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Muscle Talk Podcast: By far the best bodybuilding podcast where you'll learn everything you've ever wanted to know about building muscle, cutting up, nutrition, using supplements, prepping for competition, dealing with injury, training, recovering, and keeping a winning mindset. A show for bodybuilders, but it's a fascinating listen for anyone interested in building muscle or altering their body composition, such as cross-fit athletes, powerlifters, other high-performance athletes, and anyone who goes to the gym.Hosted by Christine Envall, a 3-time world champion and professional in bodybuilding, a food scientist specialising in sports supplement development, and founding co-owner of International Protein sports supplements. www.international-protein.com Have a listen and join our Muscle Talk Facebook page to join our community, ask questions, and we'll answer them on these podcasts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/muscletalk.
Welcome to Muscle Talk, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things muscle-building, fitness, and nutrition. Hosted by International Protein, a global leader in premium sports nutrition, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking the secrets of muscle growth and maximising your athletic performance.
Join us as we are back delving into the science, strategies, and stories behind "Low Fat v. High Fat Diets in Bodybuilding" with Christine Envall Educator, Creator & 3x World Champion.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of bodybuilding nutrition, where the age-old clash between Low-Fat and High-Fat Diets takes centre stage!
Are fats your friend or foe on the path to sculpting a powerhouse physique?
We'll unravel the science, explore real-life experiences, and bring you expert insights in this episode of Muscle Talk by International Protein.
Get ready to challenge your dietary assumptions and uncover the truth behind low-fat and high-fat approaches.
It's time to fuel your knowledge and pump up your understanding of optimal nutrition for bodybuilding success!
Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry experts, fitness influencers, and athletes who share their knowledge, experiences, and practical tips to help you achieve your muscle-building goals.
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Welcome to Muscle Talk, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things muscle-building, fitness, and nutrition. Hosted by International Protein, a global leader in premium sports nutrition, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking the secrets of muscle growth and maximising your athletic performance.
Join us as we are back delving into the science, strategies, and stories behind "Evidence Based Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) & Bodybuilding" with Christine Envall Educator, Creator & 3x World Champion.
Unleash the power of HIIT to enhance your bodybuilding endeavors. Experience accelerated fat loss and reveal lean muscle definition through intense interval workouts. Maximize muscle growth and strength by incorporating high-intensity exercises and compound movements.
- Discover whyHIIThas taken the fitness world by storm and why it's here to stay
- Understand the science behind the effectiveness ofHIIT in improving cardiovascular health, metabolic function, and overall fitness levels.
- Learn how HIIT can break through plateaus and prevent workout boredom
- Gain valuable insights on incorporating HIIT into your routine to optimise your results and overall health.
Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry experts, fitness influencers, and athletes who share their knowledge, experiences, and practical tips to help you achieve your muscle-building goals.
Have a burning question about a specific topic? Need advice on a personal challenge? Looking for recommendations or opinions?
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Welcome to Muscle Talk, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things muscle-building, fitness, and nutrition. Hosted by International Protein, a global leader in premium sports nutrition, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking the secrets of muscle growth and maximising your athletic performance.
Join us as we are back delving into the science, strategies, and stories behind "The Importance of Diet Cycling" with Christine Envall Educator, Creator & 3x World Champion.
- Diet Cycling is a strategic period of time during a weight loss journey where individuals take a planned break from their calorie deficit.
- The difference between a Cheat Day v. Cheat Meal
- Methods to restart your metabolism
- Nutritional Benefits of Fat Burning Foods
Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry experts, fitness influencers, and athletes who share their knowledge, experiences, and practical tips to help you achieve your muscle-building goals.
Have a burning question about a specific topic? Need advice on a personal challenge? Looking for recommendations or opinions?
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In this episode, we discuss keto & why it causes weight loss.
We discuss if it's healthy, the negatives, the benefits, and how long you should stay on the Keto diet.
- What is keto?
- Why does Keto cause weight loss?
- Is keto healthy?
- What do you eat on the keto diet?
- What are the negatives of the keto diet?
- How long should you stay on the keto diet?
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In this episode, we go through how to work out your back, in detail.
