tag:userecho.com,2024-03-29:/feeds/topics/en//Tiger Fitness Q&A2021-05-05T13:17:19+00:00tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2021-05-05:/communities/1/topics/530-do-i-have-permanent-damage-from-taking-pro-hormones/2021-05-05T13:17:19+00:002021-05-05T13:17:19+00:00Do I have permanent damage from taking pro hormones? [questions] <p>Hey Marc,</p><p><br></p><p>I was wondering if I could get your opinion on wether or not I have permanent damage from taking pro hormones. My lifting career started out like most. I was 17 (i'm 24 now) and wanting to get bigger to impress girls. Worked out hard for about a year while not paying attention to diet at all other than knowing just to eat a little more protein than usual, but still managed to make some decent gains. About a year later a friend of mine that was a little older than me tried these things called <strong>pro hormones <span id="redactor-inline-breakpoint"></span></strong>and got noticeably bigger from them. So, naturally, I wanted to get in on the action. And it being 2008 at the time, of course, I went right to a local "nutrition shop" and bought a bottle. I did lie and say I was 19 at the time but the guy still didn't blink and sold them to me. Sure enough.. they worked. Nothing crazy obviously but more than i had ever experienced at the time. I loved it and wasn't concerned or even aware of the side effects. From that point on I did about 1-3 cycles of them a year until my last one at the age of 21 years old. As you can imagine over the years of using them I noticed they really only benefited you while you were on them and started to notice some side effects. Like back cramps for example. This prompted me to start doing my research on them (finally). The more and more I read the less faith in them I had and it finally led me to the decision that they were complete bullshit, and basically I had been getting fucked all these years and probably only doing more harm than good. After doing the math in my head I got the number of total cycles (4-weeks each) I did to about 7-9 total. Some with just one compound, and some with up to 4. Some claiming to be extremely strong and some claiming to be mild. The first one when I was 17 and the last when I was 21. Another thing to take into consideration is that when i was taking the first 1-4 or so cycles I drank heavily a few times while I was on them :/. I cringe thinking about it nowadays but I was young and dumb. After doing that a few times and waking up the next morning with all these weird pains in my back and my urine being all discolored it prompted me to do my first bit of research on them which led me to learn that they were toxic for your liver. That was probably at the age of 19. By the way, yes, I did take a "liver support" along with all of these but yeah i'm aware they probably didn't do a damn thing to stop the damage. . Unfortunately, that didn't stop me from taking them but I did stop drinking while i was on them from that point on. Over the course of the years there were other parts that matured about me as well and may have played a factor. Around 19 i really started to get into eating healthier and drinking fuck tons of water. While I was still doing the occasional cycle of these false dreams my workouts and diet were getting more and more professional. Once I turned 21 and did my last and most extreme cycle of the pro hormones.. I decided to never take them again and basically take on a whole new attitude towards lifting. I should probably thank Matt Ogus for that one for example. He was a big mentor for me at the time. I learned the truth about steroids/pro hormones and what you can accomplish naturally if you put the work in and decided that was going to be me from that point on. Ever since then I have lived an EXTREMELY healthy lifestyle. I'm talking everything man. Well balanced diet with tons of veggies, drink nothing but water, track my macros daily, have a good set of vitamins I take, slamming probiotics, taking cold showers...etc. You name it man. And as far as alcohol goes it's basically non existent. I usually have about 1-2 beers maybe two saturday nights a month usually just because we're watching the UFC fights or something. Other than that I have zero interest. After my last cycle when I was 21 I had a shoulder and knee injury almost at the exact same time. I lost probably 70 percent of my gains over the course of 6 months of basically not being able to train. However as soon as I was healthy again I got right back in the gym and the kitchen with a well thought out plan and am now all the way back to where I was AND THEN SOME. And the greatest part is I did it all naturally. So I felt pretty proud. </p><p><br></p><p>Hope that's not too much background info but I thought it could help you answer my question more accurately. As far as things I've noticed that prompted me to ask this question...