Returning to Training After a Layoff – Q&A
In that context, there is actually quite a bit of data on detraining (e.g. how rapidly you lose adaptations from training when you quit). I can’t honestly say I’ve looked at it in detail recently and much of what I’m going to write below is based as much on personal experience training and coaching as anything in the literature.
What’s the Best Way to Teach/Learn a New Exercise – Q&A
The reason that this is a problem is that at least one aspect of motor learning (and please note that this topic is much more complicated than I’m making it out to be) is that learning new skills is best done when the individual is rested and unfatigued. And as fatigue starts to build up with higher repetition sets, the problem is that form tends to deteriorate. You end up teaching the trainee bad habits.
Cyclical Ketogenic Diets and Endurance Performance
Question: I’ve seen the idea kicked around that a cyclical ketogenic diet might be beneficial for improving endurance performance. Do you think this is possible and, if so, what’s the best way of going about it.
Steady State vs. Tempo Training and Fat Loss – Q&A
I’ve been reading your blogs about steady state vs. interval training and they have been quite eye opening. In your article, “pole vault your way to a hot body” you talked a lot about tempo work in 400m runners.
Anaerobic Threshold on a Bike versus Treadmill – Q&A
Question that I’ve been asking around and can’t find a good, solid answer: I recently did a metabolic test at my gym to determine my anaerobic threshold and my VO2 max.
Getting Back into Training at Age 46 – Q&A
Q: I was just recently turned on to EFT and now stumbled on to you…. My first article was a link from EFT and found it very interesting. While I didn’t understand all of nuances of the language to describe the science behind the nutrition and physiology of Protein and the synthesis of nutrients, all in all, great article.
Getting Strong While Getting Lean – Q&A
I need your help. I am 37 year-old female about 128 lbs. with my last bodyfat at 18.7%. I lift 3 days a week, two with a trainer (who refers to me as a hard gainer). He continues my workouts @ 15 reps per set for all body parts with a decent amt of weight. I have not been able to budge my lean body mass/bodyfat for months.
