My father approached me, making no bones about it, and boldly told me that I was developing love handles. It seems to benefit 30 second or less all out exercise bouts (any type of sprint). Does it promote muscle size and strength, or I should say what does it really do, and what are its adverse affects that you are aware of, both long and short-term?" However, the problem I have is that a patient will self-dose him or herself with these supplements without telling their physician. Mike's specific view on fats: "Fats are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. ", She mentioned something I see typically touted in the muscle magazines, but its benefits are not clearly explained and that is HMB? I responded quickly with "No, one-set for increased strength and muscle hypertrophy." Essentially that mechanism becomes depleted in 30 seconds also. Mike stated, "The fact is that carbohydrates can be dangerous, but only when consumed in excess. As far as diuretics, you are really skating on thin ice with these substances. I reasoned that I probably was not getting enough Calories from my two daily school lunches or the 5 piece KFC (extra crispy) meals, so I added the crash weight gain to the mix. Typically when people follow high protein diets, as purported in some of the popular diet books, they tend to take in very little dietary fiber and consume a great deal of saturated fat. Saturated fats are found in animal products and can lead to heart problems when consumed to excess." ", I then ventured into the area of purported muscle building agents. Conversely, high-fat diets can lead to obesity and its complications if caloric intake is increased as well, which is often the case.". I have my Master's in Nutrition, and then I went and got my PhD in Exercise Physiology. The three principals wanted to capitalize on the physically fit lifestyle, which today has gone mainstream. She turned to me and said jokingly "Ah, that must be you!" I stated, "As far as products that claim to have anabolic properties, such as, Androstenedione, Yohimbine, Smilax, Tribulus Terrestris, Wild Yams, and Gamma Oryzanol, could you tell me about each one and its safety or efficacy for the strength training athlete? 1976 IFBB Mr. America â 1st (Overall) 7. Mentzer used slow and deliberate reps to maximize intramuscular tension and control. Why do athletes/bodybuilders take these supplements in the first place, and what are their serious or lethal side effects? But, unlike those dangerous At best, you will be throwing your money away, and at worst, you may experience organ failure and possibly death. All rights reserved. Her response, "Androstenedione is probably the most dangerous to your health, because it has shown that, specifically in women, it can take blood testosterone levels up three to five times their normal level. ", In regards to L-Carnitine I stated, "In renal dialysis and with people taking anticonvulsants drugs, such as Depakote, L-Carnitine deficiency has been said to be a problem, but is there any truth to taking in large amounts of L-Carnitine for the purpose of increasing fat metabolism either by itself or in conjunction with Coenzyme Q10?" Some professors are very pedantic, and you need to have a lexicon by your side to understand what they are saying, however, Dr. Lukaszuk was able to make the complex simple when explaining supplements and how they worked in the human body. Because I had an employee parking sticker for my day job at the hospital, I rationalized my car to be an authorized vehicle and high tailed it back in the other direction. I could tell that Dr. Lukaszuk's response was a confident one, due to the fact that she did her dissertation on creatine research, as she replied, "In actuality, what creatine does is it helps re-synthesize ATP, because it helps regenerate phosphocreatine, so this is the first energy cycle used by muscles to contract. I would not take them, but not for reasons of moral superiority, I simply knew the physical results, and I did not want to risk cancer or kidney failure. So, I was actually the first registered dietitian to do that at the University of Pittsburgh. I have seen people admitted with hepatic failure. However, if you get men that are older (middle age), then it does in fact increase their blood testosterone levels as well. This equates to 1 1/2 to 3 cups of coffee per day. from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. So were talking about a ¾ cup of chocolate milk or whatever your flavor preference. She graduated with her PhD. I The body has a certain capacity for dealing with excess beyond need, but this capacity is not infinite and can be overwhelmed." from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Because ATP stores are in the muscles for 3-5 seconds, you need another immediate energy source that would be phosphocreatine - a component of creatine. ", I continued along this line of questioning regarding fat burning supplements by stating, "In your research, you mention that Ephedra and Ma Huang are unsafe and found in products such as: Metabolite 