Thib's Q&A

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[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
NiallC wrote:
Thib i know you dont like to comment on programmes specifically…
as a general question… what do you think of things like crossfit.
i ve gone on other message boards and its like
“i wanna gain muscle”]
do crossfit
“i wanna cut”
do crossfit.
makes no sense to me really from an educated stand point.

Anything works, nothing works forever, not everything is optimal for every purpose.

I see crossfit as a good general fitness and fat loss program but not as a strength or size-building one.

EDIT: I agree guys. I think any sell can be successful if the product or service is useful and comfortable for the client (average Joe). We must realize there isn’t only the scientific way to promote and sell the personal training or any other fitness concept. Some people are insecure a lot but the key point is to have the opportunity to exercise with any kind of fitness method (yoga, pilates, vibration, kinesis, spinning etc.). In this situation the final result is good enough for all (client and trainer.) All the fitness professionals must be open mind and up to date because this industry is very hot. The goal is multiple (health, fitness, recreation, free time) so sometimes the commercial way is more productive… Look around the planet (USA, Canada, European Union, Australia). Can you see how many people need immediately the exercise in their lifestyle? Look the statistics and look outside, not the fanatic people or fitness enthusiasts in the gym. Obesity, smoking, metabolic syndrome, heart diseases, diabetes and many more…

Furthermore a lot of people are more interested in belonging to a group or being associated with a concept than by the search for a better, more effective training approach.

Talk to some people and they will say something like ‘‘I’m doing Cross-fit’’ or ‘‘I’m doing pilates’’ instead of saying ‘‘I’m training’’.

Regarding the ‘‘group’’ thing, most people who are attracted to training are insecure (well most people in general are insecure) and being part of a broader concept makes them feel like they made the right choice and it comforts them.

Finally, one thing I’ve noticed is that people are more easily seduced than convinced. It’s easier to sell them a concept via emotions than by logic and science.[/quote]

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the only defense for these things is that it does help get people off their asses and get working at SOMETHING.
the difficult part is where you have someone doing spinning,body pump and crossfit for a year and they think they know it all.

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You are right. The first step (marketable way) is easier. The second (scientific way) is very hard because the difficult thing isn’t put some new ideas in the head of your clients but to change or reset the old ideas (motto from the greatest ancient Chinese philosopher).

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Thib, can low carb diets cause oxidative stress on the brain?

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[quote]NiallC wrote:
Thib, can low carb diets cause oxidative stress on the brain?[/quote]

The human race would not have survived for very long if it did.

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CT,

If men should avoid flaxseed completely, do you feel this also applies to things like pepitas/sesame seeds and tahini/sesame seeds/sesame seed butter?

And I’m curious as to whether a small amount of things like flax could genuinely have any negative impact that would outweigh its positives or if this is just a case of “It might have negative consequences, so therefore I will just play it safe and avoid it.” Unless you were consuming massive quantities of this stuff daily, is it really even an issue?

As for flax having a poor conversion to EPA and even worse conversion rate to DHA, is this a problem if someone is still taking proper fish oil dosages daily?

Sorry if this seems like beating a dead horse.

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[quote]ThetfordMiner wrote:
CT,

If men should avoid flaxseed completely, do you feel this also applies to things like pepitas/sesame seeds and tahini/sesame seeds/sesame seed butter?[/quote]

No, they are fine. Although they wont have that much body comp benefits.

[quote]ThetfordMiner wrote:
And I’m curious as to whether a small amount of things like flax could genuinely have any negative impact that would outweigh its positives or if this is just a case of “It might have negative consequences, so therefore I will just play it safe and avoid it.” Unless you were consuming massive quantities of this stuff daily, is it really even an issue?[/quote]

The seeds aren’t THAT bad IF the hull is included. However I still would consider using them on a regular basis.

The oil (flax seed oil) is a waste.

a) because you need to convert the oil into EPA and DHA and most people cannot do that to a significant extent. So it is an inferior source of omega-3 fatty acids.

b) it is highly unstable. The oil will stay stable for around 2 weeks, even under good conditions (in the fridge, hidden from light). Who knows how long the bottle has been in the store when you buy it? For that reason, most store bought flax seed oil will already be rancid when you buy it.

[quote]ThetfordMiner wrote:
As for flax having a poor conversion to EPA and even worse conversion rate to DHA, is this a problem if someone is still taking proper fish oil dosages daily?

[/quote]

It’s not so much a problem as it is a waste. I believe in functional foods. Now, if you simply like the taste of flax seeds, be my guess and have some from time to time. A little wont kill you, especially if you keep the hull/shell. But if you have estrogen problems (storing most of your fat in your lower body), low testosterone (a lot of fat stored on your triceps) or aromatization problems (a lot of fat stored on your chest) I would avoid it.