</p><p>1. I noticed my eyes are constantly a little red in the center of the whites of my eyes. Kind of straight across from left to right. Not the entire eye ball. Just a little on the sides of my pupils. I wouldn't say they're yellow in my opinion but they may look a little bit that way to somebody else (never really asked anybody else)</p><p>2. I'm 24 years old now and still can't grow a beard. I know that's probably a genetic thing, but that combined with still not feeling as good as I feel like I should even with my healthy lifestyle makes me wonder if I messed with my endocrine system or puberty processes when I was taking them from 17-19. Or if bare minimum I have surpassed levels of testosterone because of it. I notice people my age that are also natural are making the same if not better gains as me but not putting in as much effort. I know we're all different but I feel like I should be progressing even better than I am now. I don't exactly put on muscle or lose body fat easily I've just always attributed it to my ridiculously strict diet and training regimen.</p><p><br></p><p>Would love to hear your thoughts man</p><p><br></p><p>-Tanner </p><figure><img src="/s/attachments/23035/1/0/1bd916c74b728e21e1320ea7b29ea37d.jpg"></figure><p>Pic of my eye if it helps</p><br/><br/> Thomas702 replied:<br/><p>I just want to mention that I was shaving my whole face by the age of 18. I know some guys don't grow beards until later but if you couldn't grow one at 18 then it could very well be that you just don't have the genetics for it.</p>tannerwebb10https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/567-tannerwebb10/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2021-01-14:/communities/1/topics/34-why-are-overweight-individuals-able-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat-but-skinny-people-arent/2021-01-14T18:12:53+00:002021-01-14T18:12:53+00:00Why are Overweight individuals able to build muscle and lose fat but skinny people aren't? [questions] [answered]<p>Hey Mark! My friend used to be overweight and I mean really big, now he's losing weight and I see that he has gotten bigger too. For me I had to Bulk to optimize muscle growth. How is it that he's gotten bigger while in a caloric deficit? </p><p>Thank You For Your Time! </p><br/><br/> Sean Peak replied:<br/><p>It actually IS possible to gain muscle and lose fat depending on a number of factors. Scientific research says there are 5 types of trainees that can succesfully Body Recomposition:</p><p></p><p>1. <strong>New Lifters (Newbie gains)</strong> - see newbie gains post from Marc above.</p><p>2. <strong>Overweight individuals</strong> - excess fat makes up for a caloric deficit when fueling muscle growth.</p><p>3<strong>. Detrained athletes</strong> - those coming back from periods of non-training, athletes in off season etc. They experience fast muscle growth due to "muscle memory".</p><p>4. <strong>Enhanced Athletes</strong> - those who take steroids are more primed for muscle growth, and combined with cutting compounds can see massive muscle growth and fat loss. Make sure you do thorough research and understand the ramifications if you go down this path.</p><p>5. <strong>The sub-optimally trained athlete. </strong>- In the last 5 years or so a number of studies have come out in support of the idea that even long time lifters can often have poor nutrition and training programs. Whether they are not adequately fueling their bodies for muscle growth or fat loss and do not train with the volume or intensity required to elicit a muscle building response. It is not uncommon to put these trainees under strict programs both nutrition wise and training and see massive results over 6-12 weeks. This has been shown in many types of lifters and collegiate level athletes.</p><p></p><p>If you found this interesting, I wrote more in detail on each category over at <a href="https://peakthriveperform.com/body-recomposition">https://peakthriveperform.com/body-recomposition</a></p><p></p><p>Hope this helps,</p><p></p><p>Sean</p><p>Peak Thrive Perform</p>John Quaileyhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/35-john-quailey/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2020-09-14:/communities/1/topics/832-should-older-men-take-testerone-injection/2020-09-14T08:59:44+00:002020-09-14T08:59:44+00:00Should older men take testerone injection [questions] <br/><br/>suggested by: RockRockhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/806-rock/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-22:/communities/1/topics/831-affiliate-program/2017-10-22T23:44:07+00:002017-10-22T23:44:07+00:00Affiliate program [questions] <p>Any updates on the affiliate program? I haven't heard anything about it in a while.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Should be up next week--just waiting on our SSL to be ready!</p>Eddie_Chttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/803-eddie_c/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/817-reward-the-better-abs/2017-10-04T22:11:15+00:002017-10-04T22:11:15+00:00Reward the better ABS?? [questions] <p>After the Phil Heath gut issue, don't you think that the industrie should "reward" this huge guys at the Olympia that actually have really abs???