After reviewing many other celebrity workout routines and being totally bummed by the generic, outdated and ridiculous excuses for workout plans they were using to get lean and sexy for the camera...I finally found one that is "advanced fat loss approved."

I'm talking about action movie bad ass, Jason Statham, who reportedly performed his own stunts and fight scenes in The Transporter, Crank, The Bank Job, War, Death Race and Snatch.  If you've seen any of those adrenaline-filled flicks, I'm sure you just gained massive respect for Jason Statham.

Okay, now that you know about those two killer body transformation resources, let's take a look at the Jason Statham workout and diet plan that helped him to lose 17 lbs of fat in just 6 weeks...

Jason Statham's Workout Routine:

--> You know it's an effective workout regimen when the actor himself uses words such as:  brutal, nauseating, nightmare and horrible to describe the training sessions...of course, all of these words were preceded by an f-bomb in the interview I was listening to.

--> Apparently, Statham trained with a former Navy Seal named Logan Hood, who concocted this comprehensive workout routine.  They hit it hard 6 days per week for about 35 minutes per session and rested on Sundays.

--> Statham religiously followed two main principles:  1) every workout was at least slightly different from the previous one and 2) everything was recorded in detail, including weights used, times for active and recovery periods, etc.

--> Each workout consisted of 3 primary stages that progressively increased in 'suckiness':

1) a 10-minute warm-up using the Concept 2 Rowing Machine, which is easy on the joints, raises core temperature and prepares all muscle groups for the upcoming work ahead.

2) next is 10-minutes of moderate intensity work that is always varied and may include:  medicine ball throws, kettlebell circuits, 'farmer walk' type of exercises (carrying heavy shit while walking, like sandbags or dumbbells), circuit weight training or heavy compound strength training lifts.

3) the last phase is interval training, which again varies slightly every workout, but would look something like this:  8 pull-ups, 20 medicine ball slams, 20 weighted step-ups, 20 hanging knee raises, 20 barbell squats and 20 burpees.  All 6 exercises are performed back-to-back without rest, until you complete each movement in the circuit.  Rest briefly and repeat for up to 5 circuits total.

My thoughts on Jason Statham's Workout:

Finally...I found a celebrity who followed a top notch workout routine to lose fat and get ripped.  I'm guessing his trainer was forced to give him a REAL workout, because he actually needed to lose 17 lbs of fat that had crept up on him...as opposed to most celebs, who are already lean and tone to begin with and therefore can get away with using half-ass workout programs to look great (assuming their diet is dialed in).

Jason's workout was super successful in sculpting his body because it was based around some outstanding fat loss principles.  For example, his workouts were kept short and intense (unlike the marathon sessions we saw with other celebrities, such as Megan Fox's Workout or LL Cool J's Workout) to maximize the post-workout fat burning effects.

Statham relied entirely on heavy, compound weight training, grueling circuits and intense intervals to pack on lean muscle mass and turn his body into a fat-melting machine.  These strategies are on point with my advanced fat loss tips I discussed in this post:  7 Ways to Torch Body Fat Faster.  Sweetness...now that we've found a celebrity workout worth following, let's check out his diet plan...

Jason Statham's Diet Plan:

--> Jason credits his rapid weight loss success mainly to his strict diet plan, which ended up being around 2,000 calories per day.

--> He avoided refined sugars, flour, breads, pastas and booze like they were incurable STD's =)

--> Just like with his workout routine, Statham recorded everything he put into his mouth.  This makes it literally impossible to screw it up...and if he wasn't losing enough fat, it'd be easy to figure out why.

--> He drank a boatload of water and consumed 6 small meals per day, focusing on the typical lean body foods, like egg whites, veggies, lean meats, whey protein shakes, raw nuts and fish.  Desert would often include fat free yogurt with mixed fruit added for flavor.

My thoughts on Jason Statham's Diet Plan:

Proven to be effective time and time again, the typical bodybuilder's diet is definitely the safe way to go when you're serious about losing weight and/or adding lean muscle.  Every single celeb I've reviewed so far has reported following these exact guidelines...so do you think it's a coincidence that they all look fantastic?  I think not.

Statham's diet plan is clearly going to be low enough in calories to create a caloric deficit, but high enough in protein to support muscle growth...this is a key step in building a lean and tone body.  Again, my only beef with this nutrition strategy is that it might be too consistent and a lil strict.

Most of us would slip up after eating this clean for too long because we don't have million dollar movie deals providing us with crazy motivation levels.  Also, there's a risk of entering starvation mode and slowing your fat loss progress, as the body becomes too accustomed to this lower caloric intake.

