tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post4874205540185365603..comments2023-04-14T15:10:45.026+01:00Comments on Train Now, Live Later: Impromptu Strength Test - Has Body by Science Worked?Methuselahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-36315175876130992582009-10-05T06:24:10.421+01:002009-10-05T06:24:10.421+01:00Thanks Asclepius - I'll be pleased if I can he...Thanks Asclepius - I'll be pleased if I can help you make a decision without needing to go through the same lengthy process.<br /><br />For me the big thing it's highlighted is how systematic one has to be to truly gauge and make progress (once you've got beyond the beginner's plateau, which I passed about 7 years ago!) I guess that's why they call it 'Body by Science' (duh!). Without this framework (and the blogging to force me to be rigorous about monitoring) I'd have lost interest and moved on months ago.<br /><br />I share your need for more 'fun' - at the moment this is being fulfilled with the swimming between sessions and the fell running. But I do miss the bodyweight stuff and dumbbell work!Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-38074495178650749972009-10-04T14:32:50.509+01:002009-10-04T14:32:50.509+01:00I am watching this pretty closely as I am intrigue...I am watching this pretty closely as I am intrigued my the BBS approach.<br /><br />The reason I don't follow BBS at the moment is that I want more from my workout - it is not just getting strong! There are other benefits to a workout including fun/play, stress release and just the great feeling of doing 'active stuff outdoors'.<br /><br />I can't rule out using the BBS approach...but not just yet!<br /><br />I'm looking forwards to your next update.Asclepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604117979253596512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-29763850947622960172009-10-03T03:52:24.961+01:002009-10-03T03:52:24.961+01:00Jedidja - the thing is, I was doing 2-3 lots of 30...Jedidja - the thing is, I was doing 2-3 lots of 30 minutes per week prior to BBS and not getting any stronger either - so in that sense BBS matches the normal approach in my case; but BBS claims that it is the antidote to that kind of stagnation - so it still has something to prove to me!<br /><br />Bryce - thanks for the positive interpretation. You may well be right. I am looking forward to going back to some of the other exercises more regularly when I've done what I have to do on BBS, and finding out the truth.Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-32159148345996576562009-10-02T22:09:21.111+01:002009-10-02T22:09:21.111+01:00I would say that you have more than maintained.
...I would say that you have more than maintained. <br /><br />Movements like Romanian Deadlifts and Pressing movements definitely have a "groove" that deteriorates over time. I imagine if you were to practice your deadlift for a few weeks, you would quickly surpass your previous numbers.<br /><br />I'd actually be pleased with these results.Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485589400686017338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-16255458869683974082009-10-02T20:48:56.013+01:002009-10-02T20:48:56.013+01:00Interesting - the book does claim that the 12-minu...Interesting - the book does claim that the 12-minute workout is "as effective" as going 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes. However your observations seem to say that it is more of a maintenance cycle than growth.<br /><br />I'm glad you're chronicling this, regardless of the results. I have tried BBS for a bit, and have gone back to 3x a week just because I really enjoy the endorphins I get from working out and they help keep me motivated. Only getting that once a week isn't enough right now :)<br /><br />Looking forward to your continued posts on the subject..and all workout/food-related things for that matter :)Jedidjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924699081609245787noreply@blogger.com