</p><p>Cause there are a ton a guys that can become huge, but huge with abs is like a mith these days.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>The judge the overall package, not just abs...</p>Alexandre Leonardohttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/796-alexandre-leonardo/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/818-olympia-results-2017/2017-10-04T22:10:52+00:002017-10-04T22:10:52+00:00Olympia Results 2017 [questions] <p>What are you thoughts / opinions on the Olympia this year? Do you believe that the right person won the classes and should people who disagree with those winners say so in public?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>See this: </p><div style=""><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/puoNPnAM9sM" width="500"></iframe></div>Harry Hayfieldhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/797-harry-hayfield/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/819-carb-problems/2017-10-04T22:10:19+00:002017-10-04T22:10:19+00:00Carb Problems [questions] <p>Why do carbs keep making my body bloat? I can never feel trim enough, even if my macros are on point. It always make me bloat in my chest and abdominal areas. Any advice?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It is a calorie issue. If hypocaloric, you will lose weight. See www.dropfactorbook.com</p>Fitness_Chiefhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/798-fitness_chief/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/820-low-back-health/2017-10-04T22:09:41+00:002017-10-04T22:09:41+00:00Low back health [questions] <p>Recently I slipped a disc in my lower back from being admittedly careless on deadlift. What are some exercises I can do to strengthen my low back and in return get back to doing deadlift safely?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>I would see a specialist and make sure that you are cleared first!</p>Brookshttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/799-brooks/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/821-when-a-moving-car-encounters-a-patch-of-ice-the-brakes-are-applied-why-is-it-desirable-to-keep-the/2017-10-04T22:09:18+00:002017-10-04T22:09:18+00:00When a moving car encounters a patch of ice the brakes are applied. Why is it desirable to keep the wheels rolling on the ice without locking up? [questions] <p>For my physics class</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>To avoid skidding out</p>LordMushroomhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/800-lordmushroom/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/822-what-not-to-mix/2017-10-04T22:08:58+00:002017-10-04T22:08:58+00:00What not to mix [questions] <p>Is there any supplaments that shouldnt be mixed? Specifically is test boosters safe to mix with fat burns? Any dos and don'ts would be helpful. </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Not really....none of the current MTS Supplements at least</p>Bunkhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/801-bunk/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/823-infrared-sauna/2017-10-04T22:08:30+00:002017-10-04T22:08:30+00:00Infrared sauna [questions] <p>My father owns an infrared sauna, can you go into more detail how it's beneficial for a bodybuilder.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It aids recovery and also speeds up metabolism while in there. I personally own one!</p>Curse_fitnesshttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/802-curse_fitness/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/824-is-a-de-load-period-crucial-for-gaining-strength-in-the-most-optimal-way/2017-10-04T22:07:59+00:002017-10-04T22:07:59+00:00Is a de-load period crucial for gaining strength in the most optimal way? [questions] <br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>They are! They allow time to recover from a muscular and CNS standpoint</p>ilie morohaihttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/767-ilie-morohai/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/825-carb-ups/2017-10-04T22:07:30+00:002017-10-04T22:07:30+00:00Carb ups [questions] <p>Pre show during peak week I keep hearing people say that they need to carb up in order to fill out. Can you describe the process of this. Generally how many carbs are consumed and what kind of foods are generally chosen? You have mentioned that your theory on the distended gut is essentially a "thanksgiving efffect so how many carbs would you say the average body builder takes in and why are they taken in in such high amounts.</p><p>Thanks for all you do love the channel</p><p><br></p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It all depends on the person and how they react. I usually have people deplete the beginning of the week then load up on Friday for a Saturday show. Carbs are all dependent on the person</p>CJbear2016https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/765-cjbear2016/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/826-mass-monsters/2017-10-04T22:06:24+00:002017-10-04T22:06:24+00:00Mass Monsters [questions] <p>Alot of people believe that Dorian Yates ushered in the age of Mass Monsters and it was with him that Bodybuilding took the shift away from aesthetics to size. While I don't believe this and I think Dorian had the total package size and aesthetics, I can't help but wonder.