It's an absolute must-listen for anyone who wants a big back.
- Back muscles explained
- Different back exercises
- Mind muscle connection
- Pause at the top
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In this episode, we discuss Christine's killer calves, how can you hit the calves from 3 different angles, and why would people want to train them?
- Toes in & toes out
- Push with your heels, not your toes
- 15 reps
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In this episode, we discuss the top 10 reasons why you need water for muscle growth.
How much you need each day and what you’re going to miss out on if you’re not hydrating adequately.
- Water helps muscle growth, 10 reasons why
- Salt intake
- More muscle more water?
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In this episode, we cover which foods people think are healthy but might be tripping you up in your overall calorie intake. We cover how the health star rating works and how your combination of foods is still the most important factor.
- The definition of a healthy food
- Star rating on foods
- Ready-made protein drinks
- Plant Milk
- Read the labels
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In this episode, we talk about techniques of how to manage fatigue.
What to do when you feel fatigued and strategies to avoid it in the first place.
- Lower your weights or rest?
- It's different when you’re competing.
- Listen to your body
- Change your routine
- Use your rest-days
- De-Loading
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In this podcast, we differentiate between collagen peptides, food peptides, and medical peptides.
We touch on how they work at a cellular level and they can help muscle growth and fat loss.
- What are peptides?
- Collagen Peptides
- Anti-aging tools
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In this episode, we debate Google's advice on the basics of bodybuilding. It's an interesting listen even for those listening who are advanced in their training.
- Stick to free weights?
- Include compound exercises
- Stick to your program
- Bad form, good form. Use mirrors and record yourself
- Gradually & evenly increase your weights
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In this episode, we discuss how skinny guys can get big.
We talk about what to eat, how to train and how to get big at home.
And we even get into age and the role it plays in gaining muscle.
- Genetics
- What type of protein
- Eat!
- Short training & avoid cardio
- Take the small wins
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In this episode, we answer the question of what's the best meal plan to gain muscle.
We cover how much should I eat? What should I eat, and when?
And we even get into age and the role it plays in gaining muscle.
- Protein is essential to growing muscle
- What type of protein
- The right time
- MCT oils
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In this episode we discuss common training mistakes and Christine's advice on not falling into the habits of not advancing, causing injury, and the best ways to progress.
- Going too heavy too fast
- Rest, eating, and protein intake
- Compound exercises
- Degree of safety
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In this episode we discuss genetics and Christine explains what role it plays in bodybuilding. We delve into the unfair truth as to why everyone who picks up a weight won’t have the genetics to become a world champion.
- Genetics will define your body shape eventually
- Muscle & bone structure
- Age change is dictated by genetics
- Mindset
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In this episode, we discuss if Branch Chain Amino Acids really work?
We answer a bunch of questions such as when to take BCAA's and what are the side effects?
Do you need BCAA's if you're already taking protein or do BCAA's break a fast?
- Muscle energy during training
- Whey or BCAA's?
- Side effects?
- BCAA's and fasting
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In this episode, we discuss the best ways to measure how you're advancing in bodybuilding.
Let’s face it, your brains is going to play tricks on you, it’s a journey and your prep is going to play an essential role!
- Contest photographs
- Trust your coach, they’re your eyes
- Measure yourself one time a day
- Look at your body
- DEXA scans
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In this episode, we interview Stewart Brooke, an International Protein Sponsored Athlete.
He bounced between powerlifting and bodybuilding. He trains professional athletes, he's 143 kilos of pure muscle, his arms are literally bigger than my legs and he was told he'd never lift again so he's got a pretty darn cool story!
- Powerlifting & Bodybuilding
- Stewart's diet & program
- "If it works, keep doing it!"
- Career highlights
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In this episode, we discuss magnesium and its importance in bodybuilding. We explore the different types of magnesium and what role it plays in both muscle, stress, and digestion.
- Do you really need magnesium?
- Magnesium for recovery
- How much do you really need?
- Foods high in magnesium
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In this episode, we discuss grass-fed versus organic. Which is better, do different countries market these terms differently? What's the difference and what does this mean in your protein powder?
