[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
Hi, CT. I’m doing your Get Jacked program, and cannot find Glycine for sale anywhere.(I don’t live in the US). I don’t think it is sold as a separate supplement here, although it is included in some protein powders and whatnot.
Is there anything I can take instead of the Glycine?
. [/quote]
Not really. You can try ordering it via the internet.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Hi, CT. I’m doing your Get Jacked program, and cannot find Glycine for sale anywhere.(I don’t live in the US). I don’t think it is sold as a separate supplement here, although it is included in some protein powders and whatnot.
Is there anything I can take instead of the Glycine?
.
Not really. You can try ordering it via the internet.[/quote]
If it is really essential, then I’ll order it from the UK or something. So I guess my question is; do you think it’s worth the hassle? Customs is a real pain in the ass when it comes to importing anything in regards to supplements/foodstuffs.
Metabolic Drive bars took 4 months getting through. I don’t know if that’s funny or sad…
[quote]jonmb11 wrote:
CT,
I want to gain size/strength while minimizing fat gain using your get jacked fast program. Are there any specific changes you would make to it other than consuming more calories? Should I do the metabolic workout or drop it? Also what about the intervals and steady state?[/quote]
Thib,
Sorry, this must have been mentioned a million times, but… what is the difference of muscle recruitment of parallel vs. regular grip in DB shoulder, incline and decline presses ? Generally, what grip is mechanically stronger and allows more weight in most individuals ?
I just bought your Get Jacked Fast program and it looks awesome! I have one question about using Surge Workout Fuel. It says to use one serving pre-workout. Should I have it all pre-workout or some peri-workout? Thanks for your help.
[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
If it is really essential, then I’ll order it from the UK or something. So I guess my question is; do you think it’s worth the hassle? Customs is a real pain in the ass when it comes to importing anything in regards to supplements/foodstuffs.
Metabolic Drive bars took 4 months getting through. I don’t know if that’s funny or sad…[/quote]
Often sold as a skin care item in your local pharmacy… try that.
[quote]Affliction wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
If it is really essential, then I’ll order it from the UK or something. So I guess my question is; do you think it’s worth the hassle? Customs is a real pain in the ass when it comes to importing anything in regards to supplements/foodstuffs.
Metabolic Drive bars took 4 months getting through. I don’t know if that’s funny or sad…
Often sold as a skin care item in your local pharmacy… try that.[/quote]
Wrong wrong wrong!!! He asked about GLYCINE. The thing sold as a skin care item is GYCERINE. It’s far from being the same thing.
Coach,
Can you explain the reasoning for loading Beta-Alanine in the weeks 5-8 of the new e-book? I’ve never saw a dosage for over 3-4gs a day so this kinda took me by surprise, just wondering the science behind it I suppose.
Thanks.
Coach,
I am doing Phase I of Beast Building. On the partial rep/eccentuated training day,should you perform your 100 rep exercises back-to-back after completing all supersets of exercises in the A-C circuit, treating them as as exercises D,E,and F? Or should I finish off 4 to 5 sets of A1-A2 then do the corresponding 100 rep exercise before moving to the B1-B2 superset?
Thanks!
[quote]Higgins wrote:
Coach,
Can you explain the reasoning for loading Beta-Alanine in the weeks 5-8 of the new e-book? I’ve never saw a dosage for over 3-4gs a day so this kinda took me by surprise, just wondering the science behind it I suppose.
Thanks.[/quote]
From the Beta-7 article:
What’s the best way to take BETA-7?
For maximal results, take two tablets (2000 mg) three times per day, six to eight hours apart. So, swallow two tablets in the morning, two in the afternoon, and two at night.
…
Beta-alanine, like creatine benefits from a loading phase to rapidly increase carnosine stores
[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Hi, CT. I’m doing your Get Jacked program, and cannot find Glycine for sale anywhere.(I don’t live in the US). I don’t think it is sold as a separate supplement here, although it is included in some protein powders and whatnot.
Is there anything I can take instead of the Glycine?
.
Not really. You can try ordering it via the internet.
If it is really essential, then I’ll order it from the UK or something. So I guess my question is; do you think it’s worth the hassle? Customs is a real pain in the ass when it comes to importing anything in regards to supplements/foodstuffs.
Metabolic Drive bars took 4 months getting through. I don’t know if that’s funny or sad…[/quote]
I got mine from bodybuilding.com (Only reason I went there by the way). They do the NOW brand glycine. It took about 5 days and yeah there was a customs charge, but apart from that quite simple. Hope that helps.
