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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Feb 18, 2010 21:41:10 GMT -5
Congrats to you and your wife Aaron. Great news HUGE HOOPIE! Thanks man... it's not a huge Earth shattering deal or anything, but we are just so happy about it, and offering up our hard work and being able to contribute to something bigger than ourselves to the end of helping out a great person and a great company has us pumped up - which is just what we needed during these low-carb days, HAAA!  |
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ironfreak250
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Post by ironfreak250 on Feb 26, 2010 22:03:59 GMT -5
Whats up bro? I hope all is well in your department...I can't to see ya at the Arnold....we gotta meet up.
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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Feb 28, 2010 7:15:32 GMT -5
Whats up bro? I hope all is well in your department...I can't to see ya at the Arnold....we gotta meet up. Everything is great! I am remaining positive and staying true to the original game plan I constructed at the outset, and doing the absolute best I can with the tools at my disposal and avoiding the common mistake of second-guessing myself and attempting to change the overarching plan in order to satisfy that instinctive urge we all have to "improve" by way of wizardry or some secret "grass is greener" late breaking training or nutritional tip. Luckily I am competing in four shows through the spring and summer, with adequate time between shows and total duration throughout the quartet that I can safely experiment, document, and apply certain methods that bode well with my metabolism and reactionary aftermath regarding depletion, glycogen replenishment, and even little nuances like tanning application and a multitude of other things that even after various years and contests I/we still never have "down" due to innumerable variables. That is all part of the fun, and although hungry and drained, I embrace it and thrive on the challenge! Long ago I cut artificial sweeteners, Crystal Light, even gum... all the strictest attempt to truly hone my physique to its maximal natural development at this point in my life (25 years old) to see what I can materialize/manifest by way of whole-foods and hard work. It has been/will be interesting, and I'm also ecstatic to have had my wife along for the ride, and to devote myself and my years of accumulated knowledge to her pursuits as well. Having such a close team member is invaluable and I'm living the dream in a large sense! Thanks for asking, more to come as always... the partnership with NRG-X Labs is also exploding, and some new and ongoing developments are flowing from that already and in the works. At the end of the process, there will be another process to endure, enjoy, and surmount! It's never ending, both in work AND reward - so although I have blisters on my feet from the 50min am and 50min pm cardio, and by the time 10:00pm rolls around I feel more like an extra cast on Dawn of the Dead than a bodybuilder, it is all an expected agony of the overall victory. |
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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Feb 28, 2010 7:21:49 GMT -5
Phase-5 Nutrition Stratagem Sat Feb 27 - Fri March 5 (4wk from Show-1 through 3wk from Show-1)*Beginning at this point the Nutritional Protocol will be Revised Weekly (Leading through all four contests) Addendums from earlier Phases (1-4) are as follows: -Carbohydrate Very Low (VL) Day has been adjusted to a ZERO-SUM Glycogen Depletion Day -Cardiovascular Exercise has been adjusted to Maximal Output @ 45min 2x/day (1x/day on Leg Day) -BCAAs remain a hallmark of this prep and will implemented as a crucial component of each training aspect (cardiovascular and resistance) @ 5g Pre/Intra/Post each session to form an aggregate intake of 45g/day - NRG-X Labs superlative supplements and training aids will be implemented including the unsurpassed ANABOLIC RAPTOR (intra-workout/carbs will be counted), Maxx Digest, Maxx Pump, and Beta Maxx (check them all out and more at nrgxlabs.com/site/index-1.html) I am anxiously looking forward to trying Alpha MAXX (forthcoming natural hormonal modulator and optimizer) as well as Vital Core. EXCELLENCE IN NUTRITION! Key: Phase-5( VL) = Very Low @ 0g/d (L) = Low @ 30g/d (M) = Medium @ 130g/d ( H) = High @ 250g/d Weekly Carb ScheduleSat-(M) Sun-(L) Mon-(M) Tue-(L) Wed-( H) Thur-( VL) Fri-(M) Phase-6 will begin @ 3-Weeks Out from Show-1, on Saturday March 6 (while at the ARNOLD CLASSIC - preparations have been made with management to have a mini-fridge & microwave in the room, and the hotel also has a fitness center to perform 5am cardio) Protein(EVERY DAY) = 375g/d (62-65g/meal) or approximately 9oz lean-source protein/mealDaily Meal Breakdown Carb/Fat Consumption( VL) 0g (60g Fat) - NO WORKOUT DAYS HERE (L) 30g (50g Fat) - WO Days = 30g Post-WO - Non WO Days = 15g M1, 15g M4 (M) 130g (40g Fat) - WO Days = 30g M1, 20g Pre-WO, 80g Post-WO - Non WO Days = 40g M1, 30g M2/3/4 ( H) 250g ( NO Fat) - WO Days = 50g M1/2, 60g Pre-WO, 80g Post-WO, 10g Post-Post-WO
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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Feb 28, 2010 11:51:55 GMT -5
