Update** I have been talked into doing this program**

Jim Stoppani's Shortcut To Shred!!!

www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani-six-week-shortcut-to-shred.html

Or if you are cool you can call it S2S :)

Original Philosphy:

Pretty much a "old-school" weight training program. High intensity and low rest times. Never more than 30-45 mins of weights. No talking/socializing/standing around...my pet peeve is the "social hour" group meetings at the gym standing around in front of equipment.

I usually do some sort of cardio (walking, running, eliptical, bike) for 30-60 mins before or after weights. Lately, I have been doing 10-20 mins of jump rope when I can use the room at the gym where they have classes. Jumping rope has pushed me to the next level after not seeing much progress/results in the last 6 months as far as dropping fat.

I usually do 4-6 different lifts per body part and do 16-20 sets total per workout. I try to keep rest times minimal and usually do super sets with 2 or 3 different lifts at the same time in a circuit. I shoot for 6-10 reps of a weight for upper body and 10-15 reps for legs. I started regular squats recently and have been doing deadlifts for awhile now. I almost never do the same workout or lifts back to back. Meaning, If I use barbells and hammer strength machines for chest one day, the next time I will go dumbells and polymetric push ups.

My "split", as the bodybuilders say, is 4 days on and 1-2 off. I try to do 4 consecutive days and rest one or two before starting the rotation/split starts again. Depending on work schedules and the kids activities I sometimes have rest days between days 1-4. So i am giving each specific muscle group 5-7 days rest although there is some crossover with certain muscle groups. I feel like if I am not sore a day or two later then i am not doing it right.

Day 1 - Shoulders and Bis

Day 2 - Legs and core

Day3 - Back

Day 4 - Chest, Tris, and Core

I am always trying to pick up new things and keep a good variety going with the weight training and cardio.

My main goal is to stay injury free and be consistent.

Mentally, I feel great after I have a good workout and I tend to get ornery when my workout schedule is compromised.

Also, Headphones and Music for me is a must during weight training. I still get huge adreniline rushes when I hear certain songs. My Mp3 player is just as important as a good pair of shoes.

I have moved on to doing total body HIIT every other day. Trying to burn fat and boost my metabolism. More intensity, less rest, shorter workouts, more work. Lets do this Mutha-truckers!!