</p><p>Do you think Bodybuilding would have taken the shift it did to size and away from conditioning and aesthetics if Dorian had of never competed? Or do you think that this was just the natural progression that Bodybuilding would have gone through overtime. </p><p>Thanks ,</p><p>Marc</p><p>It's not a game!</p><br><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It would have for sure! Things always progress and the next move was BIGGER for bodybuilding!</p>Eddie_Chttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/803-eddie_c/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/829-hmg-pct/2017-10-04T22:06:14+00:002017-10-04T22:06:14+00:00Hmg -pct [questions] <p>wanted to get your take on HMG during pct. I've seen study's that say using hcg and hmg increase fertilty greatly. But, I have access to as much hmg as I need and price isn't an issue. If you could even just email me I don't need you to talk about it in a video or need a gift card I rather just learn </p><br/><br/> Curse_fitness replied:<br/><p>Hey Marc,</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for the reply!!</p>Curse_fitnesshttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/802-curse_fitness/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/827-pallof-presses-for-abdominals/2017-10-04T22:05:40+00:002017-10-04T22:05:40+00:00Pallof Presses for Abdominals [questions] <p>Marc,</p><p>In your opinion would you think it beneficial to use resistance band pallof Presses vs standard ab exercises when trying to remove hip flexor activation?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>See this: </p><div style=""><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0sVxVo3Yv_c" width="500"></iframe></div>Zerokool028https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/804-zerokool028/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/828-off-day/2017-10-04T22:03:36+00:002017-10-04T22:03:36+00:00Off day [questions] <p>Hello Marc,</p><p>How should the nutrition change on an off day while bulking?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>All I do is omit my post workout shake of MTS Wheyt and Carb 10--that is all!</p>Andrei Cristianhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/752-andrei-cristian/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/830-bulking-and-cutting/2017-10-04T22:02:33+00:002017-10-04T22:02:33+00:00bulking and cutting [questions] <p>When should someone stop bulking and start cutting ?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>My general rule of thumb is to stat bulking under 8% body fat and stop bulking at 15% body fat</p>vadim ukrhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/731-vadim-ukr/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/814-taking-in-calories/2017-10-04T22:01:52+00:002017-10-04T22:01:52+00:00Taking in calories [questions] <p>I am looking to get into bodybuilding compilations but I have a lot of body fat to lose. I am 242 and workout everyday so I have good size. Should I still take in more calories as is recommended. </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>You should lose fat! See www.dropfactorbook.com. If you eat in a surplus, you will get fatter</p>Dick Kingstonhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/794-dick-kingston/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/815-training-for-speed/2017-10-04T22:01:12+00:002017-10-04T22:01:12+00:00Training for speed [questions] <p>What can be done to optimize speed and overall on-field performance for athletes? How can I base my training around both gains and athletic performance?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>One movement has been show to increase speed....HEX BAR DEADLIFTS. Combine this with skill training and unilateral movements and you will have a great base. Then add in moves for hypertrophy</p>cadewhite15https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/148-cadewhite15/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-10-04:/communities/1/topics/816-should-we-be-counting-nutrition-of-bcaas-pre-workout-ect/2017-10-04T22:00:09+00:002017-10-04T22:00:09+00:00Should we be counting nutrition of BCAAs, Pre-Workout, ect? [questions] <p>How do we find out the nutrition count of all of these add ons like pre-workout, pump, BCAAs, and creatine?