Comments for Training Board http://training.apocryphum.com more or less Matt Baldwin's gym notebook Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:47:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on my new year’s resolution: body recomposition by Matt Baldwin http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/01/my-new-years-resolution-body-recomposition/comment-page-1/#comment-4209 Matt Baldwin Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:47:02 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4478#comment-4209 I have come to see the error of my plan was to create too complicated a rule for cheating, so, Rev. was right. I have come to see the error of my plan was to create too complicated a rule for cheating, so, Rev. was right.

]]> Comment on Deadlift, Squats, Pull-Ups by Matt Baldwin http://training.apocryphum.com/2009/12/01/deadlift-squats-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-4208 Matt Baldwin Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:24:46 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=1801#comment-4208 You should read Starting Strength! <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=apocryphum-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0982522738" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe> You should read Starting Strength!

]]> Comment on Deadlift, Squats, Pull-Ups by How to Perform Squats http://training.apocryphum.com/2009/12/01/deadlift-squats-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-4201 How to Perform Squats Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:11 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=1801#comment-4201 I don't think most people realise just how vital the squat really is. It is most likely the best muscle building compound exercise out of all of them. Most people start using far too much pounds when they first start squatting, this is a bad idea. Lift a weight were you are proficient to achieve 10 reps, when you are lifting at this weight you can fully focus on good form, learning how to carry out squats with decent form is going to avoid injuries when you start placing more pounds on the bar. What's more to help avert additional injuries from happening, make sure that your knees are moving directly over the top of the toes. I hope these tips help! I don’t think most people realise just how vital the squat really is. It is most likely the best muscle building compound exercise out of all of them. Most people start using far too much pounds when they first start squatting, this is a bad idea. Lift a weight were you are proficient to achieve 10 reps, when you are lifting at this weight you can fully focus on good form, learning how to carry out squats with decent form is going to avoid injuries when you start placing more pounds on the bar. What’s more to help avert additional injuries from happening, make sure that your knees are moving directly over the top of the toes. I hope these tips help!

]]> Comment on my new year’s resolution: body recomposition by Matt Baldwin http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/01/my-new-years-resolution-body-recomposition/comment-page-1/#comment-4193 Matt Baldwin Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:14:03 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4478#comment-4193 Hi Sarah, thanks for your comment! Yes I think you should eat a lot of protein. I would go with 1g per current lean mass, estimated, as a minimum daily. From there, carbs to refuel after exercise or labor, fat for fuel and satiety. Hi Sarah, thanks for your comment! Yes I think you should eat a lot of protein. I would go with 1g per current lean mass, estimated, as a minimum daily. From there, carbs to refuel after exercise or labor, fat for fuel and satiety.

]]> Comment on my new year’s resolution: body recomposition by sarah http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/01/my-new-years-resolution-body-recomposition/comment-page-1/#comment-4191 sarah Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:21 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4478#comment-4191 hey matt. fellow cross-fitter here. we've met a time or two at crossfit kids. so i admire the body recomposition endeavor. i have no doubt that you;ll be successful. i've been at crossfit for about 18 months and have set strength goals that I plan to attain this year. I adhere to a paleo-ish diet. I'll go strong for weeks and then a trigger... and i dive into a bag of dove chocolates. (i believe in honesty). so this year is also about exploring the trigger, embracing the moment and choosing something other than food to ease the pain... All that to be said I am plan to follow your progression and learn for your experiments. I am wondering how I calculate the proper about of protein for myself. do I use my current weight or my leaner goal weight? many thanks! hey matt. fellow cross-fitter here. we’ve met a time or two at crossfit kids. so i admire the body recomposition endeavor. i have no doubt that you;ll be successful. i’ve been at crossfit for about 18 months and have set strength goals that I plan to attain this year. I adhere to a paleo-ish diet. I’ll go strong for weeks and then a trigger… and i dive into a bag of dove chocolates. (i believe in honesty). so this year is also about exploring the trigger, embracing the moment and choosing something other than food to ease the pain… All that to be said I am plan to follow your progression and learn for your experiments. I am wondering how I calculate the proper about of protein for myself. do I use my current weight or my leaner goal weight? many thanks!

