Back in the late ‘80s Mike “The Zipper” Sable a former Mr. America and Mr. World used a four-phase approach (Workout Cycle, Program Prescription, Aerobic Training Regimen and Pre-Contest Diet) to peak perfectly eight times in six months and win the Overall PBA (Professional Bodybuilding Association) title. His planning for the PBA title began six month out, with smaller shows in between. His workouts consisted of two distinct training cycles.