Comments for greggavedon.com http://greggavedon.com/blog Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:41:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1392 Gregg Avedon Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:41:52 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1392 I'm currently teaching a class on Saturday's that is a circuit training class designed to help burn fat while also developing endurance strength for the whole body. As far as buidling muscle in a circuit training environment, I have a class that is called Circuit Club which you can see at www.g-forcecircuitclub.com and this is definitely designed to build muscle while aslo burning through a ton of calories. The key with a circuit style like this is to still go heavy while maintaining propler form and keeping the rest times to a minimum. In the end you build endurance strength where you can move through the circuit still using compound movements like bench, squats, military press, etc...while also moving through isolation and refining movements like leg extensions, preacher curls, triceps pushdowns and chest fly's for example. I’m currently teaching a class on Saturday’s that is a circuit training class designed to help burn fat while also developing endurance strength for the whole body. As far as buidling muscle in a circuit training environment, I have a class that is called Circuit Club which you can see at http://www.g-forcecircuitclub.com and this is definitely designed to build muscle while aslo burning through a ton of calories. The key with a circuit style like this is to still go heavy while maintaining propler form and keeping the rest times to a minimum. In the end you build endurance strength where you can move through the circuit still using compound movements like bench, squats, military press, etc…while also moving through isolation and refining movements like leg extensions, preacher curls, triceps pushdowns and chest fly’s for example.

]]> Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Chuck http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1389 Chuck Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:21:57 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1389 Gregg, My goal is to build muscle and lose my gut. Many programs out now involve circuit training. I prefer to exercise the old fashioned way doing volume training and doing cardio separately. What is your opinion on circuit training to build muscle and shrink the waistline? Gregg,
My goal is to build muscle and lose my gut. Many programs out now involve circuit training. I prefer to exercise the old fashioned way doing volume training and doing cardio separately. What is your opinion on circuit training to build muscle and shrink the waistline?

]]> Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Steve http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1384 Steve Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:11:33 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1384 Hey Gregg, i didn't mean 30 reps per set - I meant 10 sets of 3 reps equals a total of 30 reps. Whereas only 5 sets of 3 would only be a total of 15 reps. When targeting the high threshold motor units with heavy low rep sets I try to aim for 30 reps in total (ie 10 sets of 3) for a given exercise - to hypertrophy those fibres. Apologies for the confusion and I hope that clears things up :) Hey Gregg,
i didn’t mean 30 reps per set – I meant 10 sets of 3 reps equals a total of 30 reps. Whereas only 5 sets of 3 would only be a total of 15 reps.

When targeting the high threshold motor units with heavy low rep sets I try to aim for 30 reps in total (ie 10 sets of 3) for a given exercise – to hypertrophy those fibres.

Apologies for the confusion and I hope that clears things up :)

]]> Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1383 Gregg Avedon Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:56:02 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1383 Steve, It all makes sense brother. To truly understand the intensity needed for those last few reps that you're talking about you've got to experience it! And by the way...10 sets of squats with 30 reps per set is monsterous! I don't think I would go that far, but I would certainly consider doing 5-6 sets of squats with my rep ranges in the 6-15 range // getting heavier as I go to near max with fewer reps. Thanks for the post. Steve,
It all makes sense brother. To truly understand the intensity needed for those last few reps that you’re talking about you’ve got to experience it! And by the way…10 sets of squats with 30 reps per set is monsterous! I don’t think I would go that far, but I would certainly consider doing 5-6 sets of squats with my rep ranges in the 6-15 range // getting heavier as I go to near max with fewer reps. Thanks for the post.

]]> Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Nick http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1382 Nick Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:50:31 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1382 Greg, you have given great insight to these different types of training. When I hear or see HIT I immediately think of sprint and walking intervals. Thanks for the comparisons and perspective of the two! Greg, you have given great insight to these different types of training. When I hear or see HIT I immediately think of sprint and walking intervals. Thanks for the comparisons and perspective of the two!

]]> Comment on High Intensity Training VS Volume Training by Steve http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/05/high-intensity-training-vs-volume-training/#comment-1381 Steve Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:17:12 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=256#comment-1381 Hi Gregg, great blog and you're training clearly works, you're in fantastic shape. On the volume and intensity thing. I believe they are of equal importance. You need both in your taining. And as I am not only interested in looking good but also in being strong so I must have intesity as well as volume in my training. What I mean is - whatever rep range I am working at - the final reps of those sets need to be hard - very hard - at or nearly at failure. That is intensity. If I'm doing heavier, lower reps I'll need more sets - more, lighter reps, less sets. If I'm doing 3rm squats or presses or such like - I may do 10 sets for the exercise because I know that if I only do 5 sets then I still only really have intensity - not enough volume(15 reps) to cause growth. But if I do 10 sets (30 reps) I have volume and intesity. Does that make sense lol? Steve Hi Gregg, great blog and you’re training clearly works, you’re in fantastic shape. On the volume and intensity thing. I believe they are of equal importance. You need both in your taining. And as I am not only interested in looking good but also in being strong so I must have intesity as well as volume in my training.

