I almost couldn't disagree more about myths 2, 3, 5. google carnivore diet; a calorie is NOT a calorie; and of course professional athletes do PED's..is this April 1 joke?
Isnt peds considered drugs/alcohol? Cognitive dissonance is always so strong in these type of addicts... Could you give us a list of drugs that are ok... and a list that you have deemed not ok? Thanks...
The biggest fitness myth is #1 - The more time spent in the gym the better and #2 - Carbohydrates are necessary Both of these false beliefs are also the most common and counter productive and the reason for the vast majority of lack of progress/results
The biggest myth is thinking you will get attention from anyone other than your fellow gymbros. ( I am kidding, I am in a happy relationship and in decent shape. Its just a comical misconception mostly from teenagers that start working out because of their anxiety they get when talking to girls/ women. Many people think gym is the solution to getting laid without considering their personality/charisma might be the much bigger issue. Stop taking everything thing so seriously)
Being in super good shape won't independently get you a partner, but it's definitely one piece of the pie. The others slices being personal hygiene, skincare, a decent haircut, clothes that fit, some kind of career or stable job, being a genuinely good listener, and putting proper effort into the relationship.
Whenever I get 220lbs+ and walk into a bar, I get mobbed by dudes asking me questions. It's getting to the point that I have to hide my physique when I go out.
Absolutely, J-F is right ;-) How do i know? I did B.B. for 14 years and was mostly dizzy on low carbs ! Started strongman 2018 and i eat a LOT (Stan Efferdings vertical diet)
One myth that seems to keep people from getting into the gym: you have to be in shape to get started. I've read posts from people saying they've been laughed or bullied out of the gym for daring to show up fat/out of shape. That's a ridiculous thing to do to people who are trying to improve their health and strength! We all had to start somewhere, and as we've seen on the podium, having fat doesn't mean being weak or incapable of athleticism. More people need to remember the "be kind" part, not just "lift heavy."
I remember doing some research online before I started going to the gym and seeing some very helpful comments pass along regarding this: You're in the gym to better yourself. You don't go to a doctor and laugh at the person next to you for trying to better themselves. The people who do so are not rational beings and would be the type of person to laugh at someone going to the hospital to fix their broken leg. That's the type of person you laugh back at for being moronic enough to laugh at others trying to better themselves. It is, genuinely, a kind of behavior that's worth counter mocking and judging those types of people for. Bettering yourself is something that should be applauded by yourself, and often is applauded by other rational people going to the gym. When I see skinny/chubby/old/whatever people at the gym, I don't silently judge them; I silently praise them. They may not know it, but I'm cheering for them and going "good on them, keep it up". And in my personal experience I've had someone come up to me to ask if I wanted some help. Other than that, most people will be too busy focusing on their own workout to notice you. Sure, during their rest period they might look around a bit out of boredom but again; the rational people will always silently praise you.
The people who got bullied are going to the wrong gym. As someone who's familiar with a gym but not in great shape, I've always found gym rats to be very helpful and kind. On multiple occasions I've had a question about some exercise or another and asked someone who was doing the exercise some questions. I've gotten friendly, helpful responses every time, and never once any kind of unkindness or bullying. Maybe I'm just always at the right gym _(I've been a member of 4 different gyms and had the same experience at all of them),_ but my experience has always been that humility and politeness are reciprocated. I honestly think that people who feel bullied sometimes impute meaning that isn't there. They might be expecting to be treated badly so that's what they hear. And I'm not saying it's never real - there are certainly jerks out there - but it's very easy to hear what you're expecting.
I am not aesthetically anything to write home but I do regularly workout .My inspiration was a fat lass running around the local park . If she could do it ,why couldn't I ? Been exercising regularly now for years .
@@Jafmanz optimising your biochemistry is just the icing on the cake, calorie deficit/surplus easily accounts for 95%+ of weight loss&gain, proven time and time again in metabolic ward studies, doesn't matter where the calories come from if you are only considering bodyweight irrespective of appetite control & body composition
I get annoyed when people comment on my build and say "wow youre lucky" when luck has had nothing to do with it. I get my ass into the gym five to six times a week and commit to pushing myself every session. That's what works
I get the same as a musician. "You're so talented". Bro, I sucked when I started, just like everyone else. I just enjoy studying and practicing more than most. 25 years of that makes a difference.
