Questions – 5/30/2012

Ash
hey bro, quick question, if i decide to do an empty stomach cardio in the morning for bout 35-40min, would i need a post workout meal after that or would breakfast count as the "post workout meal"? i know you also recommended taking BCAA's before morning cardio, which i will be doing, your advice would be great
29 May 2012

Tyler - Your first meal of the day (breakfast) would be considered your post workout meal.  I would try to get that meal in as soon as you get cleaned up from cardio.

Andrew
What kind of cardio do you recommend? HIIT or low intensity?
28 May 2012

Tyler - I think they both have there place.  I love the way high intensity give me the endorphin rush afterward but it is very taxing on your central nervous system.  I'm choosing to do all low intensity right now.  If your going to do HIIT make sure to give your body plenty of rest.  I suggest doing HIIT only on the days off that your not weight training.

John
Hey Tyler, quick question about my split... would two chest days in the same week be bad? Say if I did chest on monday and then on Friday also? Thanks a ton for everything Tyler!
27 May 2012

Tyler - I wouldn't say it's a bad thing.  I gave that a try for about 6 months.  What you want to keep in mind though is that if you train it every week on monday and friday your going giving your chest 2 days break every week from friday to monday's session.  What I suggest doing is training chest every 4th day.  That will require you to move some of your days around.  Or if you insist on training every week monday and friday use one session for more of a pump workout and the other for your heavy stuff.

doug stikeleather
Hey Tyler man your an inspiration but i was looking for tips for a beginning bulk. Should i stick with a certain macro ratio or just go 1.5g of protein per pound I weigh?
26 May 2012

Tyler - Adding quality mass is more than just a protein concern.  Your going to need a good amount of carbs and fats as well.  If I were to bulk up right now I would follow a protocol like this. Protein 1.5g-2g per body lb, Carbs 2g per body lb, and Fats a little over half a gram per lb.  Also once or twice a week I would throw in some cheat meals too.