Layne Norton

[Mattyb]

Layne, I read you competition prep article and though it was awesome! I plan on using it for my first show. I am a broke college student or I would try and get you for my prep. I had a question though about using the dextrose during the workout. Would it be ok to have waxy maize or should I stick to the dextrose? Thanks

[pete997]

Layne, I read you competition prep article and though it was awesome! I plan on using it for my first show. I am a broke college student or I would try and get you for my prep. I had a question though about using the dextrose during the workout. Would it be ok to have waxy maize or should I stick to the dextrose? Thanks

can you post a link to this article? i can't find it using 'search'... thanks!

[F.M.]

Hey Layne,
Just wanted to pop in and say I'm looking forward to reading your MD column - congratulations! Also, love the DVD - definitely way beyond the typical 'training' DVD. Are you still doing the occlusion training with extensions?

[johnnyT84]

Hi Layne,

I understand you advocate HIIT for cardio during contest prep on off days.
On training days would some medium-high intensity interval training for 25-30 min PWO on the treadmill be ok as opposed to boring LI ? It would be a combination of fast walking and running? Also what kind of caloric expenditure per session should I be aiming to achieve. Thanks for you help.

[cro0sh]

can you post a link to this article? i can't find it using 'search'... thanks!

I'll save layne the time since he must see the same questions over and over,

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne36.htm

[str8flexed]

Layne,

I apologize in advance for this newbie question...I'm a collegiate athelete (softball) and wanted your input on something...

When I do high intensity cardio (sprints) after my weight training would my body fall into a catabolic state if I did my cardio directly after lifting without consuming any type of post-workout shake (I'm not trying to drop weight so I get plenty of overall calories during the day)? And what about jogging or elliptical (heartrate constant around 150)? My cardio usually lasts about 30 minutes.


Thanks!

probably not, how long does the total workout last?

[str8flexed]

33, currently taking in about 4,000 cals a day, 300 grams of protein.
Just trying to figure out if I take in protein every four to five hours how I am going to get the recommended 1.5 g. per lb of bodyweight. If I take protein out of my 9am and 3pm meals I will be down to 200 or so grams a day.

i think 250 per day is plenty for you. spread that over 5 meals and you're good to go

[str8flexed]

layne, when you take your BCAA's between meals with say, 20 carbs, what form of carbs do you like to use to get that small insulin spike? or do you just stick with complex carbs?

either will work, I honestly use something like a small bag of baked lays because I prefer to eat my carbs, not drink them

[str8flexed]

Layne...Im a week into my diet i was curious if you think its okay to use skim milk all the way through my diet? When should i cut it out? Also same with egg yolks, the guys at my gym told me to cut them both out now. Im like 20 weeks out.

sure as long as you account for it in your pro/carb/fat intake. it's fine. probably can cut it out a few days before the show to make sure you aren't holding water if you are lactose sensitive

[str8flexed]

Layne if you wouldn't mind, I would like your input or thoughts on my physique. I just started competing. Here are some contest pics from my first show and a few current offseason pics. I am 5'8 and 180 in contest pics and 206 in offseason pics. By the way, your vids are awesome. When I am at the gym and feeling crappy or I just wanna take a set easy, I stop and think about some of your vids and then I add weight to what I was gonna do. Thanks, you're an inspiration.

you've got a lot of muscle on your frame. I think your biggest weakness is your waist is a bit wider, so I'd focus on adding as much width to your back/shoulders and thighs as you can to make your waist look smaller, but you look great man

[str8flexed]

Layne, I read you competition prep article and though it was awesome! I plan on using it for my first show. I am a broke college student or I would try and get you for my prep. I had a question though about using the dextrose during the workout. Would it be ok to have waxy maize or should I stick to the dextrose? Thanks

either is fine

[str8flexed]

Hey Layne,
Just wanted to pop in and say I'm looking forward to reading your MD column - congratulations! Also, love the DVD - definitely way beyond the typical 'training' DVD. Are you still doing the occlusion training with extensions?

thanks for buying it... I appreciate it. Yup I still do the occlusion training

[str8flexed]

Hi Layne,

I understand you advocate HIIT for cardio during contest prep on off days.
On training days would some medium-high intensity interval training for 25-30 min PWO on the treadmill be ok as opposed to boring LI ? It would be a combination of fast walking and running? Also what kind of caloric expenditure per session should I be aiming to achieve. Thanks for you help.

by definition if you are doing medium intensity... it is not high intensity, so I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve

[ironblood]

probably not, how long does the total workout last?

An hour max. And my weight training is more of a powerlifting workout than bodybuilding. Thanks Layne!

[str8flexed]

An hour max. And my weight training is more of a powerlifting workout than bodybuilding. Thanks Layne!

should be fine