I hear you man. "Lucky you've got good genetics / Lucky you're tall / I wish I could eat like that" Blah, blah, blah. Stop being a victim and be part of the solution to your depressing life, full of obesity and poor life choices. Like mf'er I have spent years figuring out what programs work for me and I can stick with, figuring out how, what and when to eat for competitions or off-season, building up years worth of discipline to stick to my training and eating protocols. And these people can sum all that work up to, "Lucky."
You all weirdos are unhappy because someone who doesn’t understand hard work and gives you a compliment?? Maybe get a life outside of working out and ease up, really not that serious
I still consider myself lucky though. I am naturally strong and have been since I was a kid. What I have to do to be in amazing shape is far lower than many others. Genetics are not something you create and arguably the greatest factor in a healthy body and for sure in what your max potential is. As Mitch said if you are struggling to DL a 100kg as an adult male you can just give up on being a strongman.
with all the fitness experts, it took a down to earth strong man to speak the truth!!! and he is not out to sell something, just putting out the truth.
I like the simplicity of this video. It’s very helpful. Also, I’m glad I’m as strong as the world’s strongest man once was. That brings me some comfort.
Big myth: you’re too old to be lifting weights. I’m 68 still lifting still making gains. Yes recovery is much longer but you just gotta push yourself and not shrivel up into a couch potato 😮😅
Jeff always looks like he's sick. His face looks like a starvation victim. Bro fits in with the myth about shredded people not necessarily being healthy
Creatine monohydrate is one of the few supplements that works for me. I get muscle pumps, stronger, and can lift more. Most supplements don't do anything for me but creatine works for me. It's not a magic supplement though. One has to still train hard.
Lifting weights is legitimately enjoyable. Bench is my favorite thing to do. But, finding the motivation to actually go to the gym consistently and breaking through that social anxiety barrier is the hardest part.
Agreed, that's why I sprung for a modest home gym machine. It is far to light for serious lifters, but for most people, more than enough. But I'm pretty introverted and hate small talk lol
One big myth is that you need a balanced diet. I know, carbs are delicious, but they're far from being vital to Human existence. I think that is just your sweet tooth talking. You mention later in the video that fat Is also a fuel source for the body. There are certain vitamins that you need fat to be able to absorb. And we all know that there are essential proteins we need for our body to function. But there are no essential carbs. Carbs are not vital, in any way. You just like to eat pancakes. Maybe you should collab with Dr Shawn Baker, the author of the carnivore diet. He's also a powerlifter and world record holder. Would be an interesting conversation between you two.
totally lost me on myth 2. Name 1 legitimate reason i need to eat grains. there is literally nothing in them I can't, get from better sources. there is a reason diabetes and heart disease is so common in America. Literally every child is eating sugar and grains for breakfast every day... then eating more grains for lunch.... and more for dinner... give your head a wobble on that one Mr Hooper!
Also that you'll get hurt if you lift with non-optimal form. A lot of personal trainers like to spread this myth to get costumers. "I have to show you exactly how to deadlift, or you'll definitely hurt yourself!"
Had hoped you would touch on PED usage. We see the top athletes and all the images and social media posts of fitness influencers, but save for a few like Larry Wheels or Clarence, they don't mention anything about the PED's they use. 2 things most of the elite level athletes have that you don't are incredible genetics and PED's.
Myth 11, steroid and other PED make it super easy to get to a competitive level, all the ppl that think " if i took steroid i could easily deadlift 400kg" just show how ignorant they are imo.
That's a really good point. I liked the video from Dr Mike from the RP guys about it. According to some estimates based on tested and non-tested powerlifting comps, it actually just pushes what you can do by around 10%.
@@Kirac322 yeah but they still worked hard for it, basically PED mainly allow you to push yourself beyond your narural max, but you still need to get to that point, its no magic pill that will make you stay on your couch for a year, take it then go break a WR next week
Try but myth 12 which lots of young gullible bros still believe is that some top level pro bodybuilders or athletes are natty. By the same token you can believe some scientists in NASA only finished primary school
It is easier if you have the same drive as the ones taking it. Are you that dumb? It also accelerates recovery so you can keep grinding and not burnout vs for people who do it naturally. Steroids pedal are a very powerful tool if everything else equal. Use your brain mate.
