Iron Culture presented by MASS
Ep. 259 - MASScast 6: Response Variation, Individualizing Training, and Protein Consistency (ft. Dr. Mike Zourdos and Dr. Eric Trexler
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Mike Zourdos and Dr. Eric Trexler answer questions about response variation, individualizing training, movement screens, rest days, protein intake recommendations, exercise variation and joint pain, the effects of alcohol on body composition, pros and cons of caffeine, and training in unconventional locations.
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Quick takeaways
- Individualizing training is important in the fitness world to account for individual differences in response, and within-subjects designs are recommended to examine this better.
- Rest days do not require a reduction in protein intake, and maintaining consistent protein intake throughout the week supports muscle recovery and growth.
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The importance of individualizing training and the challenges of predicting individual responses
Individualizing training is a crucial aspect in the fitness world due to the variability in individual responses. Research focuses on comparing different training methods in parallel groups, but this approach does not account for the individual differences in response. To examine individualization better, within-subjects designs are recommended where individuals train one limb with a specific protocol and the other limb with a different protocol. Current practice often involves trial and error, adjusting training based on previous performance and the individual's specific needs. Practical predictors to accurately predict individual responses are still being explored.
