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Weight Loss / Re: Knowledge is power
Last post by Andrew -
nothing to log. still have the flu/cold. dont want to do anything but sleep.
thanks Marsia I just had a glass of orange juice.  If my throat gets worse I will take your advice for sure. Right now it's mostly stuffy nose and a lot of coughing. I should take the covid test I have but the thought of sticking a cotton swab so far up my nose it scratches my brain is very unappealing.

188 - 10/23/24
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Strength training and Muscle building / Re: Periodisation
Last post by Trusylver -
Quote from: MDDolson – on
Since I am currently working in hypertrophic realm, I’ve looked for articles and recommendations in that direction. I found this article’ https://cleanhealth.edu.au/blog/other/the-most-effective-periodisation-model-for-hypertrophy/

I’d be interested in hearing comments from those (likely most on this board) more knowledgeable on the topic & the recommendations in the article.

The best model depends on multiple factors the biggest is experience, beginners do best with the traditional periodisation model after which moving on to Block or Multi Targeted Block. DUP or Conjugate works ok for experienced people who can no longer achieve gains in other ways. Competitive bodybuilders and strength athletes would also have the number of competitions influence the model used including hybrid models.

For example I just submitted an annual periodisation for an assessment based on a block periodisation model combined with the conjugate model for a strength athlete competing 3 times in the year divided into 3 macrocycles.

The traditional model is often referred to as linear, however when you dig into the design principles there are a LOT of rules to follow and it looks like a series of ever increasing waves of intensity and volume followed by a longish transition period before the next macrocycle begins.

I will upload a partially filled excel template for traditional periodisation we were using in class at Uni for a sample athlete while learning all the rules for that model, Look in the media tab for the file.
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Weight Loss / Re: Knowledge is power
Last post by Marsia -
Wow, I hope it's not covid!  I make a cup of hot water, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir, wait for it to cool down, and gargle with it when I have a bad sore throat.  If I remember to do that a few times a day, it really helps.  Hope you feel better!!
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Weight Loss / Re: Knowledge is power
Last post by Andrew -
Quote from: Marsia – on
Andrew, I hope the orange juice does the trick!  Rob, I have been eating way too much sugar and need to get back on the horse and not look back.  I hope we do that together!!
Yeah the OJ had no sugar but it was still very sweet and a bit acidic. It's been some time since I had a glass of orange juice. Still haven't been feeling well with the stupid flu. going to have chicken soup and grilled cheese instead of anything heavy tonight. I took some 12 hour cough syrup because Ive been coughing so much but Its not helping much. I also have a free covid test in the bathroom I may try. The government was giving them away back when the pandemic was widespread.

188 - 10/22/24
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Weight Loss / Re: Knowledge is power
Last post by Marsia -
Andrew, I hope the orange juice does the trick!  Rob, I have been eating way too much sugar and need to get back on the horse and not look back.  I hope we do that together!!