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The Science of Getting Ripped: Proven Workout Hacks and Diet Tricks to Burn Fat and Build Muscle in Half the Time

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Here's how an overworked computer engineer accidentally discovered the little-known 'secrets' to build muscle and lose fat

I'd had enough of my unhealthy lifestyle...I didn't exercise, I had a two hour commute to my hospital IT job in Chicago, I had a wife and two kids.

And most of the fitness advice I read was geared towards guys who had the time to work out six days a week.

But after a lot of research and trial and error, I finally figured out how to burn fat and build muscle while still maintaining my busy lifestyle. The result is The Science of Getting Ripped.

This is the step-by-step manual I created for busy guys that want to burn fat, build muscle, get stronger, and increase their athleticism and power. I share the secrets and tips that regular guys can use to get in incredible shape. This is not a typical "bodybuilding" audiobook because it's geared towards regular guys with busy lives.

Here's what you'll



How a little known nutrition trick slashes fat! (Once you know this, you won't have trouble burning fat.) The little used strategy that means you get stronger on any lift. (This is a common sense technique I hardly ever see anyone do.) Are you looking to lose belly fat? You're in luck...I'll show you a proven way to target your flabby belly...this is great for beer bellies. How to get a six-pack and an incredible core with these under-utilized ab movements. Imagine increasing strength and muscle growth week after week! The exact time it should take you to lower a rep. The magic timeframe each set should take for optimal growth. Why training for too long is counterproductive and often a barrier to muscle growth! The one thing you must do to stimulate new muscle growth. What the true muscle-building hormone is and how to ignite it every single workout. Why drastic reductions in calories is counterproductive and damages long-term weight loss. How to smash through plateaus and sticking points. (The scientific principle you must incorporate in your workouts to help prevent plateaus.) How to eat your favorite "junk" foods and still lose body fat. Finally discover how to eat your favorite foods like pasta, chocolate cake, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, cupcakes, French toast, and cinnamon rolls to help you build muscle while still dropping body fat! How the "afterburn effect" helps you burn more calories while working out less. Can't make it to the gym? No problem. Just do this simple "get ripped at home" workout. The mind-blowing testosterone and growth hormone boosting secrets. (These powerful hormones literally burn fat, increase sex drive, and virtually turn back the hands of time causing you to look and feel younger.) The only three supplements you will ever need!

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Published June 20, 2017

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Profile Image for Alistair Miller.
164 reviews1 follower
August 31, 2021
There is definitely some useful advice in this book. It explains how to burn fat whilst putting on muscle mass, without overcomplicating things. I will be coming back to this book for advice in the future. I've definitely found some points to take away to help me improve my exercise and diet regime.
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May 12, 2018
Explains everything in crisp and simple manner

The book is written in a way that any novice can reap benefits from it. A good read.
Although the book covers daily calories and macros requirements, however, the one thing missing in the book was a sample meal plan and how to divide macros into each meal. I hope the author would add it in the near future.
Profile Image for Manuel Dollwet.
1 review
December 15, 2017
Good

Very good examinations on science and steps. Tell all about diet and routines and supplements. Was a good read for
Profile Image for Aniket Patil.
525 reviews22 followers
February 9, 2019
This is an informative book on how to exercise correctly and what to eat. I found it helpful. round 1 starts from today. :)
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363 reviews9 followers
February 6, 2023
This is a quick and good primer on the science behind carb cycling, and increasing your carbs on lifting days, and decreasing it on cardio days in order to get help get ripped.
Profile Image for Jason Soles.
3 reviews
October 17, 2025
Great and fast read.

I really enjoyed Imam's book. It took me a couple of hours and affirmed much of what I was already doing. But gave me the science behind why I do it.
103 reviews2 followers
September 1, 2016
Good place to start

If you're doing your own research this book can help you piggy back to establish common knowledge. Major con: Rather than demonstrate the exercises in photos (more expensive) the author links you to others web sites (less expensive). All things considered a great place to start. For those a little more advanced you may want to keep looking or in my case stop looking and "Get on it and Stay on it." Lol
4 reviews
January 3, 2017
Very informative

I currently workout 5-6 days a week. I was looking for a book that could shake up my routine. I found it very informative and look forward to trying some of the ideas discussed. I would rate this more for an intermediate to advanced lifter, if I was a newbie I think I might be a little overwhelmed with all the info.
Profile Image for Rawlstan Decoteau.
1 review
July 7, 2016
Decent read

A lot of good information in this book not really what I needed because I'm not a busy dad but had some great tips like taking time off from the gym I need to do that ... Sometime next year lol
3 reviews
April 17, 2016
Informative

This book goes a long way to dispel the myth and hype surrounding diet and exercise. Straight and to the point.
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