James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[amjad.khan]

Originally Posted by supercell

Hi Amjad,

Welcome to uk muscle and to my thread and thanks for your comments.

Cardio is best performed before your first meal as it is the best time to tap into the body's fat stores.

In simple terms, when you sleep you are fasting (ie not eating for 8 hours) and therefore your body is more depleted in stored carbohydrate or energy (muscle and liver glycogen)

Whilst you do your cardio, after about 20 mins the body will switch to using the bodyfat as its primary fuel source instead of the food you have just eaten or muscle glycogen from the carbohydrates eaten and stored many hours ago (the day before).

It also helps in kick starting your metabolic rate, so you not only benefit when you are doing the cardio but also after, as there is quite a time lag until the body returns to its normal metabolic functioning.
This way you can continue burning bodyfat many hours after the cardio has taken place.

Hope this kind of helps

James

Hi James

Thanks for the reply, i really appricate you responded to my question in such a busy time for yourself, reading your thread has really inspire me to take my training to the next level. Just a another quick question if you dont mind, as a learner to the sport would you recommend cardio to a beginner like myself? or do i just solely concerate on weight training not cardio for a while?

Thanks
Amjad :lift:

[BRIS]

Thanks for answering my question.

Did you ever release your DVD in the end, how is it progressing?

[blom]

Hi James,
good luck with your show!!

[martzee]

superb mate thats hell of a gain wont get anymore muscle on that frame of yours soon lol

[Nine Pack]

Originally Posted by supercell

Hi Martin,

Yes all on track.

Sarah Bridges took a look at me today down at the gym and was shocked at how much size I had put on since the British. I am 6-7lbs heavier than I was 5 weeks out from the British, so I reckon a good solid 1-2kgs once its all off.



J

Whoever put your offseason diet together must be a genuis...

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

Whoever put your offseason diet together must be a genuis...

Im sure the new advanced training regime and "supplements" put together by NYTOL has surely had a lot to do with it too

[Pscarb]

[myprotein.co.uk]

Originally Posted by jw007

Im sure the new advanced training regime and "supplements" put together by NYTOL has surely had a lot to do with it too

Don't forget his total dedication and extreme focus. We have been immensely impressed with James dedication and focus especially. It really is second to none and we are lucky enough to work with lots of international level professional athletes and teams.

...and of course dont forget the fact James now uses our leading edge nutritional supplements exclusively! ;)

MP

[Pscarb]

Originally Posted by myprotein.co.uk

...and of course dont forget the fact James now uses our leading edge nutritional supplements exclusively! ;)

MP

yea but they have not help produced the physique he has now as he has only just been using them a few months.....

[myprotein.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Pscarb

yea but they have not help produced the physique he has now as he has only just been using them a few months.....

Of course not, but we are sure they will help "fine tune" his already awesome physique for the Arnold and then the British 08! Should be a great year for James!

[Pscarb]

i am sure they will help push him further up the ladder so to speak....

[estfna]

Originally Posted by supercell

Hi Bris,

I do 30 mins 6x a week pre meal 1 off season.

It doesn't differ if I am 'off' and I dont bulk, so that isn't part of the equation anyway.

If you do bulk though, cardio is still essential to help the body process all that food, aid transit through the digestive tract and also to keep bodyfat in check.

IMO bulking is not as important as people think and now many pro's stay lean off season as it make dieting easier and also they can get more work.

Slow gains are best gains. Bulk, and a lot of the gains will be lost when you diet as a large % will be just water and fat, as well as increased glycogen storage.

J

So you don't bulk and cut? You just add muscle whilst staying lean by adjusting the amount of cardio? This is slightly confusing to me, I thought to burn fat you need a calorie defecit? So whilst keeping lean how do you manage to grow which needs a calorie surplus? You should write a book James!

[Captain Hero]

Amazing improvements James I dont understand how you can have as tremendous a physique as you have and not be a pro?

Out of interest big guy, what is your main motivation behind competing? whats driving you?

[supercell]

Originally Posted by amjad.khan

Hi James

Thanks for the reply, i really appricate you responded to my question in such a busy time for yourself, reading your thread has really inspire me to take my training to the next level. Just a another quick question if you dont mind, as a learner to the sport would you recommend cardio to a beginner like myself? or do i just solely concerate on weight training not cardio for a while?

Thanks
Amjad :lift:

The benefits of cardio are there for both beginners and experienced lifters. 3-4 times a week at 30-45mins a session, pre meal 1 or PWO, which ever is more convenient.

J

[supercell]

Originally Posted by estfna

So you don't bulk and cut? You just add muscle whilst staying lean by adjusting the amount of cardio? This is slightly confusing to me, I thought to burn fat you need a calorie defecit? So whilst keeping lean how do you manage to grow which needs a calorie surplus? You should write a book James!

Ultimately yes, you are right but by varying the macros and adjusting and using complimentary supplements I feel it is possible. It is merely a question of shifting body composition from that which favours muscle over that of fat.

J