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#1. Diet? - from kdraw
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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 12:05:53 -0400 From: "kdraw" <kdraw@email.msn.com> Subject: Diet? I'm kind of a "newbie HITter"- Or maybe I'm just a little skeptical and I am afraid of switching my routine and losing what I have gained. Which, BTW isn't a whole lot lately. I have been noticing alot of posts lately talking about "I put on 30 lbs in 6 mos. using HIT, SS, TUL, etc." and my question is: What kind of diet are you guys that are making these gains consuming? I am currently less than 6 % BF, and I would be will to even increase my BF by 5-6% in order to put on some weight. Also, does anyone have any HIT routines they recommend and maybe I'll give one a shot for 6 months and see what happens. Thanks. P.S. I have been working out regularly for about 3 years using conventional and powerlifting style routines. Kevin---The guy in Florida sweating his butt off praying for rain, rain and more rain!!!
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#2. Re: Bible of HIT - from Andrew M. Baye
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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 12:47:54 -0400 From: "Andrew M. Baye" <drewbaye@gdi.net> Subject: Re: Bible of HIT Mike, the closest thing there is to a "Bible" would by Arthur Jones' Nautilus Bulletins' 1 and 2, which are available at http://www.medxinc.com/medxinfo/medxinfo.htm I also recommend The Nautilus Book, by Ellington Darden, PhD and SuperSlow: The Ultimate Exercise Protocol, by Ken Hutchins both are available through http://www.amazon.com Andrew M. Baye The SuperSlow Exercise Guild, Inc http://www.superslow.com
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#3. TUL - from Andrew M. Baye
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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 12:59:29 -0400 From: "Andrew M. Baye" <drewbaye@gdi.net> Subject: TUL John, If you are making significant progress on a workout to workout basis using your current TUL, I see no reason to change it. The best person to ask about this, though, would be Doug McGuff, MD. He operates a SuperSlow training facility in Seneca, SC, and has been using TUL exclusively with his clients. He is available for phone consultations, and can be contacted through his facility's web site at http://www.x-net.net/ult_ex/index.html Andrew M. Baye The SuperSlow Exercise Guild, Inc http://www.superslow.com
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#4. Re: Val Salva - from Andrew M. Baye
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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 13:06:52 -0400 From: "Andrew M. Baye" <drewbaye@gdi.net> Subject: Re: Val Salva Contrary to what James Krieger stated regarding the role of val salva in reducing compressive forces on the lumbar discs through increased intra-abdominal pressure, it should be discouraged in all cases, due to the dangers associated with the increases in blood pressure resulting from it. This is especially important when dealing with elderly populations, subjects with high blood pressure or vascular problems, anyone with a history of stroke or aneurism, or anyone who has recently eaten a large volume of those potato chips containing Olestra. Andrew M. Baye The SuperSlow Exercise Guild, Inc http://www.superslow.com
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#5. Reply to Mike - from Mr. Intensity
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Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 08:10:43 PDT From: "Mr. Intensity" <mrintensity@hotmail.com> Subject: Reply to Mike Hey Mike, I'll take a stab at dis one. Keep in mind yous guys, these are all my opinions, it's not written in stone, it's not hidden in the passages of the HIT Jedi secret initiation handshake sacraficial goat scrolls either. Why? cause der's no such ting. Seriously, the advice that I wish someone would've given me when I first started. I was going to list'em in order but I believe they are all important so I don't want any body to get the mistaken idea that one is more important than the sum. Well, except one, stop reading Misleading & Fiction. That's one that can stand all by itself. Stay away from the Muscle rags, period. I confess, I have a subscription ta one magazine. It was only ta get the free swimsuit video, the bad thing is that I have ta get the magazine too. My advice ta yous is, stop throwing your money away on the hyped up EAS products. The only thing that's going to get more chiseled and defined is the condom ring in yer wallet because there's no money in it. Eat good, healthy meals, try to limit the snacks, but as the Jedi Master....er, I mean, Rob, er...Matt Brzycki says, ya never know when yer goin' ta take a dirt nap so don't neglect havin' a little fun in yer diet. Moderation in all things. Train to all out muscular failure, one set'll do ya in each exercise. Just when yer brain is screamin' at ya ta stop, when yer heart is pounding so loud you swear everybody can hear it, keep pushing, you always have one more rep left even though the rest of yer body don't know it. Then push some more, keep pushing even when the weight seems like it ain't movin', then slowly ease outta the lift, don't just drop it, you will probably hurt yourself, not to mention distract some other guy who's tryin' ta lift. As far as a "Bible", read a little of everything from the following, Mike Mentzer, Matt Brzycki (lots a good stuff on Cyberpump!), Hell, just read Cyberpump! It's the best on the web in my opinion. I can't say it enough though, avoid the muscle rags like the plague, unless ya want a free swimsuit video, Stop throwin' yer hard earned cash away on useless supplements, that's the big one Mike, I'll say it again, stay away from the supplements. Let me say it like this, " Step away from the creatine rack....put your wallet back in your pocket......step into your vehicle and vacate the premisis....NOW! Don't make me call the dog! Get plenty of rest, I usually work out once a week, I have done two days a week, but I allow around 72 hours between workouts, my two days are Mondays and Thursdays. That don't mean I go home and tinker around with my thighmaster later, nor do I pump up my arms with my concrete weight set before I go out at night. Rest is rest, so rest. Rest, avoid supplements/drugs/alcohol, train to complete muscular failure, don't be afraid to blow chunks, throw up, vomit, spew, hurl, pull the trigger, some times it happens. I don't always hurl, I think it has a lot ta do with the spacing of your meals, you just have ta find what works best for ya, then rest some more. That's my advice to ya, for more detailed info, hey....weren't ya listenin'? I said read Cyberpump! Mr. Intensity
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#6. Redskin Conditioning - from Matt Brzycki
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Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 12:07:52 EDT From: "Matt Brzycki" <brzycki@arelia.Princeton.EDU> Subject: Redskin Conditioning In a phone conversation with Dan Riley (Strength Coach of the Washington Redskins), he asked me to post his response to the notion of whether or not his players train to the point of muscular failure. His comments were as follows: "It is totally unfounded and untrue to say that we don't teach teach our players to go to muscular failure." As a side note, Dan said that although it is not necessary to go to muscular failure to increase strength, it is necessary to do so for maximum gains. Over the years, he's had "hundreds and hundreds of coaches" invited to the facility to observe their workouts. Dan extends the invitation to anyone in this list to observe one of their workouts to judge for yourself. Matt Brzycki
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#7. Re: valsalva maneuver - from Jarlo Ilano
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Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:16:46 -0700 From: Jarlo Ilano <jilano@ups.edu> Subject: Re: valsalva maneuver > > Within the framework of the SS philosophy, I agree that a valsalva maneuver > should be discouraged; excessive breath holding during such slow-tempo > lifting is dangerous. However, intraabdominal pressure is extremely > important in some lifts, such as a squat, to help reduce compressive forces > on the lumbar discs. During the ascent phase in lifts such as these, a > valsalva maneuver generally occurs as a reflexive action to increase > intraabdominal pressure and thus help protect the spinal discs. Therefore, > a valsalva maneuver should not be discouraged in lifts where increases in > intraabdominal pressure are of prime importance. > > James Krieger This is interesting. Do you think it is possible to increase intrabdominal pressure without performing a valsalva? Such as maybe concentrating on distending your stomach out or something like that. Just wondering Jarlo Ilano