My Intro:
I have listened to Daniel Gastelu's (Ph.D., trainer, researcher, author) Seminar series on Developing Awesome Muscles and I believe there is a good deal of information of value in there for bodybuilders, powerlifters, physique athletes and even those looking to just get ripped.
These are free to stream or download and packed with information. They range in time from as little as 15 minutes to as much as an hour...on average being 30 minutes. (I will show you how to cut 33% of the time off if your time is precious.) There are no ads and no fluff.
I want to know if anyone would be interested in listening to the segments Daniel has presented, one at a time and discussing them...I will answer any questions anyone has about the content. I am corresponding and will be talking with Daniel and if there is anything anyone wants to know more about, I am sure I can get him to cover it.
There are 22 topics from supplementation and nutrition for fat loss and muscle gains to some specific methods and techniques for maximal performance and development.
I will highlight the key points as I see them and try to clarify anything that I feel is presented in a complicated fashion.
Everyone else is free to do the same as well as discuss the points, ask questions, debate, and together work out practical scenarios for applying these things to our training to get the most of the cutting edge science that is presented.
P.S. Daniel builds on ideas as he goes through the series and I feel that listening in order is very helpful in getting some of the insights he sharing.
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Here is the Fifth audio in the series. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/skinfoldpodcast.htm January 2006
26 minutes
Highlights:
Taking skinfold measures right
Do as little reduction in calories as you can to get results for fat loss
Discussion of protein: Starting at 20 or 25% and advancing toward 30%...based on muscle fiber type
Other uses for amino acids in the body...benefit of protein "excess"
Despensible and indespensibe amino acids
Optimal protein intake for optimal growth
Satiety factor and thermogenics of protein
Using % instead of x grams per pound
Consistency creates benefits!
Spares lean body mass
How to deal with lean mass loss in fat loss periods & reset your "thermostat" [caloric expenditure] Importance of Water and calcium in higher protein intakes
Lean protein sources
Better to have variety and stick to it than create an impossible diet
Plan
If you want to talk about anything you hear...post a comment in this tread! Remember this is a moderated forum so comments may not immediately appear.
There are 22 topics in this series and I will put the links to them in here later...