- Every country is different
- "Grass-fed" explained
- "Organic" explained
- The impact on milk
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In this episode, we talk about the different types of protein and why using a blend is so important. A WPI seems to be the popular choice but if you're not using a blend you're missing out on some serious benefits!
- Why variety is so important
- The different types of protein explained
- which proteins to use before and after a workout
- Training on an empty stomach
- The perfect protein doesn’t exist
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In this episode, we discuss how routine really is the recipe for success.
- Gym routine
- Programs
- Pre-workout Programs
- Sleep routines
- Food, being the most important routine of all
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In this episode, we answer a question from one of our listeners.
Which is the best form of low-impact cardio exercises?
- Injury prevention
- Importance of mixing up different cardio
- What heart rate you shouldn't exceed
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In this episode, Christine talks about retirement and when enough is enough. She talks about what she noticed as her body transformed and aged and how retirement really did open some new chapters.
- What made you stop competing?
- 25 years of competing.
- 2014 Olympia, nothing could compare to that.
- Competing and injuries.
- Training now is more fun without competing.
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In this episode, we've invited guest speaker Joey Cantlin who's renowned for prepping athletes for competition. He's been a judge on the international stage and he's a wealth of knowledge.
- How to get ready for a show
- It takes time and commitment
- Intermittent fasting in comp prep?
- How an extremely low body fat percentage affects you
- Judging in India
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In this episode, we talk about Christine gives us a quick summary of which supplements are. best. for muscle growth. We discuss Peptides, creatine, the right proteins to use, and of course Amino acids.
- Top 3 supplements for muscle growth
- Don't forget to train
- Make sure you are in a calorie surplus
- Peptides explained
- Anti-aging supplements
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In this episode, we talk about maintaining your mindset while also delving into the subject of overtraining. We discuss how to recognize it, when to back off and when to push through.
- Are you just being lazy?
- Competitions are extreme and not always healthy
- What are the signs of overtraining?
- Audit your sleep
- Increase your rest days
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In this episode, we talk about the history of Amino Charged WPI, it's International Protein's bestseller and there’s a very good reason why. Find out what makes this product superior and how it improves your recovery.
- What makes Amino Charged WPI your bestseller?
- The perfect post-workout for recovery
- What’s in Amino Charged WPI?
- 3.6g of Leucine, the right amount
- Peptides cause more muscle growth
- Grass-fed protein from New Zealand
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In this episode, we uncover the difference between mass gainers.
What's the difference, who should use it, and why. We asked Christine to reveal all.
- What’s the difference?
- Not for everybody
- MCT oil and Omega Fats
- Flavours
- International Protein's Supplement Guide
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In this episode, we take advice from someone who simply transforms lives. Toni Michelle conquered chronic inflammation and celiac disease - how she did it - is by mastering the plant-based diet and she is here to share her secrets!
- Plant-Based Diet explained
- Why whole food
- Bloating
- Inflammation
- Plant Power Protein
- "Carbs are our friend"
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In this episode we talk about gut health and bodybuilding. Bloating and how uncomfortable it can be. International Protein has an answer!
- The struggle with food, eating too much and too fast
- Which ingredients help
- Gut Shot, an effervescent herbal gut health drink
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In this episode, we ask Christine how to prepare for a second lockdown and how to train straight after months without a gym.
- Build your own gym or be creative
- Bodybuilders always find a way to train.
- Don't jump straight into your old routine after a lockdown.
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In this episode, we ask Christine how to return to bodybuilding after an injury and which supplements we need to come back stronger.
- Supplementation, increase your glutamine.
- Collagen, repair & rebuild.
- Fasted weight training is not ideal.
- As always, a good diet is the key.
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This episode is all about hardgainers and bodybuilding. If you’re hitting the gym and you’re just not growing., you're going to want to listen to this! We cover nutrition, how not to train and so much more.
- Body types explained.
- How and how much to train if you are a hardgainer.
- Choose a program that works. Test and measure!
- The struggle is the food, choose your supplements wisely.
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This episode is all about sleep. We learn how much sleep you need for optimum muscle growth. What your bedtime routine should look like and triggers that help get you into sleep mode.
- Why do we need sleep?
