After a very labor intensive process, my first ‘hard-copy’ book was finally released today, January the 6th, 2010.

When I got into the fitness industry I had no idea that my name would ever end up on the cover of a book.  But I have to admit, it is kinda cool to walk into a book store and see my work sitting there on the shelf – I feel like a proud parent.

But more importantly, having this book released allows me the opportunity to reach an even greater audience and help even more women overcome their troubles with problem arms – and that is what this is all about – you the reader.

Thank you to everyone who has already picked up their copy (lots of my fellow Canadians must have gotten up nice and early to get their copy because Amazon.ca was already back-ordered this morning), and to those that haven’t yet, I don’t often ask for much – but if you can afford the 10 bucks for a copy – your support means a great deal to me – so thank you in advance.

The fitness book market is very competitive – and the more support this book receives – the more likley I will be able to publish another in the future.

Thanks again to each one of you -  I did this for you, so I hope you enjoy it and put it to good use.

Coach Rylan

PS.  Why does YouTube always chose a frame that makes me look like a bloody Orangutan?

A little while back I got an email from a young lady named Jody, who had a really cool Go Sleeveless story she wanted to share.  Her fiance and her were auditioning to be featured on TLC’s series, ‘Happily Ever Faster’.

I’ll let Jody tell the rest of the story…

” I have always dreaded Summer because of my arms so imagine how I felt when I had about 2 months to get my arms in some form of ‘non-flabby’ state before my wedding.  I really wanted to wear something off the shoulder but figured my arms wouldn’t look good enough on the day.  I had nothing to loose by trying out the ‘go sleeveless‘ training before we had to fly to Vegas for our wedding.  I had to hire my dress in Vegas so I did not know what I’d wear or look good in.

We booked our wedding online and within a month were invited to participate in a new TLC reality TV show called ‘happily ever faster’.  All the more reason to get in shape and look good.  I definitely had no shortage of determination.  In fact I didn’t even have a gym membership – All my cardio and resistance was completed at home with my polar/heart rate  watch, weights and resistance bands.  I ran up and down my driveway, hallway, back deck, basically anywhere on the property I could get my heart rate up to 90%

It worked!  No doubt!  When coach Rylan says the fat will MELT off he’s not kidding, I lost 4 Kgs before the wedding and toned up. I hired an off the shoulder dress – (a bodice top) and felt terrific on the day!

I’ve always struggled with bigger arms than other areas of my body and often felt frustrated that whilst the fat would shift off my butt or thighs that my arms still felt chunkier than the rest.  Not anymore!  I have since joined a gym and continue with the program outlined by Coach Rylan to structure my work out for cardio and resistance.

If there is any doubt that the program will work for you – put it aside, if you follow the program then you are sure to succeed – p.s. it’s not hard to follow either : )”

Jody Wicksteed

Even though I have never met many of my Go Sleeveless clients in person, I still feel very close to them.  And when I hear success stories like this, it absolutely makes my day!  I am so proud of you Jody, you look gorgeous!

All my best wishes to you and your husband for a wonderful future together!

Coach Rylan

PS.  Jody’s episode of Happily Ever Faster airs tomorrow night (Friday the 20th) on TLC, so please be sure to watch everybody!

Click the video to hear my response, and please leave your comments below.

Coach Rylan

Cardio Warning! It Could Make You Gain Tummy Fat!

This is one of the most shocking studies I have read in a while.

I often don’t like to quote research papers because they can be really dry and boring to read, and most of my readers would probably just tune out.  However, this one needs to be mentioned.

This study compared high intensity interval training (Go Sleeveless style), to ‘traditional aerobic cardio’ – the type that has you working at 60% of your V02 max for an extended period of time – or the ‘hit-the-treadmill-and-zone-out-for-an-hour-type-cardio’ – or the ‘fat-burning-zone-cardio’.

The results blew my mind.

