Tom Venuto

[buftup]

Anyone read Venuto's book "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle?" If so, is it any good?

 

[Ralph_Wiggum]

I read it. Its a GREAT book. Best bodybuilding book I've read so far.

 

[Tatyana]

Yes, it is awesome.

 

[buftup]

Yes, it is awesome.

Thanks

 

[gjohnson5]

I don't agree with his views on fat loss. His "all out" methods on fat loss probably are not popular with most pro bodybuilders or anyone who is majorly overweight. For normal sized people , yes go all out.
But the science says maximized fat loss is 65% V02MAX to 15-90 minutes. I believe this is the best option for those majorly overweight (and simply cannot do high intensity cardio) and those looking to not lose any muscle such as pro bodybuilders

 

[gjohnson5]

Also he advocates first thing in the morning fasted cardio. I also disagree with this practice. Infact I disagree with any type of training in a fasted state

 

[Tatyana]

I must admit, I only used it for the diet bit

That was quite a few years ago, but if you are not that skilled at working out your own diet plan, you will be after you read his book.

 

[gjohnson5]

He gets very scientific though. He includes formulas and all. I remember I did get into a discussion (ie an argument) over this and yes he does include formulas for maintenance calories , BMR, RMR and what not. Those are helpful so people can get a better idea of what they are looking at diet wise. Also the diet part of the book is the best part. Where he talk about what to eat and what not to eat is definitely the best part. I would pay attention to that

 

[artificialaspirations]

best diet book i've read. I use it form the backbone of my clean diet.

 

[Tatyana]

He gets very scientific though. He includes formulas and all. I remember I did get into a discussion (ie an argument) over this and yes he does include formulas for maintenance calories , BMR, RMR and what not. Those are helpful so people can get a better idea of what they are looking at diet wise. Also the diet part of the book is the best part. Where he talk about what to eat and what not to eat is definitely the best part. I would pay attention to that

He does get scientific.

I think it is quite useful when you have low bodyfat, or to get some of the concepts of basal metabolic rate (I don't bother with resting metabolic rate).

It could be taken even further with things like the thermogenic properties of the macronutrients, and in working out your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) with specifics of what you are doing with exercise.

Now, mostly I mostly use weight in lb x 14-16 kcals/lb to work out basic estimates of maintenance calories, then knock 10-20 % off or onto that for losing fat or gaining fat.

Most people never work out their calories, and with the natural variation in the kcals in food, things people don't count, the slight errors in weighing or measuring things, it is probably sufficient for most people.

 

[buftup]

Anyone have the link to the site so I can buy my own copy, otherwise it is piracy and copyright infringment of intellectual property?

(sorry hun, had to do it)