Newbie question

[Rob_NC]

I'm new to the board and not bodybuilding.

I'm looking into alternative routines and was wondering if anyone here has tried the Power Factor or Static Contractions as outlined in the books by the same title? Also, I'm an ectomorph, but age has decreased my metobolism to where I can actually get some results from my training. Has anyone heard of Anthony Ellis and his routine? Both concepts are intriguing.

Thanks in advance.

R

 

[gopro]

There are many good routines out there...POF, Power Factor, Heavy Duty, Westside, etc. All good routines will work for a time, until the body adapts, and then gains will diminish. The only way to know if a routine will work for you is to give it an honest effort for a couple of months and monitor your results. You need to be your own trainer in this case and carefully watch how your body is reacting to your program. You must also decide when your routine is no longer working, and if and when you need to move on to something else.

 

[Biggerisbetter]

Anthony Ellis was a Body-for-Life champion a few years back. His approach to gaining mass was a result of his participation in that program. I've seen his Gaining Mass program on the net, but I would not recommend buying the program (what is it, $79.00 or so?). I'd find out where he got HIS info first. In other words, go to B&N, grab a copy of BFL and see what Bill Phillips has to say about mass. Abb Ansley and Jeff Seinfeld also used BFL to gain decent mass.

I'm not sure what the general attitude towards Bill & BFL is on this board, but he has done quite a bit towards getting the general public into the gym and working out.

Biggerisbetter

 

[Ginni]

Just wanted to say welcome to the board.. Haven't tried any of them...

 

[Rob_NC]

Actually, when you compare the BFL program with any other 12 week cycle, they're pretty much equal. I guess it depends on the information content provided by the different authors. I glanced thru the BFL book yesterday and wasn't at all impressed. Anthony offers quiet a bit more for the money, albeit alot more money. His program is tailored more toward people with high metabolisms whereas BFL is more for overweight people wanting to get into shape.

I'm still curious about Power Factor training. My current program is doing alright, but I'm getting bored with it.

R

 

[gopro]

Personally I don't like Power Factor Training. I tried it for a while and did not feel it was good for me. But, like i said, you must try it for your self to determine if it is good for you.

 

[Pemburu]

The BFL book doesn't do much for someone trying to add mass. You could use it, but you'd have to do it yourself. (Write your own chapters that is)

The book lays out a workout schedule with dieting guidelines. It's a six meal per day (no or little fat) , and upper and lower body workout 3x per week program. (cardio on the off days) Example: You do all upper body Monday using a pyramid 12, 10, 8, 6, 12 rep for each exercise. / Tues. cardio 20 min varying intensity/ Wed lower body and abs (same pyramid)/ Thurs. cardio/ Fri. back to upper / Sat. cardio
The next week you flip upper and lowers around (lower Mon & Fri)

I think this is a great book for beginners that need some pointers on how to get started, and it does help get people back in the gym, but don't look for it to help the experienced gain mass as bulking is not really covered.

jc