

Minimalist Training: How Low Can You Go? | ETP#96
Dec 6, 2022
Delve into the concept of minimalist training, focusing on the least effort for strength maintenance. The hosts balance holiday indulgence with training insights, discussing effective leg workouts for winter sports. They share personal experiences with caffeine and its effect on metabolism and sleep. A listener's query leads to insights on the importance of individualized arm training, while research challenges traditional views on optimal sets for muscle gains. Explore advanced techniques to maximize training stimulus within a minimalist approach.
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Appetite Regulates with Training
- Bryan Boorstein noticed a natural appetite regulation during Thanksgiving when his desire for meat dropped for a few days.
- This appetite shift showed how exercise and training routines influence natural hunger control.
Thanksgiving Training and Aftermath
- Aaron Straker trained hard on Thanksgiving Day but was overly full due to lactose intolerance, limiting his food intake.
- This caused extreme soreness and low motivation to eat healthy or train for several days.
Split Hamstrings and Quads Training
- Splitting leg training into separate hamstring and quadriceps days improves focus and quality of each session.
- Although it creates fewer rest days, this approach yields better fatigue management and results.