356; Xenadrine RFA-1; Ripped Fuel; Ultimate Orange; Diet Fuel; Hydroxycut; and Stackers. Conversely, high-fat diets can lead to obesity and its complications if caloric intake is increased as well, which is often the case." In discussing protein, Mike stated: "The same is true, however, of proteins. june 2nd, 2020 - mike mentzer high intensity training the mike mentzer way p 41 in spite of mike mentzer s theories and physical results many have questioned his concept of training the muscles to momentary failure while controlling load variables with slow In effect, the dosage that you need to increase blood testosterone levels also seems to increase estrogen, because it works in the same pathways. I wasn't traumatized by the comment, ready to go on Donahue or Sally Jesse Raphael, but I realized Dad was right. Er war ja einer von ihnen, sagte der alte Joe Gold noch, und die anderen beiden nickten. She further added, "I did a lot of one-on-one nutrition counseling with athletes that were training for the Olympics, marathon running, sprinting and gave them information on various ergogenics, should they take supplements, what kind of foods they should be consuming." Next, we discussed one of the most popular supplements used by strength training athletes and athletes across the spectrum and that was creatine. She graduated with her PhD. Article Copyright © 2004 by Paul Skinner. Many bodybuilders believe them to be some form of super nutrition, similar to putting a potent fertilizer in their bodies. It has been used in China for years for energy and vitality, it has adaptogenic properties-if you are under a lot of stress, it is supposed to reduce stress, and if you are fatigued, it is supposed to give you more energy. It really has no usefulness for strength training." Proof exists now, as a matter of fact, that excess protein may be the most harmful of all, having been implicated in intestinal cancer, kidney disorders, and a host of other degenerative diseases." I was curious to know about her background in sports nutrition, she responded, "I've always been interested in sports nutrition and that is probably what served as the impetus for me wanting to continue. So, will this very similar drug, based on the same type of spinal background as ephedra, have potentially the same detrimental side effects? She is a registered dietitian, Assistant Professor in Nutrition, and Didactic Program Director at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. I did gain about fifteen pounds but most of it was fat. So, I was actually the first registered dietitian to do that at the University of Pittsburgh. All rights reserved. ", I opened the interview by asking, "Let's talk about something that most people consume daily in various forms, athlete or non-athlete, and that is caffeine. She then saw my articles and responded favorably by saying, "Cool!" Some bodybuilders who call themselves "natural" tend to seek out some kind of stimulant that gives them energy or helps them burn fat. A high saturated fat meal, particularly those of whole dairy products, has a great potential to bring on a heart attack due to constriction of the lining of the arteries around the heart. I was curious to know about her background in sports nutrition, she responded, "I've always been interested in sports nutrition and that is probably what served as the impetus for me wanting to continue. ", She puzzled over the question further and responded, "As far as being used as a weight loss agent, it probably could work, but there are not a lot of studies to support it in that respect in individuals who are deficient in chromium. Is there an optimal quantity of caffeine that acts as an ergogenic aide for strength athletes and at what intake does caffeine become detrimental or counterproductive?" Dr. Lukaszuk articulated further, "It is a precursor to Leucine, an essential amino acid, they are not really sure how it works, but they know it works based on studies they have done. Mike Mentzer lays down the golden rules for boodybuilding in this book. The highway patrol would have understood. Before I speak about the topic of supplements, I think I should explain what is recommended today in terms of macronutrient breakdown and summarize what has been stated thus far. I opened the interview by asking, "Let's talk about something that most people consume daily in various forms, athlete or non-athlete, and that is caffeine. Some bodybuilders who call themselves "natural" tend to seek out some kind of stimulant that gives them energy or helps them burn fat. Some of these other products that you mentioned purported to increase testosterone levels, may work in a Petri dish but not the same way in the human body. Today, everage gym goers are over trained, injured and the majortiy lack results due to chronic over training and bad form. This Part 2 will resume with the interview I conducted with Dr. Judith M. Lukaszuk. My reason for dropping out of bodybuilding competition approximately 21 years ago was because of steroids. Typically when people follow high protein diets, as purported