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Most pre workouts are calorie free. BUT, BCAA do contain calories but since they are a constant variable, I don't bother</p>Rachel Beltzhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/795-rachel-beltz/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-30:/communities/1/topics/800-when-to-troubleshoot-your-eating-plan/2017-09-30T18:04:43+00:002017-09-30T18:04:43+00:00When to troubleshoot your eating plan. [questions] <p>How long should you wait before adjusting an eating plan if you are not seeing expected results? (either gaining or cutting) </p><br/><br/> Your Moms House replied:<br/><p>Got it and I'm impressed. Any book you can conceivably finish during a massive post Taco Tuesday dump,which is informative, concise and not overly complicated is a win. One question - no mention of sodium. Is sodium intake something I shouldn't overly be concerned about?</p>Your Moms Househttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/782-your-moms-house/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/807-in-your-opinion-who-makes-the-best-at-home-workout-videos-sold-and-on-youtube/2017-09-18T14:38:58+00:002017-09-18T14:38:58+00:00In your opinion, who makes the best at-home workout videos (sold and on Youtube)? [questions] <br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>I REALLY need to get my exos series for no equipment done!</p><p><br></p><p>For now, really, P90X ain't bad!</p>Abby Startswithwhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/280-abby-startswithw/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/808-how-much-faith-should-we-really-have-in-supplements/2017-09-18T12:23:37+00:002017-09-18T12:23:37+00:00How much faith should we really have in supplements? [questions] <br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>If it is mine, MTS, 1000000% faith </p>Shukran Jacobshttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/772-shukran-jacobs/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/809-should-i-bulk/2017-09-18T12:23:15+00:002017-09-18T12:23:15+00:00Should I bulk [questions] <p>Dear marc I am a college student who lost a lot of weight recently. In the mornings I currently weigh in between 174lbs and 172lbs. Using waist to neck measurements my body fat is around 8% to 7%. I would like to put on some muscle this winter. Currently I am using avatar nutrition to help me out on a standard reverse diet in the hopes that I can gain muscle slowly as well as qet my calories up. My question to you is whether or not I should go into a lean bulk or stay the course and wait to see what happens. Love the channel and the workout programs keep up the good work.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>You can bulk. Save money on that impersonal program and see www.massdiet.com. Unless you hire a coach, I don't see a point in an automated diet. Might as well do your own </p>CJbear2016https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/765-cjbear2016/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/810-water-loss/2017-09-18T12:22:21+00:002017-09-18T12:22:21+00:00Water loss [questions] <p>As a coach/instructor for fitness competitors, would you ever advocate something like Pepto-bismol to help push some more water out when it comes down to the nitty gritty (near contest time)? Obviously pros use diuretics but just something that crossed my mind... I don't see how it couldn't work, though a bit risky. </p><p><br></p><p>Long time fan, first time asking a question... you are the man, Marc!</p><p><br></p><p>-CJ</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Pepto? LOL that is STUPID! If you're lean, you won't need them! But if you want a safe, natural diuretic, see MTS Nutrition Aqua Shed</p>CJKhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/790-cjk/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/806-i-am-mr-david-arnold-ceo-of-panther-protein-products/2017-09-18T12:21:15+00:002017-09-18T12:21:15+00:00I am mr. David Arnold CEO of Panther protein products [questions] <p> hi there mr. Marc lobliner said if I dropped by Elgin Illinois he'd be more than happy to work out with me how would I arrange that and I would at the same time like to pitch my company to you guys as an associate or to see if tigerfitness would like to invest into my company and I have great confidence that my ideas and products will generate a huge return on your investment because they are formulated with heart and soul and the want behind it to take care of the bodybuilding community and I believe that will show through at the end thank you sincerely mr. David Arnold Panzer protein products my email address is Panzerprotein@gmail.com and the same for my Facebook page</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>You really posted here twice? Dude, this is pathetic. </p>David Arnoldhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/789-david-arnold/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/811-make-machine-greens-multi-taste-great-again/2017-09-18T12:19:55+00:002017-09-18T12:19:55+00:00Make Machine Greens + Multi taste great again! [questions] <p>Marc,</p><p>What do you mix with Machine Greens to make it not taste like I grabbed a chunk off the bottom of my lawn mower and shoved it down my throat?