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A few people have expressed the concern that the book may be over the head of or too advanced for people with basic exercise and nutrition knowledge. I would not agree with this. I suggest the book be read in a specific manner to receive the full benefits of the information. I provide basic info concerning how to use the book in the Introduction.
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Everything and everyone has fitness or nutrition advice to offer these days—websites, television, newspapers, your best friend, college professors, barbers, mechanics, personal trainers, dietitians, and so on. The debate rages on between low carbohydrate and high carbohydrate fanatics. Advocates of high reps or low reps swear by their methods. I could go on forever citing examples of the various arguments running rampant in the fitness industry. All of this conflicting information makes it difficult for people to figure out what’s right or wrong.
This book takes the work out of figuring out what’s right and what’s wrong by combining “in the trenches” knowledge with primary scientific data. Some will be surprised to learn that what they’ve believed about nutrition and exercise all of these years has been dead wrong. A statement isn’t necessarily correct just because your fitness coach, college professor, or favorite magazine said it. How many times have you heard “…wellthey say” or “everybody says…?”
When someone tells you something or everybody says something, you accept it is as gospel without any question, especially when it came from someone with a highly respected degree or certificate, a reputation for always being right, or any other trusted source. I highly recommend that you change your way of thinking. If you’re worried about offending people or possibly upsetting some of your heroes, you should probably stick to a robotic style of thinking and accept that you most likely will never find the truth. Like everyone else, I assumed that certain statements were correct without really scratching the surface. In writing this book, my views have changed on many topics. Once you read it, I’m sure yours will too.
I have a few recommendations for the optimum way to use this book. For starters, use the Table of Contents. The Table of Contents is very descriptive and makes it easy to locate the information that you want. This saves valuable time and reduces the frustration often associated with trying to find a particular topic. You don’t have to read the book in the exact order in which it is presented to reap the full benefits (although if you choose to, that’s fine). Some readers may find it helpful to read a portion of the book now and the rest later.
This book could have been broken down easily into three or four books. I wrote it so that both those with a basic knowledge and those with an advanced knowledge would benefit. I advise readers with a basic knowledge to thoroughly read and study the basic sections first. Chapters 2, 5, and 9 are highly beneficial for both levels, especially if myth busting is a favorite pastime. These chapters also provide references to use for friendly debates with professors, fitness trainers, internet fitness gurus, or anyone else trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Appendix 1 isn’t necessary for those with a very basic knowledge and basic interests, however, those interested in primary research will find it useful. These are just a few examples of how the book can be used, but don’t rush to finish it. Read it at your own pace and enjoy.
Do you know when and where we can get that book? It looks like a great source and even Mr. Cosgrove says it is good.
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This is dirt cheap for what you get out of it. I always scratch my head when folks pay 100's per month on crap products/supps, but hesitate to get a resource that will add to their wisdom, and save tham $$$ in the long run. I find myself referencing K&K regularly.
This is dirt cheap for what you get out of it. I always scratch my head when folks pay 100's per month on crap products/supps, but hesitate to get a resource that will add to their wisdom, and save tham $$$ in the long run. I find myself referencing K&K regularly.
Some people would rather have the fish than the fishing pole.
Oh, I'm not disputing that Coach. I think even $100 for the info to make better decisions is not unreasonable either.
"give a man a fish..."
I'm with Alan on this, I'm scratching my head as to why people would not want the info to make better choices, but there is another aspect that bothers me about it...it's a loss of independence. You give up making better decisions for your self and hand control over to someone else. That's certainly not me, but I know some people have no trouble letting someone else tell them what to do, when to do it, and then bitch about being a tool later on.
What is the most useful part of the book for competitive athletes?
This is a question i have received frequently. I can't really give a definite answer to this question. Most of the book is applicable to athletes. You don't have to have a deep understanding of nutriiton or exercise science to read most of the book. There are some sections that i woiuld classify as moderate or advanced. I made the table of contents and index very descriptive so the book would be easy to navigate.