100% agree and relate. I used to search for diffrent kind of workout plans, 3/4/5 days a week with such variety od excercises that i cant even name all of them - but it wasnt something i enjoyed. Once i had some knowledge i've put together my own workout plan with excercises i really enjoyed. I continue to train with it since months
This. I picked up running and am doing several 10k's a week and an errant 15k twice or thrice a month. Not only have I shoveled off fat, but my eating is back up to my pre-exercising days levels and the weight stays off. In fact, now I must eat or I can't run well.
@@JosephCox-yx4ds It sucks to be using a method that does nothing and lying all day long about what does not work. What works is heavy weight lifting, which is a thing, and what I do. Now, if your faux pity is convertible to cash, give me a call.
My thinking is that losing weight is easy. Being healthy, strong, and fit is not as easy as losing weight. Losing weight is just about being in a calorie deficit. Does it mean I am getting stronger? More fit? Healthier? Not necessarily. It just means that I am losing weight. Losing fat, gaining muscle, and being fit is a better goal in my opinion.
@@guille787technically if you are suuuuper untrained, you can gain muscle with only exogenous androgens and NO resistance training. But as anyone with an appreciable size knows: If you stop training on or off the sauce, you losing size
@@wanderer_otiyou actually gain muscle without even working out on steroids. They were created for people with muscle deficiencies unable to workout in hospital beds.
Great stuff! What's great about your content is that you've tried many sports yourself. You're not trying to over complicate things. I remember that in my childhood I had some back pain and the doctor at the time forbade me to lift. However, I've pressed him for the reason and he mentioned "scoliosis" in my xray. So I asked him to show it to me ( I was 14). And the "curve" I had is not considered as a disored less than 5 degrees! From that day onwards I've decided to understand things myself and not take anyone's word for granted. I've been a physiotherapist for over 15 years now. And in my not too long but not too short experience people nowadays over complicate things. For example people looking for sophisticated treatment, sports therapy, chiro and whatnot for simple back pain. However they have not covered the basics, more often then not they walk 3000 steps daily, have sedentary job and their only activity is walking. Anyhow, keep it simple mate, love your content!
Shaq is a prime example of that. Believe it or not Shaq has come out multiple times saying how he never took training seriously. Yes he worked hard to get to the NBA but he didn’t put in nearly as much as he, and others, have stated. Shaq has even said that if he were to take training seriously, worked out for real and ate better he would have been the greatest of all time. And multiple people who were coaches, teammates and friends of his have backed that up. So yes in any profession, including sports, there are lazy people.
But you can tell the difference between Shaq actually works out he looks stronger has abs but even in his prime of his NBA career. He wasn't the most muscular or fit dude he was more big and probably more average body but because he played Sports at a high level running around that's what helped him have good cardiovascular so it wasn't massively obese @@ldthompson57
I disagree with point 3. I always eat the same breakfast and I always eat one portion in the canteen of my university for lunch. I do now incorperate cardio every morning before breakfast. With this eating structure in place, it works for me. Also hitting your protein goals becomes so much easier. I tried to lose weight with less cardio and I often had the problem that my calorie goal was reached, but my protein goal not.
@@bennytolkienfreund7182 The point is to counter the preconceived notion that exercise is THE way to lose weight. Which it is not. It takes less effort to simply eat less if you want to lose weight than it is to start exercising. The point was also to make clear that many people who do start exercising will naturally start eating more due to expanding more energy and building more muscle, thus countering the plan of working out to lose weight. It's more about bursting people's bubbles and waking them up to the actual efficacy working out will have on losing weight vs the alternative; simply adjusting your eating habit to contain less calories. And yeah, if you're only slightly above your calories with your current eating habit and would like to keep eating the way you do, obviously taking up some kind of exercising isn't a bad thing and will help you. But look at it this way: 30 minutes of running loses you about 300 calories at 10 min/mile pace. That's about a slice of pizza you lost in calories and it's something you need to do every day for the rest of your life in order to maintain that caloric deficit. But how many people with the plan of 'starting to exercise to lose weight' will have that kind of conviction? It's better to tell people that exercising is not THE way to lose weight than it is to tell them otherwise.
