[quote]DaFreak wrote:
Bizmark wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
mcook123 wrote:
Coach Thibaudeau, I have a few questions on this new program. I understand the desire of Biotest for secrecy on this superprogram so I will try to keep it general. I am just trying to figure out if I should be excited about this superprogram or not.
- Have you put in a planned progression? (other than just adding weight)
Yes, one of its basic principle is micro autoregulation of the training load.
mcook123 wrote:
2. Is the set/rep scheme set in stone or is it part of the progression plan?
There is not ONE rep scheme, but several as well a different loading methods.
mcook123 wrote:
3. Is this a program mainly for bodybuilders or is it also useful for athletes?
Although designed for bodybuilders, athletes can benefit from it because the main focus is the nervous system and the recruitment of high threshold motor units.
But we will also release an athletic
version of the system.
mcook123 wrote:
4. Does it have a constituent nutrition plan or can I keep my own?
You can keep your own although some general guidelines to maximize the effect of the program will be given.
mcook123 wrote:
5. Do the workouts last 2-3 hours 5 days per week or is it more “user friendly” for those who work 60-70 hours per week?
Actually the workouts rarely lasts more than 45 minutes. One of our test subjects is a father of one, works construction 50 hours a week and manage his own real estate business.
mcook123 wrote:
6. Is there any new methods in this program, or have you guys dug up some mostly forgotten methods that work great but are mostly forgotten today.
7. Does it require $500-600 per month in supplements?
There are new methods, but it`s mostly about how to maximize the effect of each method by using proper sequencing.
Notice he didn’t answer the last question and made it look like he accidentally lumped 6 and 7 together. My guess is that there is going to be an entire arsenal of “recommended supplements” that you just can’t do without.
Nothing against the program though because almost any program will work, and people have known for a long time there is no magic bullet in terms of training and nutrition, just methods that may work better than others for different people. It’s just T-Nation is taking advantage to try and get more supplement sales, just like with the Velocity Diet.
I can tell you by experience that any training program is magnified by the supplements you use with it - however what Chris had me doing pre, during and post-workout made all the difference in the world for me this year. Not only did I recover much rapidly, but I did not have ONE single workout when I felt drained or too tired to attack the weights.
I felt off-season in the gym and looked competition ready at the same time - it doesn’t get any better than that for me. Then again, you are entitled to your own opinion and yes, Biotest does sell musclebuilding supplements - the only thing is they work and you don’t have to buy from 12 different companies and mix 3-4 products together like I did before. It is basic, well thought and effective - to me that’s heaven.[/quote]
I’m actually really surprised my post wasn’t modded for saying that blasphemy :). I’m starting to gain some respect back for this site.