Surely this cant be right

[Blaz Kavlic]

More often than not, don't let PT's assist you with diet. Hell, don't let PT's assist you with anything!

*disclaimer* I know there are some good ones out there, so don't get your panties in a bunch! But let's face it - it's not tough to get into, and the majority of people haven't a clue!

I cant comment on gyms in America, but I have trained at several gyms in Australia and a majority of the PTs working in these gyms arent even in shape themselves. At my current gym there are 3 PTs in reasonable shape out of a team of around 10. Why would someone take advice from a PT who has obviously lost their passion for training?

[gbrice75]

I learn something new whenever I poke around in the diet section....this bromelain is new to me...and I wonder why I am not taking it????

You should do some research on digestive enzymes in general. There are plenty aside from Bromelain, but that's a good one. I'm also currently taking betaine HCL and chromium polynicotinate, which isn't a digestive enzyme (the chromium), but rather works with insulin to help regulate glucose metabolism.

^^ new to me too. I wonder if papaya does the same thing.....

Papaya contains papain, another digestive enzyme. Below is some info fyi:

What are digestive enzymes:

Papain enzyme, derived from unripe Papayas, is used to ease overall digestion;
Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from the stem of pineapples, helps breakdown and digest protein in addition to reducing muscle and tissue inflammation;
Protease, a proteolytic enzyme, is used to breakdown and digest protein;
Lipase enzymes are used to breakdown and digest fats.

Digestive enzymes are complex proteins that break down foods into nutrients that the body can readily digest and absorb into the bloodstream, thereby ensuring essential vitamins and minerals are delivered to tissues throughout the body.

The human body can synthesize 22 digestive enzymes; other enzymes are obtained from fruits, vegetables and plants. There are three classes of digestive enzymes: proteolytic enzymes are needed to digest protein; lipase enzymes are needed to digest fat; and amylase enzymes are needed to digest carbohydrates. By promoting good digestion, these enzymes may also accelerate the passage of food through the stomach and digestive tract, reducing acid retention, irritation and heartburn. Additionally, supplementing with digestive enzymes may help protect the body against a wide range of ailments by ensuring optimal digestion.

I may post an article about this shortly, and copy and/or compile some of the above info.

I cant comment on gyms in America, but I have trained at several gyms in Australia and a majority of the PTs working in these gyms arent even in shape themselves. At my current gym there are 3 PTs in reasonable shape out of a team of around 10. Why would someone take advice from a PT who has obviously lost their passion for training?

I tend to agree man, for the most part. I realize that somebody doesn't have to be in shape to know what they're doing. i.e. you know the saying 'some of the best coaches can't play the game'.... but at the same time, IMO there is ALOT to be said for leading by example. Give me 2 guys with identical knowledge, one fat and out of shape, the other who lives the lifestyle he preaches/teaches, and i'm taking the in-shape guy every single time.