]]> Comment on monday new squat pr by Brian Cohen http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/16/monday-new-squat-pr/comment-page-1/#comment-4095 Brian Cohen Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:43:47 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4522#comment-4095 Holy crap I almost had a heart attack this morning. Your blog link is off the CFA site!?! You are officially fired! Mazel tov! Holy crap I almost had a heart attack this morning. Your blog link is off the CFA site!?! You are officially fired! Mazel tov!

]]> Comment on On Zone Blocks, and my Zone Prescription by Blair http://training.apocryphum.com/2009/11/02/on-zone-blocks-and-my-zone-prescription/comment-page-1/#comment-4094 Blair Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:26:10 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=1684#comment-4094 Nicely broken down article, especially explaining the fat component of the zone. Im around your size and its a nice comparison to what I plan on implementing. Nicely broken down article, especially explaining the fat component of the zone. Im around your size and its a nice comparison to what I plan on implementing.

]]> Comment on routine and change by Matt Baldwin http://training.apocryphum.com/2011/01/18/routine-and-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4054 Matt Baldwin Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:55:25 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=3505#comment-4054 Looking back on this post a year later makes me laugh my ass off. Having that many training goals is plain idiotic. Looking back on this post a year later makes me laugh my ass off. Having that many training goals is plain idiotic.

]]> Comment on my new year’s resolution: body recomposition by Matt Baldwin http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/01/my-new-years-resolution-body-recomposition/comment-page-1/#comment-4043 Matt Baldwin Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:01:47 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4478#comment-4043 Padre, it's a good suggestion to keep the process but not worry about the weight. But I don't think I'll have trouble meeting the weight goal. I could simplify the rules as follows, and, to my mind it would be the same thing: 1) period of plan is 12 weeks; fat loss goal is 15 lbs (1.25 lbs per week). 2) fast a full 24-28 hours every other week during plan 3) fast 14-16 hours (e.g. 6 pm to 8 am) every day 4) keep to a mostly (70-80%) paleo/primal diet 5) focus on getting adequate protein 6) get carbs from whole foods such as veggies and fruit 7) cheat only on a Saturday or Sunday, and only if I am more than double ahead of goal weight loss. Padre, it’s a good suggestion to keep the process but not worry about the weight. But I don’t think I’ll have trouble meeting the weight goal.

I could simplify the rules as follows, and, to my mind it would be the same thing:

1) period of plan is 12 weeks; fat loss goal is 15 lbs (1.25 lbs per week).
2) fast a full 24-28 hours every other week during plan
3) fast 14-16 hours (e.g. 6 pm to 8 am) every day
4) keep to a mostly (70-80%) paleo/primal diet
5) focus on getting adequate protein
6) get carbs from whole foods such as veggies and fruit
7) cheat only on a Saturday or Sunday, and only if I am more than double ahead of goal weight loss.

]]> Comment on my new year’s resolution: body recomposition by padreoldstone http://training.apocryphum.com/2012/01/01/my-new-years-resolution-body-recomposition/comment-page-1/#comment-4037 padreoldstone Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:56:01 +0000 http://training.apocryphum.com/?p=4478#comment-4037 These are good goals, but quite rigorous. What if you just kept the process without worrying about the weight? I agree that it is possible to do both. Christian Finn has a basic idea: eggs / protein in the morning; salad and protein for lunch, and meat and veggies in the evening. I'm imagining you need about 180-200 grams of protein. My own weakness has been sleep (and alcohol). I wonder if even focusing on sleep rather than weight as a goal might incidentally help with the weight loss. But this is a great post. Cheers and blessings! These are good goals, but quite rigorous. What if you just kept the process without worrying about the weight?

I agree that it is possible to do both. Christian Finn has a basic idea: eggs / protein in the morning; salad and protein for lunch, and meat and veggies in the evening. I’m imagining you need about 180-200 grams of protein.

My own weakness has been sleep (and alcohol). I wonder if even focusing on sleep rather than weight as a goal might incidentally help with the weight loss.

But this is a great post. Cheers and blessings!

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