Comments on: Review: Body by Science, by Doug McGuff, MD and John Little http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/ High Intensity Training and Nutrition for Bodybuilding, Fitness and Health Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:47:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Drew Baye http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1950 Drew Baye Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:16:54 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1950 Farhad, Max Contraction is an advanced bodybuilding method, focused purely on stimulating strength and size increases, while the high intensity training methods described in Body by Science are meant for a more general audience and improvements in total conditioning and fitness. Individual TULs will vary somewhat with either protocol, but more with the longer sets. The guidelines in either book should be considered starting points from which individuals should make adjustments based on how their bodies respond. Farhad,

Max Contraction is an advanced bodybuilding method, focused purely on stimulating strength and size increases, while the high intensity training methods described in Body by Science are meant for a more general audience and improvements in total conditioning and fitness.

Individual TULs will vary somewhat with either protocol, but more with the longer sets. The guidelines in either book should be considered starting points from which individuals should make adjustments based on how their bodies respond.

]]> By: Farhad Ghorbani http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1947 Farhad Ghorbani Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:27:39 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1947 I have read both Max Contraction books by John Little where he recommends a 1-6 second hold for all exercises. However, on pg 155 of Body by Science, where the author(I'm assuming it's John Little) is discussing Max Contraction protocol, it states "The time under load for the exercises above should be approximately sixty to ninety seconds (or whatever ideal time signature is for the individual trainee..." I am missing something here? So should the hold time be 1-6 seconds for 60-90 seconds? Also, shouldn't the individaul muscle type determine the individual TUL? Thanks. I have read both Max Contraction books by John Little where he recommends a 1-6 second hold for all exercises. However, on pg 155 of Body by Science, where the author(I’m assuming it’s John Little) is discussing Max Contraction protocol, it states “The time under load for the exercises above should be approximately sixty to ninety seconds (or whatever ideal time signature is for the individual trainee…”

I am missing something here? So should the hold time be 1-6 seconds for 60-90 seconds?

Also, shouldn’t the individaul muscle type determine the individual TUL?

Thanks.

]]> By: Drew Baye http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 Drew Baye Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:03:37 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1704 Bruce, While the Body by Science program is effective for bodybuilders, the book was meant more for the general public. There are competitive bodybuilders using similar training programs. Bruce,

While the Body by Science program is effective for bodybuilders, the book was meant more for the general public. There are competitive bodybuilders using similar training programs.

]]> By: Bruce http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1697 Bruce Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:08:33 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1697 I have the book and I agree with the main ideas intellectually, however, there is not one impressive , muscular physique pictured in the entire book. If this method of training can truly produce a bodybuilder type look Dr. McGuff failed to show one. I have the book and I agree with the main ideas intellectually, however, there is not one impressive , muscular physique pictured in the entire book. If this method of training can truly produce a bodybuilder type look Dr. McGuff failed to show one.

]]> By: Drew Baye http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1233 Drew Baye Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:18:31 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1233 The ideal repetition range or time under load usually starts to become apparent during the first few weeks of training after the trainee starts working to failure on all their exercises. This requires a bit of trial and error, however there are a few methods for determining this, which I discuss in my book. It's a bit involved and I don't have the time at present to get into it here. I will post an excerpt from the book on this when it gets closer to completion. The ideal repetition range or time under load usually starts to become apparent during the first few weeks of training after the trainee starts working to failure on all their exercises. This requires a bit of trial and error, however there are a few methods for determining this, which I discuss in my book. It’s a bit involved and I don’t have the time at present to get into it here. I will post an excerpt from the book on this when it gets closer to completion.

]]> By: Eric http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-1226 Eric Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:26:07 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-1226 When exactly does a person know when to increase their weight and how do you determine what your ideal TUL is for your genotype? When exactly does a person know when to increase their weight and how do you determine what your ideal TUL is for your genotype?

]]> By: Jeff http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-848 Jeff Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:57:29 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-848 Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I wish it was printed in the book the way you wrote it above. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I wish it was printed in the book the way you wrote it above.

]]> By: Drew Baye http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Drew Baye Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:03:31 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-847 Jeff, The 45 to 90 second range is an average. The optimum load time will vary from individual to individual, with some doing better with a higher, and some a lower time depending on various genetic factors. Jeff,
The 45 to 90 second range is an average. The optimum load time will vary from individual to individual, with some doing better with a higher, and some a lower time depending on various genetic factors.

]]> By: Drew Baye http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-846 Drew Baye Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:01:22 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-846 Scott, I've had good results with all types of HIT, but usually seem to gain faster and have a "fuller" look to my muscles when doing more abbreviated routines. I'm currently the biggest I've ever been while keeping a 32" waist (currently about 192). Scott,

I’ve had good results with all types of HIT, but usually seem to gain faster and have a “fuller” look to my muscles when doing more abbreviated routines. I’m currently the biggest I’ve ever been while keeping a 32″ waist (currently about 192).

]]> By: Jeff http://baye.com/review-body-by-science-by-doug-mcguff-md-and-john-little/comment-page-1/#comment-841 Jeff Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:15:41 +0000 http://baye.com/?p=500#comment-841 Thank you Drew for taking questions in regard to this book. On page 56 it is stated "Optimally, we're looking for forty-five to ninety seconds for particular set of exercises...". Above you mention your load time of 40 to 60 seconds. On page 86 it gives an example of reaching failure at six reps, with a cadence of ten seconds up and ten seconds down,adding this up to only a minute and thirty seconds, and a minute and forty seconds. Six reps at twenty seconds each is two minutes. On page 90 a set is described and it states "This whole process ocurred over a span of roughly two minutes". Then on page 91 it says to keep the exercise under ninety seconds. Am I correct then in stating that if an exercise takes me twenty seconds per rep., at a 45 second load time I will have done two reps., and at a 90 second load time four and a half? I don't care about the number of reps, I'm just looking for the optimum load time. Additionally, any detractors will jump on the above to argue contradictions. It would be nice to be able to intellegently reply. Thank you for your consideration. Thank you Drew for taking questions in regard to this book.
On page 56 it is stated “Optimally, we’re looking for forty-five to ninety seconds for particular set of exercises…”. Above you mention your load time of 40 to 60 seconds. On page 86 it gives an example of reaching failure at six reps, with a cadence of ten seconds up and ten seconds down,adding this up to only a minute and thirty seconds, and a minute and forty seconds. Six reps at twenty seconds each is two minutes. On page 90 a set is described and it states “This whole process ocurred over a span of roughly two minutes”. Then on page 91 it says to keep the exercise under ninety seconds.
Am I correct then in stating that if an exercise takes me twenty seconds per rep., at a 45 second load time I will have done two reps., and at a 90 second load time four and a half?
I don’t care about the number of reps, I’m just looking for the optimum load time. Additionally, any detractors will jump on the above to argue contradictions. It would be nice to be able to intellegently reply.
Thank you for your consideration.

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