Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat By Ori Hofmekler

Reviewed By Malinda Baum

    Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat - The Science of Physical Perfection by Ori Hofmekler explains in great detail the wonders of why and how our amazing bodies can adapt and redesign themselves. Mr. Hofmekler's book delves deep into the natural chemical processes required to increase muscle mass and decrease body fat levels, without introducing any additional outside chemicals.

    As you read this short e-book of 124 pages, you begin to realize that the human body is capable of so much more than we currently imagine. It becomes obvious that when we allow our own bodies to run the biological systems with which they are equipped -- anything is possible! Whether you are a world-class athlete or just want to be a healthy well-functioning human being, this book explains that it is not just what you eat or how you exercise that matters, but that the timing of these events is everything!

    Mr. Hofmekler is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the human body. This was very evident during my interview with him, which seemed at times as if I was taking a biology class by phone. The book is full of technical details, making it a challenge to read at times, but the information and knowledge gained is well worth the time invested to gain a new understanding.

A few things that really hit home with me while speaking with Mr. Hofmekler:

    1.  "We are living in a virtual world" and "our bodies may be losing the ability to adapt" to new demands or even to the demands we currently may be facing.

    2.  Our current eating and exercise patterns (or, in some cases, the lack thereof) is "short-circuiting our own (hormonal, enzyme and cellular) systems", which are already biologically designed to maintain our bodies in top condition.

    3.  Although the basic primal needs and processes are the same for everyone, each individual has slightly different requirements and no plan can be the same for all.

    4.  Our bodies can redesign themselves through the "recycling process", and this process must be allowed to run completely or we will not benefit nearly as much from spending hours at the gym or eating properly and on time!

    5.  When someone is on a schedule where sleep deprivation is possible, such as a firefighter, a diet of periodic small protein meals (15-20 grams) with a low-glycemic carbohydrate (~10 grams) will keep them more alert and ready to respond at need.