marcus300 interviews MuscleScience


marcus300: I would like to thankyou for taking the time to do this interview , espcially being the first one up! anyway lets start off with something easy: Where were you born and where do you live now?
MuscleScience: Thanks for the Interview I really look forward to this thread and hearing about others from the board. I was born in a town of about 10,000 or so mostly a rural community in the midwest.(USA) I now live in a city of about 1+million. Big change for a country boy like myself...LOL

marcus300: What are your current stats?
MuscleScience: Currently I am at right at 205ish, bodyfat between 10-12% depending on the method I use to measure it. (BIA or Skinfold) My height is right at 6'1''

Members question:Are you proud of your heritage?
MuscleScience: Yes, I am very proud. It is my belief that to know where you are going you have to know where you have been. This helps you truly understand who you are in the bigger picture, if you catch my drift.

Members question: Which languages do you speak?
MuscleScience: English, Spanish, Vietnamese and a little bit of German. I am not really fluent in any language


marcus300: In the "11 fact thread" you told us that you grew up rough, can you expand and tell us what are your memories from your childhood growing up?
MuscleScience: My town had a very interesting mix of the "haves and haves nots." A large portion of the town was composed of people that commuted to a neighboring metropolis and were fairly well off. I was from the portion that was more of a rural type. Anyway I was basically the poor kid from the country that was always dirty and had a mullet. The schools I went to just so happened to be the schools that most of the rich kids went to. I got picked on a lot because I was different and I was rail thin and didnt develop as fast as other kids. I was never the type to not stand up for myself so I would fight someone at any sign of confrontation. Now I have never started a fight in my life and honestly never will. I am still embarrassed that I have ever been in even one fight.

The kids that grow up there now live in a completely different town. It was really hit with Meth (like a lot of small rural towns these days) and there is a very large immigrant population now. I can only imagine the dynamics that the immigrant kids have to deal with. I really cant complain about how I had it relative to the kids there now.


marcus300: Your a well eductated guy, what are your qualifications and what made you go down this route in life? and what plans do you have for the future?
MuscleScience: I have my bachelor degree in Biology, and my Master in Exercise Science. I spent 5+ years working in different research labs. I have my CSCS from the NSCA.

I think I choose this route to begin with because I was always good with science stuff growing up and was always curious about the natural world. I think growing up in the country was a real positive on my curiosity. I specifically went with the biology route because I was extremely interested in human performance. I wanted to learn about how exercise influenced the body in a positive manner. Grad school was a continuation of that. I am now working on my doctorate in a health profession related field.



marcus300: I know you enjoy reading research papers and you have had a few publications written with your name on, what were the subjects your wrote about and is this something you want to do in the future?
MuscleScience: My very first paper was actual in an agriculture journal believe it or not. A few of the others were in biology and geology. My graduate papers are in revision or are still ongoing at this point the last time I checked in with my former lab. I would like to get back into research in the near future. I am not exactly sure in what subject.



marcus300: How old are you and what inspired you to start bodybuilding/ keeping fit?
MuscleScience: I am 29, I am not really a typical bodybuilder. I train mainly to better my athletic performance. Being strong and looking good is of course a goal of mine and a great byproduct of my training.

I think why I stay in shape is I have always had a negative self body image for myself. Like I said I was a skinny kid growing up. I came from a family of monsters and always caught flack from family members and kids at school alike.

Members question:Tell me onesupplemenet we should all be taking?
MuscleScience: Creatine, there are literally hundreds of studies to show that it is safe and effective.


Members question: What do you believe is the biggest myth still being followed by people seeking to gain muscle?
MuscleScience:That more is better, you dont have to beat your ass in the gym with tons of sets and exercises to grow. Diet and rest is where the true growth potential exists.


