The Colorado Experiment

Here's a link to a very important experiment that devised a new method for exercising.

The author's contention:

• muscle growth is related to intensity of work outs
• increasing the amount of training has negative consequences
• rest is very important for muscle growth
• only a well balanced diet is required

RESULTS . .
First subject (Casey Viator), 28 days
Increase in bodyweight........45.28 pounds
Loss of bodyfat..............17.93 pounds
Muscular gain.................63.21 pounds

Second subject (Arthur Jones),22 days
Increase in bodyweight .......13.62 pounds
Loss of bodyfat...............1.82 pounds
Muscular gain.................15.44 pounds