Mike Mentzer: "The Science Of Nutrition For Building Muscle And Losing Fat!"

In this video, Mike Mentzer explains his science underlying his Heavy Duty approach to nutrition for building muscle and losing fat. The points covered are:

Why you don’t need to force-feed yourself supplemental protein
What you should consume a well-balanced diet
The importance of limiting energy input (calories) during times when you want to lose fat
The importance of carbohydrates to high-intensity training
Aerobic versus anaerobic
How to discover your maintenance need of calories
What about supplements?
What is a good bodyfat level to maintain year round?
Did the low-carbohydrate diet result in steroids coming to prominence in bodybuilding?
Why the sugar in candy bars won’t give you an energy boost
How Mike dieted for the 1980 Mr. Olympia
How Tom Platz dieted for the 1981 Mr. Olympia

Also included are contemporary references to science studies that have come out since Mike’s passing that completely support his nutritional recommendations for health, muscle growth and fat loss.