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why do you think they dont get them?

Here's part of the editorial review:

Why don't zebras get ulcers--or heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases--when people do? In a fascinating look at the science of stress, biologist Robert Sapolsky presents an intriguing case, that people develop such diseases partly because our bodies aren't designed for the constant stresses of a modern-day life--like sitting in daily traffic jams or growing up in poverty. Rather, they seem more built for the kind of short-term stress faced by a zebra--like outrunning a lion.
 
Oh Steve, I actually have a number of things I would like to request your thoughts on and or maybe have a discussion on. Would you prefer me pm them to you or post them here or maybe a new thread all together?
 
Hey steve, Whats your opinion on hyperplasia?

Hyperplasia as in.... muscle cell hyperplasia I presume?

And exactly what are you looking for? It's kind of like asking, "what are your thoughts on hypertrophy?"

And my response would be, "I like it." LOL.

Are you asking if I think it exists in humans?
 
Oh Steve, I actually have a number of things I would like to request your thoughts on and or maybe have a discussion on. Would you prefer me pm them to you or post them here or maybe a new thread all together?

Where ever is fine by me. Look forward to hearing from you.
 
Lol, Yeah that was pretty vague.

Yes, do you believe it exist in humans and if so to how much of an extent does it contribute to overall muscular size and functionality?
 
Lol, Yeah that was pretty vague.

Yes, do you believe it exist in humans and if so to how much of an extent does it contribute to overall muscular size and functionality?

Curious as to what made you ask? What got you thinking about hyperplasia? Anything to do with myostatin?

Science certainly shows us that it happens in animals. However, the carryover to human studies isn't to telling.

Honestly, I think it happens. To what extent, I have no idea. I don't have my hands on the kind of tools (lab, funding, tests, etc) required to see for my own eyes.

When it comes to hypertrophy/hyperplasia, outside the realm of doing searches for studies myself, I like to turn to Bryan Haycock over at HST. Do you ever frequent his site/forum? If not, I suggest traveling over there and doing some searches.
 
No, I was actually writing out my new routine and got to the rep part and thought. There is a "hypertrophic" range, if Hyperplasia were to be proven to be a large contributure to overall size in humans, would their be a "hyperplasia" range? Basically, at what range would start the hyperplasia process.

Never heard of him, whats HST?
 
No, I was actually writing out my new routine and got to the rep part and thought. There is a "hypertrophic" range, if Hyperplasia were to be proven to be a large contributure to overall size in humans, would their be a "hyperplasia" range? Basically, at what range would start the hyperplasia process.

Never heard of him, whats HST?

Hyperplasia I believe would be happening concurrently with hypertrophy.

HST = hypertrophy specific training

I hate the idea of programs. However, this one by far is the best out there in terms of number of users and positive responses. That coupled with the fact the Bryan knows what the F- he's talking about and I like the underlying principles.

I used some permutations of HST training way back in the day with some very nice progress.

You can find the main site here:



If you want to check out some really great stuff on hypertrophy... I mean the science side of things... check out Dan Moore's stuff found here:



ETA: Anytime you want to discuss stuff, I'm all ears.
 
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Thanks for the links, I'll check out later. BTW, Doesn't ETA mean Estimated time of arival? If thats the case the way you use ETA is slightly odd...

Hmm, What els to I want to talk to you about? Oh, and your view on muscle hyperplasia and mine are one and the same.
 
Thanks for the links, I'll check out later. BTW, Doesn't ETA mean Estimated time of arival? If thats the case the way you use ETA is slightly odd...

Hmm, What els to I want to talk to you about? Oh, and your view on muscle hyperplasia and mine are one and the same.

Haha, truthfully, I'm not exactly sure what ETA stands for. I always assumed "edit to add." But assuming things is never a good idea. I've just seen it used sporadically across the forums.
 
it's estimated time of arrival but i always knew what you meant, and while we're at it, i think we should just make a rule that says if it's your journal, use ETA for whatever the heck you want.
 
it's estimated time of arrival but i always knew what you meant, and while we're at it, i think we should just make a rule that says if it's your journal, use ETA for whatever the heck you want.

It's ETA to the general public.

On the web though, and in forums especially, I've seen it used for people adding something to a post. The only thing I could think of is "edit to add." I'm sure they don't mean "estimated time of arrival."
 
Steve, in another forum by a poster asked the following question.
Basically its a diet that will promote fat loss and muscle gain simultaneously by a sort of carb cycle. Now this isnt your typical carbs higher on workout days, but 4+ days of low carb for glycogen depletion. Then about 24-36 hours of high carb for replenishment. The idea is that the carbs will boost insulin and send everything to the muscles.
What are your thoughts from my short synopsis?

I stated

I'm not a fan of such diets. Basically, such diets greatly increase glucose synthesis from amino acids mostly from muscle proteins themselves. Which means their completely counterproductive to strength gains, hypertrophy and muscle retention(especially during a caloric deficient state).

anyway What is your thoughts on these "carb load/reload" diets?
 
Steve, in another forum by a poster asked the following question.


I stated

I'm not a fan of such diets. Basically, such diets greatly increase glucose synthesis from amino acids mostly from muscle proteins themselves. Which means their completely counterproductive to strength gains, hypertrophy and muscle retention(especially during a caloric deficient state).

anyway What is your thoughts on these "carb load/reload" diets?

It all depends on the individuals circumstances and goals. In general, most people would benefit from following one approach for an extended period of time.

However, there are people who could benefit from some form of cyclic diet.

Recomp diets like CKD/UD2 can have the effect of losing fat and gaining muscle "at the same time", if you define "the same time" as over the course of a week.
 
Interesting, thanks steve.

I'll add that doing some form of cyclic diet shouldn't be used until you have to. Don't muddy the waters until necessary. Something like peaking for a physique show is where something like these diets could really come in handy.

Lyle's diets have really been accepted as *real deals.* I know you are reading a bunch of other books at the moment, but when you're ready, I'd definitely start learning his diets.

Be ready, soon I'll be bringing the hard subjects! ;)

You know where to find me.

Hopefully you ask something I don't have a clue about so I can learn something. Thankfully I put myself in a position where if I don't know something, I'm pretty sure I have a contact with someone who does have an answer.
 
Yeah, I'll be sure to check out one of his books when I get a chance.

Lol, Well I'll think really hard for somthing that you might not know. Hmm, you mean you can pick up a phone and get an answer to jsut about anything? Where can I get those numbers!
 
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