James Collier's 2010 TROG & Journal - Training with the Pros!

I have restarted my TROG to help motivate me to get back into training and re-developing my physique in 2010.

My TROG profile has been updated and I have started the 2010 :: An James Collier Odessey II TROG at this post.

I'll be happy to answer any questions in my TROG.

I had never really looked at the TROGS , looks like a good layout and good way of recording your thoughts/stats.

Good luck with your goals

You should enter alongside the shape up

Ballbag AKA onefatidiot


I had never really looked at the TROGS , looks like a good layout and good way of recording your thoughts/stats.

Good luck with your goals

You should enter alongside the shape up

We're trying to get more people using them, then we will improve the functions.

You thought about running one too?

James surely you havnt lost that much weight?

what is your bodyweight and strength like atm?

james would be good if you put some shape up style pics up

James



You thought about running one too?

Yeah i have now , will look properly tomorrow and start one.

Done

I shall update daily i expect.

swift


James surely you havnt lost that much weight?

what is your bodyweight and strength like atm?

I lost nearly a stone.  However, I have gained about 2lbs in this past week

Strength is akin to a 6 week old cute kitten

swordfish


james would be good if you put some shape up style pics up

I'd prefer not to

Check this week's posts in my TROG - including my best workout for months!

Hopefully I'll be back to my former self in 2-3 weeks

Hi James,

Currently brushing up on my nutrition for an exam on the 31st of this month. If you dont mind I have a few questions in relation to my training and maybe others.

1. What are your thoughts on Glycemic Index (GI) on the influence or insulin levels and how it would effect fat storage. Also if there is a perticular time higher index foods would better be consumed.

2. Is 45 minutes of cardio long enough to activate lipolysis and would I be right in saying many bodybuiders assisted or not should complete longer than 30 minutes (which seems to be the common amount undertaken).

3. What are your thoughts on the 'zone diet' or 40:30:30. Is this the best way to break down each meal through the day for the regulation of insulin and fat storage.

4. With modern diets consuming more omega 6 fatty acids do you think more balance in consuming long chain omega 3's is more beneficial? or would you suggest consuming more monounsaturated fats?

5. In relation to the question above. Is it safer to take a supplement of fish oils than to consume potentially contaminated fish? ie rising river and sea pollution?

Thanks in advance James.

Hi Gordon.  In VERY brief as some of those require quite long winded answers

1) It is a useful concept to bear in mind.  Some articles here: http://articles.musclet...o.uk/articles-index.aspx Do not rely on it too much though.  It's more important than fat storage as it effects energy levels and appetitie which influence intake and therefore fat storage - more important here.  Higher GI foods, first thing or immediately PWO

2)Yes. Not always - it depends on so many factors - although more commonly you may be right

3) ****e.  And I don't do figures.  Eat food, not figures!

4) Yes and yes

5) Neither.  Anything is 'potentially' contaminated including this cup of tea sitting by me now.  If fish was really strongly likely to be contaminated then it's obvious go for fish oils which are definitely not contaminated.  However, the fish is unlikely to be contaminated so always go for the food.  Plus, of courtse, consider that fish oil supplements also have the 'potential' to be contaminated

James


Hi Gordon.  In VERY brief as some of those require quite long winded answers

1) It is a useful concept to bear in mind.  Some articles here: http://articles.musclet...ticles-index.aspx.  Do not rely on it too much though.  It's more important than fat storage as it effects energy levels and appetitie which influence intake and therefore fat storage - more important here.  Higher GI foods, first thing or immediately PWO

2)Yes. Not always - it depends on so many factors - although more commonly you may be right

3) ****e.  And I don't do figures.  Eat food, not figures!

4) Yes and yes

5) Neither.  Anything is 'potentially' contaminated including this cup of tea sitting by me now.  If fish was really strongly likely to be contaminated then it's obvious go for fish oils which are definitely not contaminated.  However, the fish is unlikely to be contaminated so always go for the food.  Plus, of courtse, consider that fish oil supplements also have the 'potential' to be contaminated

Thanks very much James. Al continue my reading. I absoulutely agree with your point on my 3rd question. Meeting so many who say 'I eat 134g of this and 256g of this' and there obbsession over takes there enjoyment of what they do.

Again thanks for the answers.

Just noticed the link doesnt quite work. Maybe it just me.

Fullstop at the end of the link removed it works now
http://articles.musclet...o.uk/articles-index.aspx

James


Fullstop at the end of the link removed it works now
http://articles.musclet...o.uk/articles-index.aspx

Thanks will have a read.

A few more pages on my TROG added over the past 2-3 weeks

I have updated my TROG with information about treatment I'm having from Intelligent Training Systems for my back pain: http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/trog/2/931tp.aspx

Check back if you suffer with back pain, as there are some interesting methods to their treatment

Hi James
Thanks for the introduction and I am really pleased to a see you are already commiting to the exercises. While they are very subtle exercises the results can be quite profound – make sure you only press the muscle releases at 20% of your maximum effort, this is not a strength workout!!  We’ve been researching this for 25 years and screened over 4000 people, the same way I screened you, including people like Daley Thompson, Linford Christie, Kelly Holmes, the Formula One MacLaren racing team and many others and its helped them, so stick with it and see how you do.
I love being a biomechanics coach, I have certainly found a profession I love, and I never feel I have to work a day in my life!
Martin and I are both personally particularly interested in the Bodybulding/Strongman sports and would love to hear questions anyone may have regarding Biomechanics. Our speciality is how the body is stacked up on the inside and in fact we are the only people in the world teaching a Biomechanics Coaching qualification and this type of program.  Looking forward to hearing from you guys! 
Rach
 
 
 

Just read all your trog so far James, motivated me to start one of my own to keep track.. One thing I'd say though is stop putting yourself down for lifting lighter weights dude! - Your a warrior battling through what sounds like some pretty serious / long term injuries so patience is a virtue. The fact that your doing it at all and not just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself speaks volumes for your character imho

Rachfit


Hi James
Thanks for the introduction and I am really pleased to a see you are already commiting to the exercises. While they are very subtle exercises the results can be quite profound – make sure you only press the muscle releases at 20% of your maximum effort, this is not a strength workout!!  We’ve been researching this for 25 years and screened over 4000 people, the same way I screened you, including people like Daley Thompson, Linford Christie, Kelly Holmes, the Formula One MacLaren racing team and many others and its helped them, so stick with it and see how you do.
I love being a biomechanics coach, I have certainly found a profession I love, and I never feel I have to work a day in my life!
Martin and I are both personally particularly interested in the Bodybulding/Strongman sports and would love to hear questions anyone may have regarding Biomechanics. Our speciality is how the body is stacked up on the inside and in fact we are the only people in the world teaching a Biomechanics Coaching qualification and this type of program.  Looking forward to hearing from you guys! 
Rach

Hi Rach

Thanks for the post.

I am doing the 20% thing, but it does seem easy like this!  I just hope I am doing them right though - it was a lot to take in in one session.

Maybe we should set up your own Q&A topic for people to ask you questions on this?