I suggest eating clean and sensible like Statham does for 5 days out of the week (here's an example:  Fat Loss Diet Plan) and then rewarding yourself and resetting your fat burning hormone and enzyme levels by taking one entire cheat day each week.  Follow this cheat day up with a fasting day to round out the week and put your metabolism into overdrive.

I hope you enjoyed this review of Jason Statham's diet and workout routine... you can definitely take away more from his style of training than you can from the other celebrities I've posted about.  Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.  See ya on the flip side...

Your Coach,

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Nelly has maintained a lean, muscular and ripped physique throughout his lucrative music career...and I'm sure his shredded abs and cut arms didn't exactly hurt sales.

I mean, I'm not sure which was the bigger hit - Nelly's ultra popular smash single, Country Grammar...or his impressive album cover for Brass Knucles.

Both were pretty sick, don't ya think?

Let's take a look at how this St. Lunatic chiseled his impressive lean  body.

Here's some highlights of Nelly's Workout Routine:

--> Nelly exercises 5 days per week, on average

--> Nelly uses a split routine, focusing on 1-2 body parts per workout

--> He reportedly does as many as 1,000 push-ups and sit-ups per day (broken into smaller chunks)

--> He likes using machines at the gym to mix things up and keep the workouts varied

--> Nelly trains within the 6-8 rep range with heavy weights

--> He uses drop sets when training arms, to maximize growth and speed up the workout

--> Nelly avoids standard cardio workouts and instead plays basketball a few times a week to work up  a good sweat

--> Nelly's diet plan is based around listening to his body - he generally eats about 6 meals per day, which consist of turkey, fish, fruits, veggies, protein shakes, water and PIMP JUICE (okay, I added that one)

Overall, I give Nelly's workout program a C+.  It's better than a lot of celebrity workout routines I've looked at, but there is definitely room for improvement.   Here's my assessment...

Pros of Nelly's Workout:

--> First and foremost, he's dedicated, focused and consistent - this alone can make nearly ANY workout program effective

--> His diet is on point, which makes it a lot easier for him to maintain a lean, sculpted body

--> He avoids 'slow-go' cardio and instead plays basketball, which is very similar to high intensity interval training - this will help to boost his metabolism and burn more calories after the workout is over

--> Nelly trains with heavy weights, which maximizes lean muscle mass (more fat-burning potential)

Cons of Nelly's Workout:

--> Split routines suck, unless you're a pro bodybuilder using steroids

--> Doing thousands of crunches and push-ups every day is time-consuming and relatively ineffective at burning fat to produce better abs, or building chest muscle (body becomes more and more efficient)

--> Gym machines should be reserved for old people or those with injuries or other lifting limitations - using free weights recruits more muscle fibers, improves balance and coordination, burns more calories and is more practical to everyday life

I know what you're thinking..."If Nelly's workout program is so bad, then why the hell is he so ripped?"

Good question.  As you'll see with pretty much all of these celebrity workout routines, most of them could be much better...but you have to understand these people pretty much stay in shape year round...and many of them have never been overweight or out of shape (with a few exceptions).

It's much easier to maintain a lean body than it is to lose 50 lbs of fat to create a lean body.

Another factor that makes Nelly successful despite having a half-ass workout program is that he knows what he's doing when it comes to nutrition.

Like I've said before...it's virtually impossible to out-train a bad diet...but with a great diet, you can get lean and ripped with almost any workout plan.

Because Nelly eats to promote a faster metabolism and maintain maximum amounts of lean muscle, this workout still works for him.

Lastly, Nelly is consistent and highly focused.  This is another trait that most celebs have in common because when you think about it, their career (and paychecks) depend largely on their image and sex appeal.

If you could make an extra 300k in sales by looking lean and mean on your album cover, I guarantee you'd think twice before cheating on your diet or skipping workouts.

The bottom line is that Nelly's workout plan isn't exactly hot sh*t (hmm, I'm going down, down baby...yo' street in a Range Rover...sorry, I just had to) if you're trying to lose fat fast and get lean and ripped.

However, if you're already in good shape, you're following a great diet and you have millions of screaming fans and hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide you with nonstop motivation... then yeah, Nelly's workout will make you look super lean and fit...but so would any other generic workout program.

For us non-celebrities, check out my advanced fat loss workouts to sculpt your Nelly physique in less time than you would if you were following Nelly's own workout program (haha).

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

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