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Ultimate Muscle Building Systems Training Manual5000 ULTIMATE MUSCLE BUILDING SYSTEMS TRAINING MANUAL5000 your road to muscle building success starts here... ULTIMATE MUSCLE BUILDING SYSTEMS TRAINING MANUAL All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise Copyright © 1993, 1998, 2010, 2014 Ripfast® Corporation. All rights reserved. The material in this publication is copyrighted and reproduction in whole or in part in any manner or form is strictly prohibited. RIPFAST MISSION STATEMENT For Ripfast to be the sports nutrition company of choice for body builders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts across the globe, whilst vigorously maintaining our quality, honesty and integrity. To develop and market safe, effective, strong supplements, with the highest quality ingredients in the world. To surpass our customers’ highest expectations from our supplements and training systems. To earn the trust and loyalty of our customers and staff. Treating them as the most important people in the world. Committing ourselves to helping them achieve their fitness goals. To continually innovate. Nutritional science is constantly evolving, to be constantly developing cutting edge formulas that deliver performance benefits never before seen in nutritional supplements. For our research and development staff to only formulate products that deliver results. We refuse to mislead our customers. If there is not substantial research to support the effectiveness of a product, you won’t see it in the Ripfast line. www.ripfast.com WARNING: YOU HOLD IN YOUR HANDS THE MOST POWERFUL MUSCLE BUILDING SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. IN TWO HOURS, AFTER TAKING IN THE FOLLOWING PRECIOUS INFORMATION ALONG WITH THE STATE OF THE ART SCIENTIFICALLY ENGINEERED TRAINING PROGRAM, YOU’LL BE READY TO CHANGE YOUR BODY. AND YOUR LIFE. READY? HERE WE GO! CONTENTS QUICKSTART: If you understand diet and want to dive straight in, you can directly go to page 25 and see the Precision-1 / STERL Principles and start applying them during your next gym visit. We also recommend that you watch the training video in full. Ideally read the full program contained in this manual. Introduction.................................................................................... 1 Getting Started............................................................................... 3 Contents Carbohydrates & Protein................................................................ 3 Diet / Nutrition Guidelines............................................................. 5 Carbohydrates................................................................................ 6 Fats................................................................................................. 9 Sugars............................................................................................. 9 Proteins.......................................................................................... 11 Protein Requirement...................................................................... 13 Protein Dosage............................................................................... 15 Liquids............................................................................................ 17 Meals.............................................................................................. 18 Nutrition......................................................................................... 21 Daily Nutrition Routine................................................................... 21 Training Principles / STERL.............................................................. 25 STERL Percentage ............................................................................ 26 Precision-1 Training......................................................................... 31 Ultimate Bodybuilding System........................................................ 34 4 Day Training Schedule.................................................................. 35 45 Minute Routine.......................................................................... 43 Aerobics.......................................................................................... 44 Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 49 Myth Busting.................................................................................. 52 Cycling your Routine....................................................................... 56 SYSTEMS MANUAL Introduction To Ripfast The attainment of a lean, sculpted muscular physique is the goal of all athletes wishing to enter the dynamic world of bodybuilding. However, most beginners (and many intermediate bodybuilders) quickly discover that ,in many cases, they flounder by not achieving what they set out to achieve. This scenario is repeated at countless gyms across the planet. Most people are using out-of-date re-applications of old techniques, which will work ..... eventually, but not in direct proportion to the amount of time and energy wasted. Ripfast products have changed all that, The Ripfast Ultimate Muscle Building System™ is a major leap forward in the science of natural drug free bodybuilding and anabolic growth systems. The scientifically engineered training system and nutritional plan will lead to fast and explosive muscle growth, as well as cardio- vascular and strength benefits. As with all Ripfast products, the System is the result of years of muscle building analysis and scientific research. Ripfast has done the work for you, no more guessing or hoping. Simply follow the guidelines, and watch your muscles explode into growth. The meticulously engineered scientific basis of the system will ensure rapid impressive results. Introduction 1 SYSTEMS MANUAL Maximum Advantage For the fastest, greatest results in the shortest period of time, please familiarise yourself with all aspects of the system. Especially the RIPFAST PRECISION-1 TRAINING PRINCIPLES™ and dietary game plan. There are some amazing nutritional supplements in the Ripfast Advanced Nutrition™ Essentials Range which we also insist that you include in your bodybuilding regime. Using these will enhance the use of all Ripfast training principles, as well as reduce nutritional problems. The Ripfast Ultimate Muscle Building System is a highly advanced system of resistance training that takes the muscle to complete momentary positive muscular failure, paving the way for maximum muscle growth. During research, our researchers have found amazing stimulation of mass muscle growth utilizing the RIPFAST PRECISION-1 TRAINING PRINCIPLES™. Also, a common problem faced by bodybuilding athletes is the ‘plateau’. After achieving a certain level of muscle mass, growth stops or drastically slows down. This leads the athlete into all sorts of confusing avenues, none of which really help in the long term, some of which are plain dangerous. But we have solved this age old problem. Once you have achieved a great physique using RIPFAST PRECISION-1. Or if you are already an experienced bodybuilder. You can dive straight into new, even more exciting, explosive muscle growth territory with RIPFAST’S AMAZING ETERNITY TRAINING: PHASE 1/ PHASE 2 & RIPFAST ‘S.i’ Training. Please ensure that you follow the guidelines strictly. After 4-8 weeks of applying the RIPFAST PRECISION-1 TRAINING PRINCIPLES™ you should expect dramatic improvements in muscular development, strength, stamina and endurance, as well as the overall quality of your physique. 2 SYSTEMS MANUAL Ultimate muscle building system The fast and natural way to pack on serious muscle mass Important Note: Used properly, this system is unlike anything you’ve wasted your time on before. There’s only one rule: PLEASE FOLLOW THE ORDER & RULES STRICTLY! NOTE: It is best in the 7 - I 0 days before starting your Ripfast cycle that you get your body tuned and prepared by: a) Practising the RIPFAST PRECISION-1 TRAINING PRINCIPLES™ outlined later. b) Eating the recommended doses of the following food types and training supplements: Complex Carbohydrates and Protein: Consume these in large quantities, keeping fat intake low, ideal calories for your body weight are discussed later. Thus it is Preparation imperative to choose foods high in complex carbohydrates and protein, but low as possible in fat. Such nutrient rich foods include: baked beans, pasta, whole grain rice, baked potatoes, chicken, turkey, lean red meat, fish, sushi, fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, skimmed milk. 3 SYSTEMS MANUAL ALSO • Reduce to an absolute minimum your consumption of simple and refined sugars during the 7 - 1 0 day preparation period, and during the Ripfast cycle. • Limit your beverage intake to warm or cool unsweetened drinks. Ice cold and very cold drinks just travel straight in and out of your body, so try getting used to warm drinks - (including water). Other recommended beverages include: 100% skimmed milk, herbal teas, coffee, diluted fruit juice. Cut out alcohol completely if possible, and of course drink plenty of water. • Remember that strict adherence to the guidelines will improve results greatly. • Always consult a physician before starting any fitness/exercise programme especially if you are currently out of shape, ill or taking medication. • If you are unfamiliar with any exercise, watch the Ripfast Training video as many times as necessary or consult an experienced instructor to find out how to execute the exercise and on using correct “form”.
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