Coach Hale,
I would be interested in knowing about the Sucralose is bad for you - fact or fiction. I know for a fact with me, splenda causes me to have mini-seizure like episodes, syncopal episodes, panic attacks, headaches, and numbness. I have used it when I was not aware (in mouthwash) and these things have happened to me so I stay away from it. It may just be my body chemistry, but it scares me. I was just curious as to what your research had discovered.
Thanks!
Anna
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…..there is no indication that adverse effects on human health would occur from frequent or long-term exposure to sucralose at the maximum anticipated levels of intake. “
This topic is covered in-depth in the book
Thanks
Coach Hale www.maxcondition.com
This is dirt cheap for what you get out of it. I always scratch my head when folks pay 100's per month on crap products/supps, but hesitate to get a resource that will add to their wisdom, and save tham $$$ in the long run..
Have to agree. Now you made me feel bad. I don't spend $$$ on supps though, I buy $100.00 jeans
After the publication of Knowledge and Nonsense my hate mail start growing. I expected this before the book was published. I don't mind getting e-mail disagreeing with or implying a dislike for my work. I do mind getting email that personally attacks me and fails to mention why the dislike. Ad Hominen attacks are common in the industry. They are non-productive and are a true sign of non-intellect.
As I have said numerous times intelligent argument is encouraged but Ad Hominen attacks will no longer be acknowledged. I don't have time.
On the good end I have received a great deal of positive response from readers.
Thanks for investing so much of your time to put together the good, the bad and the nonsense that there is regarding nutrition, training and everything in between. Many people will benefit from this book....it will open eyes and hopefully improve their lives (that part depends if they apply the knowledge you provide them with throughout this pages).
Hela Eidelbergfficeffice" /> A true eye opener. You will be surprised to realize how many things that you had learned over years are actually myths. A great book that every fitness enthusiast should read.
Alireza Fadaie
Canadian National Martial Arts team member, Martial Arts Writer
Proud MaxCondition Athlete Jamie Hale recently sent me a copy of his new book - Knowledge and nonsense - The Science of Nutrition and Exercise. It's a thick book coming in at 483 pages (including 30+ pages of references) -- covering an absolute TON of information about training and nutrition. In fact - Jamie goes through the science behind most claims and establishes which are valid and which are nothing more than "facts" from advertising executives!
I think it's fair to describe Jamie as a bit of a Fitness Skeptic. He wants to see scientific evidence and real world proof to back up any claims before he's convinced. However - he's definitely not a complete cynic - you know - the kind of guy who constantly bashes everything regardless. He knows what works and doesn't and isn't afraid to tell you the difference.
If you are serious about training and get fed up with the infomercial hype - get this publication as your reference.
wow coach hale. that is a lot of information to have in one book. i am going to buy it and i am really looking forward to what you have to say. though i have to say if you were a more enterprising individual you probably could have gotten away with selling this book in 2-3 volumes and made more money and then later released a consolidated version. with that said thank you for not being more enterprising.
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You are right this book could have been divided into numerous publications, but i was on a roll and i decided to make it one comprehensive source for a cheap rate
Comment: You are the first person in the fitness industry that i have seen that is "so" againsty anti-oxidant supplementation. I think anti-oxidants are great and have helped me feel better.
Reply: I think you mis-read what i said. I said:
"If you’re following a balanced diet, your antioxidant levels are probably fine. At the same time, I don’t think it would hurt to supplement with antioxidants at moderate levels. Now, when you begin to reach pharmacological levels (unnaturally high doses), you might do more harm than good. Keep in mind, oxidation is a natural occurrence that occurs in the body and is required for life."
Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water per day? Is caffeine really dehydrating? If you want to know the truth about hundreds of nutrition claims and fad diets, and whether scientific findings back them or not, just go to Jamie Hale’s latest book, “Knowledge and Nonsense”. As a scientist, I am amazed by Mr. Hale’s knowledge of the scientific literature- it is not merely encyclopedic, it is also discriminating. He has sorted out useful findings from a sometimes overwhelming body of research publications. I keep “Knowledge and Nonsense” handy, so that if I want a quick answer about almost any popular diet, I can look it up and get the bottom line. fficeffice" /> Gerda Endemann, Ph.D.
