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Jim holds a doctorate in exercise physiology and has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and more.



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Jim Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. Following graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue.

He was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society for his groundbreaking research. Currently, he serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers and Flex magazines, is the host of the popular online training and nutrition video series Muscle & Fitness Raw!, as seen at www.muscleandfitness.com and runs his own fitness website www.jimstoppani.com.

He has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition and health and is author of Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Human Kinetics, 2006), co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010), co-author of the book Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2008), and co-author of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008). Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the Platinum 360 Diet as found in the book, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) and creator of the diet program found in the book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness (Rodale, 2008).

Dr. Stoppani has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Mario Lopez, and has appeared on the NBC television show Extra as an Extra LifeChanger and as a science expert on the Spike television shows Jesse James is a Dead Man and MANswers.

He can be contacted at info@jimstoppani.com.

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Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 54
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: May 25, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 55
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: May 25, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 56
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 25, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 3, Week 9, Day 57
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: May 25, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 53
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, flye, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: May 24, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 52
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor's orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 23, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 51
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: May 22, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 8, Day 50
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: May 21, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 47
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: May 18, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 48
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor's orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 18, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 49
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 18, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 46
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, row, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: May 17, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 45
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 16, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 44
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: May 15, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 43
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: May 14, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 40
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: May 11, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 41
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 11, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 42
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 11, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 39
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, shrug, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: May 10, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 38
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor's orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 09, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 37
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: May 08, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 6, Day 36
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Mind :: May 07, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 33
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: May 04, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 34
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 04, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 35
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor's orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 04, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 32
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, flye, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: May 03, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 31
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: May 02, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 30
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: May 01, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 5, Day 29
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: Apr 30, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 26
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: Apr 27, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 27
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 27, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 28
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 27, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 25
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, flye, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: Apr 26, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 24
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 25, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 23
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: Apr 24, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 4, Day 22
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: Apr 23, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 19
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: Apr 20, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 20
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 20, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 21
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 20, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 18
Shoulders: Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, flye, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: Apr 19, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 17
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 18, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 16
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: Apr 17, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 15
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: Apr 16, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 12
Lay the foundation: Squat, press, and deadlift your way to bigger, stronger legs. Complete the package with incredible abs.
Section: Training :: Apr 13, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 13
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for your mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 13, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 14
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for your mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Training :: Apr 13, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 11
Build bolder shoulders, stronger traps, and carved calves. Time to press, flye, and raise the roof on your results.
Section: Training :: Apr 12, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 10
Active rest for the body, more knowledge for the mind. Follow the doctor’s orders for best results!
Section: Mind :: Apr 11, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 9
Build your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
Section: Training :: Apr 10, 2012

6 Weeks To Sick Arms
Grow like a pro with the ultimate science-based program for insane gains!
Section: Training :: Apr 09, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 2, Day 8
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for a well-rounded physique.
Section: Training :: Apr 09, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 5
Today is all about the quads, hamstrings and core. Time to show your legs and abs some tough love.
Section: Training :: Apr 06, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 6
Active rest for your body, doctor's orders for your mind. Today's tip is about the importance of going organic.
Section: Training :: Apr 06, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 7
Enjoy one more day of active rest. Tomorrow, it's back to the gym. Today's orders are about the many wonders of water.
Section: Training :: Apr 06, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 4
A delt workout is knocking at your door. Answer the call, and get ready for an all-in-one shoulder struggle with presses, raises and shrugs. Don’t forget your calves!
Section: Training :: Apr 05, 2012

Jim Stoppani's 12-Week Shortcut To Size: Microcycles Explained
Microcycles are the backbone of the 12-Week Shortcut to Size program. It may sound like something a kid rides in the driveway, but it's actually the science behind the shortcut.
Section: Training :: Apr 05, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 3
It's an active rest day, and the doctor is in. Check his cardio prescription and get the low down on high-intensity interval training.
Section: Training :: Apr 04, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 2
Yesterday, you pushed it. Today, you'll pull with everything you've got. Day two demands brutal work from your back and biceps. Bring it.
Section: Training :: Apr 03, 2012

Jim Stoppani's 12-Week Shortcut To Size - Build Muscle & Gain Strength!
There is no secret cure to being weak, but there are shortcuts to size! In 12 weeks, I can help you gain major strength and more muscle!
Section: Training :: Apr 03, 2012

Jim Stopanni's 12-Week Shortcut To Size
Real Science combined with real training produces unreal results. Try my Shortcut To Size program on for size – and see for yourself!
Section: Training :: Apr 02, 2012

Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 1, Day 1
Day one of Shortcut to Size is all about the chest and tri's. Put some size on your mirror muscles, and carve a pair of sick calves. Get growing!
Section: Training :: Apr 02, 2012

The Ultimate 8-Week HIIT-For-Fat-Burning Program
Better results in less time. What's not to love about HIIT training? Melt fat fast with this scientifically proven blubber-burning program!
Section: Training :: Mar 19, 2012

Men Can Confront Breast Cancer, Too – Knowing The Signs Can Save Your Life!
It's bad enough when a deadly disease strikes – let alone one you 'think' you’re immune to because of your sex. Here's what you need to know now.
Section: Mind :: Oct 07, 2011

Whey To Grow: Your Expert Guide To The Premier Muscle-Building Protein
Jim Stoppani, the most trusted man in muscle, explains what whey protein is, how it works, and why your physique needs it from food and supplements every day.
Section: Supplements :: Aug 12, 2011

Dr. Jim Stoppani's 8 Nutrition Rules For Building Maximum Muscle!
No more confusion! Learn what to put in your body for greater size.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 27, 2011

7 Scientific Steps To A Camera-Ready Body
Even if you don't have a photo shoot coming up, it's nice to look like you do.
Section: Training :: Jun 30, 2011

Stacked! Supplements For Gaining Size, Getting Shredded, And Boosting Test And NO
Take your gains to the next level with our four goal-specific supplement stacks.
Section: Supplements :: Apr 06, 2011

Stop Training Like An Idiot! The 12-Week Shortcut To Size
Follow this science-based plan, and the gains are guaranteed. How can we be so sure? Because the doctor's in the house, and he has your Rx for an amazing physique transformation!
Section: Training :: Feb 09, 2011

The 12-Week Shortcut To Size - Phase 1.
Say Hello to whole-body training, and teach your muscles how to contract properly with classic lifts designed to generate strength and mold muscles.
Section: Training :: Feb 09, 2011

The 12-Week Shortcut To Size - Phase 2.
Arms and legs one day, torso the next – time to make your core and extremities earn their keep.
Section: Training :: Feb 09, 2011

The 12-Week Shortcut To Size - Phase 3.
Push movements, pull movements, leg movements... you're already sweating, we know.
Section: Training :: Feb 09, 2011

The 12-Week Shortcut To Size - Phase 4.
Multiple muscle groups worked daily over a 4-day split for a complete body construction.
Section: Training :: Feb 09, 2011

Flex, May 2009 Excerpt: The 5-3-2 Plan For Insane Strength!
Most of us don't particularly care how strong we are, but rather, how strong we look. However, increasing strength should also be a priority, as being stronger can lead to bigger muscles. Enter the 5-3-2 plan...
Section: Contests :: Apr 14, 2009

Muscle & Fitness Hers March/April 2008 Excerpt: 3 Steps To A Better Body!
Organize your workouts for optimal muscle-sculpting results with this three-step training plan!
Section: Contests :: Feb 26, 2008


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