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Q. Around what body-fat percentage should competitors maintain in the off-season in order to make dieting easier for their next show? What should people who weight train as a hobby strive to attain?... more
Q. When making a diet for a competitor, how do you calculate the calories/macronutrients for each individual, and on what do you base your food choices?
A. Many equations are out there for... more
Q. When working with competitors, have you found that the human body is adaptable? That is to say, when you keep increasing cardio and decreasing calories, have you found that competitors’ bodies... more
Q. The terms “metabolic damage,” “burnout,” and “adrenal fatigue” are thrown around a lot, especially by competitors and coaches as it relates to contest preparation and dieting. What is your... more
Q. Why should I be taking glutamine? Is it a good fat burner?
A. Dr. Dan Reardon and I have never been huge fans of the amino acid glutamine because it’s never actually been shown to outperform other... more
Q. With my next fitness competition only a few months away, I need an edge if I’m going to place. Should I buy organic foods to prepare my meals this time? Is going organic healthier?
A. Okay, I’ve... more