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NottaFidda
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Post subject: II/NG FAQ Sticky?  Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:42 am |
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I've thought about this for a while. Would it be a good idea to have sticky that is an FAQ for II and NG? Seems like a lot of people coming to the site have the same questions. I figured that those of us who own the books could all chip in and get one created. I'll start:
Which book should I buy?
Both books offer the same philosophy on getting stronger, faster, and better conditioned. They just focus on different tools to get you there.
Infinite Intensity focuses primarily on weights (dumbbells), sandbags, and bodyweight. If you want to use weights, get Infinite Intensity.
Never Gymless focuses primarily on bodyweight exercises. If you don't want to use weights or don't have access to weights, this is the book you'll want.
Both books offer a template that you can use to get you started on the workouts. Most of all, both books give you the information that you need to create your own workouts based on your specific goals.
Other than the tools, what else is different about each book?
Never Gymless has a great chapter on nutrition while Infinite Intensity does not.
What results can I expect from using the workout in Infinite Intensity and Never Gymless? Can I get huge/lose fat/get jacked?
Both books give you the information that you need to achieve your specific goal. Like any workout you get out of it what you put into it. If your workouts are half-assed, your results won't be so stellar.
Having said that, do a search on the board here. Many people have posted their results after having incorporated the information in the books.
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Ross Enamait
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:13 am |
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Daz
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:43 pm |
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Good idea this thread, I'll be buying II definitely come pay day and possibly NG
Can't wait! 
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Nate Dogg
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:21 pm |
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Mook wrote: Good idea this thread, I'll be buying II definitely come pay day and possibly NG Can't wait! For anyone interested in the books, just buy both of them. You'll save money on shipping, and I gurantee that you'll find both of them very useful.
This holds true especially when you finish using the 50-day sample workouts and then plan your own training. There are elements from both books that will be very useful and will give you additional ideas for setting up your schedule. 
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Cossack
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:49 pm |
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I keep seeing this question come up too. BOTH books are very reasonably priced AND BOTH books are a welcome addition to my library. Possibly the only other book I recommend is Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength. With these three books you have all the information and workouts you could ever need.
It is nice of Ross to break down the difference in his two books, but for the price I think people should just get both. Other "experts" on the net charge outrageous prices for less information than what is offered by Ross.
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FBruno
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Post subject: II and NG Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:34 pm |
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Has anyone tried to run the two 50 day workouts together?
Day 1 of II followed by Day 1 of NG; then both day 2's and so on for a 100 day program.
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Faust
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:55 am |
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FBruno, did you try that by now? Without knowing more than the outlines of II this looks like a good idea to me. Mixing things up is almost always for the better. Report your outcome, please
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Potemkin
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:31 am |
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One thing to keep in mind: If followed literally, it would mean 8 days of training followed by 2 days off.
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Ross Enamait
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:49 am |
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Quote: Has anyone tried to run the two 50 day workouts together?
Day 1 of II followed by Day 1 of NG; then both day 2's and so on for a 100 day program.
Keep in mind that the sample plans are just that (samples)...
Ultimately, the tools that you choose are simply a means to an end. Do not view NG and II as separate from each other, simply because the sample workouts are different. Ultimately, the sample plans serve as visual demonstrations to the principles discussed throughout (ex. the need to target various strength qualities, the importance of conditioning, the importance of core training, etc.).
I encourage you to blend the ideas from each, rather than assuming the two cannot work together. Target specific goals (per your needs), and then pick and choose the best methods to achieve these objectives.
Ross
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:49 am |
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I got NG and II at the beginning of January and have been training on a split week basis with both sample plans(NG...II...NG....II...etc). I have loved all of the training sessions, as hard as they may be!
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jfinch05
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:01 am |
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I got both books at the beginning of January and have been running a NG-II-NG-II.... schedule every other week(NG-W1,II-W2...) Intense Training Sessions, and I love every one of them.
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sandonn
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:13 pm |
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Hey all.
Don't mean to beat this topic to death, but....
In regards to weights in II.
I like doing my workouts at the track.
Are the workouts something that I can just bring a heavy plated dumbell w/ me.
Or is it something that I need to be home to have access to a bench and or a barbell as well.
thanks all
Sandon
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taedoju
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:24 pm |
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yeah im wondering about something too, ive got brb's but not db...soo are there ex. which can be done by using this kind of equipment ?
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Steve C
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:55 pm |
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The workouts are only samples based on certain principles of training. You can adapt those principles to any modalities. There are no rules, only options.
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Need help with nutrition? http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nut ... habits.htm
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EyeOfTheTiger
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:31 am |
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Steve C wrote: There are no rules, only options.
At least one person was paying attention. _________________ For lots of info on training and nutrition matters, look here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=21407"You cannot run away from a weakness; you must sometime fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"
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