412: The Diet Before The Diet | Pre-Paring Yourself For A Successful Fat Loss Phase - Jake Remmert
Apr 20, 2024
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Jake Remmert, contest prep expert, discusses preparing for fat loss phase and deloads in evidence-based fitness. Topics include mindful eating, experience importance, RIR gauging, and leg training. Learn insights for successful training and dieting.
Implementing a 'diet before the diet' approach for intuitive weight loss fosters mindfulness and prepares mentally for the upcoming prep phase.
Adopting an adaptive training strategy with focus on set adjustments and auto-regulation optimizes training stimulus while managing fatigue for consistent progress.
Balancing intensity with recovery, understanding individual needs, and tailoring training methods are essential for achieving optimal outcomes in fitness.
Deep dives
Jake's Approach to Contest Prep and Mindful Eating Strategies
Jake discusses his unique approach to his contest prep, where he executed a diet before the diet to lose weight in a more intuitive way, focusing on mindful eating strategies instead of strict tracking. He highlights the valuable lessons he learned about himself and being in tune with hunger and fullness cues. This approach allowed him to feel more connected to his body and prepared him mentally for the upcoming prep phase.
Maintaining Weight and Psychological Preparedness During Diet Reversal
Jake shares his experience of maintaining his weight effectively after the diet before the diet phase, indicating smooth progress without experiencing diet fatigue. He expresses his readiness and excitement to begin the actual prep phase, highlighting his physical and psychological preparedness for the journey ahead. Jake also reveals plans for a unique case study during his prep period, focusing on various assessments and performances.
Adaptive Training Strategy and Auto-Regulation in Programming
Jake discusses his training strategy that involves an adaptive approach to set adjustments and auto-regulation based on fatigue levels and performance feedback. He emphasizes the importance of hanging out in the zone of maximum adaptive stimulus during mesocycles, rather than constantly pushing for the highest possible volume or intensity. This approach aims to optimize training stimulus while managing fatigue and ensuring consistent progress.
Reflection on Deloading and Volume Adjustment in Training
Jake reflects on the concept of deloading and volume adjustments in training, highlighting the importance of reducing fatigue and providing adequate recovery during deload periods. He emphasizes a flexible approach to deloading, adjusting the duration based on individual recovery needs. Jake also shares insights on volume adjustments, focusing on auto-regulation and making smaller, individualized changes based on performance and recovery indicators.
Exploring Nuanced Approaches to Training Optimization
Various discussions in the podcast shed light on the nuanced approaches required for optimizing training results. It emphasizes that while training hard is essential for many, individuals have different genetic predispositions and goals that necessitate tailored approaches. The conversation delves into the complexity of training prescription, highlighting that balancing intensity with recovery and understanding individual needs is key to success. It acknowledges the importance of being open to diverse training methods and the significance of an individualized approach in achieving optimal outcomes.
Enhancing Training Precision and Performance Evaluation
The podcast elaborates on methods to enhance training precision and performance evaluation, particularly focusing on the concept of reps in reserve (RIR) and velocity-based training. It underscores the significance of accurately gauging RIR across different exercises, considering factors like technical complexity and individual fatigue response. The discussion emphasizes the role of tracking velocity to tailor training intensity and establish personalized failure points for maximal effectiveness. By integrating scientific insights with practical application, the podcast advocates for a balanced and informed approach to training programming to achieve desired outcomes.
Get ready to dive into the world of contest prep with Jake Remmert as he makes his return to the show! Discover how Jake navigated his recent diet before the diet, from ditching tracking before to uncovering invaluable lessons along the way.
But that's not all! Join us as we explore the latest buzz in evidence based fitness, tackling hot topics like deloads, volume, and the ever-debated proximity to failure.
Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that's sure to take your knowledge to the next level!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:59 The Diet before the Diet
07:59 New studies in the works
15:25 Coaches for studies?
20:14 What were the results of The Diet before the Diet
