I read, (I know dangerous to do), that heavy lifting beyond x minutes, 45-60, is counterproductive due to increasing estradiol/cortisol production. In lay terms., whacks the hormones leading to no gains and a longer recovery time than otherwise.
LmaoI've heard it my whole life but don't think that its true. I belive we can increase our work capacity well beyond an hour and still have enough gas in the tank to keep our bodies from going catabolic. Just look at the big name crossfit guys. (Here come the flames!)
I bet you had a nice classic physique with that program too. Sometimes the old ways are the best!Id suggest intraworkout carbs and bcaas (or just leucine works) for marathon sessions. But, the best gains ive experienced was doing a program composed solely of barbell compound movements and I was in the gym for 2-3 hours at a time getting through those ass kicking sessions.
And that's exactly why I stopped training that way . But, you could always just do less exercises (i was doing 5) and the cut 30-45 mins out.Don't get me wrong. I would love to spend 2 hours in the gym like I used to.
One day.
I definitely agree that the old ways are the best. I like to think in terms of "training efficiency" and you get the most bang for your buck with a barbell on your back or in your hands.I bet you had a nice classic physique with that program too. Sometimes the old ways are the best!
this is a turtle. My new AM app has turtles. Effffffyeah!
That's what aim doing alright. More compound more sets. Even adding creative supersets with opposing groups.And that's exactly why I stopped training that way . But, you could always just do less exercises (i was doing 5) and the cut 30-45 mins out.
Hi RodjaLet's start with this: the whole 1 hour and cortisol spike is total and absolute bull****. You WANT a cortisol spike from training.
A test spike from training is inconsequential as it's a hormone that needs chronic elevation for effects. Cortisol, on the other hand, has acute effects when there's a spike. Cortisol is a hormone from metabolic damage, which is exactly what you want from training. No damage doesn't give the body a stimulus for adaptation.I thought we wanted a T-spike.
Mmm love my pwo nanner!Whenever i had to be at the gym for a long period of time (even just doing weights then cardio) i ALWAYS brought a protein shake and a banana to eat after lifting so i dont feel dead after doing cardio
This 100%.Nothing wrong with long workouts. I could be in and out in 20 min or 2hrs depending how i feel that day. I think all the 1hr max and hormone changes is all bull**** when it comes to gains. Some1 show me a world champ in any sport that only trains 3-5 hours a week and ill show you a liar.