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Doug Lawrenson's Author Profile

Background:

Doug started out as a physical trainer in the army. He was a competitive gymnast, diver and trampolinist. After leaving the army Doug worked as a personal trainer at his local gym. It was then Doug first started bodybuilding.

After only 12 months on the bodybuilding scene Doug competed in the British championships where he placed a respectable 5th! In the following year Doug competed again to win 2nd place.

Unfortunately Doug tore his rotator cuff and could no longer compete. He then became a national bodybuilding judge with the Natural Bodybuilders Association.

Doug now runs a successful fitness centre where he trains males for bodybuilding and powerlifter competitions and females for physique and figure competitions. All of Doug's trainees have reached British championship level.

Doug also provides sports specific training services and diet serivces for people from the UK, Europe and the US. Doug has 2 websites, Gemini Fitness Center & Pro Diets

Doug Lawrenson

Qualifications:

  • Nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Advanced sports nutrition
  • Personal training
  • GP referrals (for medical conditions etc)
  • Managing obesity
  • Gynamstics, trampoline and diving coach
  • Cardiac rehabilitation (currently studying)

Doug's Workout Routines:

  1. Doug's 4 Day Split Workout (extemely popular workout on M&S)
  2. The Super Toning Training Routine
  3. 12 Week Beginners Routine
  4. Maximum Strength Workout
  5. Doug's Mega Cutting Routine

For a complete list of workouts see our workout routines section.

DOUG LAWRENSON'S ARTICLES:

Upping the Training Intensity: Plateau Busting Training Methods Upping the Training Intensity: Plateau Busting Training Methods
In order for us to achieve progression in our training, we must increase our work...
Steroids and Their Harmful Side Effects Steroids and Their Harmful Side Effects
It's widely known that taking anabolic steroids can result in some serious negative side effects....
The Hormone That Keeps Us Fat! The Hormone That Keeps Us Fat!
Ever wondered why trying to cut body fat that you get to a certain level...
Gaining Weight the Healthy Way! Gaining Weight the Healthy Way!
It's easy to gain weight, but it's not eat to gain muscle mass without a...
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 4 Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 4
The final part to Doug's 4 part series on weight training for children and teenagers....
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 3 Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 3
This is part 3 in our 4 part series on weight training for teens and...
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 2 Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 2
Training and exercise for teens and children, part 2. This part of the 4 part...
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 1 Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 1
Part 1 in a 4 part series this article looks at training for children and...
I Need To Build Muscle Fast! I Need To Build Muscle Fast!
Wanna build muscle fast? Read this article before you hit the gym. Learn how to...
Designing Training Routines Using Periodisation Designing Training Routines Using Periodisation
Learn how to design the best bodybuilding training routines using periodisation. This in-depth article shows...
So You Want To Be Big? So You Want To Be Big?
Successful training programs don't happen by accident. They are well planned. To obtain results you...
The Importance of Amino Acids The Importance of Amino Acids
Amino acids. We've all heard of them, but what role do they play in muscle...
Are Carbohydrates Really Our Enemy? Are Carbohydrates Really Our Enemy?
Correct carbohydrate consumption is essential to both gaining and losing weight. This article gives you...
12 Week Beginners Training Routine 12 Week Beginners Training Routine
The 12 week beginners training routine is designed for absolute beginners to get their joints,...
Resistance Training Exercise Variables Resistance Training Exercise Variables
How much thought have you put into your workout? In this article Doug Lawrenson explains...
How to Create a Bodybuilding Diet How to Create a Bodybuilding Diet
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to create the correct...
Which of The 3 Body Types Are You? Which of The 3 Body Types Are You?
Which of the 3 male body type are you, Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph? In the...
9 Steps to Eliminating a Plateau 9 Steps to Eliminating a Plateau
Are you frustrated with your progress at the gym? Do you pump iron week after...
Understanding Muscular Fitness Understanding Muscular Fitness
Doug Lawrenson takes an in-depth look at strength and muscular fitness. The article covers different...
The Sadness of Dieting Deprivation The Sadness of Dieting Deprivation
Your body is not an enemy that needs to be starved into submission to give...
The Six Basic Rules of Strength Training for Sports The Six Basic Rules of Strength Training for Sports
The 6 basic rules of strength training. Every strength training routine should follow these basic...
The Role Of Essential Fats In Bodybuilding The Role Of Essential Fats In Bodybuilding
The role of essential fats in bodybuilding. This article looks at why you should be...
Muscle and Muscle Fibers Muscle and Muscle Fibers
How much do you know about muscle fibers? By knowing your muscle fibers you can...
Vitamins and Minerals: Important or Just Marketing Hype? Vitamins and Minerals: Important or Just Marketing Hype?
Vitamins and minerals are the most popular supplements in the market place today, but do...
Stretching and Flexibility Stretching and Flexibility
Stretching - you all know about it, but how many of you stretch before you...
The Super Toning Training Routine The Super Toning Training Routine
The super toning training routine! The intense routine, aimed at women, is a mix of...
Circuit Training Overview Circuit Training Overview
This article gives you an overview of circuit training. Read about the benefits, tips and...
Nutrition For Optimal Recovery Nutrition For Optimal Recovery
One way to achieve optimum performance is to focus on post exercise food choices. This...
The Importance of Frequent Meals The Importance of Frequent Meals
This article tells you why you should be eating frequent meals throughout the day and...
Difference Between Omega 3 and Omega 6 Difference Between Omega 3 and Omega 6
How much do you know about essential fatty acids? Most of us know that Omega...
In-Depth Look at Carbohydrates In-Depth Look at Carbohydrates
How much do you know about Carbohydrates? The article explains in detail everything you wanted...
Nutrition For Beginners - Part II Nutrition For Beginners - Part II
Nutrition for beginners part II. The second part to the Nutrition For beginners series looks...
Nutrition For Beginners - Part I Nutrition For Beginners - Part I
Nutrition for beginners part 1. This is the first of a 2 part series designed...
What's All The Fuss About Protein? What's All The Fuss About Protein?
Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all...
Losing Fat & Cutting, Without Losing Muscle Losing Fat & Cutting, Without Losing Muscle
Doug Lawrenson explains the art of "cutting", losing body fat without losing muscle mass. Learn...