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It's greens, only so much you can do. Mix it with Machine Fuel if it's an issue. </p>Kenhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/791-ken/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/812-nutrient-driver/2017-09-18T12:19:27+00:002017-09-18T12:19:27+00:00Nutrient Driver. [questions] <p>Hey Marc,</p><p>I see that this shows a 26% reduction in Fasted Insulin. How does it accomplish that? Also will this help reduce fasted blood sugar as well? Thanks In advance! </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>The ingredients show data that have this result, for example Chromax has MANY statistical claims. It is just how GDAs work!</p><p><br></p><p>And per the Chroma studies, it very well may help reduce fasted blood sugar </p>Willerushttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/792-willerus/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/813-is-there-such-there-such-thing-as-doing-too-much-low-intensity-cardio-if-so-what-is-the-ideal/2017-09-18T12:18:19+00:002017-09-18T12:18:19+00:00Is there such there such thing as doing too much low intensity cardio? If so what is the ideal amount of low intensity cardio to do on a weekly basis? [questions] <p>CARDIO</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It depends on the person, but even in the most serious of preps I never go over 90 minutes with even the most stubborn-fat clients. Normally for most 20-30 minutes is great for health benefits</p>Kevin O'Sheahttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/793-kevin-oshea/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/801-how-can-you-maintain-a-normal-family-life-while-dieting-lifting-doing-shows-and-running-a-business/2017-09-18T12:17:13+00:002017-09-18T12:17:13+00:00How can you maintain a normal family life while dieting, lifting, doing shows, and running a business? [questions] <p>Work life balance as a successful bodybuilder.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>No, you cannot. Competing will completely SCREW it all up if you do it correctly. </p>Blake Heathhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/783-blake-heath/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/802-can-you-explain-whether-it-is-useful-to-have-different-protein-powders-for-different-times-of-the/2017-09-18T12:16:47+00:002017-09-18T12:16:47+00:00Can you explain whether it is useful to have different protein powders for different times of the day? [questions] <p>Does it make that much of a difference to have so many different whey proteins then casein. It is a bit overwhelming when deciding what to do when there are like over 20 different types of powders. Thank you for your time</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>All marketing BS!</p>Watermawhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/784-watermaw/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/803-sex-and-muscle-growth/2017-09-18T12:15:34+00:002017-09-18T12:15:34+00:00Sex and Muscle Growth [questions] <p>What effect does sexual activity have on physical performance and muscle growth? Does having sex increase or decrease testosterone levels, or is there no noticeable effect?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Nope, and anyone who avoids sex for training purposes needs their head checked!!!</p>testhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/340-test/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/804-dieting-and-metabolism/2017-09-18T12:15:05+00:002017-09-18T12:15:05+00:00dieting and metabolism [questions] <p> Will dieting for over a year and a half destroy a person's metabolism? I have heard long term calorie restriction can cause adrenal fatigue and or slowed metabolism. What are your thoughts? </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Not destroy....but the body adapts. You will have to work on slowly bringing the metabolism back up through strategic dieting and then gaining weight SLOWLY and adding calories back in to adapt to a new level of calories and activity. The body LOVES homeostasis </p>Aliyahttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/788-aliya/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/805-i-am-mr-david-arnold-ceo-of-panzer-protein-products/2017-09-18T12:07:53+00:002017-09-18T12:07:53+00:00I am mr. David Arnold CEO of Panzer protein products [questions] <p> I am CEO of Panzer protein product if I sent you samples and the formula sheet for my supplements would you review them and let me know what you think and how would I go about getting my products and how would I go about getting my products posted on your online store thank you very much sincerely mr. David Arnold CEO Panzer protein products<strong><u><del></del></u></strong></p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>This is your sales pitch? After reading this, your chances of getting "listed" are 0% or less. </p>David Arnoldhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/789-david-arnold/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-18:/communities/1/topics/799-ice-baths-for-recovery/2017-09-18T12:06:58+00:002017-09-18T12:06:58+00:00Ice baths for recovery? [questions] <p> Will taking ice baths Aid in recovery? If so, how long after training and how often should it be utilized?