What I mean is – whatever rep range I am working at – the final reps of those sets need to be hard – very hard – at or nearly at failure. That is intensity. If I’m doing heavier, lower reps I’ll need more sets – more, lighter reps, less sets.

If I’m doing 3rm squats or presses or such like – I may do 10 sets for the exercise because I know that if I only do 5 sets then I still only really have intensity – not enough volume(15 reps) to cause growth. But if I do 10 sets (30 reps) I have volume and intesity.

Does that make sense lol?

Steve

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1378 Gregg Avedon Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:08:06 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1378 I am getting ready to release my updated and expanded version of The 14 Day Get Lean Diet book that I did. This is the current book that I've been working on, although we are using Muscle Chow as part of my new home workout system called The AGE of AVEDON. This might initiate myself and Men's Health doing another book...whether it's Muscle Chow II or The AGE of AVEDON book I'm not sure yet. Thanks for the good question! I am getting ready to release my updated and expanded version of The 14 Day Get Lean Diet book that I did. This is the current book that I’ve been working on, although we are using Muscle Chow as part of my new home workout system called The AGE of AVEDON. This might initiate myself and Men’s Health doing another book…whether it’s Muscle Chow II or The AGE of AVEDON book I’m not sure yet. Thanks for the good question!

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1377 Gregg Avedon Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:05:49 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1377 Zach, You can add the strip sets, drop sets, etc. into one of the exercises and not the entire workout. Alternate exercises for cable pushdowns could be using bands, attaching them high and do pushdowns with those. If you can't attach them high, then just attach the band to a door, lay on the floor on a mat and do your pushdowns in a supine position on the floor with the band attached at the door above your head. You can also do bent over donkey kickbacks with dumbbells or bands. That's a burner! Rows you can also use dumbbells or bands. Do 1-arm bent dumbbell rows and if you're using bands just put both handles into one hand and pull with the band attached at a door. For leg press, it's hard to mimic that movement, but you can do explosive squat jumps. Get low and explode up as high as you can for multiple reps. As for your other question about total calories, recover weeks and circuits...it looks like you're implementing everything in a systematic and controlled way that will challenge your body. You've got a very smart approach that will certainly help you build both strength and size. Zach,
You can add the strip sets, drop sets, etc. into one of the exercises and not the entire workout. Alternate exercises for cable pushdowns could be using bands, attaching them high and do pushdowns with those. If you can’t attach them high, then just attach the band to a door, lay on the floor on a mat and do your pushdowns in a supine position on the floor with the band attached at the door above your head. You can also do bent over donkey kickbacks with dumbbells or bands. That’s a burner!
Rows you can also use dumbbells or bands. Do 1-arm bent dumbbell rows and if you’re using bands just put both handles into one hand and pull with the band attached at a door. For leg press, it’s hard to mimic that movement, but you can do explosive squat jumps. Get low and explode up as high as you can for multiple reps.
As for your other question about total calories, recover weeks and circuits…it looks like you’re implementing everything in a systematic and controlled way that will challenge your body. You’ve got a very smart approach that will certainly help you build both strength and size.

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Alexinawe http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1376 Alexinawe Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:06:15 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1376 Gregg! Just cooked from your Muscle Chow book last night for my girl friend and father, any chance you're writing a follow up? Always a supporter! Gregg! Just cooked from your Muscle Chow book last night for my girl friend and father, any chance you’re writing a follow up? Always a supporter!

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Zach http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1373 Zach Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:56:52 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1373 Also, I am trying to plan a 12 week workout out schedule using your push/pull plan, using weeks 4, 8, and 12 as recovery weeks by doing your powerstacks, a different muscle group daily. I also intend to do plyometric cardio circuits on rest days from lifting, along with abdominal work. I intend to eat around 2400-2500 calories a day, going about 40-40-20 with protein, carbs, and fats. Do you approve of this in terms of building size and strength? Thanks! Also, I am trying to plan a 12 week workout out schedule using your push/pull plan, using weeks 4, 8, and 12 as recovery weeks by doing your powerstacks, a different muscle group daily. I also intend to do plyometric cardio circuits on rest days from lifting, along with abdominal work. I intend to eat around 2400-2500 calories a day, going about 40-40-20 with protein, carbs, and fats. Do you approve of this in terms of building size and strength? Thanks!

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