I was a skinny college student majoring in music and computer science. My chosen career forced me to spend long hours in front of a computer screen and left me with barely any time to cook, work out, or basically do anything good for my body. I finally got tired of being unhappy every time I looked at myself in the mirror, or when I'd see the beefy jocks in my classes and be jealous of their chiseled physiques. I went online and started looking for a step-by-step guide to build muscle as a skinny guy.
After arduous hours of research, I was frustrated and overloaded with information. There are a ton of muscle building guides, supplements, diet books, exercise machines, and informational books out there. I didn't know which to pick or what would be best for me. All I knew was that I didn't want to spend hours at the gym; I wanted a program I could use from the comfort of my own home, since the gym was too far for me to get to easily between classes.
The other problem was that I was on a tight budget and didn't want to blow money on something that wasn't going to deliver - and I didn't have a lot of money to spend on home gym equipment. I finally decided to go with Vince Del Monte's No Nonsense Muscle Building guide.
How Vince's program helped me:
Vince's website offers a full package of all his major products. $77 gets you:
1. Downloadable ebook: No-Nonsense Muscle Building
2. 60 minute DVD of Vince explaining the program step-by-step
3. Beginner-Intermediate 29-week Intensive Plan
4. Advanced 29 week MaxPower Plan
5. Upside Down Training
6. The Insane Exercise Demonstrator
7. The Metabolic Growth
8. The Supplement Watch Files
9. The Exclusive Unforgivable Bodybuilding Sins Audo Expose
10. Instant 24/7 Fitness Coach
11. Unlimited e-book/program updates
Considering how much info you get for the price, I found this worth the investment. The other bonus is that it's all downloadable, so you get instant access to all this material.
When I first started the program, it was a little confusing, especially since I was an exercise/weight-lifting newbie. Vince uses a combination of exercise techniques that work best if you do own some basic exercise equipment, but this is not required if you have access to a gym. My favorite part of this program is the DVD instructional guides; they show you exactly what to do and how to do it.
Main pros of Vince's program:
The workouts. They are plainly written and easy to understand. The DVDs and instructional materials are simple and effective. No complex terminology or supplements are needed with this program.
I also liked the fitness coach and diet plan instructions, because I wasn't eating right at all. To gain muscle fast if you are underweight, you have to follow a very specific plan and eat exactly the right foods while being conscious of caloric intake. I was worried I'd have to invest in a whole different guide for that, but Vince's showed me exactly what to eat, when to eat, and I followed it to a T.
The cons:
This program is not as great for people who need to LOSE weight. It is designed for skinny guys who want to gain muscle without putting on fat.
If you are overweight and need to lose weight, opt for a different program such as Turbulence Training which is designed for people who need to lose weight and want to gain muscle too.
Bottom line:
I give Vince's guide 5/5 stars. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to get in shape but doesn't have a whole lot of time to spend working out every day. You don't have to work out every day with this program. It's all about training smarter, not harder.
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