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CT-
I’m driving down to the Poliquin center tomorrow to buy some HCL 3.0 and digest force and I was wondering, how long does it take for your stomach to “get fixed.”

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[quote]delux0 wrote:
CT-
I’m driving down to the poliquin center tomorrow to buy some HCL 3.0 and digest force and I was wondering, how long does it take for your stomach to “get fixed.”[/quote]

It’s an individual thing. It took me 4 weeks… some peoples have to stay on it forever for optimal results.

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[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
ThetfordMiner wrote:
CT,

If men should avoid flaxseed completely, do you feel this also applies to things like pepitas/sesame seeds and tahini/sesame seeds/sesame seed butter?

No, they are fine. Although they wont have that much body comp benefits.[/quote]

Wouldn’t such foods have benefits for general health because of their phytonutrients and even their non-essential healthy fats as well as providing overall dietary variety so as to potentially warrant inclusion? Just curious since simply consuming the essential amino acids and EFA’s would still leave some room for non-essential healthy fats.

It seems like they’d be good choices to fill out the remainder of daily food intake after protein, EFA, and vegetable intake are sufficiently taken care of. And while they may not have major bodycomp benefits, they certainly wouldn’t hurt body comp if not consumed in excess, correct?

Thanks again for your input, Thib. As always it is greatly valued and appreciated.

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[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
NiallC wrote:
Thib, can low carb diets cause oxidative stress on the brain?

The human race would not have survived for very long if it did.[/quote]

thank you for that one.

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CT,

If you have a moment, would you please quickly glance over these two products and tell me if you think they would be a good combination both for water quality and for carrying that water with me during the day.

http://www.kleankanteen.com/2products/klean-kanteen-40oz.html

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Hi Thib,

I’m totally confused by this (your quote below). In a recent Question of Strength article Charles Poliquin specifically RECOMMENDS cold milled flax seeds for guys whose estrogen levels are too high – he says it will help REDUCE estrogen. Am I misreading something?

It’s very pertinent to me at the moment as per my recent Biosig readings – as I detailed in my thread on that, my estrogen has recently shot up along with my T.

Totally confused . . .

Thanks.

[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
It’s not so much a problem as it is a waste. I believe in functional foods. Now, if you simply like the taste of flax seeds, be my guess and have some from time to time. A little wont kill you, especially if you keep the hull/shell. But if you have estrogen problems (storing most of your fat in your lower body), low testosterone (a lot of fat stored on your triceps) or aromatization problems (a lot of fat stored on your chest) I would avoid it.[/quote]

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CT-

Do you know of any other quad isolation exercises besides leg extensions and sissy squat? Reason I’m asking if on the HSS-100 program I want to do a triple set for my quads. Will I need another exercise or is it okay to do sissy squats before and after?

Leg extension are my 100 rep exercise and my gym doesnt have a hack squat machine.
Thanks!!

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Yes, because of the flax seed HULLS which have anti-aromatase properties.

[quote]Damici wrote:
Hi Thib,

I’m totally confused by this (your quote below). In a recent Question of Strength article Charles Poliquin specifically RECOMMENDS cold milled flax seeds for guys whose estrogen levels are too high – he says it will help REDUCE estrogen. Am I misreading something?

It’s very pertinent to me at the moment as per my recent Biosig readings – as I detailed in my thread on that, my estrogen has recently shot up along with my T.

Totally confused . . .

Thanks.

Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
It’s not so much a problem as it is a waste. I believe in functional foods. Now, if you simply like the taste of flax seeds, be my guess and have some from time to time. A little wont kill you, especially if you keep the hull/shell. But if you have estrogen problems (storing most of your fat in your lower body), low testosterone (a lot of fat stored on your triceps) or aromatization problems (a lot of fat stored on your chest) I would avoid it.

[/quote]

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Thib,

Would you group canned organic pumpkin in with other canned foods and “frankenfoods” as things to be avoided like the plague or do you see it as an acceptable addition to a diet(in moderation, of course) based upon its nutrient density and fiber content?

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Hey coach,

What do you think of shoulder dislocations for posture correction?

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how would you prepare the flaxseed hulls?
i swear Charles should get someone to do a recipe book it would sell…

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[quote]Spartan90 wrote:
Hey coach,

What do you think of shoulder dislocations for posture correction?[/quote]

About as smart as hitting your finger with a hammer to forget about your headache.

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[quote]NiallC wrote:
how would you prepare the flaxseed hulls?
i swear Charles should get someone to do a recipe book it would sell…[/quote]

I don’t because I don’t use them. I was just saying that they can be helpful, but I don’t have any experience with them.