Stephen Adele

Dear friend,

Have you ever noticed that it's the little side comments that can transform the way we workout?

For instance, a couple of weeks ago, one of my daughters asked me if I was shrinking.

I admit, I'd been training hard, taking off the last layer of fat I had accumulated over the winter. I had thought I was looking pretty good. Leaner and tighter.

So why am I afraid she was looking at my biceps when she said that, and not my gut? Was it a compliment? Or an insult? Or was it just a comment... nothing more?

Either way, it's given me some extra fire for my workouts. I found myself gravitating toward the heavy weights. I even dusted off some of the "hardcore lifts": not just heavy squats but deadlifts and even cleans.

I also think it may be why I'm finding the Pain Cave Workouts you'll read about in this issue so appealing. These guys don't shy away from heavy, hard, super intense lifting. The type of lifting that's going to make you strong, powerful, and help pack on rock-hard muscle. While stripping off bodyfat fast.

Now, this is not the old-school "Olympic lifting" workout. (You remember the guys who do a set and then sit on the bench wrapping their knees for five or so minutes between sets?)

Nope.

These guys typically don't rest (at all!) between sets. These new workouts have pushed my recovery to a new level. And given my workouts a new dimension. It's surprising to a lot of people, but pushing your body, really and truly pushing it, is fun!

But it does push your recovery. And I've found that the supplements I use are even more valuable on a workout like this. Thank goodness for the Monster Stack! (That is, Morph, 3-XL, and H-Blocker.) I couldn't make it through some of these workouts without it!

Yet I know with the controversy surrounding supplements you might read from time to time in the mass media, some of you may wonder if supplements are safe. Creatine, especially, has been the victim of misreporting. Fortunately, Marie Spano reviews the actual research and shares the results with us in this issue. You may be surprised to learn the whole truth about creatine. (As a side note, all of iSatori's supplements are independently studied to ensure both their safety and effectiveness. We wouldn't have it any other way!)

Speaking of intensity... one of the hardest training athletes I know is Dave Wells. He wasn't always so committed, however. He had packed on more than a few pounds and needed inspiration to get back in shape. He found it with the 911 Ultimate Transformation Challenge. Check out our special sneak peek into the brand new issue of Real Solutions (at the printers now!) to read his story. You're bound to be inspired too. I know I was!

After you've enjoyed this issue, stop by and leave your comments on our Message Board. We'd love to hear what inspires you and what you do to increase your workout intensity. And don't forget to share your thoughts on Pain Cave Fitness. Is it a fad or the future of the sport?

Yours for a better body,


Stephen Adele
Editor-in-Chief, Real Solutions
CEO, iSatori

P.S. Opps. I almost forgot...

Ladies, you have a fantastic opportunity to let superstar fitness expert Jenny Hendershott take the guesswork out of slimming your thighs, tightening your buttocks, and sculpting sexier curves! Jenny knows a thing or two about increasing intensity. Trust me. After this weekend, your workouts, and your body, will never be the same!

Check out her website at getphatwithjen.com to find out when Jenny will be coming to your town.

Jenny was scheduled to come to Denver, Colorado, June 27-29, but has updated her schedule (yesterday, in fact), so she'll be here in early October. That gives you plenty of time to sign up now and start getting mentally prepared for some of the best workouts of your life come October 10th!

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