The Training Program

Vince Delmonte isn't giving you a simple routine and sending you to the gym¡­ this is a periodization program with cycles. Unlike the typical HIT based program where the focus sticks primarily to heavy weights at a certain rep range, Vince Delmonte's periodization has you changing sets and reps in an effort to prevent adaptation and stimulate different muscle fibers. Each phase builds to the next.

At first glance, the workout program may seem a bit complicated. It will take a couple of reads to get a grasp on exactly where it is taking you (trust me though, it is taking you towards some impressive gains). Fortunately, Vince includes access to a member's area for his 52-week workout plan . You'll find a calendar there where all you do is click the date and that day's workout is laid out for you, complete with animated exercise descriptions and tips for correctly performing those exercises.

With this addition, the workout plan becomes clear and there is no question as to what you need to be doing with each workout to achieve your goals.

For the most part, the program has you in the gym for 3 quick but intense full-body workouts each week . However, an emphasis is placed on individualizing your program and Vince helps you determine if your performance is indicating that a lighter schedule may suit you better. Methods for accurately determining your intensity and progress are taught.

Other things Vince covers in the training section include flexibility training (he has you stretching to increase flexibility from day one), minimizing muscle imbalances (evening up the strength between your strong and weak sides) and specialty workouts aimed at your weak spots . The weight training program starts you at the basics and then eases you right on up to some very advanced techniques.

There is an emphasis throughout the training section (and the entire ebook) on teaching you to learn to listen to your body, to use the powers of intuition and instinct to guide your training decisions. Without question, it is when trainers learn exactly what, why and how various stimuli affect their unique bodies that they truly get the key to positive and significant physique change.