I Just thought that I would chime in here. I am an aacdemic faculty member at a U.K. University. I lecture in nutrition, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning units on both undergrad and postgrad courses.
Now, this is something that truly annoys me. The close mindedness of some academic staff and institutions is so disappointing and very much short-sighted IMO.
The very nature of science is to expand our body of knowledge based on empirical observation of phenomenon that we observe. Based on the fact that people like Charles Poliquin and Christian have observed and prescribed (based on observation and investigation - two key elements of scientific study!) training and nutrition programmes for thousands of elite athletes from a multitude of sports, I would value their respective opinions when it comes to such matters.
When one of my students comes to me with a concept or idea that is unfamiliar to me or challenges what I know, I value it. Sadly, this is an attitude often not shared by others.
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Coach,
In my exercise prescription class we are discussing different methods of body fat testing (skinfolds, bia, HW, bodpod, etc.).
I mentioned to my professor Poliqiun’s Biosignature Modulation and she laughed. I tried to explain her the basics from what I knew.
She said she can’t take it serious until she can see some research. I looked through my online NSCA and ACSM journals and couldn’t find anything.
Is there anything out there thats is accessible? I just want my class to get basic idea of it.
Also, in the diet plan you outlined in the cell, are the cheat meals anything you want or just more a carb up? Basically what are your recommendations with cheat meals?
Also, in the diet plan you outlined in the cell, are the cheat meals anything you want or just more a carb up? Basically what are your recommendations with cheat meals?
Also, in the diet plan you outlined in the cell, are the cheat meals anything you want or just more a carb up? Basically what are your recommendations with cheat meals?
I’ve got a question about Sumo Deadlift execution.
Due to the wide foot placement, my toes have a tendency to point outwards. However if I make a conscious effort to keep my toes pointed straight ahead, the lift becomes more difficult. Is that the right way to do it?
Also, I am assuming that keeping shoulders directly above the bar is the right way to go?
i have had bio sig done and am insulin resistant. cortisol is second. i have started taking fenuplex, insulinomics, and yin builder. what are your thoughts on the RECEPTORMAX?
is this something that should be used in conjuction with what i am currently taking and if not what would be an appropriate time to add it?
Both personally and with your clients, do you tend to favor just laying back, un-racking the weight and pressing when performing flat bench presses (i.e. no major focus on setting up),
Or do you focus on retracting the shoulder blades as much as possible and maintaining that retraction throughout the set( so that movement is occurring almost exclusively at the shoulder and elbow joints)?
Is it better to do lower reps (say 4-8) in one workout and higher reps in the next (10-15)… or is it just as efective when both are done in the same workout (first heavy then lighter)… the goal would be maximum muscle mass. Your opinion??
Hi coach.
What do you think about the modern trends in personal training? I see in this business field many concepts like pilates equipment (cadillar, reformer), vibration (power plate), functional training (air resistance), circuit (cross fit, curves), group training variety, special group exercise classes etc. Is there any scientific reason or only the marketability. Thanks again.
i am 18,185cm and 145lbs and want to build a decent amount of muscle, i want to minimize fat gains though
i do HSS-100 and i include 1-2 control days a week
in meals prior to workout i have some carbs from fruits, i would appreciate your opinion and help here:
during workout 20g BCAA + 25g carbs
after i would have 100-150grams of carbs
splited in two:
immediately after 60g with whey,
then 60-90 minutes after again around 60g (maltodextrine+fruit) and whey
after green veggie+fats(some carbs from nuts)
(i have also heard of that 50g of carbs in PW shake is optimum in regard with insulin response)
what do you think?(sorry for grammar)
i have had bio sig done and am insulin resistant. cortisol is second. i have started taking fenuplex, insulinomics, and yin builder. what are your thoughts on the RECEPTORMAX?
is this something that should be used in conjuction with what i am currently taking and if not what would be an appropriate time to add it?
thank you for everything.[/quote]
RECEPTORMAX is basically a combination of Fenuplex and Yang R-ALA. If you’re using Charles’ supplements, I’d just stick with Yang R-ALA - not to say RECEPTORMAX wouldn’t be great, it would just be redundant with Fenuplex.
I wouldn’t start taking a ton of supplements wildly, though. Focus on one issue at a time…
If you got a few minutes to spare I would like a nutritional advice. I’m on a planned overtraining programm and I am not sure how to adapt the diet at this end of this one.
I got two types of diet for the recovery (bouncing? not sure about the right english word here, sorry >.<') period following it (the one where I am supposed to gain a lot of weight). As an extra indication I will not train during this week.
Both solutions are based on eating cleaned food obviously.
a) P+C first half of days and P+F the second half, while crazily increasing the quantities?
b) P+ fast C once every 2-3 meals to maximise insulin through the whole day? (like having a shake with some maltodextrine or dextrose every now and then)
c) Something way smarter I did not come up with?
It would be great to have your insights on that one.
iam a rower, i was 130lbs now after 3 months of eating and doing a basic 5X5 iam up to 150lbs and at the same bf% approximately.
now rowing season is gonna start in a couple of days how do u recommend that i lift and how many days per week so that i can add some weight or atleast maintain the 150lbs i don’t want to go back to 130lbs.
iam really eating alot and rowing training will be atleast 4days a week between ergometer work at a steady pace and some 500m sprints, and boat work for long distances mainly plus the running.
I have a question regarding training for strength, speed, and power.
When looking over various programs I’ve seen exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and vertical jumps utilized. Some have been used to replace things like a speed squat in the westside template etc.
My question is how do you progress or monitor if these exercises are working in your training program? With lifting it seems much more simple to measure strength gain by upping the weight each week or whatever the goal may be.
With something like a broad jump being used week in and week out, how do you put this in a strength program for an athlete who is looking to improve lift numbers and athletic performance in their sport and measure if they are making progress because of the jumping work?
Do you just simply increase the height or distance of the jump each week and proceed to de-load every 4th week for example like you would with a dynamic squat?
Thanks for any help with this, Coach. I’m having some trouble understanding jumping work.
i have had bio sig done and am insulin resistant. cortisol is second. i have started taking fenuplex, insulinomics, and yin builder. what are your thoughts on the RECEPTORMAX?
is this something that should be used in conjuction with what i am currently taking and if not what would be an appropriate time to add it?
thank you for everything.
RECEPTORMAX is basically a combination of Fenuplex and Yang R-ALA. If you’re using Charles’ supplements, I’d just stick with Yang R-ALA - not to say RECEPTORMAX wouldn’t be great, it would just be redundant with Fenuplex.
I wouldn’t start taking a ton of supplements wildly, though. Focus on one issue at a time…[/quote]
thanx. i appreciate that. thats whati was looking for. i was trying avoid being redundant on stuff. so if i take yang r-ala with what im currently taking i can get a similar effect to r-max.
conversly when im finished with charles supps i could use r-max as a replacement it would seem.
thanx again
I am getting ready to do some lactate training/German Body Comp-type program. I have been on an Atkins-type ketosis program for several weeks with positive results. Should I stay on that diet for lactate training or go to a 40/30/30 type diet? I’m 39, Accu-measure calipers put me at 17% bodyfat, my scale puts me at 21%. Thanks!
Edit: found your revised physique tranform article. Seems to address your views on the subject. Thanks!
Coach, when you mention being fat adapted does that refer to feeling good outside the gym and daily functions regardless of how the performance is in the gym? Or being able to ‘run’ on fat for all major metabolic functions?
There are times when I get hypoglycemic and nauseous during my workout when low-carbing (not necessary low calories)despite not doing any particularly highly metabolic lifting. Any suggestions?
