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 Sixth audio in the series. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/awesomecarbspodcast.htm January 2006
26 minutes
This seminar begins the review of carbohydrate topics, including glycemic index, glycemic load, satiety index, types of carbohydrates, and metabolism of carbohydrates.
Also, Dan covers some additional points about glutamine and branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine), and key points about the performance nutrition approach to weight loss versus fad diets.
Highlights:
Glutamine, glutamic acid, branched chain amino acids - what the body needs
Leucine - controlling mechanism in protein synthesis ("MTor")
Glucose is the main carb used in body
Glycogen sparing and muscle uptake of glucose
Fast twitch (IIa & IIb) muscle fibers use glycogen for energy
Quick water weight loss from low carb
Fat building physiology vs fat burning
Fructose use in body
Glycemic index - what/whay and... for foods consumed individually only - limited application
Glycemic load - limited application
Fiber in diet
Fiber supplement is devoid of other natural food constituents! (phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins)
Satiety index - what it is
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...