Background
Jeremy is a Certified Fitness Trainer and a Specialist in Performance Nutrition. Both certifications are awarded by the International Sports Sciences Administration. These certifications, combined with his vast experience assisting clients with physique transformation, have earned him his reputation as a top International Health Coach.
August of 1999 & Present.
Jeremy has transformed his own body many times experimenting with various methods of nutrition from low-carb to vegan to Body-for-LIFE(tm) and has worked with many others to help them achieve the same. He specializes in working with those who suffer from obesity or who are extremely overweight. You can learn more about Jeremy's coaching packages at:
http://www.naturalphysiques.com/coaching
Or by attending his weekly international teleseminars, Become Your Best Coaching, by dialing (646) 519-5800 and using pin BYB1# (2921#). For an automatic, weekly reminder, send a blank e-mail to: weeklycall@aweber.com
Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Natural Physiques, a division of Golden Summit, Inc., a company with the mission to empower individuals to lose weight and live healthy.
Jeremy is also a prolific writer who has been published in internationally renown technology magazines (iSeries, formerly News/400), fitness related publications (including Pounds-a-Weigh), and many on-line magazines such as Bodybuilding.com, Dolfzine.com, Tom Venuto's FitRen.com, Ian King's Get Buffed! Newsletter, and ProTrainerOnline.com. His transformation has been featured in David Greenwalt's "The Leanness Lifestyle" and his pictures appeared in a calendar for the same system.
Jeremy Likness is the author of the eBook, "Become the Journey: A Transformation Guide." This book reveals how to take control of you to master a healthy lifestyle.
It focuses on training, nutrition, and the personal development aspect of physique transformation. Jeremy also produces a series of empowering CDs that focus on topics such as belief, mindset, cardiovascular fitness, nutrition, and resistance training. For more details, visit his website at www.naturalphysiques.com.
To learn more about yourself and how you can conquer the mental barriers you erect to sabotage our own progress to good health, read "Become the Journey: A Transformation Guide." This e-Book is over 300 pages that not only focus on mindset, but contain easy-to-understand information about nutrition and training.
He can be contacted at weightlossexpert@bodybuilders.com.
Vital Stats
Years Bodybuilding: 4 off and on
Favorite Body Parts: Abs, Biceps
Favorite Exercise: Squat
Favorite supplements:
Fish oil
, Flaxseed, Ultra 40 and Ultra Size
Hobbies: Writing, programming
Favorite bodybuilders: Skip Lacour, Bill & Shawn Phillips, David Greenwalt,
Denise Deaton, Jeremiah Forster, Frank Zane
You Can Visit Jeremy Online At: http://www.naturalphysiques.com
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Articles :: Sorted By Date
What Is That Ammonia Smell When I Sweat?
A reader asked me to address the issue of ammonia smell when working out. Many of us have experienced this - especially during prolonged cardiovascular exercise. Your sweat has an acrid, ammonia-like smell. Learn what it is and how to prevent it!
Section: Training :: Sep 02, 2003
All About Creatine!
Creatine is the most popular and commonly used sports supplement available today. There are numerous studies backed by anecdotal evidence that support the efficacy of creatine supplementation. Find out everything you ever needed to know about creatine.
Section: Supplements :: Sep 05, 2003
The Perfect Meal!
When considering any type of nutrition program, there are a few parameters that must be taken into consideration. I have prioritized them based on my goals when designing a program for a client. Find out how you can too!
Section: Nutrition :: Sep 11, 2003
Back To The Old School: A Look At Supplements That Are Still Going Strong!
In the golden era of bodybuilders, before science and research had progressed in the area of nutrition and its impact on resistance training, people would do just about anything in order to increase their muscle mass. Find what is still around and going strong!
Section: Supplements :: Sep 18, 2003
The Bench Has Many Faces!
So many people think that there is only one way and only one way to bench press. The bench press has many faces, and we're going to explore them today!
Section: Training :: Sep 30, 2003
All About Bread!
This article will explain the history of bread, the types of bread, and the role that bread can play in the quest for good health and a better body.
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 02, 2003
Bulking Recipes For Bodybuilders!
In the past eight weeks, I have managed to gain 11 pounds of mass while keeping my body fat at relatively the same level (I dropped a pound of fat). So, I thought I would share some of my favorite recipes with hopes that it will inspire others to enjoy their nutrition as well!
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 15, 2003
Learn How To Measure Your Success!
There are many ways to measure your success with any fitness program. There are many factors that can illustrate your progress, and many ways to measure each factor. This article will discuss several ways to measure your success!
Section: Training :: Oct 16, 2003
Ten Fat Mistakes!
This article is to help those who have a lot of fat to lose. It is not for the experienced bodybuilder, preparing for a competition, or even the fitness enthusiast struggling to drop those last 5 or 10 stubborn pounds. This is for those who have a long ways to go.
Section: Training :: Oct 17, 2003
Training On The Go!
I will discuss some simple and inexpensive equipment, how to design a program on the go, and various exercises that you can use to keep yourself in peak shape without needing a squat cage or a ton of machines.
Section: Training :: Oct 17, 2003
How To Set Goals!
Goal setting is an important part of successful physique transformation. Goals should not only be related to your physique. From personal experience, goal setting is one of the important determining factors behind the success of any physique transformation. Learn why!
Section: Mind :: Oct 21, 2003
I Can, I Can't…
You've heard it before. Never say I can't. Think positive. But how do the things we say, feel, and believe truly affect our lives? Every day you have internal conversations with yourself, and the way that you conduct those conversations will have a tremendous impact on your success. There is much more to positive thinking than can, can't.
Section: Mind :: Oct 23, 2003
Have A Healthy Halloween!
These holidays I encourage you to have fun. I encourage you to enjoy the treats that come with the holidays, but balance them with proper nutrition. Find out how you can for HALLOWEEN!
