Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

How to Be Both Skinny & Ripped [Workout Included]

September 8, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

“I’m so glad I’m an ectomorph!” – said nobody ever.

Being an ectomorph, you learn to accept your wicked fast metabolism and impossibly skinny physique by your teen years. But just because it’s difficult to gain muscle and achieve an aesthetic physique as an ecto, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

If you want to take pride in your ectomorph roots, build lean mass, but stop before you get too “bulky,” here’s your complete guide to being both skinny & ripped:

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How Long Does it Take to Get Ripped? (No B.S.)

September 7, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

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Those long-sought-after noob gains are finally settling in. Every deadlift, creatine scoop, and exhausting HIIT session up until this point are finally showing in the mirror.

You’ve gained some 20 pounds of pure lean mass.

That once low-hanging gut is slowly uncovering the core muscles hiding beneath.

And, those old college T’s fit again (not busting at the seams, but also not baggy).

It’s time to take this newfound progress and convert it into a cut and buff summer body deserving respect in the gym. But how long does it take to get “ripped” these days?

Well, here’s our no B.S. guide to getting ripped.

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The Ultimate Athlean-X Review (All Best-Selling Programs)

September 7, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Athlean-X is one of the most well-known and polarizing fitness brands on the planet.

But with dozens of training programs to choose from and a few flops mixed into the line-up, choosing the right routine becomes a gamble.

Until now.

Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know — and a few things you probably could’ve gone without knowing — about Athlean-X and its best-selling programs.

This is what we call the ULTIMATE Athlean-X Review!

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V Shred Review 2023: All Vince Sant’s Programs & Supplements

September 6, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Hey, wusgawnon guys, it’s … (Sorry, we can’t do this.)

V-Shred-palooza is finally dying down after spiking to fame in 2019 thanks to a genius marketing campaign that left the world wondering, “What the hell is V Shred and why is it seemingly the only ad showing on YouTube?”

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These days, we’re a bit more clear-eyed about the internet’s favorite (still-simmering) dumpster fire, and you can sure as hell bet we brought the marshmallows.

OK, really, though. Incoming roasts aside, we reviewed more than a dozen programs and supplements since 2021 to create the ultimate V Shred Review.

So, is V Shred legit?

There’s a lot to unpack here …

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V Shred University: Is it Effective? (Full Review)

August 25, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

V Shred University (VSU) is no Ivy League college like Princeton. Though, if it were, we have a pretty good idea of who would attend. (Picture a sea of backward caps and sleeveless hoodies).

Frustrated with the fitness industry’s often misleading tone, personal trainer Vince Sant launched what he dubbed V Shred University: a VIP members-only program built for you.

Sant provides a brand new diet and training plan fit for your physique goals and current stats each month. (According to him, that’ll help you dodge plateaus and chronic boredom.)

But while the concept could likely put personal trainers out of business, we have to wonder … is V Shred University effective? Learn more below.

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How Much Should I Squat? (Strength Standards)

August 24, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

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Every good exercise program will most likely incorporate squats at least once a week, but that begs that question:

How much should I squat?

Unfortunately, the answer is a bit complicated.

Determining how much weight you should squat depends on your age, gender, and your body weight. But you also need to take into account what your fitness goals are when it comes to resistance training.

Below, we will overview the average squat weight for males and females along with some basic guidelines on how to perform the squat correctly.

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V Shred Ripped in 90 Days Review: Is the Program Legit?

August 22, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Reaching “ripped” status means sculpting your body to look muscular and lean without hiding your washboard abs under a fatty layer (a la Ryan Reynolds, Adam Levine, and Gerard Butler).

But beefin’ up and shreddin’ fat requires insane training commitment and a rigid eating plan, which can be tough to juggle for fitness newcomers.

The solution might be sitting in front of your very eyes: the wildly popular V Shred Ripped in 90 Days Program.

V Shred co-founder Vince Sant reports selling hundreds of thousands of copies in only a matter of months. But is this program legit for those eyeing Kevin Hart’s absolutely ripped physique?

Let’s find out!

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Steve Cook’s Modern Physique Workout Plan Review

August 22, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Steve Cook’s Modern Physique Workout Plan won’t sculpt your stereotypical “modern” build. But that’s probably for the best — 42.5% of Americans are obese … and dad bods are trending.

Instead, this program is a time warp to 900 B.C. Greece, where gods like Zeus, Apollo, and Hercules were the epitome of “aesthetic.”

The so-called “Swoldier” claims his own training regimen inspired this eight-week intermediate program. So does the routine unlock the classic, defined, symmetrical Greek God physique?

Let’s find out!

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Sculpt Nation Turmeric Black Review: How Good is it?

August 21, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

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… This is going to be hard to say … TOO-MER-IC? TER-MER-IC? TURM-AIR-IC? Who knows!

Turmeric is a yellow curry spice loaded with the anti-inflammatory chemical curcumin, which scientists link to reduced anxiety, relieving arthritis and less fat development.

(*Millennials in the crowd erupted into applause*)

Turmeric Black is Sculpt Nation’s spin on this so-called “miracle vitamin” — a proprietary blend (turmeric root powder and extract) mixed with black turmeric and black pepper fruit extract.

Read on to learn whether Sculpt Nation Turmeric Black is the pain-reducing, fat-busting, muscle-recovering, mood-boosting answer to our ~~quarter-life crisis~~ prayers.

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V Shred Fat Loss Extreme for Him Review: Does this Program Work?

August 18, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Whether you fell into the college 15 abyss, pigged out at one too many fast food joints, or lost your foothold on your previous training program, you’re in the same “club.”

Like 49.3% of all American adults, you want to see that number on the scale plummet.

Maybe you’re “cutting” for a summer cruise (low-hanging beer bellies and shorts aren’t exactly a confidence-booster). Or you want to reveal 12 months of mass gains by shredding fat quickly.

Either way, in this Fat Loss Extreme for Him review we’re going to address whether V Shred’s popular course is the effective solution that works.

If V Shred’s Fat Loss Extreme legit?

Let’s find out!

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