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I used to really follow the professional bodybuilding scene back in the late '90s. Back then, if you opened up any of the magazines, you'd likely see and add for the "Serious Growth" books. These were the programs by Leo Costa, Jr., Dr. R.L. Horine, and later on even the "Golden Eagle" Tom Platz. By the time they were done, there were some 4+ books in all, and the programs were (supposedly) based on training methods Costa had learned from Bulgarian Olympic lifting coaches. Costa had then (again, supposedly) applied those principles to bodybuilding.

I have no idea how true the claim that these programs were inspired by Bulgarian Olympic lifting principles were, but nonetheless, there was some really good info in these books.

One of the main principles that the books centered on (and that Costa had learned from the Bulgarian coaches) was that the "Body Becomes Its Function." If you trained enough to perform a certain function, the body could almost "become" that function.

Or, in other words, whatever you spend the most time training, is what you become better at. Pretty simple idea, huh? You'd think so, but many trainees still seem to miss the mark.

You're not gonna get bigger arms, unless you're on a program to build bigger arms. If you want to jump higher, then you'd better train to jump higher. If you need to do more pullups, then, you need to do pullups. Don't do rows. Don't do pulldowns. Don't do shrugs, or any other exercise. Do pullups!

After all, you're not going to get better at one thing by training another thing.

This basic premise should be the driving force behind how you design all your workouts. If you're doing cardio workouts, then you need to be doing some sort of aerobic and anaerobic endurance training. This can be in the form of long distance training, interval training, or barbell, dumbbell, or bodyweight circuits.

Outside goals like putting XX pounds on your bench press, performing a handstand, building bigger arms, etc. are all fine and well to have. But all of them are outside the realm of what you would accomplish with your cardio workouts. Cardio workouts will allow you to improve your conditioning, improve your wind, increase your work capacity, drop bodyfat, etc. All these other goals outside of your main driving force will just slow down your progress to your main goals. Then you'll either accomplish your main goals much more slowly, or worse yet, you won't end up accomplishing anything.

I've been training a guy off-and-on for close to a year now. He's actually taining to become a professional wrestler, and he emailed me about a bodybuilding program he wanted my opinion on.

I told him it was a decent program - and it was - for getting big and strong. But from an athletic point of view (and say what you want - professional wrestlers these days are athletes!), it left a whole lot to be desired. If he just wanted to have big "gunz", it'd work. But he's likely be a clod in the ring.

He responded telling me that he know exactly what I meant. He'd gone through a phase where he was doing the program, and though he was bigger, he always felt slow and sluggish. Every time he tried to move around the ring, he looked like clumsy oaf. However, now that he's on my one my programs that centers on producing power and strength/power-endurance), he's strong as he's ever been, feels light on his feet, has good control over his body, and has never moved around the ring better.

And this was all because the "body became its function." When he trained like a bodybuilder, his body became a bodybuilder's body. Now that he's training like an athlete, he has an athlete's body, with the performance to match.

If your goals are cardio-based, then make sure you're doing cardio training. Your body will then gravitate that direction, as it will "become its function".

Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard.

"As a trainer and coach myself, I know not only what works but what people
will actually do. There is an art and science to physical change and peak
performance. Matt Wiggins program does it all. It is fast, effective and you will feel like a complete bad ass when you're done. This is the type of training that that isn't all show and no go...it will create both the show and the go! Scientific, Fun, and Manly. Love it!"
Billy Beck III
-2x MET-Rx World's Best Personal Trainer
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"Not just for the guys! The thing I like about Matt’s workout is that it’s simple. That doesn’t mean it’s not hard! It’s intense! It makes you feel like you’ve worked. And if you work at it, you’ll get results. I like the format and the progressions each week. Having done the workout myself and tested it on both my male and female clients, I can say it’s not a workout that’s just for guys. I really encourage women to give it a go, as much as I encourage guys. The fact that you need minimal equipment and only a small area in which to work really eliminates any excuse not to give it a go!"
Eve Gillard
Melbourne, Australia
Executive Master Trainer
www.cardiocafe.com.au

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"It's 'cardio' that moves you... beyond the boring, sitting there crap...it's your body in steady motion... burning and shaping..."

Shawn Phillips
author, "Strength For Life"
creator, "Full Strength" performance nutrition

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"Wiggy is one trainer who knows how to combine complex training for the average person as well as elite athletes..."

Dave "Scooter" Honig
Celebrity Trainer to Rapper/Actor LL Cool J
co-author, "LL Cool J's Platinum Workout"

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"Hi Matt - You are a much needed voice of reason in the strength and conditioning field. Keep up the great work."



Alwyn Cosgrove
www.alwyncosgrove.com

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"First thing that I've got to say is that I lost 5 pounds in the first 1.5 weeks of your program...that's definately the workout I would follow before my official fight...the combination of posterior and anterior chain exercises various other sportsmen would find useful because of the amount of cleans and pushes combined with anaerobic circuits."
Nikolay Ryzhkov
Ukraine

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"...after 2 weeks of the cardio program, the biggest thing that I’ve noticed is that my resting heartbeat is down about 3 beats per minutes. I’m down a couple of pounds as well. My energy level appears to be higher (I’ve got twin 4 year olds, so keeping my energy level high is very important)...At 43 years old I’m not concerned with being the biggest or the strongest, just being in the best overall athlete I can be."
Rick Eklof
masters (age 40+) Highland Games competitor

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"I have been a loyal customer of Wiggy's for 2 years now, and I’m so confident in anything that Wiggy puts out, that I will guarantee you it will work. I’m in my early 30’s and can honestly say I’m in the best shape of my life and getting better. The new "Working Class Cardio Workout" is AWESOME. If you want to get into real shape then look no further. Like any workout you will only get what you put into it. No, it’s not easy but you wouldn’t be reading this if you wanted to look like everyone else at the gym. Like Wiggy always says “Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard”. So pick it up, do what he says and you to will look better, feel better, and believe in him like I do. God bless and good luck."
Aaron Bonafede

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"I'm Aaron's Bonafede little brother, and we have been devout followers of your amazing strength and conditioning programs for at least two years. They truly have transformed my body into a work horse of a machine. I am a Firefighter who also does some Jiu Jitsu on the side. I have been asked/told by more than one person, 'How are you so strong?' or 'Do you ever get tired?' With the 'cardio workout' theme I decided to keep the rest (wait there is no time to rest between all of those wood choppers) to a minimum. By the time I was finished with the first workout, I had soaked through a shirt and had to answer more questions then normal as to what exactly I was doing. I knew it was another winner. I am confident this program will take anybody's cardio and strength to the next level and beyond. Thanks again for new ass kicking programs."
Matt Bonafede

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