Taken from: nrgxlabs.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-show-go-iron-mania-competition-jbs.html 2010 Show & Go Iron MANia Competition JBS v ARS (March 1st – August 1st)Dear PRRS readers and followers- below you'll find an exciting new challenge that was conjured up by Joshua B Smith and Aaron R Smith over one fateful Email frenzied day. The result of what started as a friendly Face Book banter back-and-forth rapidly developed into a mutual declaration of War, with no looking back, and no mercy in sight on either side! 2010 is shaping up to be an event FULL collection of calendar pages, that is sure to pass fleetingly as these two train and endure challenges they have never faced or attempted to overcome before. In the spirited agreement of terms regarding the three outlined challenges below, you might notice a massive majority of this warring wager takes place amidst other critical and exhaustive endeavors in each participant's life; from surmounting mountain peaks, to displaying biceps peaks, each man has an overflowing grab-bag of zest and formidable mental and physical boundaries to burst through. With the fine-tuned scientifically established and engineered superlative supplement line offered by NRG-X Labs paired with the Eye of the Tiger determined will to succeed and avoid defeat by any means, both Mr. Smiths vehemently proclaim they will eventually become the victor in this vicious triple-bout of unforeseen proportions! Read on for more details on this dynamic duo and their confident commitment to seeding themselves as the clear cut champion as endurance battles fiercely against strength and power... Compete in a Duatlon (Run, Bike, Run)-Must be an Official Sanctioned Event -Video clips from Race-Day + Scan/Picture of Final Official Time/Placing -Mountainous and lengthy road-terrain and minimum distances of 2 mile run, 6.5 mile bike, 2 mile run (must decide on similar event) 1RM Deadlift-WITHOUT straps or compression gear (gloves permitted for JBS) -Pulled from floor in traditional style, must achieve lock/hold for 3 seconds BIG 3 Powerlifting Rep-Total-Cumulative Successful Rep Count (5min MAX Rest between attempts) -Each event must be filmed in their entirety -Custom 3: Incline DB Press (60# Each) / Squat (225) / Deadlift (315) to TOTAL MUSCULAR FAILURE – then record Sum Total of Reps Scoring-The Winner of each event shall receive 10 points, with the other receiving 9 points – this will create a Best 2/3 Victory Scenario Deadline for Final Video Submissions August 1 2010-JBS/ARS can upload other videos such as training/attempt/progress videos or taunting videos at any time, but only videos we designate, as our 'Final Submission' will be counted toward the Challenge; and we can do so early if we choose too, but must adhere to the 8/1/2010 Final Deadline and once a video is labeled and uploaded as the Final Attempt it cannot be redacted (YouTube, NRG Blog, Face Book - pictures are appreciated, but not honored as proof) PRIZE PURSE-Perform & Film a Concession of Defeat video proclaiming the other participant the Undisputed Superior Athlete and Victor -Mutually purchased embroidered NRG-X Labs leather lifting belt THIS IS TO BE CONSIDERED BY BOTH PARTICIPANTS AS WAR between two serious seasoned athletes and competitors who also happen to be mutually supportive and respecting friends Joshua B Smith & Aaron R Smith |
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Post by themagician on Apr 7, 2010 10:25:38 GMT -5
It seems that SOMEONE has been lacking in there updates here in their journal!   What's new big guy?! ;D [glow=red,2,300]T[/glow] |
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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Apr 7, 2010 13:43:28 GMT -5
It seems that SOMEONE has been lacking in there updates here in their journal! What's new big guy?! ;D [glow=red,2,300]T[/glow] I've been lacking in everything - no time! I mostly post updates on Face Book now, but I've become increasingly sick of even looking at a computer! Thanks for checking in my friend, good to hear from you of course. Getting ready to go train chest and triceps, biked for an hour and a half earlier today, quads got killed. Looking forward to May 8th, the next competitive outing; depending on several considerations, it might be our last of the season as well, five months of dieting is just too overwhelming, especially when the entirety of the prep runs well into the thousands of dollars, all for a couple trophies and ongoing sleepless nights paired with incessant fatigue and lethargy. I'm more used to it than my wife, and of course I was aware what I was getting myself into, but that doesn't change the fact that standing on stage(s) as a competitive bodybuilder isn't an all encompassing endeavor. Luckily, this past weekend's showing turned out to be one of the best to date, validating all our hard work and suffering to a point. |
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Post by Ivan Drago - aka Arny/Dolph/AM on Jan 9, 2011 15:52:06 GMT -5
Man, I invested all those months of attention to detail and article writing here, and then never posted pictures from the show!? Ha, I just realized that months and months later in 2011!
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