@@QPoily I think he's trying to say they is no point thinking that ''exercise makes you lose weight'' if you are going to do a really hard bike cardio session and then go straight to the gym cafe afterwards and eat a big piece of cake whose calories will replace the ones you lost. He just means doing exercise doesn't magically make you lose weight.
@@QPoily it is THE way to increase calories out. for being struggling to keep calories IN to a sufficiently low level (due to low metabolism and sedentary lifestyle) increasing calories OUT just makes it plain easier to lose weight without feeling like you have to starve yourself with tiny meals or forcing a ton of green leaf veggies down to curb hunger. it also gives you the opportunity to supplement with a lot of protein which can curb hunger a tiny bit as well. obviously different things works for different people, but I feel like if you want to lose weight AND be healthy, exercise combined with an unstrict diet (just dont overeat and snack all day..) is the only longterm way
Working on my meal plan for this diet, so far I got pancakes covered in peanut butter, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie.... not sure if the pistachio icecream fits or not though
Dead wrong on the diet myth portion. If you restrict processed foods you will be healthier and live longer. Studies show this is true time and time again.
I disagree that Carbs are Vital, all those Carnivore Diets or keto diets don't have carbs at all or very very low amounts of it and people are healthy.
This is true, carbs are not a vital part of the human diet, but they can be beneficial. We only need glucose for the brain to function, and our body produces that via gluconeogenesis
PEDs or no PEDs, they will always be freaks of nature. Secondly, they almost always attain to a high level without PEDs or at least are capable of it. Take Mitch. He had a 600 pound deadlift in his mid teens.
While I can see myth 1 being a myth in general, I turned a 10 year streak of basically constantly carrying some kind of an injury to now 2 years and counting being injury free by starting specific warmups. I need to activate my posterior chain and support muscles in my legs, and I have to get my shoulders moving right. Otherwise, stuff breaks. Now, the reason behind this is I work in IT, and have hobbies that involve computers. So, I sit a lot. Way too much. I have to combat that. So, I'm sort of starting my workouts from a deficit, and need to compensate.
Agreed. If you’re young and athletic you don’t really need to warmup much. For me, at 39, with a job that leaves me super stiff and fatigued, as well as a long history of injuries from work and athletic stuff, I basically can’t do a meaningful squat without a super thorough mobilization warm-up. The warmup and activation stuff feels important for performance and injury prevention in my case
Maybe it's because he's still newer to the sport and younger. A couple of the strongmen a little older than him that have experienced a few injuries have mentioned how important warming up is now even just being in their early 30s
Creatine definitely gets a bad rap. Looking physically fit equals fit doesn’t mean you’re fit. Doing lighter movements of the workout 🏋️♂️ are by far the best warm ups. Thinking elites are doing something different is common. But elites do have wisdom in the arena. Carbs and fats are totally misunderstood by most. Good points on them you made. Thanks for sharing an excellent video 👍👍🔥🔥 New subscriber here 🥳🥳🥳
Good point about excercise and weight. When you exercise(and especially weight train), you are building muscle. That extra muscle has to come from somewhere. He is absolutely right that decreasing intake is how you lose weight(at least a good amount). Anyone who says you can eat whatever you want and lose weight or get definition is lying to you, unless they are selling some unnatural drug, and then you have a different issue. That said, increasing activity will obviously burn more calories, so you pair that with reduced intake, but remember, those muscles you want to grow need nutrients.
