• Stu Mittleman Training

Written by Matt FrazierWell, I finally finished ‘s book, Slow Burn. I say “finally” because it became a bit of a chore. It’s not that Stu’s message isn’t interesting — the idea that we can train our bodies to burn fat rather than sugar in order to run far longer than most of us realize is possible is certainly worth some exploration. The problem is that the “how” can be summed up in just a few sentences, not an entire book.

The goodStu’s message: we have a lot more energy available in the form of stored fat than we do in the form of sugar. Fat-burning takes place when we exercise slowly and aerobically; sugar-burning happens when we’re exercising hard. By doing most of our training at a very slow pace (heart rate less than about 75% of max) and consuming almost no sugar, especially not while running, we can train our bodies to burn fat longer and run farther. (And Stu ran 1,000 miles in less than 12 days, so he should know!)There are a few other positives, mostly the form of motivation. For example, Stu contends that “the wall” is simply a construct invented by people trying to sell us sugary sports nutrition products, and if we don’t focus on it, we won’t hit it.

The badStu did a great job of getting me pumped up to change my diet and training regimen to reach levels of endurance I’ve never dreamed of. The problem: I’m still not sure what to do differently to achieve said endurance.

While a training plan is outlined, it’s pretty standard. Lots of slow miles, a little bit of tempo running, and an interval workout here and there, all done with a heart monitor. The diet is a little different in that there’s almost no sugar in it, not even much fruit. But I was left wondering what to eat, if not sugar, during long runs. The book is all running without sugar; is it crazy to expect that the guy might tell me what to eat (and how much, and how often) while I’m running? The (very) uglyThere’s a weird, out-of-place section near the beginning of the book, about a harmlessly-named topic called “muscle testing.” Some type of stretching or diagnostic test to determine fitness level, right? Nope, far stupider.

It’s about holding a food in one hand while your friend presses down on your other arm and you try to resist their pushing. If your muscles stay strong and you resist, congratulations — your body “wants” the food; eat up!

If your muscle weakens, it’s your body’s way of telling you through some weird telepathic powers that the food you’re holding is bad for you.I’m trying to think of something funny to write about this, but I can’t. I’m too pissed off at it.

To read about other angry people debunking it with statistics and this weird new thing called “science,” just Google “applied kinesiology muscle testing.”So all in all, not a great book. The ideas are intriguing, and I’ll certainly try to incorporate the fat-burning thing by weaning myself off sugar during and before runs. But just read my post about when I saw, and you’ll get the gist of it. Better yet, you’ll save 12 bucks, a few hours, and the embarrassment of having your spouse muscle-test you while you hold a biscotti and an avocado. Sorry, Erin; it won’t happen again.Last thing: I wrote more about Slow Burn on today; check that out if you’re interested.

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I haven’t reaad the book (yet), but that muscle test actually sounds like the “O-ring test” used by acupuncturists practicing chinese medicine as part of a diagnosis for food allergies. You are supposed to test for the strongest resistance between the thumb and each of the 4 fingers. First you test without the patient holding anything, then retest the strength of the strongest link while the patient holds whatever food etc. Is suspect of being allergic. If the link between the 2 fingers wekens after the patient is holding the object in their other hand, you probably have an allergy to the pertaining food/object and would be better off without it. It is, therefore, more than muscle testing really.

It’s testing to see if your body overall has an aversion to whatever. BTW, in case your wondering where I get my info from, I just graduated with my masters of science in acupuncture last December. This is a common, reliable test performed on a regular basis in clinic and taught as a regular part of our curiculum in class. Try it-it works! Hey Xavier, it’s funny that you mention that book; I think it was the first book about running that I ever read. And come to think of it; it is very similar to the exercise portion of the Slow Burn program, with half the runs being done at such a slow pace. I don’t remember Heart Monitor Training emphasizing that the slow running would help with training the body to burn fat as much as it claimed it would help avoid injury, so the Slow Burn idea seemed new in that sense to me.

