As runner-up for the Mr. Olympia, Shawn Ray certainly knows the right diet to follow. Catch his tips here.
Most professional bodybuilders claim that getting ready for a show is pure science. That’s not for Shawn Ray. He relied on instinct to lead him through his 12–week plan that garnered him legend status and runner–up in the Mr. Olympia. Here are some of his guidelines:
1. I never keep a running account of the quantities of food I eat–neither the calories nor the grams of fat or protein. I use the mirror, …

Eating a balanced diet filled with whole grains, lean meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables is well-known to be a healthy choice. However, some people continue to suffer chronic health problems despite improving their diet. When mainstream doctors are stumped, many individuals have found that removing certain foods from their diet can relieve symptoms, and in some cases completely cure the problem. Support can be found for dietary change through a naturopath or Ottawa wellness professional.
The top two offenders:
1. Gluten. Individuals with digestive problems are likely to have heard …

Chris Cormier’s laws for building impressive mass
Since becoming a pro after winning the overall title at the 1993 NPC USA, Chris Cormier has been one of the most successful at consistently blending size and shape at a competition. Here, the future Hall of Famer offers some tips and tricks he’s learned through the years.
1. GO HEAVY The more weight you use, the bigger and faster your body will grow. Use weight resistance to motivate you to lift harder and keep your body “tight” throughout the set.
2. IF YOU’RE ABLE TO …

A 10-point plan for safe and rapid fat loss.
Written by Chris Aceto
Our resident bodybuilding nutrition expert, Chris Aceto, gave us these easy-to-follow tips for ripping up.
1)DOUBLE YOUR CARBS
Fix daily carb intake at two grams and protein intake at one gram per pound of bodyweight split over six small meals. Count only the protein from your main sources and disregard inconsequential protein levels in vegetables and other carbs. Your best carb choices are potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, Cream of Wheat and fruit.
2) CARDIO AT 4 x 40
Do 40 minutes of high-intensity …