An e-mail i received yesterday regarding Knowledge and Nonsense:
The book is excellent. The table of contents makes it easy to navigate and find any information I might be looking for. The information content is fantastic. I think it will be one of those books I constantly use for reference. I've recommended to others to get a copy. Thanks for putting it out.
I finished reading Knowledge and Nonsense last night. In my humble opinion, it was an excellent read; very imformative, full of scientific research and it is definitely an appropriate read for the fitness enthusist to those with advanced science backgrounds. As thorough as it was, it left me wanting to know even more!
My review is rather self-serving. I concentrated on the areas of the text that applied to me personally. I have been misinformed from quite a few "reliable" sources! I was told to fear fasting since my body would catabolize all my hard-earned muscle in a matter of hours - please! Ifelt like I got rather obsessive about having to eat every few hours when prepping for a show. It is such a relief to know that I won't destroy my metabolism. I conducted my own 36 hour coffee/water fast since Thursday night- I feel terrific. Complete mental clarity, lots of energy this morning, and leaner looking. I have about 15 pounds to lose, so this seemed like a good jump start for me. I have also been told that coffee is terrible for my blood type O+. I worked with an ND over the past 2 years and he's a huge advocate of blood type dieting. I haven't seen any amazing results over what I did in the past for dieting.
I appreciate the thoroughness of your review of specific types of popular diets - ultimately it comes down to what you stated throughout the text - less calories in than expended equals weight loss - pretty simple. Which leads me to your XDL diet: why is it no longer available? I would love to purchase a copy of it. It sounds incredibly interesting and to get results like that in under 7 days is a huge motivator for anyone.
I enjoyed the section of your book on "hunger hormones". It was very thorough and science based. I cheered when you stated "most people don't gain weight simply because they are stressed..." It is overeating and inactivity that cause weight gain. It has been frustrating to continuously read that elevated cortisol levels will cause people to get fat. Not the case!
One area I would like to see you address is female hormonal issues. I swear, every month, about 10 days before my cycle I see a significant change in my personality (moodiness) and in my cravings. It's not like I sit there and stare at the calendar. It comes on and I realize that I am about 10 days out. I have spoken with many women about this who experience similar symptoms. I know that when I'm close to a contest and following an impeccable diet, many of these symptoms are alleviated. Lower body fat equals lower estrogen levels: So I may have answered my own question. Do you know of any science that supports this?
One other area you address is plyos - you mention that box jumping for 90 seconds isn't plyos, which I agree with. However, I think that along with providing the definition of plyos, including some examples of plyos as you did with the kettlebell segment would have been helpful. I am also a huge advocate of interval aerobic/anaerobic training -much faster results and more efficient use of training time.
I hope this rudimentary review is at least positive feedback, if nothing else. I appreciated that you presented the science surrounding each topic and then relayed your concluding thoughts in layman's terms. I think you have a brilliant mind and I look forward to reading more work from you.
Best,
Sara Morin
Fitness Model/ National Figure Competitor
Sara and I will be writing an article together in the near future. We will focus on her experience with the XDL Diet.
comment i received yesterday on Knowledge and Nonsense
Jamie Hale has put together a great book that demolishes many of the commonplace myths surrounding nutrition. Knowledge and Nonsense is the most well-researched and acessible text on sports nutrition available. Brian Jones, Ms
Author of Sandbag Training Manual and The Conditioning Handbook
Knowledge and Nonsense By Jamie Hale
Coach Hale is another industry expert in the trenches that is passionate about promoting scientific fact and dispelling common myths and "bro-logic." How can you not love that? This is another 'reference' type book in that you can pick and choose chapters based on what you are interested in...it's not required to read front to back for comprehension and understanding. Hale covers everything from the basics of carbs, proteins, and fats as nutrients, to dieting and training, to more complex subjects. Also included are some "roundtable discussions" with some of the leading industry experts which is very enlightening and refreshing. Click the link above to see the exact table of contents...it's COMPREHENSIVE!
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