in some of the popular diet books, they tend to take in very little dietary fiber and consume a great deal of saturated fat. I have not been able to find any reputable information on it, and none of the books I have on sports nutrition are advocates of diuretic use. I think Mike was conservative on fat intake, along with other nutritionists, because some plant unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated fats) have the positive affect of lowering LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), but also the unfortunate affect of lowering HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol) at the same time. She replied, "I have not seen anything about L-Carnitine increasing fat metabolism. Cependant d'un autre point de vue, Mike Mentzer et son frère Ray ont toujours été pour moi d'une grande inspiration. Mike, his brother Ray, and Dorian formed a clothing company called âMYMâ for Mentzer Yates Mentzer, also known as âHeavy Duty Incâ, in 1994. Mike Mentzer: What did he recommend bodybuilders do outside lifting weights? After this realization, I pulled my car off the highway into one of those gravel divides in the meridian that say "for authorized vehicles only." Lastly, I take a multivitamin-mineral daily (without iron) and vitamin's C & E as a prophylactic approach against heart disease and cancer. The highway patrol would have understood. I consider him the godfather of the modern HIT training movement. Renowned as much for his vocabulary and propensity to quote the philosophy of Aye Rand as he was for the dimensions of his Herculean physique, Mentzer established himself first as a bodybuilding champion and then as a scholar of the sport. Once again I apologized for being late and stated "Thank you for your time Doctor." So from a male perspective, increasing estrogen levels is not good, because it can cause gynecomastia (increased breast growth in men) and balding. Trying to follow Mike Mentzer or Arnold or Ed Coan's workout is a disaster in progress. It really has no usefulness for strength training. The fact is that most macronutrients should come from carbohydrates, despite the ranges. I asked Dr. Lukaszuk what she knew about protein supplements, "Are most of them effective in promoting muscle hypertrophy, do they work at all, or are there specific proteins or specific amino acids that promote muscle synthesis? Some professors are very pedantic, and you need to have a lexicon by your side to understand what they are saying, however, Dr. Lukaszuk was able to make the complex simple when explaining supplements and how they worked in the human body. I continued along this line of questioning regarding fat burning supplements by stating, "In your research, you mention that Ephedra and Ma Huang are unsafe and found in products such as: Metabolite 356; Xenadrine RFA-1; Ripped Fuel; Ultimate Orange; Diet Fuel; Hydroxycut; and Stackers. The fact is that most macronutrients should come from carbohydrates, despite the ranges. It is believed that the longer food remains in the gut, greater the risk of developing intestinal cancers. Estrogen is a precursor before you get to testosterone. I asked Dr. Lukaszuk about this supplement. It does not seem to have that great affect on young men, because their testosterone levels are already high. I stated, "One popular product that some natural bodybuilders use is called Taraxatone. In addition, I will explain Mike's rationale concerning his recommendations, and why he never wavered from them. 10. Because carbohydrates, fat, and protein all serve as energy sources and can substitute for one another to some extent to meet caloric needs, the recommended ranges for consuming these nutrients should be useful for dietary planning. Many bodybuilders believe them to be some form of super nutrition, similar to putting a potent fertilizer in their bodies. Mike stated, "The fact is that carbohydrates can be dangerous, but only when consumed in excess. I decided it was time to switch gears a little and discuss diuretics. This article is written exclusively for www.Mikementzer.com and Joanne Sharkey. ", In my last question, I wanted Dr. Lukaszuk to back away from the facts and statistics of the research and have her step outside her profession for a moment to find out if all this intake of pills and powders, on balance, is necessary to enhance athletic performance. In other words, take a multi-mineral tablet daily to meet the recommended needs and "eat real food" for the variety of antioxidants it contains. Anytime you're manipulating testosterone levels in the body, you're opening yourself up to all sorts of cancers (prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer). Athletes use it to peak their energy level and feel better during exercise, it is also known as Asian Ginseng. My thinking being that if these books advocate a better way of eating, then why use mega quantities of supplements? What does it do for strength training athletes, and what are its adverse affects?" When I say I am not against supplements, I am typically referring to some of the antioxidants we have talked about for heart disease and cancer prevention. There does seem to be a benefit to protein, but all the new studies coming out say that if you take in 6-7 grams of essential amino acids following a workout, those amino acids will be utilized to replenish the muscles and cause new growth. 