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You're probably thinking of Waxy Maize Starch.

yeah, this thread

Yeah, I found the name of the stuff I was looking for..

Kwik Karb..

Can't get it at the supplement place in Canada..

Is this stuff any good?

http://www.supplementscanada.com/pop...oduct1511.html

Is OJ an ok substitute till I get it?

Just blended 2 cups of it with 35g of whey for a PWO shake..

it's all the same, just get the cheapest.

Ok, thanks..

Been talking with that personal trainer via email..

She's not so hot on the "Starting Strength" idea..

Granted this is probably the first she's ever heard of it (I sent her links about it)..

She's all

"this starting strength routine you've shown me, honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. The type of moves they state DO NOT provide any strength building for any stabilizing muscle groups, and though some are compound moves, your missing out on a lot of muscle groups in your body that these go no where near benefiting.without adding the other necessary major muscle groups to those moves, it's not a complete routine.. You can do them, but you aren't going to get ANY results if you are only doing 3 sets of 6 reps at 60% of your 1 RM (whatever the hell that is)"..

Wonder what she'll recommend..

That is hilarious...

Yup, I'm curious to see what tact she will take on this.

Actually, and no discredit to her, I'm pretty sure that there is no "know your training methods" section to earning *snicker* your personal training certificate. So it wouldn't surprise me if she has never heard of the various programs that exist, in favor of a pretty rigid "1-3 reps for strength, 8-10 reps for size, and 15-20 reps for endurance" mentality. Hard to fault her much, since she has been accredited and never taught much. It is like getting mad at a kid who graduates high school without knowing calculus and never took the class.

Of course, the flip side of that is that a little bit of initiative in learning something new would probably go a long way for her.

Also, I can tell you that your typical trainee isn't looking to be put on starting strength (or anything resembling real work), so the industry of personal training definitely plays to what the customer wants, and the customer in turn doesn't demand more... so it is a pretty vicious cycle.

As an after thought, I would be curious to hear her thoughts on what parts of the body don't get addressed in a squat/row/bench program. I wouldn't use it to bait her into an argument or anything, but I would be curious. I think there are some legitimate claims that this alone isn't exactly a "complete" program, I'm just curious what her answer is.

honestly, you don't really have any need for a trainer if you're a member here

i didn't get any results either, i just got alot stronger on SS.

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LOLL! I met a personal trainer once he must have weighed a whole 140lbs! they must only work their stabilizing muscles!