Most of you know that I’m not a huge fan of traditional cardio, but this really drove the point home.

First of all, both groups increased their cardio fitness levels.

No surprise there, you would expect your cardio fitness to improve when you follow a cardio training plan.

However, the high intensity group increased their cardio capacity even more than the aerobic group -  23.8% to 19.3% respectively.  This is quite surprising considering that most people considered traditional aerobic exercise slightly better for improving their cardiovascular fitness (me included).  Not the case as this study proves.

But here is where it gets crazy…

The aerobic training group didn’t lose ANY weight in 15 weeks of training!  In fact, they gained a pound on average!!

15 weeks of cardio training only to gain a pound?!  Are you kidding me?  Talk about frustration.

But that aint all folks!

These poor sods actually increased their abdominal fat by 9.5%!!

Good lord!

No wonder so many people get frustrated beyond belief with their lack of results!  15 weeks of hard work to gain a pound and increase your abdominal fat by 9.5% is a frightening thought.

Here is the good news though…

The interval training group REDUCED their total body mass and fat mass by 11.2%.  They also REDUCED their abdominal fat by 9.5%.  And this was done with workouts that were much shorter and more exciting.

If you had any doubt that interval style cardio is better for fat loss, then banish the thought.  This study is proof positive that traditional cardio sucks, and interval cardio rules.  But if you would rather spend more time working out to gain a pound and increase your tummy fat in the process – then by all means, keep doing traditional cardio.

Coach Rylan

PS.  When I designed the interval training cardio program in the Go Sleeveless System, I knew it was far superior to traditional cardio, but honestly, I had no idea it was THIS good.  If you’ve got your copy of Go Sleeveless just sitting on your hard drive, then hopefully this gives you the motivation to open it up and get started today!  So what are you waiting for?  Get going!

Source: The effects of high-intensity intermittent exercise training on fat loss and fasting insulin levels of young women.
Int J Obes (Lond). 2008 Apr;32(4):684-91. Epub 2008 Jan 15

A client emailed me about this yesterday, and I seriously had to laugh.

There is someone on the internet selling a 7 day program to eliminate flabby arms, called ’sleeveless in 7′ claiming to eliminate flabby arms in 7 days.

7 days?

Yeah right.

Now, I’ve said in the past that you can get results in seven days if you follow some of my very strict guidelines.  But eliminate the problem in a week?

Not going to happen folks.

The internet is a breeding ground for this type of trash.  Someone sees that there is a popular product out there, and they try and throw a copy-cat together in a few days and sell it for less than the real product.  They figure that they will dupe a few people into buying it just because it’s cheaper (and they do).  They grab a few quick bucks until everyone catches on, then they move to the next popular product and do it all over again.

But that’s not what really got me.

This scum bag has posted fake testimonial photos on their website.

How do I know they are fakes?

They have obviously been photo-shopped.  How can you tell?  Notice the blurry edges on the first photo?  The picture has been ’smudged out’.  Now look at the second one.  Notice how sharp the edges look?  And see how form fitting the same shirt is?  This photo has been ’sucked’ in.

Testimonial Photo Scam!

Don’t be fooled by this crap.  As always, you get what you pay for.  While I can’t fix your flabby arms in 7 days, give me 6 weeks and I can do wonders.  Accept no imitations, Go Sleeveless is the real deal.

Coach Rylan

PS.  If ’sleeveless in 7′ gets you sculpted arms in 7 days, then why do even the fake photos have week 1 and week 12 on them???  Sheesh!

I tell you what to do all the time.

Realistically, that is just the nature of my line of work.

As a Coach, I am responsible for helping you achieve your goals, and that responsibility comes part in parcel with me telling you what to do and how to do it.

But too often in this work, us coaches don’t stop and listen to what YOU, the client and customer, really wants.

So this is my turn to switch things around and listen to what you have to say.

What do YOU want?

What do you need to help you reach your goals?

