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Old June 7th, 2005, 04:47 AM
Larry Hodges
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DZ wrote:
Hobbes wrote:
"Matthew" wrote:
"DZ" wrote:
Calorie-restricted mice perform better in tasks that involve
reaction, speed and have better endurance. The study corroborates
on the earlier finding that the combination of caloric restriction
and free exercise acts synergistically to increase muscle
endurance and strength.

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http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/...4_209/_article

From the study:
"In response to assigned tasks, the diet-restricted mice performed
better in all activities: they climbed out of obstacles faster,
freed themselves sooner from restraint by gummed tape, hung from a
bar longer, and better resisted slipping down a slope."

Most of the tests favor a lower body weight and/or smaller size, so
I don't think you can say calorie restriction can increase muscle
strength.


Relative strength is increased, judging by the results. It would be
hard to extrapolate to human success in sports.


I remember two individuals posting to these groups who claimed ability
to do multiple muscle-ups. Both are on some sort of dietary
restriction. First one is this guy - http://tinyurl.com/2qw6n and the
other one is me

DZ


This topic is very much of interest to me. I train for health and
longjevity, not a huge body. I'm not really small at 5'10" and 189, 10% BF.
But I like my current size and don't have a desire to get any bigger. I'm
also 48. So I'm setting up to jump into my 50s. I'm thinking lean and on
the small side yet strong is the way to go. I do know that I feel better
when I'm lean. Also, from a MA background, I like the quickness I get from
being this way. IOW, I don't see myself jumping into PL anytime soon.

Please post more on this subject as it comes up in your reading. I find it
interesting.
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-Larry