Fitness Questions & Answers - Page 186

On January 16 2016 05:33 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
Diagnosis is your first priority. the question is .. who is the best diagnositician? it damn sure ain't a chiropractor.

On January 16 2016 05:35 decafchicken wrote:


I'm not going to my chiro to get cancer diagnosed, it's usually for sports related muscle or joint pain/dysfunction, something my chiro knows plenty enough about to diagnose and help.

On January 16 2016 05:36 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
i never said he was the best in canada.
i stated he is a highly skilled diagnostician... and i found this out via legwork and research. i worked damn hard finding this guy. People need to take responsibility for their health and spend time doing the legwork and research necessary to find the best DR they can.

here is the problem with a chiropractor..
when the only tool you own is a hammer.. everything looks like a nail.



i essentially employ the strategy pro sports teams use when dealing with musculoskeletal issues.

Bo Jackson would've spent the rest of his life in a wheel chair if a chiropractor made the diagnosis of his sore hip. Fortunately, the Oakland Raiders were smart enough to have a more qualified professional examine him.

On January 16 2016 05:51 decafchicken wrote:


Nobody goes to a chiro after dislocating their hip. And any chiro who pretends they are the ones that should diagnose and care for that injury is a bad doctor. And I think we've established that bad doctors are bad and good doctors are good.

If i went to a GP -> ortho -> radiologist -> PT every time I had a musculature issue I'd be broke and perpetually waiting. Yes, serious issues need to be addressed by specialists. If I have a bit of back pain because I have some muscular imbalances/patterns then a good chiro is a perfectly suitable.

On February 01 2016 19:46 Longstory5 wrote:
Guys, I have three simple questions

1. Protein. Does it have to be before/during/after workout? Or there is no magic timing, as long as you maintain your protein intake throughout the day you should be ok?

2. When you want to grow muscle, is it best to lift heavy for say, 8 reps and rest and repeat? Or is it best to go 15 relatively light, then 12 medium and 8 heavy?

3. Machine vs dumbbells. Which is better? There is a machine for chest press/incline chest press. How does this compare to doing chest press with dumbbells? Similarly, using cables for, say, bicep curls. How does this compare vs using traditional dumbbells for bicep curls?

Thanks guys.

On February 02 2016 00:33 decafchicken wrote:


1) Constant protein throughout the day, totaling about 1g/lb of bodyweight. I have a whey protein shake w/ water before/during my workout and then protein the form of meat or w/e post workout. Casein protein preferably before bed.

2) In simple terms, lower reps (1-3) with heavier weights builds more max strength, medium reps (5-8) builds strength and size, higher reps (8-12) is more size focused and over that is pretty much just endurance. Most people here will recommend a 5x5 rep scheme as it builds a nice foundation of strength and noticeable size gains before moving on to a more strength(power lifting, weightlifting, etc) or body building program.

3) Free weights (barbell, dumbell, kettlebell) almost always >>> machines, except in some rare cases like working around injuries or rehab. Machines make you move in unnatural patterns and your body doesn't work your stabilizing muscles which are very important.

On February 02 2016 08:19 Longstory5 wrote:



Thanks friend. I understand questions 1 and 3 now.

However, question 2 is still confusing to me. So, should I go 8 reps, rest repeat a few times, or go 15, rest, 12, rest, 8?