1971 AAU Mr. America â 10th 3. She then saw my articles and responded favorably by saying, "Cool!" We would all do well, therefore, to limit our fat intake to the recommended 15% of our daily calorie budget." Therefore, they had a greater strength increase than those getting creatine alone. Dr. Layman further added that the concern is not whether we are consuming too much protein, but rather the battle is over fat versus carbohydrate intake. I would like to add some additional comments on supplements along with some dangers associated with them. "Chromium has been recommended by Dr. Atkins in his book Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution in doses ranging from 300 mcg-1000 mcg for individuals that are metabolically challenged." There is no proof that chromium supplements can prevent diabetes. She peered at me curiously when I said "one-set." Infants and younger children need a slightly higher proportion of fat-25 percent to 40 percent of their caloric intake." â Mike Mentzer (High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way©, p. 41). ", I could tell that I had hit her with a barrage of questions, and she carefully weighed each one before answering and said, "There are different requirements of protein for the average person (0.8-1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight) vs. the strength training individual requirement (1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight); however, probably the most important thing is that you take in enough Calories to spare using protein as an energy source. byPaul Skinner, MS RD LD. Upon knocking on her office door, she invited me in and easily forgave my tardiness stating she was writing letters of recommendation for students. Fiber is necessary for mobilizing food through the gastrointestinal tract. It is my opinion that this is counterproductive and most of our fat intake should come from monounsaturated oils, such as, peanut and olive, and fish oils containing Omega-3 fatty acids (a positive polyunsaturated fat). It is written with the understanding that neither the Website owner nor the Copyright owner is engaged in rendering medical advice or services. Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates (born 19 April 1962) is an English retired professional bodybuilder.He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 to 1997 and has the fifth-highest number of Mr. Olympia wins in history, ranking behind Ronnie Coleman (8), Lee Haney (8), Arnold Schwarzenegger (7), and Phil Heath (7). Because ATP stores are in the muscles for 3-5 seconds, you need another immediate energy source that would be phosphocreatine - a component of creatine. She is a registered dietitian, Assistant Professor in Nutrition, and Didactic Program Director at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. Simply put, they neither understand how to train nor how to eat properly in the first place, so supplementation (a word that becomes an oxymoron at this point) turns into a primary eating lifestyle. I think that the recommended macronutrient ranges by the National Academies Institute of Medicine buttress Mike's. MYM was based on the success of Don Smithâs âCrazeeWearâ bodybuilding apparel. Any extreme positions put forth in diet books that eliminate a nutrient or tout an extreme intake of a particular one will only lead to (at most) short-term success. The following is a quote from National Academies Institute of Medicine Food and Nutrition Board: "To meet the body's daily energy and nutritional needs while minimizing risk for chronic disease, adults should get 45 percent to 65 percent of their Calories from carbohydrates, 20 percent to 35 percent from fat and 10 percent to 35 percent from protein. During my "sticking point" teen period, around 16, I bought some crash weight gain formula powder thinking that if I gulped this stuff down by the quart daily, it would feed my muscles and I would grow. We don't know and essentially we will find out through trial and error, however, at this point people are throwing themselves out there as guinea pigs to see if it has any detrimental affects. Any extreme positions put forth in diet books that eliminate a nutrient or tout an extreme intake of a particular one will only lead to (at most) short-term success. Mike Mentzer quotations used with permission from Joanne Sharkey, President of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises, Inc. � 2002-2004. ", Next, we discussed one of the most popular supplements used by strength training athletes and athletes across the spectrum and that was creatine. Upon knocking on her office door, she invited me in and easily forgave my tardiness stating she was writing letters of recommendation for students. I responded quickly with "No, one-set for increased strength and muscle hypertrophy." They range anywhere from one year of creatine supplementation up to two years, and this was a continuous dosing of creatine. She replied in a very matter of fact way, "They are using a derivative called synephrine and that is why they can call it ephedra free now. It cannot be used as a download for another website or any form of publication in part or in whole, unless written permission is granted by the above copyright owners. I wasn't traumatized by the comment, ready to go on Donahue or Sally Jesse Raphael, but I realized Dad was right. 