Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, star of MTV’s cult hit, ‘Jersey Shore‘, takes his fitness routine VERY SERIOUS. Simply glance at the upcoming December cover of Men’s Fitness and that fact becomes quite evident very quickly.

Want lean abs like Mikey boy? Shredded pecks? Toned delts? Then check out Sorrentino’s eight rules for keeping it nice and tight below.

1) Eat every few hours. Aim for six small meals per day—three meals and three protein shakes.

2) Drink tons of water.

3) Choose lean proteins, fruits, and veggies whenever you can.

4) Get six to eight hours of sleep. “Sleep is when your body grows and repairs itself,” he says.

5) Avoid simple carbs and junk calories, including condiments like mayo and jelly.

6) Approach fitness as a longterm lifestyle, not an instant transformation. Be dedicated, patient, and work hard for it.

7) Make working out your No. 1 commitment, because it builds the confidence and discipline you need to succeed in every domain of your life.

8 Give yourself one “cheat day” per week when you can eat whatever you want and recover from your training.

Learn more about how “The Situation” keeps those famous abs on point and plenty more when you pick up the Dec/Jan 2011 issue of Men’s Fitness. Available on newsstands everywhere November 15, 2010.