If you’re a frequent reader of FitMole, then you know that I’m all about simplicity and minimalism.

I hate flashy magic bullets that are all fluff and no substance.

But I was pleasantly surprised when I read about Clay Rogers and his unique approach to cardio. Clay and I both share the same philosophies when it comes to building a lean and muscle celebrity body.

So check out the interview below where I drilled Clay on his approach to cardio and why it’s such a great way to lose weight and even build your six-pack.

Fat loss Cardio

1) Thanks for doing this interview Clay, so to start can you briefly tell us a bit about yourself?

Well, the first thing I’m always quick to point out when asked to do that is, “I’m in no way a ‘fitness expert’ or ‘guru’…hell, I’m not even certified in anything fitness-related.”

So, there you go. My life is primarily lived outside the gym.

What I am is basically just a persistent nerd. When I want something, I just don’t give up on it until I’ve got it totally figured out – and getting six-pack lean and proportionally muscular (in the “underwear model” or “Hollywood actor playing a superhero” kind of way) was one of those ideas I got hooked on a long time ago.

As in, years ago.

But despite researching my butt off and perfectly applying every single tactic I could find…from the “basics” to the most “cutting-edge” research available…my results were always dismal. Embarrassingly dismal. Nowhere near what I wanted.

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lose weight for the summer

Do hours of cardio, they said.

Don’t eat carbs it’ll make you fat, they said.

Don’t drink alcohol, they said.

Eat nothing but grilled chicken and salad, they said.

Well you know what I say to all those points – fuck that!

If you want to get in shape for the summer or any occasion, you don’t need to make every moment of it a living hell.

The thing I love about summer is that it motivates people to lose weight and get in shape. It forces a deadline and deadlines are powerful, very powerful.

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Examine Sol orwell

I have an awesome interview for you guys today.

I recently got a chance to chat with Sol Orwell who runs the website Examine.com, an absolute beast of a supplement website.

And unlike most shady supplement sites, Examine backs all it’s info with scientific papers.

So if you’ve ever wanted to learn about a particular supplement, it’s benefits, and whether or not you should take it, go to Examine (not Wikipedia).

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Lean bulking is like Iron Man armor upgrades – slow and incremental.

So lately I’ve been getting a bunch of emails and they look something like this:

“Hey Keith, what’s the best way for me to gain muscle without fat. I want to pack on the size but I don’t want my six-pack to disappear.”

“Dude I need help gaining muscle but I don’t want to get fat. Is there any way to gain muscle mass without any fat?”

“I’m not really looking to lose weight anymore, but how do you build muscle without getting fat?”

“Neglected and lonely housewife. Looking for company, interested?”

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2013

Throw everything out the window – start off 2013 right!

2013 is here!

And let’s face it –  losing weight is, and always will be the #1 New Year’s resolution.

Over the next few months you will see millions of people try new diets and you will see millions of people fail.

Why do we fail?

It’s not because the diet itself doesn’t work. It’s because most commercial diets out there are unsustainable for everyday life.

Most people go out to eat. They love doughnuts and greasy fried meats. They drink alcohol. They’re surrounded by an endless parade of cheap and tasty fast food options.

Most conventional diets take the extreme route and eliminate all your favorite foods, but to achieve long-term weight loss success, that’s not always the answer.

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2012

Every year dozens of new workout and diet programs hit the market.

Most of them are crap.

And people end up buying this crap because of their slick marketing and shiny packaging.

But this article isn’t about deceptive marketing and crap. It’s about all the non-crap (that’s a word…I think).

This article is dedicated to recognizing the Best of 2012 – the people who have created programs that go above and beyond to providing value to change the lives of people.

Below I have listed the top 10 best workout and diet programs of 2012.

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If you’ve been in the fitness game for any amount of time, then you’ve probably heard a quote or two.

These quotes might range from the genius (“Eat less and move more”) to the stupid (see below).

But today I’m here to put an end to some of the most commonly used health & fitness quotes in the world. These quotes have been perpetuated for years, brainwashing the minds of individuals. It’s time to let the truth reign free.

1. “If it tastes good, spit it out” – Jack LaLanne

Eggs

So are you telling me I have to spit this out?

I love mangoes. They’re fucking delicious.

I also love steak, sweet potatoes, eggs, and oranges which are all foods most people would agree are “healthy.”

They all taste good. Oops, did I say something wrong?

Is my body going to burst into flames because I ate food that tasted good?

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Note: The following is an interview with Brad Pilon, who’s best known for his work on intermittent fasting and his book Eat Stop Eat. I’ve been a huge fan of Brad and his approach to fitness for years now ever since I read the first edition of Eat Stop Eat back in 2008 so it’s pretty awesome to interview him on my site. Hell, without Brad I would still probably be eating 6-8 meals per day.

Brad Pilon Eat Stop Eat

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Weightlifter

Note: This guide is intended for the absolute beginner who has never touched a weight before or the person who has been fucking around the gym for the past 5 years and hasn’t seen any progress at all.  

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Lizard

Muscles are like lizard tails – they can come back if you lose them.

People worry about the weirdest and most irrelevant things when dieting. When you’re dieting, your #1 goal is to lose weight (fat specifically), nothing more, nothing less. You should only be worried about how you’re going to create a calorie deficit for the day.

However minds begin to wonder, goals get distorted, and people begin coming up with these crazy “what if” scenarios.

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