Members question:What was the last theory or belief you had pertaining to exercise that someone changed your mind about?
MuscleScience: Good Question, There are two that stand out. One is that the negative phase of the contraction (eccentic) is not associated with muscle hypertrophy. Fireguy questioned me heavily on it. So I did a rather extensive literature review. I am still on the fence about this one.
Another one was an energy expenditure question. Someone had mentioned that to run a mile or walk a mile it takes the same amount of calories to perform that work. I said it was true in a thread. As this was always what I was taught through school. I havent looked at this one as in depth as I have the latter one, and am still on the fence about this one as well.


marcus300: Whats your biggest fear in life?
MuscleScience: Being a skinny bitch


marcus300:Your passion is American muscle car, what car do you drive and if you could have any car which one would you want?
MuscleScience: I currently have at 2002 SS Camaro, modded up and I love it. My dream car is a New Corvette and a 69 Trans Am.

Members question: If you were to build any vehicle from the ground up, what would it be and why?
MuscleScience: 69 Trans Am, why because they are bad ass looking and everyone and their brother has a 69 Camaro



marcus300:What would you say as been the hardest part of your life and how did you deal with it?
MuscleScience:The hardest part of my life is probably the expectations for myself. I want my parents and family to be proud of me and that is what drives me to move forward. To tell you the truth I am not a very good student. I have always battled laziness when it comes to topics that I dont find interesting. Other people seem to bare down and do what they have to. I on the other hand have to have my butt to the fire before I will study for something that I dont enjoy. This has really hindered my academic progress at times. My Professor in grad school even called me out on it once. I was doing relatively poorly in a legal ethics class, he basically said if I didnt get a B in the course he was going to cut some of my scholarship money. I got a B, barely...


marcus300:How would you describe your personality?
MuscleScience: Very outgoing, people enjoy being around me. I am always trying to get a laugh and I am just really laid back. It is really hard to offend me and I just dont take meaningless things and make mountains out of mole hills out of them.


Members question:Why is Usain Bolt so much fast than anyone else on this planet?
MuscleScience: He has a great combination of Genetics and work ethic. Genetics can not be understated its just that important for a great athlete to have the foundation to begin with.


Members question: Don't you think hunting and fishing are totally useless nowadays?
MuscleScience: LOL, no I am not sure why anyone would think this. Since a lot of the top predators have been taken out of the ecosystem by mans activities hunting traditional prey animals helps limit their populations. For example Deer, The White Tailed Deer is more populous now than it they was when europeans started settling North American. Hunters and fisherman are all very active in preserving habitat to help maintain healthy populations. Plus its fun!


marcus300: Talk us through what a typical day looks like?
MuscleScience:Typical day is get up at around 6am, watch a little Deutsche Welle tv, go to school until about 430pm. Go to the gym and train a few clients around 5pm, workout myself hopefully then go home at around 930pm and finally go to bed around 11ish. I mix in a little AR throughout the day since I am addicted to this place.


Members question:What are your 5 most overated exercises?
Muscle Science: Bicep Curls, Bench Press, sit ups, leg extensions, Good Morning exercise.


Members question:What are you 5 most underated exercises?
Muscle Science: Squat, Plyometrics, dead lift, Push press, Cardio


Members question:What one exercise, even when performed correctly is condusive to causing injury specifically due to the kinesiology involved in the movement?
Muscle Science: Box Squat

Members question: You wrote: "I wish I never would have been a fight in my life". Why? because you were always beaten, because you realized violence is not the answer, or...
MuscleScience: I have took my beatings for sure. That only hurts for a little while. I just think its very embarrassing and people look at you different after an act of violence. I wish to be respected not feared, there is a huge difference.


Members question: Since you are a "history buff", what do you think of Jesus?
MuscleScience: Religious or not, there is a lot of historical evidence that there was a man named Jesus. He must of been a great man indeed if we are still talking about him thousands of years after his death.


marcus300: Where do you see yourself in 12 months time?
MuscleScience: In 12 months I should be all done with school and be in the real world for the first time in my life, I am scared shitless.


Members question: Do you believe in life beyond this known dimension?
MuscleScience: I believe there is a lot we do not understand about the natural world. Some say show me the proof. I say show me a time in science when something was deemed impossible and I will show you a great discovery.


marcus300: If you had 3wishes, what would you wish for?
MuscleScience: First and foremost I would wish for the ability to be able to support my parents and siblings. Second I would wish for a good wife and healthy kids. Third I think I would wish for three more wishes...LOL

*I would like to thank MuscleScience for taking part*

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