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RO G E R SN I PE S
“The problem is with cardio, it
makes your body catabolic which
means you’ll lose muscle and your
metabolism will slow down. I like
to focus my time on building lean
muscle mass in the weights room
instead, which means more body fat
gets burned and my metabolism stays
revved up.”
Roger typically trains 5-6 days a
week and doesn’t compete. His arms
are naturally pumped, so he doesn’t
always train arms. He trains abs
sporadically as he believes low body
fat lets the abs shine through without
over working them.
food contains all the nutrients I need.
Bodybuilders so often focus way too
much on macronutrients, when we
really should be looking at the intake
of micronutrients (vitamins and
minerals) and not just getting them
in tablet form to supplement a high
protein diet. I love fresh fruit and veg-
I make a mean smoothie and my thing
of the moment is turmeric.”
To keep up with Roger’s videos, tips
and motivational posts follow:
@rogersnipes on Instagram
and YouTube
Roger’s week in the
weights room
Monday- Quads and calves
Tuesday- Chest
Wednesday- Back
Thursday- Hamstrings and calves
Friday- Shoulders
Saturday- Arms (when training)
Sunday- Rest
A final note on diet
“I am currently experimenting with
vegan food and eventually I plan to
go full vegan,” says Roger. “Vegan
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