FAT 2 FIT
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Ray Burton?

Answer: Ray Burton I.S.S.A, Crossfit, is owner of Buildingbodies personal training in Calgary Alberta Canada.

Ray's fat loss and workout tips are featured every month in the "Just The Facts" fitness newsletter and many exercise and fitness related sites across the internet.

Ray's personal coaching website, fasterleanerstronger.com has helped thousands meet their physical goals on a very large scale while still maintaining a one on one personal feel.

Q: How much fat can I lose with Fat 2 Fit?

Answer: The average fat loss is 2lbs per week. For those over 190 pounds, weight loss can be substantially higher.

The reality is that Fat 2 Fit is not just about burning fat, we also want you to get fit. Being fit means that not only do you have low bodyfat but that you also have strength, stamina and muscle.

Q: Can women use Fat 2 Fit too? I don't want huge muscles.

Answer: Women do very well on the program because most women before doing the Fat 2 Fit program are scared to lift heavy because they do not want to build big bulky muscles.

You will learn on the program that one of the reasons you have not been seeing results has simply been bad information. Women need to lift heavy and have no fear of bulking up. It's a hormone thing and you'll learn how to control the amount of muscle you put on your frame.

Q: I don't have endless hours to workout every week. Can I still use the program?

Answer: Yes you can. Again a lot of misinformation has led to the belief that long hours are necessary to produce results. The actual fact of the matter is that the quicker you perform your workouts, the more intensity you produce and the quicker your results. Done correctly and at a medium pace, the workouts can be completed in less than an hour. The advanced workouts can be performed in less than 11 minutes.

Q: Can anyone use Fat 2 Fit?

Answer: Yes. As long as you are cleared by your doctor to exercise you can do the program. We have had one 74 year old touch his toes for the first time in years and brides melt off the pounds and fit into their wedding dresses. One man that weighed close to 400 pounds lost 17 pounds in one week on the program.

It's important that you start at your current level of fitness and work your way up as each phase of the program builds on the previous phases. No matter where you start, everyone can reach his or her goals with this program

Do I Need To Do Anything Complicated?

Hi Ray,

I am considering buying the Fat 2 Fit program as I like the sound of what you say can be achieved in a much smaller time scale. A lot of people give them selves months to change their shape and I agree with what you say the higher the intensity the quicker the changes.

I have trained on and off for 15 years and I am now coming up to my 34th birthday. The last two years I have really stopped training to any consistent level. I tend to loose body mass very quickly when I stop weight training and over the last couple of years have gone down from 14 stone none to around 12 stone 6 purely because of the lack of heavy Resistance training.

I would like to put a little of that muscle back on my frame and also eliminate a rather squishy midsection that has come to rest there. I noticed on your blog with some of the exercises you were putting people through a lot of them involved using steppers and that kind of equipment. Unfortunately I train in a really old school gym that has mostly free weights bench press Squat rack and Leg press. You get the picture, it's not the sort of gym you see people using a stepper. So my question is does your system use workouts with this sort of equipment in, and will it help build muscle and burn the fat so to speak. We have treadmills and crossers so would they come in to use? I would also want a basic routine to start off just to get my system used to training again and get some of the core muscles up to being able to train hard again. It this taken into account with your training system?

Well I hope you can answer these questions for me and I look forward to your response.

Warm Regards
Shaun

Hi Shaun,

Since you know a bit about training, I'll tell you in training terms what the program actually is. There are six major routines in the fat 2 fit program. These programs are grouped into three periodized programs with two programs to choose from in each phase.

The two programs of each phase are for two separate groups. The "I want to lose weight fast" using supersets and mostly bodyweight movements group. And the "I go to the gym and want muscles but no body fat" group. The second group is where you are at. These routines are compound movement based and the system starts out easy to build up your tolerance to training. Then moves into a power phase to build strength. The third phase is all about using the strength and endurance from the previous phases to build maximum muscle and burn off body fat.

I come from a bodybuilding background so I understand what you mean by an "old school" gym. Don't worry, you won't have to pat your head while standing on a Swiss ball or use a stepper. Those routines were done with clients that wanted to lose weight as fast as possible and you will notice that they were female. Sometimes I have to put the stepper in with female clients so they feel better about resistance training.

Hope That Helps,
Ray Burton

Q: What is an e-book and why is Fat 2 Fit - The Meltdown only available as an e-book?

Answer: We did offer Fat 2 Fit in softcover but could not keep up with the trips to the post office so we opted for the e-book version only.

An e-book is a PDF file that is available for immediate download after your purchase. The e-book format also allows us to include links to resources like video's, audio and provide extra printable diet plans. It also allows us to email you any extra updates, bonuses or changes to the program.

Being able to download the e-book immediately allows you to start your fat loss workouts as quick as you can read the info. So if you order now, you could be working out and eating right in the next 5 minutes.

Q: What equipment do I need to do Fat 2 Fit?

Answer: None if you do not have any, you can use your bodyweight. If you have dumbbells, a bench or a Stability Ball you are more than set. A barbell can also be used for many exercises in place of dumbbells. There are also alternate programs geared towards burning fat that need only bodyweight with the option of using dumbbells when your conditioning advances.

If you have any questions further questions about Fat 2 Fit, please contact us here: buildingbodies@hotmail.com

Sincerely,
BuildingBodies Personal Training

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