5:45 This is the only one I took issue with, not because pros aren't working very hard and are very disciplined(usually), but sometimes there is non-natural help and I'll leave it there. It's why I'm so mad at hollywood for doing these stupid interviews where some actor got super shredded by "eating chicken and broccoli"
loved this video, simple and to the point. my own exp to add to it; #1; sooo right. i see so many ppl doing 30 min warmups, running before squats aso, wasting energy and strength on a jog - its detrementive to strengthbuilding. my warmup is 50% mental, i start sweating from just readying my mind to lift. a couple light sets and its peaked for performance. pet peeve indeed. #2: indeed. and proteinpowders are wasted on 95% of the ppl taking it, unless they are like vegan or something odd. #3: also weight is the measure of nothing if u lift. if u wanna look good, u replace fat with muscle. weight doesnt change. if ure just starting out, lifting heavy, u also retain more water (same if u take creatine) to protect the body. weight is pointless. mirror is where u need to look for change. #4: boosting creatine (20-30 grams/day) u shouldnt do for longer than 35-50 days. its perfectly safe in normal doses, its food, not magic or a drug. drop the proteinpowder, but not teh creatine. #5: genetics get u there sooner, and alot more pros take drugs than is known for it. #6 and starvation actually makes u look less healthy, as teh body stores carbs and lowers energyexpenditure if its starving, even using muscle for energy at worst. eating the correct amount of carbs for base and 50% of yr execrise needs will loose u weight in a healthy way #7 fat is essential to all normal bodyly functions, on a macro and micro level. there are many types of fat, and some u need more of than u think,espess if ure dieting. #8 the hack is you. learn how, and push your limits, and stay at it. every rep counts, every workout matters. blend with time, and it will work. mental focus when lifting is all teh hack u will ever need. #9 if u spend yr days on a keyboard, in a carseat and on teh couch, it doesnt matter if yre thin, healthlooking or chubby. ure heading for poor health and early death. use yr body every day. #10 perfection IS myth.
Chuckling at the exercise won't help you lose weight thing. Come hang with even semi-serious endurance athletes that are doing 10-20 hours/wk. Later days in ramping up hours or especially multi sport you're pounding calorie dense food just to keep the weight on. I suspect the studies on this are average gym goers who really aren't doing very intense or long efforts.
Every year, when I do my bloodwork, my doctor asks my supplements. I always list creatine, just in case my creatinine levels are jacked. They've always still been well within the "normal" range.
Hey Mitch, quick question. Does creatine impact negatively your kidneys especially if you take that everyday? I've seen that in my blood work and the doctor recommended not everyday. Also, carbs also impact your sugar levels. In fact anything you put in your mouth, would trigger insuline and your levels will go up. ANy suggestion to keep this on point. Not sure if you said it but health and fitness are two different worlds, where being fit or accomplishing your fitness goals, don't necessarilly mean you are healthy. In order to be healthy, have to reduce portions and being careful with what I eat. However I think intense workouts requires reasonable big amounts of food, so that makes me think that most athletes might be experiencing high blood sugar levels, am I correct?. How do you keep your blood work on point, sugar, kidneys (e.g. ALT, creatinine) on point? ANy thought?
Let's take 20km (12miles) walking daily at moderate speed, someone can 'eat what they want' within reason if they're doing that, but the kicker is they have to keep walking that 20km every single day. Most will drop that full cardio program because everyday means every single day. Occasional days off are fine, but this is where people start to slip and those occasional days start becoming more and more regular until the daily is gone. These all burn approximately 1k-1.5k calories at moderate speed: 10km running 20km walking 30km cycling Any of these done daily as many times as you can weekly with a restricted calorie intake done in a sustainable way. Purely dieting or purely exercising, neither of these are sustainable for the vast majority, but the exercise one done as much as possible will reap so many rewards.
Myth 1: You must exercise to failure or close to it to make strength gains. Myth 2: Legs and arms are all just muscles and can be treated as the same thing. For me, legs are totally different than arms for lifting. Recovery from arms are much faster than recovery from legs. Myth 3: To lift more you must bulk, you must gain weight. Actually, for me, most appears to be waking up the muscles rather than "building muscle" which is propaganda with no meaning. Myth 4: You must sweat to gain strength or you are not working hard enough. Myth 5: Gains are consistent and if you are not getting consistent gains you are doing something wrong. Actually, gains for me are very erratic. For example, at bench, there appears to be a 4 month plateau and then launch phase over a month where I move up 30 pounds lifting. Myth 6: Along with this, if you are at a plateau, you are doing something wrong. No, plateaus are part of the strength gain process. Myth 7: Promoted by a major power lifter, he states if you use elbow wraps you can bench 10% more. No this is false it allows me to do zero more lift weight. Myth 8: You need to do all kinds of leg stretches to reduce injury before deadlifting. No, if you walked into the gym you just stretched your legs. By comparison, you do need to warm up with lower weights at bench and it is possible with heavier weights warmup takes longer. Myth 9: You must wait until you have fully recovered to lift. No, I commonly feel somewhat shitty and cramped before bench, and in warming up, it all goes away and for that happening a few days ago, I went up 5 lbs in my bench max. If curious, I am at 210 lbs bench now at it one year. Myth 10: Wait X days between workouts to recover. For me, to try a new max bench, 2 and better 3 days rest are best, but for deadlift it is at least 3 days. Recovery for legs for me take longer. Myth 11: Your body weight to lift ratio is how you gauge strength. No, it appears to me biceps girth determines strength at bench, not body weight, but as you get bigger, your arms tend to get bigger, which then confuses people it is all about body weight.
