Diet:
Telling people to not snack is counterproductive to what that section is saying if I am reading it correctly. Everyone is different. Some fast and have one huge ass meal. Some have two meals. Some more. I eat almonds as snacks throughout the day. Perhaps for simplicity of starting it is more work to count snack calories. Maybe say that?
Mention the importance of hydration throughout the day. Most people do not drink enough water throughout the day - no source but I firmly believe it is true.
Lifting:
Mention the dichotomy of strength vs muscle growth. Lower rep range focuses more on strength while higher rep range focuses on muscle growth. Some workout for strength exclusively (me), while others work out for physique exclusively. I do like how you combine strength and physique in the Big 4, but let the reader understand how.
Additional FAQ information:
How do I get abs? Abs are insulated by fat, reducing their visibility. Bodyfat reduction reveals them. Eat a deficit of TDEE, maintain proper protein intake, and consistently workout. Cardio exercise increases the TDEE deficit.
That is all I can come up with at the moment. Writing was fine! Thanks for working on this!
You have a good point about snacking. I put it underneath "Tactics for eating" because I was trying to say it's a tactic that has worked for me. Obviously, yes, everyone is different, and I'll try and rephrase that to make my point clear.
Hydration. Good point as well. I should touch on this.
On strength vs muscle growth. My goal with Hart's Guide was to show a workout plan that didn't require a bunch of time in the gym, and lifting for strength is better for that goal, as it's more time-efficient. I was trying to simplify, but yeah, I can agree that I should add a little more information on alternatives.
FAQ Information. Great idea, I'll definitely add a section for that.
As far as I'm aware there's still no conclusive evidence for rep ranges affecting muscle growth vs strength. I'm well aware of all strength program routines and follow this method myself, but would love a source.
I'd love to hear what you think, especially about my writing style, as I realize I'm not the world's best writer.
I tried to keep the design simple, and somewhat crude. I wanted something that looked different than the majority of fitness websites/blogs today. But let me know if I achieved that or if it could use some work.
Take a look at https://examine.com/nutrition/will-carbs-make-me-fat/ if you need more proof that carbohydrates are not what make people fat.
What other claims did I get wrong?
I don't disagree with you that I should put in some sources. Thanks for the input!
That surprises me.
So thats why I recommend tracking only calories at first. Get used to tracking food and hit your weight goal. Then, when already used to being mindful of your diet, you can adapt it to be more overall healthy.
If you have something specific to point out, I'd be happy to provide you a source for it.
