Thread: burn...does it mean something?

Is the burn a physiological response to a stimulus? Yes. Is it indicative of a successful workout? No.

Originally Posted by r00kie

i was reading this article and it says- some studies have shown that burn is good

How To Master The Mother Of All Hormones: GH Training For Fast Muscle

Yeah, I have also read some things to indicate that the burning sensation you feel does have something to do with the hormonal response to training. The potential for it t mean something is there, but further research is needed.

For example, if I were to curl 5lb dumbbells 100 times I would probably experience some burn. However, I have some doubt that the stimulus would be sufficient to induce growth.

My point is that the exact requirements for this information to hold true (Level of acidosis in the muscle for example) is not fully understood based on what I have read.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Yeah, I have also read some things to indicate that the burning sensation you feel does have something to do with the hormonal response to training. The potential for it t mean something is there, but further research is needed.

For example, if I were to curl 5lb dumbbells 100 times I would probably experience some burn. However, I have some doubt that the stimulus would be sufficient to induce growth.

My point is that the exact requirements for this information to hold true (Level of acidosis in the muscle for example) is not fully understood based on what I have read.

True. but what about sprinting for a minute at the end of the workout? what do you think?

Originally Posted by r00kie

True. but what about sprinting for a minute at the end of the workout? what do you think?

I think it's really tiring. Oh, with regards to HGH release? I haven't a clue.

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Just read the line in the sig.

gauge your workouts by your burn and you're stupid. you can find research to imply just about anything, the fact of the matter is the growth mechanism is influenced by at least a dozen factors and probably half of them have nothing to do with what you are doing in the gym (diet, rest, sleep patterns, nutrient timing, etc)

The burn is caused by hydrogen ions which raise the acidity level of the blood. Higher reps and lower weight causes very intense burns and that will do about nothing or less for you in terms of your physiological response.

Originally Posted by r00kie

i was reading this article and it says- some studies have shown that burn is good

How To Master The Mother Of All Hormones: GH Training For Fast Muscle

Doing a burn out set with higher reps at the end is good but burning a muscle by moving fast between sets or using a lot of high reps is bad. The burn caused tendonitus and the lactic acid slows down strength gains-hence muscle growth.

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Doing a burn out set with higher reps at the end is good but burning a muscle by moving fast between sets or using a lot of high reps is bad. The burn caused tendonitus and the lactic acid slows down strength gains-hence muscle growth.

Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

What I am trying to say is too much burn (for i.e.; a bunch of triple drop sets) can bring on tendonitus...But, high reps have their place in training when not abused. I hope that helps..

Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

gauge your workouts by your burn and you're stupid. you can find research to imply just about anything, the fact of the matter is the growth mechanism is influenced by at least a dozen factors and probably half of them have nothing to do with what you are doing in the gym (diet, rest, sleep patterns, nutrient timing, etc)

The burn is caused by hydrogen ions which raise the acidity level of the blood. Higher reps and lower weight causes very intense burns and that will do about nothing or less for you in terms of your physiological response.

Indeed. You always want to measure progress directly: anthropomorphic measurements, strength tests, body fat levels, etc.