You are absolutely wrong about diet, Mitch. Optimal diet is crucial for optimal health - conversely a bad diet is deleterious to health. An optimal diet is a species specific and species appropriate diet. I was waiting for the CICO bull! Oh dear, Mitch - surely not you too! Calories are NOT responsible for weight loss or gain. You are also completely and utterly wrong about carbohydrates! Exogenous carbohydrates are contraindicated - they are hugely damaging through glycation - look it up! The body makes all the glucose it needs from a lipid precursor through a process called gluconeogenesis which can be both up and down regulated depending on the body's needs at any given time. Fat is the body's primary energy source. I was expecting better from you, Mitch.
Considering diet, restricting yourself from sugar and ultra processed foods definitely makes you more healthy. That's also non negotiable. Calories in and out is only part of the equasion, it very much matters wether you get your calories mainly from carbs or fat, especially for your cravings. Only focussing on calories is a micro and narrow minded perspective on food, there's a lot more to it that that. Carbs are not vital at all. There are many people on ketogenic and even more restrictive diets for decades that do absolutely fine. They aren't the best diets for bodybuilding though.
A great video. None of the people spruiking do this, don't do that, eat this, don't eat that, have ever explained why Keith Richards and Ozzy Osbourne are still alive when we have children's hospitals around the world full of kids dying young from numerous maladies.
Totally agree Mitch. Omega 3 and 6 must be eaten, body doesn’t make. These are essential fats. some fat = good. Also to max gains, carbs are needed for muscle energy and performance. Need em all if you wanna be stronger, and healthy… total calories dictate weight. Simple sauce. Weird diets suck and won’t work long term from my experience. Great video.
I mean, exercise definitely makes losing weight easier IF you "diet". What I mean is, it 100% increases your calorie out. so if you actually train hard & often, and you have even the slightest bit of willpower you can stick to 2 meals a day (no high calorie snacks, no sugery drinks or beer) where you dont absolutely fucking stuff yourself and you'll probably stay in a consistent caloric deficit. whereas if you stay sedentary you would probably need to cut down on food a lot more, and be actually calculating that shit. hard workouts at least 2-3 times a week, with some cardio (or do circuit training with weights) and sticking to 2 meals a day is the easiest way to lose weight IMO
You said there is no evil when it comes to food 😬😬😬😬😬. So wrong. 2 evils. Refined sugars and trans/man made fats. Nothing good comes from these you can't accomplish better another way. Both have been shown to be overwhelmingly negative by plenty of research.
Need to stay in your lane in regards to nutrition. Please explain how Professor Bart Kay ate 6000 calories a day, did no exercise, and LOST weight over 90 days. Carbs are also not 'vital' for normal human function. You could take a look at Doctors Chaffee and Baker who don't eat any. Baker is a world record holder in several sporting disciplines and Chaffee does marathon surgeries and is built like a tank despite both consuming literally zero carbs for the last decade.
The final BS is the video itself 😂 ALL athletes are on massive amounts of anabolic steroids, whitout drugs they will never be able to eat that much carbs neither to recover from training...
I would disagree with your diet point. A balance of all these things, I dont think, is good. The recent data showing how damaging most of todays foods are. The standard American\Canadian diet is very much killing people. Proper human diets can be restrictive in variety but not restrictive in health benefits. The closer to keto or carnivore, in my case, is the best option. Especially given that humans are facultative carnivores and not omnivores. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this video.
There are many things that are subordinate to the fun/enjoyment factor. While I believe that barbell squats is one of the most beneficial exercises, I dont enjoy them. I forced myself to do them for too long which made me dread leg day. Eventually ditched it for alternative leg exercises and my quality of gym life improved drastically. The caveat is that I'm not a competitive lifter or sports athlete so its a luxury I can afford.
