MASS Office Hours Episode 14 (Machine Exercises, Low-Protein Diets, Exercising for Longevity)
Dec 16, 2023
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In this live episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple answer questions on topics like favorite exercises, exercise prescription errors, balancing lifting and cardio for health, pros and cons of machine exercises, lengthened partials, making gains on low-protein diets, and more.
Finding an exercise routine that is enjoyable and sustainable is crucial for maintaining long-term fitness.
Resistance training can be effective for individuals over 50 with high adiposity, and exercises can be modified to accommodate their needs.
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Summary of Podcast Episode
The podcast episode discussed various fitness-related topics such as the importance of exercise, different exercises that the hosts enjoy, and strategies for maintaining health and longevity. The hosts mentioned that exercise preference plays a significant role in determining the type of workouts individuals should engage in. They emphasized the importance of finding an exercise routine that is enjoyable and sustainable. Additionally, they addressed misconceptions about the need for free weight exercises to target stabilizer muscles and highlighted the benefits of incorporating machine-based exercises. The hosts also provided recommendations for individuals aiming to bulk, suggesting the inclusion of calorie-dense foods to supplement their diet. Finally, they discussed the impact of different intensities of cardiovascular training on the minimum dose required for health benefits.
Resistance training for individuals with high adiposity and mobility restrictions
Regardless of the specific mobility restrictions, individuals with high adiposity in the 50 plus age range can benefit from a resistance training program. Exercises can be modified to accommodate their needs, such as performing exercises lying down or seated. The focus should initially be on increasing physical activity and gradually progressing to more advanced exercises. Resistance bands and bodyweight exercises are also effective alternatives. Meeting the individual where they are and gradually progressing their training is key.
The role of protein intake in hypertrophy progress
While the recommended protein range of 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body mass per day is generally adequate for supporting hypertrophy, there is not a clear cutoff point. Research suggests that gaining muscle can still occur with protein intake below this range. Protein intake as low as 1.2 grams per kilogram per day, combined with resistance training, can lead to good gains. While higher protein intake can optimize hypertrophy rates, it is important to note that simply increasing protein intake won't overcome training plateaus, and other factors such as optimizing the training program are crucial for continued progress.
In this live episode of the MASS Office Hours podcast, Dr. Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple answer questions on topics like their favorite exercises, common exercise prescription errors, balancing lifting and cardio for health and longevity, the pros and cons of machine-based exercises, lengthened partials, making gains on low-protein diets, and more.
The MASS crew goes live for Office Hours every Wednesday night at 7pm eastern time. Be sure to join us for a future episode!
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Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
02:29 Eric and Lauren’s 3 favorite exercises
06:50 Balancing cardio and lifting for health and longevity
17:32 The most common errors related to exercise prescription
28:40 Should you avoid machine-based exercises to emphasize your stabilizer muscles?
38:57 How lengthened should muscles be during lengthened partials?
40:45 Would pausing between reps make lengthened partials more effective?
50:45 What are some healthy strategies for bulking?
55:09 Higher intensity forms of cardio can reduce the minimum exercise recommendations
58:57 Would creatine increase creatinine levels in non-responders?
1:00:35 How would you train a client over 50 years old with high adiposity?
1:03:53 Can you make gains on a low-protein diet?
1:15:46 Is the upper limit of human physical achievement “predicted” by evolution?
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