Do you want daily emails to encourage you and motivate you?

Do you want me to email you once a month or less?

Do you want step-by-step exercise videos that you can watch on your computer or at home?

Do you want photos that you can print out and take with you?

Do you want a done-for-you eating plan and exercise regime that you don’t have to think about at all, just pick up an go?

Let me know, and then tell me how much it’s worth to you.

For example, maybe this is what you want:

• You want a program that will help you lose 30 pounds in 30 days.
• You want me to email you each day and tell you exactly what to eat.
• You want a new exercise program each week so you don’t get bored.
• You want a video demonstration of every single exercise in the program.
• You want me to tell you exactly how many reps to do, and how many sets to do each and every day.
• You also want the exercises to require no equipment.

How much would you pay for all of that?

It’s up to you.

Maybe losing 30 pounds, getting a new body, and not having to think about one single thing while you do it is worth $1000 to you.

Maybe it’s only worth $100.

Be reasonable, and tell me what it’s really worth to you.  If I think I can do it for that price, then I will.  Obviously I can’t devote all my time to a program that you want for free, I have to make a living too.  But I will seriously consider any reasonable offers.

The point is, I want to provide products and services that you really want, instead of me trying to guess what you want and then putting my price tag on it.

I will be starting my next big Go Sleeveless revision soon, so I want to hear what you have to say.

Tell me in the comments below.  I will read every single one and take all of your opinions into account.  This new updated program could very well see the light of day in a few weeks.

Coach Rylan

I’ve also put together a quick demo video on proper use of resistance bands in your home gym, and how to attach them to your door when needing high level, mid level, or low level attachment points for band/cable exercises.

Also, if you want to be notified whenever I add a new video, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube page by visiting it here (my youtube name is AdonisBHK01).

By the way, I always appreciate your positive feedback on my videos as well as receiving high ratings, so please feel free to rate and comment on my videos.  Thanks to all.

Coach Rylan

Before I was to let the cat out of the bag I wanted to make sure that everything was moving ahead smoothly, which it is, so now it’s time to unveil what I’ve been working so hard on the past few weeks.

I have just signed a book deal with Grand Central Publishing and Hachette Book Group in New York City to write an all-new, women’s only fitness book.

The topic of the book is going to be, of course, on how to sculpt toned and sexy arms.

Some might ask why I would want to write another book when I’ve already written Go Sleeveless and numerous other E-Books.

Truth be told, there are thousands upon thousands of women who I can’t reach because they don’t have access to a computer, don’t know how to download and read e-books, or just aren’t comfortable purchasing anything over the internet.  I have also received stacks of requests from readers who have expressed interest in a hard-copy book as they prefer that to E-Book format.

But instead of just re-release Go Sleeveless in hard-copy format, I’ve decided that this would be a great opportunity to create an entirely new program that would have something to offer readers who are already familiar with the Go Sleeveless System, as well as readers new to my work.  The upcoming book will include new exercises, new workouts, and all the latest information to help you get toned and sexy arms.

I will keep you posted on details of when and where you will be able to get this book as we get closer to the publish date, but for now, it looks like you can expect it sometime in early 2010 from all major book retailers.

Coach Rylan

Is it possible to reverse sagging skin naturally?  Is it possible to get rid of all that flapping skin and wrinkles without supplements and surgery?  What happens if you’ve already lost all the body fat you can lose and you still have sagging arms?  Then what?

I get questions like this emailed to me on a constant basis, and it doesn’t surprise me.

The plastic surgery and cosmetic industry love to perpetuate the myth that sagging and wrinkled skin is irreversible naturally; that the only way to get rid of it is to slice it off, tuck it, and slather it in moisturizing lotions and expensive creams.

They’ll tell you that skin sags with age, and it wrinkles.  They’ll also tell you that you are just one of the unlucky ones who has bad genetics that makes your skin droop.

Let’s clear this up once and for all….

