Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum, two doctors answering your questions, discuss topics such as behind the neck pressing, muscle mass and strength, alternative protein sources, models of body weight regulation, diabetes management medications, using cycling for GPP, finding sustainable workouts, post-operative knee rehabilitation, and behavior modification for promoting health behaviors.
Fresh and frozen produce have similar nutrient content and health benefits, so choose based on preference, budget, storage, and cooking skills.
The concept of a specific natural body weight is not supported by conclusive evidence, as other factors like genetics and environment play significant roles in body weight regulation.
Specific guidelines for daily intake of creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, nitrate, protein, and ashwagandha can optimize athletic performance and muscle maintenance.
Behavior modification involves assessing motivations, resources, and barriers to help individuals make positive changes, with strategies like motivational interviewing and addressing readiness for change.
Deep dives
Weight-based dosing does not exist for frozen vs. fresh produce
There is no significant difference in nutrient content between fresh and frozen produce. The choice between fresh or frozen should be based on personal preference, budget, storage capabilities, and cooking skills.
No clear set point for body weight
There is no conclusive evidence supporting the existence of a specific natural body weight that the body prefers to hover around. The set point and settling point models have been proposed, but their validity is debated. Other factors such as genetics, environment, and individual differences play significant roles in body weight regulation.
Dosing recommendations for various supplements
Creatine: 0.03-0.05g/kg body weight per day for maintenance. Beta-alanine: 3.2-6.4g/day. Caffeine: 3-6mg/kg body weight per day. Nitrate: 6.4-12.8mg/kg body weight per day. Protein: 1.4-1.6g/kg body weight per day. Ashwagandha: 600mg/day split into two doses.
No significant difference between fresh and frozen produce in terms of nutrient content
The nutrient content of fresh and frozen produce is similar, and there is no significant difference in terms of health benefits. The choice between fresh and frozen produce should be based on personal preference, budget, storage capabilities, and cooking skills.
Behavior Modification: A Key to Health Promoting Behaviors
Behavior modification refers to the process of helping individuals engage in health-promoting behaviors. It involves assessing motivations, resources, and barriers, and guiding individuals towards making positive changes. Motivational interviewing is one strategy that can be used to elicit behavior change by understanding an individual's motivations and helping them identify a path forward. The focus is not solely on providing a plan, but rather on addressing the individual's readiness for change and supporting them in overcoming obstacles. Behavior modification is a vast field with various strategies to support individuals in adopting and maintaining health-promoting behaviors.
Age Does Not Predict Training Response
There is no significant difference in how younger and older individuals respond to a training program in terms of relative improvements in strength and hypertrophy. Age does not determine the ability to make gains in strength and muscle mass. The relative improvement in these factors is comparable across different age groups. The response to training is more dependent on individual factors such as genetics, existing fitness levels, and overall health. Age should not be the sole factor in determining a training program, but rather the individual's goals, preferences, and abilities should guide the training process.
Diverse Book Recommendations for Various Interests
Here are several book recommendations covering a range of topics: 1) "Do Hard Things" by Steve Magnus explores the mindset and challenges of pushing oneself to accomplish difficult tasks. 2) "Range" by David Epstein examines the benefits of interdisciplinary learning and mastery of multiple skills. 3) "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe delves into the opioid crisis in America and the role of Purdue Pharma. 4) "Endure" by Alex Hutchinson explores the physiology and psychology behind endurance performance. 5) "Being Wrong" by Katherine Schultz discusses the nature of being wrong and how we can handle and learn from it. 6) "How Minds Change" by David McRaney explores belief change and how to have productive conversations about differing beliefs. 7) "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" by Carl Hart Fisher provides insights into addiction through historical context and personal experience. 8) "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond sheds light on poverty and its impact on individuals and communities. These books offer diverse perspectives and valuable insights on a range of topics.
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