But the end result is the same. I’m a little late on this thread, but I wanted to throw out my 2 cents regarding Stu Mittleman’s Slow Burn. I read his book back in early 2007, put his techniques into practice, and found exceptional results.A little background on me- I’m in the Army and run, not only because it’s part of my job every morning, but mainly because I love it. I do not have any background in Track or Cross Country, but I found Stu’s book insightful and very helpful. I implemented his diet and training plan to within 80% of his guidance and lowered my two-mile run time to 00:11:54 (from 13:30), shaved over five minutes off my Sprint Triathlon time, and lost a solid 5-7 pounds.

I felt great, my running time/performance felt more consistent (considering a deployment to Afghanistan) over time, and I felt I had more energy. Of course, everyone’s body is different and reacts differently to diet and exercise, but I have found that it works.Bottom line- I recommend this book to any novice runner. Considering the paradigm shift towards burning fat instead of sugar, experienced runners may get something out of it as well.Additionally, to comment on “The (Very) Ugly,” I couldn’t disagree with the above post more. While the technique is definitely unique compared to Western (particularly American) standards, it does work if applied correctly. I think the problem lies in applying it correctly. It did not do anything for me until a close friend of mine (who happens to be well-versed in acupuncture) assisted me.Always Forward,Jason.

First the so called ugly.Holding foods next to you and go through the test will allow you to know which foods will make you stronger.with a little practice you will see what he says is the the truth. Why would you want to run with foods in you that make you weaker?any doubt– try the test holding a food and then holding some prescription medication.1. Hold up arm and with other arm hold pills next to you heart- let a friend push down on your arm and resist (resist- not force) – you won’t be able to resist- will not happen.hold fruit to your chest you will be able to resist.different foods will allow you to resist with more strength or less.Go on his site and look for Qlink the device is amazing and it works the same way- read up on it.as far as comments about not eating meat etc. One- he is the champion and you must realize he has a team of experts that are basing information on him achieving an ultramarathon and then passing it on to his students.I used to like meat as well i know i have to alkalize my body to counter-effect the acidic foods by 20/1 ratio.(20 parts alkaline to 1 part acid) problem with steak is that it is loaded with acid in the first place – urea another words cow pee. If you like pee in your mouth eat all you want.fish makes up for the proteins and essential nutrients. Stu is healthy—. Stu’s student –The concept of applied kinesiology to determine anything WRT what the human body needs or does not need to function optimally is poorly documented.In fact, it’s quite easy to debunk and I have done so on numerous occasions with these folks including the magnet folks.Tell a kinesiologist after she has pressed your arm down holding a product or food to turn around and close her eyes this time.

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Switch the bottles or the food around to one that didn’t allow her to press the arm down keeping her eyes closed (or use a blindfold). Do this several times and you will trick her 50% of the time.If it were true that some products or foods were harmful or detrimental and AK could determine such, even a blind kinesiologist would get the exact same result every time.Try it and you’ll see that the concept is flawed. Be nice if it were true but its not. The information presented on this web site is not intended to take the place of your personal physician’s advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Discuss this information with your own physician or healthcare provider to determine what is right for you.

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Fat chance: help for healthy living000b000bIf you're struggling to keep up in our fast-paced world, author Stu Mittleman offers this sage advice: 'Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and you must prepare accordingly.' In Slow Burn: The Power of Excessive Moderation, Mittleman shares the secrets of endurance that enabled him to set eight long-distance records, including a world record for a 1,000-mile run.

A member of Anthony Robbins's elite coaching team since 1992, Mittleman energetically motivates and teaches the principles of endurance and energy. His positive can-do enthusiasm is infectious and his exercise tips, valuable.

'Suppose you could sleep less yet feel even more rested and alive what would you do with the extra hours that suddenly appear in your day?' Anyone who has incorporated a regular fitness program into a busy lifestyle can attest to sustained energy levels. According to Mittleman, movement is the key: 'What your body wants and craves is movement.

Movement unleashes your body's energy potential.' 000bIn Slow Burn, Mittleman shows how to achieve your goals by breaking them down into smaller ones. He offers strategies for daily aerobic movement that tap into fat stores and allow weight loss.

His nutrition strategies power you up to eat for long-term endurance and life-time vitality. Mittleman's three-part program (Think, Train, Eat) is a formula for success that anyone can use.Pat Regel race-walks in Nashville.