November 20, 2005

#3: Height, Age and "Fast Training"!

Q: Hi Vince,

Great column! You’re a strong fella. Tell me, how tall are you? And can you also let me know how old you were and what you weighed when you first started training?

Thanks for everything.

...Ross Watson

A: Thanks Ross,

I am currently 5’ 5" tall, and have not been able to change that since my middle teens. I will now just grow in circumference.

I have been playing with weights since I was around 12 years old. I lifted weights all through high school for football. I really did not get serious with the weights until I graduated. I got my first membership at a club when I was 18 – I weighed a mind-boggling 143lbs.

On the strength issue, set some goals and then "push" and "pull" past barriers. Make sure you train injury free, though.

Until next time…train hard, train fast, GET BIG!

...Vince Wawryk, Canadian Champion

Q: Hi Vince,

In your column you always say to "Train Fast." What does that mean? Do you mean I should do my reps fast, or should I take no rest between sets? I thought I was supposed to train slowly to build muscle.

Thank you for your help.

...B. Carlton

A: Thanks for the question Mr.Carlton,

I use the phrase "Train Hard, Train Fast, Get Big" as my definition for intensity.

• Train hard: Push yourself to the limit, but without injuring yourself, of course.
• Train fast: Do your sets and reps in a timely matter. You are in the gym, so train. Leave the gossip for later.
• Get big: This is the result of doing the first two applications right.

Until next time…train hard, train fast, GET BIG.

...Vinny, Canadian Champion

If you would like to ask Vince a question, please e-mail: askvince@seriousaboutmuscle.com.

SeriousAboutMuscle.com contributor Vince Wawryk is from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, and is a three-time Canadian bodybuilding champion. Vince won his class at the 2002 CBBF National World Qualifier, 2003 CBBF Canadian Bodybuilding Championships, and 2004 CBBF Canadian Bodybuilding Championships. Right now Vince is training for the 2006 Canadian Bodybuilding Championships where he hopes to again win his class as well as the Overall title.