As someone on a ketogenic diet: Carbs are not a must, there is Cluconeogenesis. Sure, that alone would not suffice to compete in your sport, but this is enough for my workouts. Does it make carbs evil? No, but cutting out carbs is a way that actually works in order to control hunger and thus get to a body composition I want. Sure not the only way and sure not your main concern, but some people just declare carbs to be evil to make things easier in their life, which is totally reasonable for them individually. Especially when they where insulin resistant or maybe even type 2 diabetic at some point. For similar reasons, some people declare fats to be evil, although, there are essential fatty acids and no essential carbs. Anyway, after a few years of keto, I tried adding in carbs into my workouts to increase performance. It does not help at all.
The biggest myth in resistance training is the more volume you do i.e. sets and more the frequency you hit the muscle the bigger and stronger you'll get. Fact high intensity exercise coupled with the appropriate amount of rest to first allow recovery and then for overcompensation/growth to occur is what is required. To do anything else leads to overtraining and eventually getting injured or losing interest for lack of progress. The advent of PED's in sport has unfortunately allowed this myth to continue in magazines and seminars by professional bodybuilders.
Whats with the medicine ball hate? Medicine ball training is probably the best training in the world for fast twitch muscle fibers and muscular stamina. Also the Carnivore diet is magical 😉
He is not exactly correct about exercise and fat. If there is no blood sugar available brown (visceral) fat is utilised to provide energy. But when the brown fat is used up white (subcutaneous) fat is converted to brown fat ready for utilisation. This will not happen if there is a high level of insulin in the blood. Eating more than a small amount of carbs will keep insulin levels high and fat will not be utilised.
"Exercising won't help you lose weight because you'll eat more" Well, in that case I could say that dieting won't help me lose weight because I'll exercise less.
The one thing pros do that is different from most other people is taking PEDs - and yes, that includes NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics, basically everyone who competes at a pro level.
As I teacher I couldn't agree more with you on the importance of being the better version of yourself. I'm teaching to adulte and too many times I see them pursuing the impossible cuz they've been lied too belive that you can do achieve anything working hard. I'm sorry but you won't become an engeneer if you struggle doing base math like pytagore. You can alwayse improve yourself but certain milestole require minimum genetic.
Myth: you have to have carbs to succeed. I see plenty of athletes and others (myself included), who eat low/no carbs and absolutely thrive. Not hating on carbs, just saying there is more than one path to reaching your goals
How do we get you on Joe Rogan! To spread an educational message that doesn’t trash one side or the other. Just like you said in the reference to Carl Sagan be open. Welcome to sticks stones… and maybe Clovis first? Sorry had to throw that in. I love how you change up the movie in the background too.
Around 6:40 i dont think is genetics thing.. it is true good gens will help but its more about how was your body built through out the years. You can be adult male who has almost never done sport in your life, ofc you not gonna lift 100kg at first for deadlift... but if that same body has done a lot of exercise and sports etc. your body has already been transformed to have the possibility to lift 100kg or more without even "training" for it
"Calories in vs calories out is the only thing that matters". While this is true, its a very misleading statement, your body is going to process 500 calories of sugar significantly differently than 500 calories of fat or protein and the energy expenditure to metabolise those 500 calories is going to be drastically different. The fact that he has a degree in exercise science or whatever the fuck and doesnt understand this concept is astonishing
what do you think of guys like eddie hall who have literally millions worth of recovery equipment? do normal people stand a chance against rich guys who have nitrogen chambers and do stem cell treatment?
Creatine can be dangerous for some people with anxiety and other disorders. It definately increases strength, but is not safe for everyone. It should come with a warning.
So myth three doesn’t work because you’re assuming I’ll eat more because I’ve done a tone of exercise. So it IS true that exercise helps but peoples’ weakness to hold fire on how much they eat is the problem. Myth not busted my friend
Current lifting buddy thinks it’s better to look like you can lift heavy than to be able to lift heavy. I think I’d rather be able to lift heavy because that means you also look like you can.
These aren't myths. They are bad info or misunderstandings. A myth is a story used as a vessel to convey a truth through the generations of a society. Please stop misusing this good word.
