David Bromstad is the star of the popular HGTV show “Color Splash.” He has become very popular due to his incredible insight into design, custom art and color styling. Although the spectacle of him has created a large following addicted to interior design, his slender physical form has also been a topic of conversation. He has an average amount of muscle mass, but his muscles have outstanding tone. He has very good definition because he has been able to keep his body fat low to reveal his defined body. It doesn’t take long in the gym to put on the same amount of muscle as David. If you want a skinny body like him, drop the bodybuilder mentality.
It’s harder to lose weight than to get big
What I mean by “bodybuilder mindset” is based more on how they train and eat. Most of the bodybuilders or gym junkies you come across are big, bulky guys who have very little tone or definition. Everyone may be able to lift 500 pounds or have thighs the size of tree trunks, but they never seem to be able to reduce their body fat enough to reveal muscle. This happens because getting big requires very little discipline. Remember, these guys usually get a lot of attention from other men in the gym for their incredible lifting skills and weird size, but they’ll be overlooked by the ladies any day. I hear it all the time, women prefer a skinny body much more like David Bromstad, Taylor Lautner or Ryan Reynolds any day. What do these three celebrities have in common? Decent amount of muscle but very little body fat!
Avoid getting too big, it will ruin your appearance
Bodybuilders always seem to overdo it in the weight room. Being too big to the point of not being able to wear regular clothes or jeans is a nightmare. Big guys look awkward when they’re trying to dress up or even when they’re wearing regular jeans. Women love style, and they love it even more when a man combines style with a slim and fit body. I’m not trying to criticize the greats or bodybuilders, I’m just trying to help.
Your own crash course to getting lean
Like I said before, if you’ve been lifting weights for a long period of time, you probably have enough muscle mass. So instead, we’re going to turn our focus toward shedding that unwanted body fat so we can reveal the muscle you worked so hard for. I would first start by saying to skip the direct leg work. Chances are you have enough muscle mass in your legs and buttocks than you already need. Having big legs and a huge butt won’t give you the GQ look. What I do recommend is spending just 15-20 minutes of strength training followed by 45-60 minutes of cardio. When I say “cardio” I don’t mean hanging out on the elliptical reading a magazine. I’m talking about high intensity interval training.
Your eating habits will need a makeover
When it comes to eating, this is where a lot of people drop the ball. You don’t need to eat 6-8 meals a day like I’m sure you’ve been told. People who eat 6-8 meals a day almost always consume more calories than they burn, so they never get the definition they’re looking for. You also don’t need tons of protein to maintain a lean body. Try to eat 2-3 normal sized meals. If you really need to lose fat fast, intermittent fasting is the way to go. Intermittent fasting will create a huge calorie deficit without losing muscle.
Note: If you don’t have access to a gym, you can still get a great body with workouts that consist only of bodyweight exercises like: push-ups, pull-ups, hanging leg raises, etc. Bodyweight workouts and non-gym interval workouts are a definite trend in Hollywood for very good reason. Keep in mind that intense cardio and keeping calories low will burn off that body fat and give you the lean, lean, fit look of David Bromstad in “Color Splash.”