Coach Thibaudeau,
I requested advice from you before based on mass gaining goals, you had recommended a 3 on 1 off training split:
day 1: chest/shoulder/bi
day 2: legs/calves
day 3: back/tri
day 4: rest
repeat
Again thank you and it’s working great, would there be any problem with maintaining this training structure when dieting for fat loss?
Thank you.
I have a question about insulin sensitivity supplementation.
I’ve noticed that some of the supplements recommended for improving your insulin sensitivity contain a significant amount of fiber for each serving (Fenuplex and cinnamon, for example). Also, fish oil is supposed to improve insulin sensitivity, and according to Chris Shugart’s recent article, coconut oil also helps out.
So, is it just the fat and fiber that helps with insulin sensitivity, or are there other factors at play? I’m just wondering because Metamucil and olive oil are cheaper than fish oil and Fenuplex.
Thanks in advance.
Coach, I recently started your Get Jacked program and have a quick question. If I workout first thing in the morning, how would you suggest ordering the breakfast/pre-workout/post-workout meal recommendations?
Thank you.
Hi coach,
I was wondering what kind of diet do you recommend for someone in the 15-20 % bodyfat range trying to lose fat ?
Also what are your thoughts concerning ketogenic diet ?
Thank you.
Hi coach,
I was wondering what kind of diet do you recommend for someone in the 15-20 % bodyfat range trying to lose fat ?
Also what are your thoughts concerning ketogenic diet ?
Thank you.
Coach Thibaudeau,
My sister is an aspiring figure competitor. Recently, she was going through a trial session with a new trainer and they got into a conversation about training. If you have the time, I was wondering if you could tell me if this trainer was spot on with his comments or sounds like he might be full of more hot air than sound training advice.
He said that
if someone had the time and added in 30-60 minutes of low-intensity walking that it would be a terrible idea and negatively impact her ability to burn fat in the long run.
anyone who gets stronger or actually gains muscle on a pre-contest diet is either severely de-conditioned, had a diet sorely lacking in nutrients and proper supplements, or just introduced steroids to their protocol.
doing only weight training and interval training for ESW would lead to becoming de-conditioned from an aerobic standpoint and that HIIT taxes anaerobic conditioning not the aerobic system. He said that doing HIIT would not keep aerobic conditioning at a high level and would only keep anaerobic conditioning high, since HIIT taxes the anaerobic system.
These particular statements made me especially suspicious as I thought I could recall coaches like Mike Boyle and Charles Poliquin saying that they observed athletes simultaneously improving aerobic conditioning and anaerobic conditioning through the use of intervals and avoiding drawn-out steady-state sessions.
Essentially I need someone more experienced than myself to vet these statements so that I can advise my sister on whether to stick with or drop this trainer.
Thanks for your time!
[quote]ftlty wrote:
Hi coach,
I was wondering what kind of diet do you recommend for someone in the 15-20 % bodyfat range trying to lose fat ?
Also what are your thoughts concerning ketogenic diet ?
Thank you.[/quote]
Read my article ‘‘Refined body transformation’’ all the info you need is in there,
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Affliction wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
If it is really essential, then I’ll order it from the UK or something. So I guess my question is; do you think it’s worth the hassle? Customs is a real pain in the ass when it comes to importing anything in regards to supplements/foodstuffs.
Metabolic Drive bars took 4 months getting through. I don’t know if that’s funny or sad…
Often sold as a skin care item in your local pharmacy… try that.
Wrong wrong wrong!!! He asked about GLYCINE. The thing sold as a skin care item is GYCERINE. It’s far from being the same thing.[/quote]
Reading comprehension… sorry. Trying to help. I know the difference. Pretty well acquainted with both products.
Hi coach 
I was wondering something.
When people are cutting, there usually are two ways people use.
cuttting out fat, trusting carb and protein
cutting out carbs, trusting protein and fat
But cant you mix this ?
So it might be something like
40%protein 30%carbs 30% fat ?
Or will it mess it up ?
Im thinking something like this:
Carbs in the morning (general oatmeal)
and after work out.
Rest of the day just fruit,
or maybe some whole organic full fiber bread, or something like that.
Rest is protein and fat.
I love food alot, but also wanna keep it clean and healthy
I have one more question.
In my country (believe it or not) BCAA, glycerine
and such things are illegal.
So far I have been taking 25 - 30 grams of raisins after
workout because of the high GI and GL.
Is this a good idea, or do you have another good
way to go coach ?
Thanks in advance
Take Care
Martin