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>They can help a bit, and you can do them whenever you can take the time to have a bath, BUT I think contrast is even better. See this: </p><div style=""><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R4rmr90mvzc" width="500"></iframe></div>MrCheeseMan441https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/781-mrcheeseman441/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-06:/communities/1/topics/797-core-4-workout-time/2017-09-06T22:00:39+00:002017-09-06T22:00:39+00:00Core 4 workout time [questions] <p>i am currently doing the core 4 training program. Often times the program can take me anywhere between an hour to an one and a half hours per session. Is this to long and will this affect the effectiveness of the program.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Time doesn't matter, just get the sets and reps in and it is all good</p>CJbear2016https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/765-cjbear2016/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-06:/communities/1/topics/798-losing-grip-during-sets/2017-09-06T21:38:44+00:002017-09-06T21:38:44+00:00Losing Grip During Sets [questions] <p>Hey Marc, I've noticed when doing heavier weight pull exercises like deadlifts and I start to lose grip strength towards the end of my set. The bar almost seems to roll out to my fingertips. I've tried going with gloves, sans gloves chalk etc. with no real improvement. Unfortunately this keeps me from going heavier and doing more reps per set. Any idea what I can do? Thanks!<br></p><br/><br/> CJbear2016 replied:<br/><p>I would recommend trying wrist straps. Or working your grip strength. Try doing farmer walks, monkey bars, pull ups, or using fat grips on dumbbells if you can. Anything that works your forearms. Dead hangs work to.</p>Daniel Tapiahttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/56-daniel-tapia/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-06:/communities/1/topics/490-what-do-you-suggest-for-gynecomastia/2017-09-06T19:16:38+00:002017-09-06T19:16:38+00:00What do you suggest for gynecomastia? [questions] <p>do you suggest any exercise or diet to help get rid of gynecomastia (aka man boobs)? I broke my wrist and it was not set correctly so I am told by my DR not to do push-ups or pull-ups. That was years ago though. I am willing to give it a go in hopes not to re-break it if that is the best way. </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Surgery is the ONLY option, sorry!</p>Jason Bhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/520-jason-b/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-05:/communities/1/topics/794-splitting-up-cardio/2017-09-05T13:22:05+00:002017-09-05T13:22:05+00:00Splitting Up Cardio [questions] <p>Any benefit to splitting up cardio in the day? For example, taking Ritual AM & drop factor and doing 20 mins of morning "fasted" cardio and then about 12 hours later doing another 20 mins post workout. </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>The benefits of cardio split has been shown to be the same as one longer session--so feel free to adjust as your schedule requires!</p><p><br></p>The Sorcehttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/780-the-sorce/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-05:/communities/1/topics/795-overeating-at-family-events/2017-09-05T13:21:20+00:002017-09-05T13:21:20+00:00Overeating at family events [questions] <p>Dear marc. I am on a reverse diet folliwing a flexible dieting style. I thought this method of dieting would help me curb my tendency to over eat but i can't seem to be all that flexible. I am good at fitting in one restraunt or party but when ever i am with my family I have tendency to indulge and go far over my macros. How much will doing this set me back and will the occasional bout of overeating kill my progress.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>It will set you back and if aiming to gain 1-2lbs a month, it will screw that up.</p><p><br></p><p>ENJOY yourself but have some self restraint and practice moderation. ENJOY the food, don't binge</p>CJbear2016https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/765-cjbear2016/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-05:/communities/1/topics/796-what-do-you-think-of-glutamine/2017-09-05T13:20:24+00:002017-09-05T13:20:24+00:00What do you think of glutamine? [questions] <p>The effects on muscle gains has been debated, but its effects on gut health have been found to be very beneficial. What do you think of it and the importance of it for gut health and subsequently how this may impact nutrition for fitness.