Doug Lawrenson's Author Profile
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.
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4.25 Doug Lawrenson details the benefits of specific minerals, and talks about the importance of proper fluid and electrolyte intake before, during and after exercise.
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4.42857 Doug Lawrenson details the importance of proper water and mineral intake, and talks about sports drinks and carbohydrate consumption.
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4.630575 This routine although designed for a person who’s body type is described as Ectomorph; it can be also be used by all body types as a change their current routine.
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3.623765 This intense routine, aimed at women, is a mix of stretching, cardio and resistance training designed to help you tone up and tighten up.
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4.04348 This beginner ab workout hits your abs with 4 sets and 2 exercises. This workout can be done once or twice per week and can be added at the beginning or end of your current routine.
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4.02564 A 12 week full body beginners routine designed to get your body ready for an intense split routine.
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3.9375 This forearm has been designed for new weight lifters looking to build some muscle. It hits the forearms with two exercises, one set per exercise. This workout can be added onto the end of your bicep workout.
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4.314285 Stuck in a plateau? Blast your muscles with this giant set routine! The routine hits each muscle group with 3 massive supersets, made up of 3 different exercises. This routine is short, intense and designed for pure muscle shock!
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3.651165 Chest workout designed for beginners to bodybuilding. This workout hits the chest with 3 exercises for a total of 7 sets. Workout should be performed once per week.
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3.533335 This basic beginner leg workout hits the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calf muscles. It is designed for beginners to weight training who want to build muscle and strength in their legs.
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4.31818 This beginners bicep workout hits the bicep muscle with two exercises for a total of 6 sets. This workout is ideal for those new to weight training who are looking to build muscle. Use this routine before moving on to a more advanced split.
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4.545455 Tricep workout designed for beginners to bodybuilding. This workout hits the triceps with 3 compound and isolation exercises for a total of 6 sets. Workout should be performed once per week.
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3.64 This four exercise, nine set shoulder workout is designer for beginners who are looking to put some size onto their shoulders. Perform workout once per week.
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4.142855 This back workout has been designed for new weight lifters looking to build some muscle. It comprises of three exercises and seven sets targeting all major muscle groups in the back.
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4.24359 This intense cutting routine hits each muscle group twice a week on a 3 days on, 1 day off schedule. Use this routine to burn fat and get ripped!
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4.263275 This 5 day routine is designed to retain muscle mass while stripping fat! It's a mixture of cardio and weight training.
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3.920355 Doug's mega cutting workout routine is a 4 day split combining weights and cardio designed to lose fat while maintaining muscle mass.
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4.131315 Super shedding routine designed for muscle definition, muscle shaping and fat loss! Hit muscles hard with this ultra slop rep timing!
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4.31915 Want bigger arms? Arms stuck in a plateau? Shock your arms with this routine! Work this routine into your workout for 10 weeks. Once per week for the first 8 weeks, then twice per week for last 2 weeks.
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4.51724 If you are looking to a pure strength training routine, then this routine is for you. Doug Lawrenson has designed this strength program to increase your strength is the shortest time possible.
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4.45517 As requested by members on our forum we've added Doug Lawrenson's 4 day split muscle building workout to our database of workouts. This workout was designed by Doug and is aimed at muscle growth.
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4.2 In order for us to achieve progression in our training, we must increase our work capacity. This article looks at ways to can increase the intensity of your training routine and continue muscle gains beyond a plateau!
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3.75 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.
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4.214285 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!
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3.545455 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!
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3.9 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.
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3.75 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.
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3.75 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.
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3.555555 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!
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3.5 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.
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