Comparing the Bodybuilding Programs

Jason Ferruggia vs Vince Delmonte; Muscle Gaining Secrets vs No Nonsense Muscle Building

I’ve been meaning to make a post comparing these two programs.  Here goes:

Introduction—should I invest in one of these programs?

Here’s what really cracks me up: a lot of guys will think nothing of dropping 200 bucks on (worthless) supplements, then call Jason or Vince’s programs “scams.” Needless to say, I believe they’ve got things completely backwards. A solid training program is going to get you bigger and stronger faster than any supplement—period. Sadly, a lot of trainees have been brainwashed by bodybuilding magazines and the supplement industry.

But Kevin, can’t you get all kinds of training routines for free on forums? Yes, you can. But you often get what you pay for. Here’s the dilemma: most forums do have some really knowledgeable contributors. The same forums also have some complete idiots posting their routines and advice. Trust me—I’ve spent years on the forums and I’ve seen both.

Here’s another problem with “free” routines: the guys (or girls) posting these routines may not be doing what is best for the typical, genetically average trainee. You may just be following a routine posted by some guy who has exceptional genetics and some “pharmaceutical assistance” (steroids). This isn’t going to help you. You may be using a routine posted by some guy who has no real idea what he’s doing.

Yes, I do earn commission from these programs. But I honestly consider them to be good investments. Unlike other bloggers/websites, I don’t promote many supplements (that's how most of them make their money).  I just can’t do that with a clear conscience because I think most bodybuilding supplements are a complete waste of money (there are a few exceptions, but not many).

As I’ve said before, I really wish either one of these programs had been around twenty years ago when I first started training. I believe I would have seen faster results and wasted much less money on supplements.

OK, ranting and rambling is over. Now, let me get into the comparison:

Here’s what Muscle Gaining Secrets and No-Nonsense Bodybuilding Have in common:

*They are both good programs that work. For example: I have posted a video of a guy who put on 30 lb of muscle on Vince’s program.

*They are both designed for the average trainee that can spend three to four days in the gym.

*They both have a money back guarantee and a very low refund request rate. You can get your money back if you don’t like either program. But I have seen very few refund requests, which means people are generally happy with their purchase.

*They both include workout plans, ebooks, and menu plans that are very well designed and easy to follow.

*I've had email interactions with both authors (Vince and Jason), and they are both stand-up guys who have always treated me well.  

So, what’s the difference? Which one would I recommend?


I usually recommend Jason Ferruggia’s Muscles Gaining Secrets to friends who are beginners .

Here's the main reason: I've personally used some of Ferrugia's advanced programs (reviews linked below), so I can speak from personal experience as to their effectiveness. 
  
But just to be clear, No-Nonsense Muscle Building has its own strengths--the main one being the different types of media you get with the program (especially video content, webinars, etc).

You really can't go wrong with either if you are a beginner or relatively new to training.

Alternative Programs:

You may be an experienced trainee or have other goals besides building muscle.  Here are a few recommendations.


Women:

For women I'd recommend Flavia Del Monte's Full-Body-Licious program.

Fat Loss Programs:


You may be interested in reading my comparison of fat loss programs if you are more concerned with fat loss.  You'll notice I speak very highly of Vince Delmonte's fat loss program.  I actually think he "wins" in this category. 

Intermediate/Advanced Trainees:


If you are an intermediate/advanced trainee (over 2 years of training), I'd recommend completely different programs:

Don't Forget to Squat

I recommend Triple Threat Muscle if you are interested in mixing things up a bit and adding new elements to your weight training program (functional strength, fat burning, etc).

I recommend Minimalist Training if you are are looking for some simple but effective routines for strength and mass--this one has beginner, intermediate, and advanced programs (check out my review and learn how to get a special discount).


NOTE: Please use my links if you decide to try any of these programs.  You'll be supporting an honest voice in the fitness industry.

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