Rather that stating a specific weight, many training programs will state a xRep Max  or xRM e.g. 6RM. So what does this mean?

In simple terms a Rep Max or RM is an way of selecting the weight you use, in this case you use as much weight as possible for a set number of reps. For example a 6RM means a you choose a load that you will be able to do 6 times (but not 7)in good form. One of the major advantages to using this system is that it is self regulating e.g. if you are feeling strong, you adjust the weight being used up accordingly. If however you had a late night and aren’t feeling your best, you can adjust the weight down for that particular workout.

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The IFBB has released the schedule for next years mens pro shows. Hopefully there isn’t as many cancellations as there were this year. One thing to be happy about, is that we don’t actually have long to wait for the first show of the new year because the Ironman is being held in January. An interesting addition to the lineup is the Joe Weider Pro World Cup being held shortly after the Olympia.

Iron Man Pro
Date: January 24th
Los Angeles, California
Prize Money: $30,000
Top 5 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia

Arnold Classic
Date: March 5th-7th
Columbus, Ohio
Prize Money: $265,000+prizes
Top 6 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia

Australia Pro Grand Prix
Date: March 14th
Melbourne,Australia
Prize Money: $20,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia

New Zealand South Pacific Men’s Pro
Date: March 15th, 2009
Aukland, New Zealand
Prize Money: $20,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia

Europa Show Of Champions
Date: April 17th-18th, 2009
Orlando, Florida
Prize Money: $20,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia

Pittsburgh 202
Date: May 2nd, 2009
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Prize Money: $7,500

New York Men’s Pro And New York 202
Date: May 16th, 2009
Open Prize Money: $35,000+
Top 5 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia
202 Prize Money: $6,000

Jacksonville 202
Date: August 1st, 2009
Jacksonville,Florida
Prize Money: $6,000

PBW Championships and PBW 202
Date: August 7th-8th, 2009
Tampa, Florida
Open Prize Money: $21,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia
202 Prize Money: $6,000

Europa Super Show And Europa 202
Entry Deadline: August 10th, 2009
Dallas,Texas
Open Prize Money: $30,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia
202 Prize Money: $6,000

Houston Men’s Pro And Houston 202
Date: August 22nd, 2009
Open Prize Money: $20,000
Top 3 Qualfy for the 2009 Olympia
202 Prize Money: $6,000

Atlantic City Men’s Pro And Men’s Masters 40+
Date: September 11th-12th, 2009
Open Prize Money: $40,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2009 Olympia
202 Prize Money: $10,000

MR. Olympia
Date: September 25th-26th, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Prize Money:
Top 6 Qualify for the 2010 Olympia

Joe Weider’s PRO WORLD CUP
Date: October 3rd-4th, 2009
Berlin, Germany
Prize Money: $100,000
Top 3 Qualify for the 2010 Olympia

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Don’t Displace, Dummy!
by Dr. John Berardi

There’s a big difference between a healthy diet to which treats are occasionally added and an ‘all-treat diet.’ In the former, unhealthy foods are consumed rarely and in addition to healthy foods. In the latter, unhealthy foods are consumed often and instead of healthy foods. This is called ‘food displacement’ and must be avoided if optimal body composition and health are your goals. Don’t displace nutrient dense food with empty calories!

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