First, genetics is not involved. I’ve read numerous identical twin studies where they’ve looked at the difference in skin condition, and found there to be incredible differences in elasticity, complexion, wrinkles etc. Some of the photos I’ve seen, the twins look decades apart in age, and the only thing that can account for that is differences in the ‘environment’ both internal and external.

The biggest problem is the way weight loss is achieved. For many folks, they lose weight through caloric restriction, lots of cardio, and low-weight high-reps strength training (biggest loser style). This is hard on the body, lowers the metabolism, creates nutritional deficiencies, and reduces muscle mass.

Here is a big point: If you don’t build any lean muscle, and instead focus on just losing fat, the problem of flapping skin is going to get MUCH WORSE! You must focus on serious strength training and developing firm and toned muscles underneath the flab, so when the flab is gone, the skin has something firm to adhere to.

Another major issues is hydration and nutrition. Hydrated cells are plump and firm; you must get enough water, and you must stop dehydrating yourself with excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, caffeine, and alcohol.

As for nutrition, if you are eating lots of junk food and aren’t getting enough fruits and veggies, you are causing cellular damage through excess oxidative stress. This damages the cells, and can actually destroy their ability to hold water properly. Many Dr.’s say that as you age the skin cells lose their ability to hold onto water and this is why wrinkles form. This is only partly correct. This is not from age; this is from repeated exposure to oxidative stress. It just happens that if you’ve lived a life where you haven’t taken care of yourself as well as you should have, you have had more opportunities to damage the cells. However, this can be combated with a healthy diet high in antioxidants, but sadly, most people are seriously lacking on this end and prefer to use cosmetic procedures or creams and lotions to band-aid the problem.

Another important point is that many people assume that aging is going to bring sagging skin and wrinkles. But here’s the trouble with this logic…all of the skin cells in your body are replaced every 7 years or so. If you are 50 years old, your skin cells might only be about 5, so how can it be that your skin seems to sag and wrinkle with age?

The problem is the environment these cells are being ‘re-grown’ in. While our bodies are very resilient, if you expose them to punishment long enough, there is bound to be trouble.

Here’s an analogy…

If you planted a garden in toxic and contaminated soil, never watered it or weeded it, and trampled all over it, how do you think it would grow? If it grew at all, it would probably look pretty sickly and deformed. The same goes for your skin cells. Give them a perfect environment to develop in, and you will have beautiful, radiant, and firm skin for many years.

Okay, so if you have sagging and wrinkled skin, what do you do about it? First, you have to start eating a diet designed to detoxify your cells naturally and gently (I’ve designed the Daily Detox Diet, exactly for this reason). You also need to start drinking a lot more water, and decrease any substances that are diuretic in nature (caffeine, alcohol, etc).

Next, make sure you start a targeted strength training program designed to build and tone the underlying muscle while you burn away the fat on top (Any of the workout programs in Go Sleeveless will take care of this). Also, forget the long marathon cardio sessions. Start doing high intensity interval training cardio that will help bring out even better muscle definition, and boost your metabolism (again, the Go Sleeveless cardio workouts are already designed to solve this problem).

It’s really not a complex process, but if you lose weight without following these basic steps, you could end up with a lot of excess sagging skin that can be troublesome to correct. However, even if that’s the case, put this plan into action and you can reverse the damage.  Depending on how much sagging skin you have to correct, obviously the time it will take to completely reverse it will vary.  However, I can guarantee if you follow the principles in Go Sleeveless, you are going to make incredible progress in 6 weeks and you are going to see a great reduction in your sagging and wrinkled skin.

Coach Rylan

PS.  Don’t forget my E-Book ‘Body Firming Secrets That Plastic Surgeon’s Don’t Want You To Know”, included in the Elite Package at www.GoSleeveless.com that is packed full of cheap and free secrets for how you can start naturally reversing sagging and wrinkled skin – like my special foam roller technique.