How to get as lean and fit as David Bromstad in Color Splash

David Bromstad is the star of the popular HGTV show “Color Splash.” He has become very popular due to his incredible vision in design, custom art and color styles. Although his spectacle has created a large following of interior design addicts, his lean 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 a lot of time in the gym to build the same amount of muscle as David. If you want a slim body like him, drop the bodybuilder mentality.

It’s harder to lose weight than to get big

What I mean by the “bodybuilder mentality” is more based on how they train and eat. Most of the bodybuilders or gym junkies you come across are guys who are big and bulky but 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 the muscle. This happens because getting great requires very little discipline. Remember, these guys often get a lot of attention from other men in the gym for their amazing lifting skills and freaky size, but they will be overlooked by the ladies any day. I hear it all the time, women prefer a slim 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 normal clothes or jeans is a nightmare. Big guys look awkward when trying to get dressed or even wearing regular jeans. Women love style, and they love it even more when a man combines style with a slim, fit body. I’m not trying to criticize big guys 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 direct our focus towards removing that unwanted body fat so that we can reveal the muscle you worked so hard for. First I would start by saying 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 only 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 as I’m sure you’ve been told. People who eat 6-8 meals a day almost always take in 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 size 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 of only bodyweight exercises like: push-ups, pull-ups, hanging leg raises, etc. Bodyweight workouts and non-gym intervals are a definite trend in Hollywood for very good reasons. Keep in mind that intense cardio and keeping calories low will burn that body fat and give you the lean, lean, fit look of David Bromstad in “Color Splash.”