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 28, 2003
The Skinny On Salt!
The lesson here is one of moderation. Salt is not the enemy, and by no means should it be eliminated from the diet. On the other hand, everyone should be aware of the role that sodium plays in a balanced nutrition program, to make sure that excessive salt is not being consumed.
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 29, 2003
Change Your Rep Tempo For Max Gains!
There are a million ways to train, and a million ways to alter your training. One great way to add variety to your training is to understand and use the concept of tempo. Learn why!
Section: Training :: Oct 31, 2003
GAD2: Is The Cause For Obesity Discovered?
According to the study, GAD2, a specific gene, was responsible for both encouraging and protecting against obesity!
Section: Nutrition :: Nov 03, 2003
Achieve Balance!
Understand what it goes through each day, and learn the signals that it provides, such as fatigue, soreness, and hunger. Build your nutrition and training around your lifestyle. Through understanding the body, you can help create the balance that you are looking for - and it does not have to be a complicated process!
Section: Mind :: Nov 07, 2003
The Truth About Ephedra!
I have used thermogenics in the past, but for a very different reason than most people use them. This article will focus on facts about ephedra and explain how I use it!
Section: Supplements :: Nov 10, 2003
Heart Matters: Are You Training Your Heart?
Instead of relying on cookie-cutter formulas, you can use your heart as an interactive gauge to tailor your workouts to your own unique body. Learn that the heart matters and use the powerful information it provides to build your peak physique.
Section: Training :: Nov 12, 2003
Gym Mythology: An Inside Look At Some Common Bodybuilding Myths!
Problems with translation and context have led to a number of myths that pervade society and prevent people from realizing their full potential. Let's explore a few of these myths, in no specific order.
Section: Training :: Nov 14, 2003
Recovery Tactics!
Without the training effect, you would never progress - you'd be stuck at the same weight and same level of cardiovascular fitness forever. What most people fail to recognize is that the training effect is not the direct result of training alone, but training and recovery. Let's take a look at some recovery tactics!
Section: Training :: Nov 21, 2003
The Shoulder Joint! Exercises And Stretches.
Some of the most common weight training injuries involve the shoulder joint. More often than not, these injuries are due to improper form or lack of control when doing non-shoulder specific exercises. Learn how you can prevent these kind of injuries and all about your shoulders!
Section: Training :: Nov 25, 2003
Utilizing Squat Variations!
The squat is a very powerful exercise. It is one of the only exercises that will work 75% of your muscles with one, single movement. The squat should be one of the primary movements in any leg workout. There are many varieties of squat that can be performed to make workouts interesting and prevent plateaus or stagnation.
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2003
MAXIMum Cardio!
Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of general health. There are many methods for training which all have their advantages. You should learn what works for you and what you truly enjoy so that you will continue to perform cardio and reap benefits of good health.
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2003
Form For Fitness: Are You Using Proper Form?
What is the correct way to train, and how do you sort through so much information, some of it apparently conflicting? While it would be impossible to discuss all aspects of proper form for every possible exercise, this article will try to address some common elements of 'proper form.'
Section: Training :: Dec 09, 2003
Applied Chaos: A Detailed Look At Fractal Training!
Learn what the chaos theory is and it can help you but first you must know your body and what it responds to, but by keeping detailed logs and planning specific programs, you can begin to maximize hypertrophy in your training!
Section: Training :: Jan 17, 2004
Do You Have The Vision?
Without vision, you have no path - how can you, when there is no destination to reach? Fortunately, visualization is a technique that has been around for some time, and has been practiced and employed by successful people around the world.
Section: Mind :: Mar 01, 2004
Your First Pull-Up!
How do I get strong enough to perform a full pull-up? Let's analyze the pull-up and create a plan of attack!
Section: Training :: Mar 25, 2004
Core & Abdominal Training: Get Great Abs!
Abdominal training is very misunderstood. Many people place a lot of emphasis on abs without understanding how the abs function or why they are even training in a certain way. Let's explore the correct way to train abs for the results that you want!
Section: Training :: Mar 25, 2004
Food Labels 101!
It is important that you know how to shop for quality foods. This article explains how to maximize your trips to the grocery store by revealing exactly how to read labels and find healthy foods.
Section: Nutrition :: Jun 18, 2004
Don't Let Your Metabolism Fall!
These are the top ten ways you can boost your metabolism and keep it high - even through Fall.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 23, 2004
The Five Keys To Healthy Eating.
Many people operate in an either/or mode - either they are following a program perfectly, or they are simply going wild with their eating habits.
Section: Nutrition :: Sep 02, 2004
Fear: How You Can Overcome Fear.
Sometimes, overcoming fear is as simple as programming the body to perform the motions that the mind is resisting. Learn why and how to overcome it...
Section: Mind :: Nov 23, 2004
Ask The Health Coach - Part 1.
Jeremy Likness is an international health coach who has helped clients lose fat and achieve a lean, healthy body. In this installment he addresses several controversial topics related to fat loss.
Section: Training :: Feb 17, 2005
Make Your Goals Stick!
The amazing thing about the future is that if you wait, it will always come to you. By reading this you should gain some insight to making goals and actually keeping them.
Section: Mind :: May 02, 2005
The Practical Way To Lose Fat!
Today's society is about speed. We no longer have to wait for the oven to warm our food because we have microwaves ready to do the work in less time. The same is not true when it comes to fat loss. Read on to learn about setting realistic goals.
Section: Nutrition :: May 03, 2005
Ask The Health Coach - Part 2.
Jeremy Likness is an international health coach who has helped clients lose fat and achieve a lean, healthy body. In this installment he addresses several controversial topics related to fat loss.
Section: Training :: Jul 26, 2005
