Oh, I also liked Mark Rippetoe’s “Strong Enough?” book. Similar but different wisdom.

As a smallish, pushing 50 basement trainer, late to the game, who lifts weights that are laughable to most — I read the review at Dave Draper’s a few times before taking the plunge. Just thought it was too advanced and too academic for me.

I was very wrong.

I’m almost finished and feel that pang of regret upon finishing a great book. Also, I know that I’ll be reading this one again, and again, like for example Stuart McRobert’s “Brawn”.

I agree. I’m subscribed to T-Nation’s blog, and once in a while there’s some good stuff.

But the thing that bothers me is the “product placement”. Every article @ see were they “promote” their stuff then that article loses credibility.

Hope Lyle continues “independent” about recommendating products, books, training schemes and the like.

JD

Dan John, however, always cuts to the chase and offers simple and effective solutions. Thank you for the heads up on his product, Lyle.

In the spirit of not forgetting that people have built champion physiques and high levels of strength for decades and long before we “knew better” based upon the latest research, gadgets, and supplements, it would be interesting to see your take on some of the ideas presented in Coach Thibaudeau’s latest Q and A thread on the T-Nation forums. While I respect his drive to optimize nutrition, especially around training, the pervading sentiment seems to be that a lot of what has been done with nutrition in the past is far from optimal and relatively ineffective compared to the new strategies being laid out. Adding to the murkiness is the heavy reliance on some of the newest products offered over on that site (some not yet released to the general public).

I fully recognize that going on T-Nation is likely not something that holds large interest for you, but it would be highly educational to hear your take on some of the ideas presented in the following thread in a future post here. He touches on protein cycling and maximizing muscle protein synthesis, his latest para-training nutrition guidelines, meal composition and timing for creating hyperaminoacidemia, and some other stuff. Separating general advancements in nutrition from convincing you that everything you’ve known is essentially far from most effective and that you need products x, y, and z on a regular basis can be quite difficult.

http://tnation.tmuscle.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding_author/thibs_qa_up_to_the_end_of_may

You’re literally one of the few who calls a spade a spade and doesn’t let personal agendas or product sales color your perception. And if you don’t have the time or desire to check out and present your thoughts on any of those topics, I completely understand.

I plan on buying this book.

On a side note (long, since I’ve learn from you ), I’ve bought all of your books (except “The Stubborn Fat”, since… well, I’m far from that last stubborn fat ) , recommended your books to everyone that wants to listens and also made a Powerpoint presentation of your “Flexible Dieting” book, and presented it (stating very clearly that it’s the resume of your book) to friends and colleages (i’m 35, a computer science major, working in the IT industry).

The physiology and psychology of Sports nutrition and exercice is my hobby).

I wanted to tell you that I bought “Why Zebras don’t get ulcers” because…. well, because you recommended it. Now that I’m reading it, I understand why you love it: the author writes in your same “no bullshit”, “funny” tone and explains really, really complicated things in simple terms.

Now I know, from that book, that stress impact every topic that you love and I’ve learned to love also: fat mobilization, growth, nutrition, etc.

Just as “Why Zebras don’t get ulcers” was a great recommendation, I’m sure this new book will be also.

Keep up the good work.

JD
Santiago, Chile