What I am saying is that trying to make the diagnosis of a hormonal imbalance by testing skinfolds is likely not effective (or at least has not been tested in a controlled setting). This diagnosis is the key to assigning the protocols in Biosig. In fact, this really is the heart of the protocol. After all, I could otherwise just do a blood test and make the necessary adjustments and take the appropriate supplements the correct the issue.

In the end, I think we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. But my opinion is that spot reduction is still not likely and that the use of skinfolds for diagnosis of hormonal imbalances is probably not very accurate.

” In the end, if you’re considering taking a Biosignature course I’d suggest keeping your money in your pocket. If you are considering using a Biosig protocol on yourself, I would highly recommend you skip it and stick to the time honored classics…nutrition, training, and consistency”

1. The Biosignature course is well-worth the money.
2. You are wrong in stating that the focus is on the supplements.
3. A Biosig Protocol did work for me and traditional training methods did not. Quarterly Dexa Scans and regular blood-work to monitor my Thyroid is clear evidence of that.

You also missed the mark on the reasons for my increase in revenue. In fact I dont make a huge amount selling Fish Oil, Magnesium, Zinc etc (all very cheap) to clients or by asking them to drink caffeine pre-workout or take a protein isolate post workout. In fact the increase is due to the fact that I now have colleagues who refer their problem clients to me because they were not able to find a solution, and from ecstatic clients who themselves achieved significant results due to strategies learned at biosignature.

As to your statement about the scientifc evidence. Further to my post about Hypothyriodism, the research on Selenium and/or Iodine use is well documented. The judicious use of Vitamin D3 is also well documented, Omega 3, Protein Isolate for post workout recover..need I go on? Therefore your statement about the placebo effect is extraneous.

However, I must say, even if the benefits of a supplement like Fish Oil was not ‘scientifically proven”, but there was a decent body of research in favour of its use and I heard anecdotal evidence of its benefits from a reputable source (Like one of the worlds most prominent strength coaches) AND I was noticing benefits on my own clients would I use it happily? Of course I would.

The so-called “scientific proof” at times folds back in on itself so that what was once a proven method becomes outdated and inaccurate. Or it takes many years for proper trials to catch up to the knowledge we held all along. If every strength coach, health and fitness practitioner in the world were to rely on the scientific proof ALL of the time, we’d all be sitting on our hands unable to do a thing at all. We must rely on the body of evidence and our good judgement withing the bounds of our moral and legal requirements in order to continue to get the results our clients are paying us for.

I have a great deal of respect for the reputation Charles has acquired, but I feel that the “doing my own research” line is growing tired in the strength and conditioning industry. You can say that you use methods that work for your clients (which I think is fair), but calling it “research” is a little bit naive. Randomized controlled studies are designed specifically to test hypotheses and eliminate/control all other variables as tightly as possible. I doubt if Charles (or anyone else making such claims) is doing this.

I guess people are entitled to say whatever they want about doing their own research. However, it isn’t going to get critical thinkers like me to buy in until such a time as such research is released and published in a peer reviewed journal.