I think that one thing is clear on here and that is that everyone is different and different things work for different people, I have a very intense training program, Not as intense as the one i had in the Falkland Islands, while there i was in the gym for hours and hours a day, everything from tabbing, running, circuits, weights, boxing, football swimming etc I was taking protein and creatine i did a month in the middle without the creatine and noticed a difference when i started taking it again, But when back in the uk and doing a slightly less intense program i only take protein, lots and lots of protein as much as i can in meals then suppliment it with shakes.
While in the F.Islands i was doing a small ABS workout 6 days a week, Yes it killed the next day at first but after a while i was able to do it, i was advised this was ok by a marine PTI and the results proved he was right. Also whilst there i nearly doubled what i could lift on nearly all exercises, again techniquie is what it is about not the number on the end of what your lifting! Also put on alot of weight While there
Just getting back into it now I hate the first few sessions but once you get going its all good
My work so far this week
Mon Circuits AM, Chest and Tri's PM
Tue Run AM (little 4mile), Back and Bi's PM
Wed Circuits AM, day off weights but working on some cars PM
Thu Nothing AM, Shoulders and short run PM
Fri Circuits AM, Legs PM
Sat Chest and Tris AM, Nothing PM drove to wales
Sun RUN AM Back and Bi's PM
Coops