- Why sleep is important when bodybuilding.
- How much sleep do we need?
- The perfect bedtime routine.
- Supplements for better sleep
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In this podcast, we ask Christine how to train your abs, how often, what happens if you overtrain and when the optimum time is to train your abs during your workout.
- When do I train abs?
- How many times a week do I train abs?
- Weighted ab exercises, yes or no?
- It still comes down to diet
- Be creative
- Which one is Christine's favourite ab exercise?
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In this episode, we learn all about peak-week, what muscle groups to work out and when. Glycogen & Sodium levels and how it relates to getting your best results. What to eat and then how to dry out so you look best on stage.
- Timing
- How to look 50% better on stage
- Glycogen & Sodium
- Carbohydrate Cycle
- Keep an eye on your potassium level
- The perfect drying method for a competition
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In this episode, we learn how much you should aim to lose during your shred phase when bodybuilding, and in what kind of time-frame?
We discuss some best practices for shredding, planning & measurement techniques and how NOT to shock your body to avoid negative results.
- What time frame is realistic.
- How much bodyweight can I lose a week, and why?
- How to adjust my diet.
- Which supplements to use for weight loss.
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In this bodybuilding podcast, you'll learn a fascinating amount of detail about cutting up before a show. You'll learn how much cardio is too much, We talk about the optimal fat-burning zone and the dangers of overtraining.
- Everybody needs cardio.
- The fat burning zone..
- HIIT cardio
- Do we need to do the stairs?
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In this podcast, we plug into Christine's experience and discuss how she would handle travelling to a bodybuilding comp, we discuss how to prepare yourself for long-haul flights, and how to set up the perfect conditions when you land.
- How to travel for a bodybuilding competition.
- How much to drink on a plane and what to eat.
- Preparation and planning is everything.
- Create a list.
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In this podcast, we learn about Glutamine, we discuss the boost in immunity you'll get from taking it and how Christine rates it in her top five supplements.
- Vegan Glutamine.
- An essential for your gut-health
- Boost your immune system with a daily dose of glutamine
- Not only for bodybuilding
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In this episode we discuss which types of cardio are best to cut up before a show?
How much is too much so you don't lose muscle mass.
Types of cardio that are effective, AND we even discuss how doing the stairs can be detrimental.
- How much is too much so you don't lose muscle mass.
- Types of cardio that are effective
- Doing the stairs can be detrimental
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In this podcast, Christine gives great advice on how to bulk when bodybuilding without having to feel as if you can't stomach another bite. She explains what the process should look like, why people might not be getting results, and how long she'd be bulking for before she starts to shred.
- Gaining lean muscle without gaining body fat. Is this reality?
- For what time period?
- Everybody’s different. It's a lot easier when you're younger!
- Are you a hard gainer?
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In this episode we talk about stretching and bodybuilding. It seems simple but so many people get it wrong. When, how, and how much is too much.
We then jump into Collagen, the benefits, and which source gives you the best results. Collagen naturally decreases in the body as we age, but obviously is a key structural protein that's needed for connective tissue, cartilage, tendons and we need it for muscle recovery and growth.
- Stretching, yes, no, before after, how much is too much? and why?
- Where would you recommend we source our Collagen intake?
- Collagen, the benefits, and which source gives you the best results.
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Pre-workouts are a hot topic so in this episode we dig into the ingredients you should avoid and the good ingredients that you should be looking for.
We ask Christine if she actually uses them, or avoids them like the plague.
- Pre-workouts explained.
- Good and bad ingredients.
- When to use? Younger or older?
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In this episode we chat how it sucks to get injured and how it stopped many athletes and professionals careers so Christine shares her advice on how to rehabilitate & how to push through so you minimise a loss in momentum.
- The perfect rehabilitation for bodybuilding.
- The importance of keeping your routine.
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In this episode, we get deep about mixing up your proteins and how so many people get it wrong.
- What's the ideal protein mix for someone that want to drop weight?
- What's the ideal protein mix for someone that wants gains?
- Someone that's older?
- Someone that's younger?
