Episode 2116 – On this Friday’s show, Dr. Ben Bocchicchio joins Vinnie Tortorich to talk about “The Colorado Experiment”, Nautilus machines, muscle building for everyone, and more.
THE COLORADO EXPERIMENT
- Vinnie and Dr. Ben discuss part of the history of the Nautilus brand of weight-training machines.
- They discuss what The Colorado Experiment was, and how it increased awareness of what gains could be achieved by isolating muscle groups.
- Both Vinnie and Dr. Ben leaned heavily on Nautilus for training.
- Additionally, they go on to discuss the real benefits of slow resistance and isolating muscle groups.
- Vinnie tells a brief story of a nickname he earned in college.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE BENEFITS OF MUSCLE GAIN
- Vinnie asks Dr. Ben his opinion on the best training regimen.
- Dr. Ben recommends “working hard, not working a lot”.
- The muscle system is the most potent stimulator for fat burning and brain health.
- And this works whether you have a little to lose, a lot to lose, or have challenges like diabetes.
- Muscle training can benefit everyone.
- They discuss why it’s best to start with large muscle groups and finish with smaller muscle groups.
- Vinnie and Dr. Ben share their opinions about supplements and which to avoid.
- Unfortunately, dangerous types of supplements and drugs have caused death in young bodybuilders.
