Nutrient Timing

I just finished reading the book, "Nutrient Timing". If you are serious about weight training, you need to read this gem. This book is written by Dr. John Ivy, and Dr. Robert Portman, so the science is solid. As the book says, "By applying the principles of Nutrient Timing, you will be able to deliver the precise amounts of nutrients needed to optimize your muscle-building agents and maximize muscle growth, while minimizing muscle damage and soreness after a workout."

The article presented here is a summary of the book. Many personal trainers, and health care professionals would benefit from this article if they do not have time to read a 212 page book. Although the article was geared toward the swimmer, it is a great summary of the book.

http://www.coreessentials.biz/Articles.html
Thanks Jonathan Tuttle for bringing this book to my attention. If anyone wants to visit his website, go to www.appetiteforfitness.com

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future...

I just finished reading Michael J. Fox's book, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future...".
Great read. Highly recommend it. What particularly struck me was on the first couple of pages. Here is the direct quote:

"A PROFESSOR STANDS before his class with a cardboard box. From inside he produces a large, clear, empty pickle jar, and then a series of golf ball-sized rocks, which he then drops one by one into the jar until they reach the brim.
"So?" the teacher asks. "Who thinks the jar is full?" Hands shoot up, and a quick scan of the room confirms unanimity--yes, it's full.

Next out of the box, a bag of sand, which the professor pours in amongst the rocks. Tiny grains cascade over, around, and in between the larger stones until there is no space left.
"Is it full now?" A show of hands and a chorus of voices responds--yes, it's full.

Now the professor smiles. "But wait, "Both hands disappear into the box and reemerge simultaneously, each holding a can of beer. The crack and hiss of the pop tops are drowned out by laughter in the classroom as the amber nectar pours into the jar with the rocks and sand. Once the din of the students subsides to a collective chuckle, the professor confidently declares, "Now it's full."

"This jar represents your life," he continues. "Make sure the first ingredients are the big stuff...the rocks--your family, your work, your career, your passions. The rest is just sand, minutiae. It's in there. It may even be important. But it's not your first priority."

"What about the beer?" a kid in the back yells out.
"Well," comes the answer. "After everything else, you always have room for a couple of beers with friends."