This is my response to a question from a new client as to what this individual could expect. I know it's going to sound somewhat evasive in terms of stopping short of specifics, however the reality is, in my opinion, that the answer truly is "it depends".

I've tried to list all the factors that can come into play that will increase or decrease what one can expect, with the "quality of the stimulus" (the workout itself, which is the only part I'm involved in) being only one of many factors..

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In this one, we delve into the relative reliability of different types of studies when it comes to exercise and/or nutrition. In particular, epidemiological studies vs RCT's when double blinded, selection biases accounted for and large enough samplings and/or times to make conclusions more or less objective.

When looking at many studies, we often only go to the "headline" and don't really check how well or poorly studies were done and whether the "headline" should be taken with however many grains of salt.

Studies can be used to sell things and either the way they are done, or how the results are communicated can lend itself to a message that is less than objective.

We also discuss the growing popularity of TRT, (testosterone replacement therapy) and some of the pros and cons.

Speaking only for myself and not Dr. McGuff, this is a trend I personally find somewhat worrisome. The pharmaceutical industry stands to make a lot of money from this and, in my opinion is very prone to emphasizing the benefits and glossing over the side effects.

Dr. McGuff points out that with any drug, how significant the therapeutic (desirable) effect, is often proportionate to how significant the side (undesirable) effects are as well.

For me, I'll just go on fighting Father Time without the aid of pharmaceutical companies because my level of trust with those entities has never been lower.

Below is link to youtube version


https://youtu.be/jgOVYP_-49g

Jerome and I are both preparing for a bodybuilding competition of this recording. Jerome in November 2023 and myself in April 2024.

Please note these are both fully natural drug tested contests.

Together we go through a powerpoint presentation that he did on his youtube channel... I will link to it.... also, I'll include the youtube version link of this conversation as on audio, obviously you will not see the slides...

We got so into into it, that we started with a plan to last an hour and we went for over two!

Hope you find informative....

Here is link to youtube version:

https://youtu.be/tg0ILIxLid8

Below are links to Jerome's youtube channels and his training business website

https://www.youtube.com/@jerome.armstrong

https://www.youtube.com/@18minutefitness

https://18minute.fitness/