Neurotype 1A

Neurotyping is a method by which we examine our personality traits and use them to evaluate our neurotransmitter dominance. That information allows us to understand the best type of training, nutrition, and even mindset and lifestyle practices we can employ to maximize our results.

Simply put, Neurotyping is understanding how your brain chemistry impacts your training, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Neurotyping is a method by which we examine our personality traits and use them to evaluate our neurotransmitter dominance. That information allows us to understand the best type of training, nutrition, and even mindset and lifestyle practices we can employ to maximize our results.

Simply put, Neurotyping is understanding how your brain chemistry impacts your training, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Neurotype 1A are dopamine dominant. Meaning they are potentiated by an increase in dopamine and this will be the main cause of their personality traits.

Neurotype 1A  Characteristics Include:

• Like to be leaders and the only form of authority
• Have low anxiety levels, which leads to high confidence levels.
• Recover quicker from training sessions
• Perform well under pressure
• Have low anxiety levels, which leads to high confidence levels.
• Love to take risks
• Very goal driven

Neurotype Training will allow you to:

• Train harder, stay focused and motivated
• Recover more efficiently from training
• Have less of a stress response from training by working with your natural brain chemistry
• Progress optimally and maximize your results

Training according to your neurological makeup will allow you to reach your goals faster and smarter.

So What Kind of Workouts Do I Do as a Type 1A Neurotype?

 Neurotype 1A’s can handle a lot of high intensity at almost every training session. They need high frequency in movements, but the overall volume needs to be carefully monitored. We want to protect their dopamine levels so long rest periods and straight sets are recommended. Think of a typical powerlifter with heavy weights and low reps. They build muscle by getting stronger.

Due to high levels of inhibitory neurotransmitters, 1A’s are resilient and can handle a good amount of stress. When setting up a diet, protocols can be fairly aggressive. But this needs to be handled carefully due to the competitive nature of a 1A, they can quickly burn the candle at both ends.

With a 1A, results need to be seen quickly in order for them to stay motivated and goal oriented. Typically, a 3 on 1 off protocol works well for this type.

The 3on 1 off model is maintaining a specific diet protocol for 3 weeks and then taking 1 week off of their specific diet protocol for a maintenance period.

Daily Protocol:

Neurotype 1As have high dopamine sensitivity, which we want to continue to support, so a typical daily diet protocol would look like

• High levels of protein each day (50% of daily intake or above)
• Lower daily carb intake (20% of daily intake)
• Moderate fat intake (30% of daily intake)