So even though I was totally “Team Aniston” back in the day, I still love Brad Pitt. That whole Benjamin Button movie freaked me out a little bit but come on, Brad is awesome and the dude can create a specimen out of his body like no one else.

Brad Pitt’s workout routine is nothing that most of you will relate to, or anything that I would necessarily promote as an efficient fat loss program. Obviously it works and I’ll tell you why (more on this later).

Here is the workout scheme that Brad used for both Troy and Fight Club:

Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Back
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Shoulders/Abs
Friday: Biceps/Triceps
Saturday: Cardio
Sunday: Rest

Brad used a traditional body building split of attacking one muscle group each day. For each day he would have 5 or 6 exercises and perform 3-4 sets of anywhere from 6-20 repetitions.
Here’s why this workout works: you are overloading each muscle group and with the higher number of repetitions you are putting the muscle under tension for a longer period of time, thus breaking down the muscle and allowing it to grow back bigger, also known as hypertrophy.
Here’s why this wouldn’t work for most of you, who are looking to lose fat, tone your entire body and drop inches.
This is not an efficient way to train. Don’t get me wrong, it works, but look at how long it takes! Most people do not have time to devote an entire workout to one muscle group. In order to create an efficient and effective program for fat loss and strength, you should be performing full body movements that will elevate your heart rate and boost your metabolism so you are torching calories when you are not working out.

This is done through movements such as squats, lunges, mountain climbers, push ups, chin ups, kettlebell movements and medicine ball work. I know that all of my clients are very familiar with this concept, so if you are NOT doing this kind of training…start now!

Brad’s nutrition plan looks something like this: high protein meals, small meals spread out through the day, eliminated alcohol, junk food and cigarettes.

That’s pretty basic but the results speak for themselves. If you are overloading on sugars and processed foods, you will not have any chance at a sculpted looking mid section. You must give your body the proper fuel to energize your workouts, help with recovery and promote a lean and toned figure.

Stick to your small meals, protein to keep you full, fruits and veggies, lots of water, get rid of the junk food and snack foods and cut out the booze. It’s harder than it sounds but trust me, the results will be well worth it.

Now, for the ultimate question…Brad Pitt in Troy…

Or, Brad Pitt in Fight Club…

I personally think the Troy physique is better, he’s a little more built and plus the ciggs don’t do much for me…

Keep working hard!!

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