DOUG LAWRENSON'S WORKOUTS:

Dougs 4 Day Split Maximum Strength Workout Dougs 4 Day Split Maximum Strength Workout
If you are looking to a pure strength training routine, then this routine is for...
Dougs 4 Day Split Workout Dougs 4 Day Split Workout
As requested by members on our forum we've added Doug Lawrenson's 4 day split muscle...
Doug's Mega Cutting Routine Doug's Mega Cutting Routine
Doug's mega cutting workout routine is a 4 day split combining weights and cardio designed...
Doug's 5 Day High Definition Routine Doug's 5 Day High Definition Routine
This 5 day routine is designed to retain muscle mass while stripping fat! It's a...
Doug's Super Shredding Routine Doug's Super Shredding Routine
Super shedding routine designed for muscle definition, muscle shaping and fat loss! Hit muscles hard...
Doug's 6 Day Cutting Routine Doug's 6 Day Cutting Routine
This intense cutting routine hits each muscle group twice a week on a 3 days...
The Big Arm Routine! The Big Arm Routine!
Want bigger arms? Arms stuck in a plateau? Shock your arms with this routine! Work...
The Giant Set Routine! The Giant Set Routine!
Stuck in a plateau? Blast your muscles with this giant set routine! The routine hits...
Beginner Shoulder Workout Beginner Shoulder Workout
This four exercise, nine set shoulder workout is designer for beginners who are looking to...
Beginner Chest Workout Beginner Chest Workout
Chest workout designed for beginners to bodybuilding. This workout hits the chest with 3 exercises...
Beginner Tricep Workout Beginner Tricep Workout
Tricep workout designed for beginners to bodybuilding. This workout hits the triceps with 3 compound...
Beginner Leg Workout Beginner Leg Workout
This basic beginner leg workout hits the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calf muscles. It is...
Beginner Bicep Workout Beginner Bicep Workout
This beginners bicep workout hits the bicep muscle with two exercises for a total of...
Beginner Back Workout Beginner Back Workout
This back workout has been designed for new weight lifters looking to build some muscle....
Beginner Forearm Workout Beginner Forearm Workout
This back forearm has been designed for new weight lifters looking to build some muscle....
Beginner Ab Workout Beginner Ab Workout
This beginner ab workout hits your abs with 4 sets and 2 exercises. This workout...
12 Week Beginners Training Routine 12 Week Beginners Training Routine
A 12 week full body beginners routine designed to get your body ready for an...
The Super Toning Training Routine The Super Toning Training Routine
This intense routine, aimed at women, is a mix of stretching, cardio and resistance training...
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