Comments for greggavedon.com http://greggavedon.com/blog Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1407 Gregg Avedon Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:47 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1407 5 Grams of L-Glutamine is something that you can easily mix into your protein shake post-workout. This is up to you, but you can also just mix it into about 6-ounces of water and down it that way. It has no taste. The creatine monohydrate is best taken with a simple carb. If you're taking plain creatine monohydrate instead of a pre-mixed creatine formula (like Gaspari's SizeOn Maximum Performance) you can easily mix the powder into a small container of natural apple sauce. This is what I do. But if you decide to get a pre-mixed creatine formula like the SizeOn that I recommend, all you have to do is add water, shake it up and drink that post-workout. What's good about that is the Maximum Performance SizeOn has creatine, carbs and protein all added so it's a no brainer! Here's what I would do if it was me: Just as I'm finishing my workout, I'd mix my Maximum Performance SizeOn in water and drink it, then about 10-15 minutes later I would mix my L-Glutamine in 6-ounces of water and drink that down. Then I would drink 16-ounces of plain water over the next 20-30 minutes. 5 Grams of L-Glutamine is something that you can easily mix into your protein shake post-workout. This is up to you, but you can also just mix it into about 6-ounces of water and down it that way. It has no taste.
The creatine monohydrate is best taken with a simple carb. If you’re taking plain creatine monohydrate instead of a pre-mixed creatine formula (like Gaspari’s SizeOn Maximum Performance) you can easily mix the powder into a small container of natural apple sauce. This is what I do. But if you decide to get a pre-mixed creatine formula like the SizeOn that I recommend, all you have to do is add water, shake it up and drink that post-workout. What’s good about that is the Maximum Performance SizeOn has creatine, carbs and protein all added so it’s a no brainer!
Here’s what I would do if it was me:
Just as I’m finishing my workout, I’d mix my Maximum Performance SizeOn in water and drink it, then about 10-15 minutes later I would mix my L-Glutamine in 6-ounces of water and drink that down. Then I would drink 16-ounces of plain water over the next 20-30 minutes.

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Gregg Avedon http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1406 Gregg Avedon Mon, 28 May 2012 01:30:07 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1406 The Maximum Performance! The Maximum Performance!

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Dinuka http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1405 Dinuka Thu, 24 May 2012 03:42:12 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1405 Gregg, In the book you mentioned you like Size On by Gaspari Nutrition. which one is it ? SizeOn Maximum Performance or SizeOn-pre contest ? given that you are preparing for a shoot after this 14 day diet ? Appreciate your take on this. Gregg,

In the book you mentioned you like Size On by Gaspari Nutrition.
which one is it ? SizeOn Maximum Performance or SizeOn-pre contest ? given that you are preparing for a shoot after this 14 day diet ?

Appreciate your take on this.

]]> Comment on The 14 Day Get Lean Diet by Dinuka Perera http://greggavedon.com/blog/2011/10/the-14-day-get-lean-diet/#comment-1402 Dinuka Perera Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:45:16 +0000 http://greggavedon.com/blog/?p=305#comment-1402 Gregg, just finished reading this one, great book as always with fine details. I do have one quick question on the below. Can you be specific on how you take the below post-workout supplements ? With water or any other beverage ? Not mixed with post-workout protein shake ? POST-WORKOUT: 5 GRAMS OF L-GLUTAMINE 10 GRAMS OF CREATINE MONOHYDRATE Plan to follow the same exactly, so appreciate your advice. Always a big fan. Thanks. Gregg, just finished reading this one, great book as always with fine details.
I do have one quick question on the below.

Can you be specific on how you take the below post-workout supplements ?
With water or any other beverage ? Not mixed with post-workout protein shake ?
POST-WORKOUT:
5 GRAMS OF L-GLUTAMINE
10 GRAMS OF CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

Plan to follow the same exactly, so appreciate your advice.
Always a big fan. Thanks.

]]> 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

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