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Originally Posted by David - PG
Way off.
5% genetics
25% workout
60% diet
10% rest
(% = perceived mental effort & stress required to achieve fitness goals)
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Once you know what body type you're working with (genetics), the percentages would change.
Example, a big guy who puts on muscle easily, but also carries a lot of fat needs to work out hard initially & build up the muscle. Adding diet & cardio into the mix later on will lean him out & he'll be able to maintain his look with a lighter maintenance diet & training schedule.
A really thin guy that has next to no body fat will have a much tougher time ever getting to that size. Years of weight training, protein supplements etc. Diet is important here too, but mostly just consuming more protein & calories, rather than the first guy trying to get cut.