'X-Size' Software - Anyone used it?

thinbrin

Has anyone used 'X-Size', and if so, is it worth it? It's supposed to create a personalised training programme based on one's own personal statistics. See here, http://www.x-size.com/xsize.htm

I started training 7 weeks ago, and just like everyone else, I want the quickest and best natural gains possible for my genetic disposition. Ultimately, I understand that everyone's different, and since I'm unable to afford a personal trainer, I'm looking for advice on the best routine for me.

If the 'X-Size' software is just another gimmick, maybe someone here can suggest a routine for me to try? Or, is it best to just make up my own by way of trial and error?

I am average build for height and have an average metabolism. I have adjusted my diet (meal frequency and protein content) in accordance with suggestions on this forum, yet in the past 7 weeks since I began my training, I have only seemed to tone up rather than bulk.

My stats:
31 y/o
6'5
210lbs (unchanged since starting training)

My current routine is based on a recommended suggestion made by Garry on this forum (http://www.musclechat.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1983). However, I have been trying to work each muscle no more than twice a week so as to avoid over-training. I train on the machines rather than free-weights, because my gym is always too busy no matter when I go, and I don't want to hold up the big boys by not knowing what I'm doing and what amount of weights to use etc.

Maybe I'm just being impatient and should continue as I am. Having a longer frame probably makes it harder to bulk than a man of average height?

Thanks for reading.

Brin

LeeB

hi thinbrin

at 6'5 itll always be hard for you to build a noticeable amount of muscle in a short space of time... however you said 2 things in the above post that suggest you ARE gaining:

1 - you seem to have ONLY seemed to tone up

2 - your bodyweight has stayed the same...

if the above two statements are true then yes you have built quality muscle because if youve toned up you have lost fat.. but not bodyweight... i.e. whatever you have lost in fat you must have put on in muscle.

so dont be disheartened... your obviously progressing and if your seeing changes in the mirror then your doing something right mate!

its sounds to me though like your wanting to add some MASS rather than just quality muscle???

if so then changes are you may need to tweak your diet and training a little... list them here and im sure youll get plenty of advice!!

with regards the sofware.. never seen it... it could be useful... but personally id say the advice you get on here will probably be better!

thinbrin

Hey Lee

You have convinced me to carry on. Thanks for the reassurance mate!