The Revive Stronger Podcast 442: GLP-1 | A Closer Look At Semaglutide - Allan Bacon
Nov 16, 2024
Dr. Allan Bacon, a former dentist turned fitness guru, shares insights on his transformative journey into the health industry. He discusses the limitations of EMG for assessing exercise efficiency and his preferred methods for measuring hypertrophy. The conversation dives deep into GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide, examining their role in weight management and debunking common myths. Allan also emphasizes foundational health principles, flexible dieting, and the importance of informed decision-making in fitness.
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From Dentistry to Fitness Career
- Allan Bacon shifted from dentistry to fitness after his father's cancer and desire for better work-life balance.
- He and his wife started Maui Athletics, combining their strengths in coaching varied athletic disciplines.
Limitations of EMG in Training
- EMG is often misused as a sole indicator for exercise effectiveness or hypertrophy.
- Factors like muscle length, exercise intensity, and electrode placement impact EMG's reliability.
Multiple Metrics for Hypertrophy
- Use multiple feedback metrics like perceived exertion, soreness, fatigue, performance, and muscle pump to gauge training effectiveness.
- Combine these with rate of gain or loss and circumference measurements for best insight.