Therefore, if one chooses to embark on such a high intensity program, there will be benefit in dedicating time each day to move the CNS back to the parasympathetic system, through meditation, avoidance of stimulants and supplementing things like phosphatidylserine and vitamin C?
i have never used a high intensity and volume combination approach before, I have typically done a 4 day split, each session 45-60 mins max. Just curious to learn more about your ideas.
I'm very impressed with your attitude Dave. Looking at your avatar, I highly doubt that your physique has ever spent much time activating its SNS. Anabolism is what I see when I look at your magnificent back muscles champ, but you've really impressed me when you included one of the most important tools in a bodybuilder's tool bag, and that was the meditation aspect to one's overall bodybuilding program. Prayer, meditation, reflection, and visualisation. These are all interrelated and serve as one powerful tool in assisting the athlete realise his ultimate goal.
The CNS is mainly affected when one goes above and beyond with ultra low reps like 1 and 2, something bodybuilders seldom delve into. That's why I'm always emphasising that the sport of bodybuilding is more of a metabolic sport as opposed to Olympic weightlifting, where the emphasis is mainly on neural efficiency development (rather than muscle hypertrophy).
Furthermore, the application of combining high intensity with high volume is reserved for elite athletes aiming to get into some NFOR for a fortnight or so. This is not something that your average (or even most advanced) gym bodybuilder would even contemplate, as there's simply no need for it.
As for supplements, well there are a plenty out there. Like you, I don't consume stimulants, but that does not mean I would not use them as drugs! I know , the word drug may be a bit strong here, but that's the way I like to view say, caffeine for example. Taking the right amount of caffeine and combining it with L theanine would serve me a purpose, and since I do not consume, or rather drink coffee for recreational/enjoyment purposes, the effects of these two powerful yet opposing ingredients would be very much magnified. A group of supplement you'd want to look into deeply would be the Adaptogen family. I'll leave it here as far as supplements are concerned for now ok. Let's move on...
Not many, not many at all appreciate the importance of the psychological aspect to training, and how dedicating some time to this most powerful tool can play a huge role in one's cortisol/ adrenalin levels (the catabolics), and how a calm mind, one that knows how to deal and manage stress levels properly can shift and bring about homeostasis and overall wellbeing. Bravo Champ, and it's great to have you here on Ausbb.
