November 28th, 2009
What Diet Routine Should I Follow If I Want The Complete Rugby Build?
I am 88kgs–mainly body fat on the tummy area and a bit of muscle in the upper body, but im entirely fat.only some parts of my body is toned, but i want to sculp my body similar to Dan Carter.i have trouble following my old diet routines as they only make me weaker, so im looking for an alternative to make me strong, but maintain size for agility and speed. any tips for dieting so i dont bulk up too much???
November 28th, 2009 8:57 AM
If you want to look like Dan Carter, you gotta do what he does. And I’ll bet you anything he doesn’t follow a low-carb diet (as the other respondent advises you to do).
Pro rugby players like Dan Carter follow a diet rich in complex carbs, healthy fats, and high quality proteins. That means lean beef, chicken, fish, peanuts, lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains (porridge, Cheerios, whole grain rice, whole wheat pasta), etc. (not rocket science).
They also follow a fitness regime based in free weight compound exercises (deadlifts, squats, power cleans, etc.), and high-intensity interval training (do this hard, and you’ll start losing fat). Also, with your weight training, do heavy weights low reps – this builds muscular *power* (that’s why Dan Carter’s muscles look hard and dense, rather than just big and sort of floppy like a bouncer’s).
Stay well hydrated, work hard in the gym doing free weight compound movement heavy weight low reps, do interval training, eat small meals throughout the day (graze), and you’ll start replacing your fat with solid, hard-packed muscle a la Dan in no time.
Good luck.
November 28th, 2009 8:57 AM
eat less carbs. ive had this problem and got given a nutrition programme which consisted of the following:
100-150grams of carbs a day
90grams of fats a day
2.0-2.2grams to every kilogram of bodyweight, which works a treat, but dont be too down or shocked when you feel dead as your having less carbs which means less energy!
November 28th, 2009 8:57 AM
drink 3 liters of water a day and go hard on your legs, the biggest muscles burn the most fat. Leg press leg extentions -sqwatts – keep you reps at 12 and over.