1. I would be skeptical of this product. The Heavy Duty site provides the latest information on training, nutrition and the mind's relationship to bodybuilding. The manufacturer states the following: Protein is the most common supplement talked about and used by bodybuilders and weight lifters. Beta-hydroxy-methylbutyrate (HMB, 3 grams per day) has been shown beneficial in increasing muscle hypertrophy as well. John Little told me that Mike was not in favor of anything, other than a balanced diet, that did not favor a super abundance of any one of the macronutrients. A high saturated fat meal, particularly those of whole dairy products, has a great potential to bring on a heart attack due to constriction of the lining of the arteries around the heart. Most studies that have shown it to be beneficial are with Type II diabetics that are chromium deficient, and in helping to improve blood sugar control, because it increases insulin sensitivity. Creatine is not a panacea in my opinion, it allows you to get a few extra reps and train harder. well- I am no guru, LOL, but I know a guy who trained on/off with mentzer around 77-80 and said that he and Mike shot eachother up. In addition, I will explain Mike's rationale concerning his recommendations, and why he never wavered from them. Fortunately, Mike Mentzer's name splashed on the scene in time to correct my thinking about proper workouts and the unnecessary endeavor of consuming more Calories than my body required. 1971 Mr. Lancaster â 1st 2. Article Copyright © 2004 by Paul Skinner. This was too little for maximum results, at least for the average trainee. Of course, the honeymoon phase will eventually wear off, and faster than you can blink your eye, a new diet book will be in the stores and on countless websites by movie star "X" or Dr. "Y" with each making the talk show circuit and counting their money. Diuretics are unpredictable and can cause you to lose too much water from the body. In response to your question, I have seen that done with high intensity, long duration exercise activity events, and I have not seen anything done with strength training.". According to another legendary bodybuilder, Casey Viator, who was close with Mike Mentzer and his brother Ray Mentzer, Mike used to take about 2.5 grams of Deca a week, along with other drugs such as Primobolin and Dianabol. If you have a behavior or mental disorder, it is not wise to use chromium supplements. We would all do well, therefore, to limit our fat intake to the recommended 15% of our daily calorie budget." It cannot be used as a download for another website or any form of publication in part or in whole, unless written permission is granted by the above copyright owners. Arriving at the Northern Illinois University, I quickly parked and ran with my briefcase like a bull let loose in Spain toward Dr. Lukaszuk's office. So from a male perspective, increasing estrogen levels is not good, because it can cause gynecomastia (increased breast growth in men) and balding. ", Protein is the most common supplement talked about and used by bodybuilders and weight lifters. In just 72 hours some people have dropped as much as 12 pounds of subcutaneous water weight, while maintaining optimal muscle cell volumization through Taraxatone's amazing potassium sparing effects! Her reply was "You mean one-set to maintain your existing mass?" However, I am leaving the last word regarding this topic to the man himself - Mike Mentzer. I arrived at her office on a Friday afternoon 40 minutes late. ", She further added, "I did a lot of one-on-one nutrition counseling with athletes that were training for the Olympics, marathon running, sprinting and gave them information on various ergogenics, should they take supplements, what kind of foods they should be consuming. Bio-Engineered Protein is a synergistic protein complex which is an ideal blend of ten proven and highly effective bodybuilding protein sources with added Branched Chain Amino Acids and L-Glutamine. My reason for dropping out of bodybuilding competition approximately 21 years ago was because of steroids. Heavy Duty) was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and was something of a bodybuilding renaissance man. Even while I was working on my PhD, Freddie Fu, the Orthopedic Surgeon for the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and Pitt Panthers, hired me to give out sports nutrition information to the athletes."
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