year with my clients so far, with
all of them doing well and looking their best ever. Even had some
class wins at Northerns and Albertas, so I look forward to getting
busier in the future.
Watch my clients page for updates and additions. Any very serious
competitors out there looking for guidance feel free to contact
me.
Train hard, and stay focused.
Ron
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