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
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:
- Doug's 4 Day Split Workout (extemely popular workout on M&S)
- The Super Toning Training Routine
- 12 Week Beginners Routine
- Maximum Strength Workout
- Doug's Mega Cutting Routine
For a complete list of workouts see our workout routines section.
Doug Lawrenson's Articles:
Steroids and Their Harmful Side Effects
It's widely known that taking anabolic steroids can result in some serious negative side effects. This article By Doug Lawrenson breaks the steroid side effects down, explaining how steroids affect different body parts. Thinking about taking steroids? Read this first.
The Hormone That Keeps Us Fat!
Ever wondered why trying to cut body fat that you get to a certain level of body fat % and then no matter what you do, the body just won't let you to lose that extra bit of fat? This article explains why!
Gaining Weight the Healthy Way!
It's easy to gain weight, but it's not eat to gain muscle mass without a lot of fat gain. This article goes into how to plan your diet and training for weight gain without too much fat!
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. This part looks at workouts for teenagers at various levels of training.
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 3
This is part 3 in our 4 part series on weight training for teens and children. This part looks at exercise guidelines for resistance training.
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 2
Training and exercise for teens and children, part 2. This part of the 4 part series looks at physiological responses of teens and children and outlines some guidelines for training for under 16s.
Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers - Part 1
Part 1 in a 4 part series this article looks at training for children and teenagers. This article is a must read for teens who should understand their body before they start training!
I Need To Build Muscle Fast!
Wanna build muscle fast? Read this article before you hit the gym. Learn how to train, rest and build muscle effectively to get the most out of your gym sessions.
Designing Training Routines Using Periodisation
Learn how to design the best bodybuilding training routines using periodisation. This in-depth article shows you how create your own cycling routine for maximum gains.
So You Want To Be Big?
Successful training programs don't happen by accident. They are well planned. To obtain results you have take time to learn how to approach resistance training to achieve a result. Read more by clicking the link above...
The Importance of Amino Acids
Amino acids. We've all heard of them, but what role do they play in muscle building, weight loss and fitness? Doug Lawrenson explains what aminos are an how the effect your body.
Are Carbohydrates Really Our Enemy?
Correct carbohydrate consumption is essential to both gaining and losing weight. This article gives you an in-depth view of what carbohydrate foods you should be eating, when and why. I must read for people wanting to gain or lose weight.
12 Week Beginners Training Routine
The 12 week beginners training routine is designed for absolute beginners to get their joints, tendons and muscles ready weight training. If you have never trained with weights, the routine is for you.
Resistance Training Exercise Variables
How much thought have you put into your workout? In this article Doug Lawrenson explains how to choose exercises based on your goals and how to tailor these exercises to your body type and goals. It's time to optimize your workout to reach your goals faster!
How to Create a Bodybuilding Diet
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to create the correct diet for building muscle. In this article Doug Lawrenson teaches you exactly how to do it, no matter what your goals are.
Which of The 3 Body Types Are You?
Which of the 3 male body type are you, Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph? In the article Doug Lawrenson explains each body type and how to maximize muscle building results.
9 Steps to Eliminating a Plateau
Are you frustrated with your progress at the gym? Do you pump iron week after week, only to see the same physique time and time again? You may have hit a plateau.
Understanding Muscular Fitness
Doug Lawrenson takes an in-depth look at strength and muscular fitness. The article covers different types of strength, benefits of being fit and strong and different methods of strength training.
The Sadness of Dieting Deprivation
Your body is not an enemy that needs to be starved into submission to give up fat. Doug Lawrenson takes a look at deprivation diets and explains how they are really bad for your health and how dieting should be treated as a lifestyle change.
The Six Basic Rules of Strength Training for Sports
The 6 basic rules of strength training. Every strength training routine should follow these basic rules to prevent injury and help you build superior strength. If you're serious about increasing your strength read this first.
The Role Of Essential Fats In Bodybuilding
The role of essential fats in bodybuilding. This article looks at why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss. A must read for anyone who wants to build muscle and stay healthy.
Muscle and Muscle Fibers
How much do you know about muscle fibers? By knowing your muscle fibers you can design your workouts to suit different types of muscle requirements. The more you know about your muscles, the bigger you can build them.
Vitamins and Minerals: Important or Just Marketing Hype?
Vitamins and minerals are the most popular supplements in the market place today, but do we really need them? This article explores different types of vitamins and minerals, what they do, and why we need them.
Stretching and Flexibility
Stretching - you all know about it, but how many of you stretch before you train? Not many. This article takes a detailed look at why you should be stretching, when you should stretch and different types of stretching exercises.
The Super Toning Training Routine
The super toning training routine! The intense routine, aimed at women, is a mix of stretching, cardio and resistance training designed to help you tone up and tighten up! So if you're looking to shape up, this routine is for you.
Circuit Training Overview
This article gives you an overview of circuit training. Read about the benefits, tips and precautions of circuit training and try the gym or home based circuit training workouts provided.
Nutrition For Optimal Recovery
One way to achieve optimum performance is to focus on post exercise food choices. This article shows you what to eat after your workout and explains why. A must read if you want to maximize your lean muscle gain.
The Importance of Frequent Meals
This article tells you why you should be eating frequent meals throughout the day and why skipping meals is both bad for your health and can get in the way of your muscle and fitness goals.
Difference Between Omega 3 and Omega 6
How much do you know about essential fatty acids? Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article.
In-Depth Look at Carbohydrates
How much do you know about Carbohydrates? The article explains in detail everything you wanted to know about carbohydrates including carbohydrate types, GI, digestion, fibre, glucose and relationship with fat storage and physical activity.
Nutrition For Beginners - Part II
Nutrition for beginners part II. The second part to the Nutrition For beginners series looks at the amounts of food you need to build muscle and what are the best sources for prtoein, carbs and fat.
Nutrition For Beginners - Part I
Nutrition for beginners part 1. This is the first of a 2 part series designed to help beginners who are learning how to build muscle. Part 1 shows you how to work out how many calories you need based on your bodyweight.
What's All The Fuss About Protein?
Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all talking about it. So what's all the fuss about protein? Doug Lawrenson takes an in-depth look at protein.
Losing Fat & Cutting, Without Losing Muscle
Doug Lawrenson explains the art of "cutting", losing body fat without losing muscle mass. Learn how you should eat and train if you want to keep your lean muscle mass and lose that excess fat!
