I’ve done this: Kelechi Opara’s Cutting Program
I'd like to feature a great workout routine that can work both for fat loss and muscle building goals. This is a workout routine that you can do at the GYM, but contains many crossfit-like supersets which usually bring movement to your whole body. This program worked really great for me, and this is the last of the 4 weeks doing this program, so here are my experiences.
You can read the complete workout and diet program on bodybuilding.com.
My goals
I wanted to prepare for a photo shooting for our new website. Wanted to be extra shredded but try to keep my muscle mass.
Why did I choose this program?
I liked the idea behind the workout routine that it is a great thing to make your whole body move during every workout day. When I met with functional training, TRX and Crossfit, I started thinking about how I could combine these techniques with my weight training programs. The time for trying a workout program like this couldn't have been better.
Nutrition
I followed a bit different diet program, but this was also based on fat loss - this is what I wanted (you can read more about this soon in our diet section) so the protein took the lead with moderate cabs in my diet. This is so great, that you only need to swap these 2 nutrients to start weight gain instead of fat loss.
Supplements
- I used Nutrex Lipo 6 Black in the morning 30 minutes before the first meal. I also took a serving for pre-workout boost.
- Covering the protein intake I used Nutrex Muscle Infusion Black. I ate 1 serving as my second meal with yogurt and 1 cup of oats. I shake 1 serving with water right after workout.
Training
I felt that the exercises were really great. They gave my muscles a big attack, especially the supersets. There were exercises that I hated before - like Front Barbell Squat, Standing Military Press or Deadlifts, but these exercises were the bases in the workouts, so I've done them, and in the end I realized how great exercises they are!
Modifications
- In the first 2 weeks I added some cardio (30 minutes of runnning/jump roping every other workout day) to the workout.
- On the next 2 weeks I replaced these cardio exercises with high intensity TRX circuits - which were more like strength trainings than moderate level cardio exercises. This gave the workout an additional boost.
- Calves are my weakest muscles, so I trained them by my own schedule. This was by the Raising calves workout from bodybuilding.com.
How long did I train by this program?
I like to change my training program quite frequently to avoid muscle adaptation. I trained like this for 4 weeks.
Results
I am very satisfied with the results! My abs got great definition. I've lost some body fat and my weight actually got a bit higher, which could mean only one thing, Muscle Gain! 
It was fun doing the workouts at the GYM in a different way, doing exercises I didn't do before. Surely a great one for everyone and could open your eyes to a different approach of working out!
You can read the complete workout and diet program on bodybuilding.com.