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>I wouldn't purposely supplement with it as it is the most abundant amino acid in the body. The benefits are gut health, immune health and it also can potentiate leucine. BUT, I wouldn't supplement with it. </p>Vichttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/9-vic/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/770-uptake/2017-09-01T20:58:26+00:002017-09-01T20:58:26+00:00Uptake [questions] <p>With the digestive benefits of Machine Uptake; should I still be taking or do I need apple cider vinegar?? Victor</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>You really don't need ACV anyway</p>Victorhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/764-victor/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/771-forskolin/2017-09-01T20:58:03+00:002017-09-01T20:58:03+00:00Forskolin [questions] <p>Hello, just wanted your input on "forskolin" I just read an article where scientist recruited 30 overweight subjects, 15 of which received 250mg of 10% forskolin extract twice a day and 15 of which served as the placebo group. After 12 weeks, the forskolin group had significantly elevated free testosterone levels, increased lean body mass, increased metabolic rate, significantly decreased body fat percentage and fat mass and lowered blood pressure. Without having them do any kind of training or dieting "All of the fat loss and additional lean body mass happened on its own" This seems too good to be true...</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Love it--see this: </p><div style=""><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ObTzva0JVQ8" width="500"></iframe></div>Kevin Escobarhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/755-kevin-escobar/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/772-what-are-the-advantages-of-machines-vs-free-weights/2017-09-01T20:57:30+00:002017-09-01T20:57:30+00:00What are the advantages of machines vs free weights [questions] <p>dear Mark I know machines and free weights are important to a balanced workout. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both options. Love the channel and your great work. Hope you have a great </p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Free weights are always great because they activate core and more muscles, etc. Machines allow you to overload a specific muscle. They both have a place. </p>CJbear2016https://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/765-cjbear2016/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/773-can-sugar-be-detrimental-to-my-muscle-building-gains-even-if-it-is-helping-me-reach-my-calorie-goals/2017-09-01T20:56:42+00:002017-09-01T20:56:42+00:00Can sugar be detrimental to my muscle-building gains even if it is helping me reach my calorie goals? [questions] <br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Muscle gain, no. Health....maybe. If from fruit and natural, I wouldn't worry. If in processed junk, I would explore new food options </p>Vichttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/9-vic/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/774-rem-sleep/2017-09-01T20:56:06+00:002017-09-01T20:56:06+00:00REM Sleep [questions] <p>I've been tracking my REM sleep lately and have found that I get a minimal amount of it. How important do you think REM sleep is for optimal recovery from training?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>VERY important--this is the "money" sleep. Try MTS Nutrition Sleep Aid--it might help!</p>LJxnhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/54-ljxn/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/775-is-supplementing-with-tyrosine-bad-for-you-on-a-long-term/2017-09-01T20:55:37+00:002017-09-01T20:55:37+00:00is supplementing with tyrosine bad for you on a long term? [questions] <p>is supplementing with tyrosine bad for you on a long term? I take around 1.5 gr of tyrosine every day and i`ve read that tyrosine is kind of a stimulant and can have side effects on a long term is it true?</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>Nope, it's an amino acid</p>ilie morohaihttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/767-ilie-morohai/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/776-hey-mark-what-is-your-best-advice-for-a-natural-bodybuilder-to-add-on-more-muscle-ive-been-training/2017-09-01T20:55:17+00:002017-09-01T20:55:17+00:00Hey Mark what is your best advice for a natural bodybuilder to add on more muscle? Ive been training hard for about 4 years, i eat great, spend a shit ton on supps. Im about 7% at 195, but no more weight gain. Help :-) [questions] <br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>TRACK IT! Eating great means nothing! See <a href="http://www.massdiet.com">www.massdiet.com</a> </p>Yogamusclehttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/768-yogamuscle/topics/tag:tigerfitness.userecho.com,2017-09-01:/communities/1/topics/336-the-pump/2017-09-01T20:54:44+00:002017-09-01T20:54:44+00:00the pump [questions] <p>What is the purpose of "the pump" and why is it needed. does getting a pump help build muscle.</p><br/><br/> Marc Lobliner replied:<br/><p>What he said. Nutrients make it a conducive environment for gains. Still need progressive overload</p><p><br></p>Hunterhttps://tigerfitness.userecho.com/users/39-hunter/topics/