ABOUT
NURUDEEN TIJANI
Nurudeen Tijani (aka T.J.) is passionate about helping people build the bodies they want through bodybuilding and weight training. He is a pain relief fitness coach, personal trainer, nutritionist, yoga instructor, natural bodybuilder, National Physique Committee (NPC) physique athlete, and the founder of TitaniumPhysique. Nurudeen is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). His extensive experience in health and fitness led him to create TitaniumPhysique, driven by his passion for helping people alleviate physical pain.
WHY NURUDEEN CREATED
TITANIUMPHYSIQUE
One of the most common issues faced by athletes, fitness enthusiast, and those involved in weight training is muscle and tendon injuries, including:
- Neck Pain and Stiffness
- Shoulder Problems
- Elbow Tendonitis
- Forearm and Wrist Pain
- Upper back pain and Lower back issues
- Hip Pain
- Knee Problems
- Leg and Foot Pain
Most treatment options relieve symptoms. They do not address the root cause. As a result, the pain worsens as the athlete resumes training.
As someone who struggled with tendon injuries from weight training, Nurudeen realized the information available to athletes was fragmented and incomplete.
Nurudeen created the TitaniumPhysique pain relief program to help athletes involved in strength training but struggle with muscle pain or tendon injuries. Use this program to develop easy and effective practices that quickly bring relief to your workout routine.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Nurudeen Tijani
Founder, TitaniumPhysique
Author: TitaniumPhysique Program
Nurudeen's expertise as a trainer and health coach stems from over ten years of experience in the wellness and fitness, along with professional training, research, experimentation, and certifications.
Not only has Nurudeen transformed his physique and healed his body of common weightlifting injuries, he has helped hundreds of his clients achieve similar results, according to their testimonials and reviews.
The following are some of the professional resources that have shaped Nurudeen's expertise. For a full list, visit our bibliography page.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
- The China Study Solution by Dr. Thomas Campbell, MD
- The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.
- The Complete Ginseng Handbook: A Practical Guide for Energy, Health and Longevity by Jacques MoraMarco, O.M.D.
- Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD
- National Council Strength and Fitness (NCSF): Certified Personal Trainer program; Certified Strength Coach (CSC) program; Sport Nutrition Specialist Certification program
- The American Council on Exercise: ACE Pain-Free Movement Program
- International Association Study of Pain: IASP Journals & Clinical Pubs
- American Chronic Pain Association: ACPA Pain Management Resources
Nurudeen is the author of the TitaniumPhysique Blog and program.
BODYBUILDING COMPETITION
AND FEATURED PRESS
Nurudeen has competed in various National Physique Committee (NPC) sanctioned competitions, including Men's Classic and Men's Physique. Nurudeen has been featured in Authority Magazine, WomenFitness, and AskMen, with his article also cited by MedFit Classroom.
NURUDEEN'S FITNESS
JOURNEY & TRANSFORMATION
This is Nurudeen. Thank you for visiting my website.
Whether you're just getting started or you've been lifting for a while and struggling to get the desired results, I know how you feel because I felt the same. I remember my first day in the gym. I looked around, saw others with the body I wanted, and thought, "Man, this is going to take forever… what if it just doesn't happen for me?"
Below are ten tips I used to produce results and transform my physique.
Get Inspired and Educated
Getting started, I read fitness and bodybuilding websites, blogs, books, and magazines. One of my favorite books was Arnold's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. This step both inspired and educated me on the topic of weight training.
Learn Your Body Type
I discovered my body type (Ectomorph). I determined the most effective training plan to allow me to build the physique I wanted (at the fastest rate possible). I used a 3-day training split.
Learn Proper Lifting Technique
I learned the proper weight lifting technique for different exercises on the Bodybuilding.com Exercise Finder Database. I practiced the "feeling the muscle" technique. I reviewed exercise tutorial videos before and after my workout (to determine if I performed each exercise correctly). Check out my exercise library for weight lifting instructional videos.
Take Massive Action
I researched and chose a training program. I believed in the program, put it to work, and stuck with it. I didn't say, "I will try it for 30 days and see if it works." I knew the results would come if I made a good-faith effort and stuck with it.
Train Hard and Train Smart
Training HARD — performing each set to muscle failure, progressively increasing weights, and power training. Training SMART — performing the correct number of sets and reps. I used an effective aerobics training strategy based on my body type.
Find a Training Partner
I found a training partner at my gym. Through friendly conversations, I discovered the goals and motivations of others at my gym. Once I found someone whose goals aligned with mine, I asked if they would like to train together. A training partner was critical at the beginning when every set and rep counted. It was essential to get spots on those power sets.
Keep a Training Log
Using the JEFIT Workout App, I tracked my workout routine – exercises, sets, reps, weights (lbs. lifted), lifting technique (good or bad), and resistance (too much or too little). Tracking your workout is one of the simplest things you can do to make progress and get results faster.
Envision Success
Before each workout, I would prepare my mind to focus on the workout by spending 10-20 minutes warming up, stretching, meditating, and visualizing having the best workout EVER. On my phone, I saved photos of my favorite bodybuilders (Arnold, Shawn Ray, Frank Zane). When I felt tired and wanted to give up, I would look at their photos for motivation.
Learn Proper Nutrition & Avoid Fad Diets
About a month into my training, I began learning about nutrition. The key to good nutrition when building a physique is sustainability. It's best to avoid fad diets such as "zero carb" or "zero protein" diets.
Never Stop Learning
Once I started progressing in gaining muscles, I learned different intensity training techniques (e.g., Super-set, Tri-set, Four-pump, Drop set), allowing me to continue building my physique and overcome plateaus. Continual learning is vital to make and keep progress.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
(TENDINOPATHY & MUSCLE INJURIES)
Over the years of weight lifting, I experienced several injuries: neck pain, elbow pain (triceps tendonitis, tennis and golfer's elbow), shoulder pain (rotator cuff injury), forearm tendonitis, wrist issues (pain and ganglion cyst), back pain, knee issues (quadriceps tendonitis, weakness), and foot pain (Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis).
After years of using conventional remedies and solutions (joint vitamins, joint supplements, painkillers, workout braces, joint straps, and sleeves), I became disappointed because they were ineffective.
When I sought the help of medical professionals, they routinely offered me incomplete information and generic advice like 'ice and rest it,' 'painkillers,' and 'physical therapy.'
Out of frustration and the fear of giving up my passion for weight training, I decided to solve this problem for myself.
I've spent the last five years studying scientific research relating to tendinopathy, sports medicine, sports injury, weight lifting injuries, musculoskeletal pain treatment and management, nutrition, supplementation, and strength therapy and conditioning.
Through my research, I created the TitaniumPhysique Program. The strategies and techniques in the program helped me heal my body and eliminate tendon injuries affecting my workouts.
Learning how to treat and prevent muscle pain and tendonitis has been the most crucial skillset in my fitness journey. Click here to learn how to get started with the TitaniumPhysique Program!
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