Jordan Chabinsky
WNBF Pro, Fitness Model &
Media Director...
Bio:
Graduated from the University of Massachusetts with degrees in Physics and Astronomy, and received
a masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in Systems Engineering. Initially out of school worked
for a defense contractor developing Infrared counter measure systems to protect our countries soldiers.
During this time I began competing as a life-time drug-free bodybuilder eventually winning WNBF Pro Status.
Next focused my efforts on helping the physique competitor by forming my own company; Element Fitness.
Element Fitness specializes in personal training, contest preparation, and physique photography.
Now, I turn my skills toward collaborating with Dr. Joe as the Media Director for Team Klemczewski to
help continue a level of excellence in services offered to the extreme physique athlete that is second to none...
What got you into working out, bodybuilding?
What are your favourite exercises? and do you have any special training methods that you use?
How often do you train?
What is your weekly routine?
Do you train any martial arts? if yes, what was your martial arts journey?
Do you all have any special diets?
What is your favourite Healthy Food(s)?
What supplements do you take ? (protein, amino's etc)
What advice would you give our readers on exercising?
Thank you for your time.
I have had a strong athletic desire for as long as I can remember, growing up I played football,
wrestled, ran track (100m, 200m, 300m Hurdles, 400m), and played rugby. I excelled at all of them,
but never really to the point where I was going to be competitive at the top of the collegiate ranks, so
after a few years of college I decided to start hitting the gym to fill that void which the absence of an organized sport provided me. Just a couple of years into my gym going, I started getting suggestions from other gym rats to compete in a bodybuilding show. In all honesty, I had zero interest in taking part in this. Eventually however, a good friend of mine decided to compete, and I said that I would prep with him, he did very well at his show, placing top 5 in every class he entered. Two weeks later I entered my first show and won the overall novice division. That was the hook that captivated me. That show was in 2004, and 3 years later I ended up winning my Pro Card with the WNBF.
I love squats, deadlifts, decline DB bench presses, and DB Side Laterals.
I tend to alternative my training style from week to week. Heavy with low reps on week one, and moderate weight with high reps and brain popping intensity on week two. I love both styles!!
I try to keep my time in the gym to no more that 1-1.5 hours, and no more than 4-5 times a week. Anything
more than that, and I am risking an overtraining situation, potential injury, and possible muscle loss.
Monday - Back
Tuesday - Off/or Cardio with Calves & abs
Wednesday - Chest/Shoulders
Thursday - Off
Friday - Legs
Saturday - Arms/Abs
Sunday - Off/or Cardio with Calves
Years ago I studied Tae Kwon Do, but never really stuck with it all that long. I did however study
Aikido as well. The thing I like the most about that art is the philosophy that accompanies it.
For me it has always had a very strong philosophical and almost spiritual portion to it.
There is also zero striking in it. Aikido is a very peaceful, yet extremely powerful,
applicable and elegant martial art.
I work with nutritional expert Dr. Joe Klemczewski. As such, my diets are very dynamic. I am able to
eat all of the things that want to while prepping for a show, I guess it helps that I dont really crave
too much junk food. Joe really helps to make the contest prep process very manageable, while
getting me more shreaded with more muscle than I ever thought I could.
Sweet Potato, Salads, oatmeal with chocolate protein powder and strawberrys, steak, shrimp
The Diet Doc Chocolate Protein Blend, ON BCAA's, ON Creatine, Fish Oil
Honestly, the most important this to keep in mind while training, is to be safe, do your research,
the guy next to you in the gym who LOOKS like he knows what he is doing may not, and if you just
copy him, you could regret it later. Be wary of all the mis-information out there, it is boundless!!
The next thing, once you have you safety in check (form, weight, etc...) is intensity and physiology,
learn to train intensely and smart, again, dont just copy someone else, they may not have a clue!
Photo's Courtesy of Jordan Chabinsky
Photo Credit: PAT LEE/Axius Photography
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