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This podcast is a little bit different. We're interviewing Troy, Christine's business partner, because we were asked by someone in Belgium, how they could buy wholesale protein and wholesale supplements from us. The answer was really quite interesting, so we thought we'd share. Troy gets deep about the ingredients that go into their products, the stamps of quality you should be looking for, and how to become an International Protein distributor in Australia or in a different country?
- Where do we start?
- Why partnering with International Protein?
- It's not just whey, we only go for the best. Troy explains why.
- How to become an International Protein distributor partner in another country.
- With over 20 years of experience, International Protein makes a partnership easy!
- We still do it "old-school".
- America VS Australia.
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In this episode, we talk about the difference in meats and how they relate to bodybuilding. Beef Protein, versus Fish & Chicken and how the body processes them differently. We also uncover whether amino's are actually needed, assuming you have your diet 100% on-point.
- Beef Protein, versus Fish & Chicken and how the body processes them differently.
- The importance of BCAA'S.
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In this episode, Christine answers 2 questions coming from our listeners about Creatine and the research behind Micellar Casein, as well as Hydrolysed vs Isolate proteins.
- Does Creatine work for bodybuilders and how does it work?
- 10 years versus today's research on Micellar Casein as well as Hydrolysed vs Isolate proteins.
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In this podcast, we dig into Christine's knowledge about superfoods, after all, she is a fully qualified food & nutrition scientist.
- We ask what the superfoods of bodybuilding are?
- Some of the common Superfood Myths.
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In this bodybuilding podcast, we discuss which muscles people simply forget to train.
- Christine discusses physiology & balance.
- Which Muscles to build for major gains & to carve world-class definition.
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In this podcast, Christine explains the very real subject of depression in bodybuilding.
- The extremity you put your body through and the mind-set when prepping for comp.
- We tackle the post-comp blues & reveal some of Christine's techniques that helped her stay positive.
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In this podcast, Christine explains if plant-based proteins are just effective for building muscle as dairy? Vegan proteins? or Dairy?
- Why you'd want to consider adding plant-based supps into your mix anyway.
- She tells us when the best time of the day is to use a plant-based product.
- We investigate the world stage & which competitors are already using them.
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In this podcast from International Protein, Christine gets technical about the Zone Diet. A diet that can dramatically control hormone fluctuations.
- Is this diet a good option for high-performance female athletes bodybuilders?
- Do hormone fluctuations tend to get in the way of training?
- What hormones are affected by exercise?
- How does strength training affect hormones?
- Does weight lifting lower estrogen?
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In this podcast, we get deep into what Christine's training schedule looks like.
We asked her
- How often she trains.
- How long she trains for.
- What muscle groups, and on which days.
- How she eats on different days.
- How many rest days.
- How many reps.
- How much cardio vs strength and core.
We are also commonly asked - Can I build muscle at 35?So Christine explains to us how her training and diet adapted through 20's, 30's and 40's.
If you didn't already know, Christine a founding partner of International Protein, but she's also qualified in food science & nutrition. Her advice is gold to any aspiring bodybuilder, cross-fit enthusiast or high-performance athlete.
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In this bodybuilding podcast from International Protein, Christine gets technical about fat burners.
We investigate the ingredients from 3 different brands, and we go through the benefits we get from each, in detail.
- We get Christine's list of ingredients that are essential for bodybuilders.
- We discuss how and when to use a fat burner for the best results.
- And whether too much of a fat burner can be harmful.
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Your host, our Aussie Muscle Mentor, Christine Envall is an IFBB professional; She's a bodybuilding world champion and she's sharing the nutrition secrets that led her to dominate the world stage on 3 occasions.
Christine is one of the founders of world-renowned - International Protein, producing supplements for high-performance athletes, located here in Australia. International Protein manufactures the best supplements money can buy.
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In this bodybuilding podcast from International Protein, we get Christine's advice on;
- Which foods to turn to when sugar & carb cravings kick in.
- She helps us with her food planning techniques.
- We get Christine's opinion on the Keto diet, the Zone diet and how hormones can be controlled.
- She teaches us the importance of carbohydrates & whether carb cycling is a good idea or not.
Enjoy. This podcast is gold.
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Good Nutrition = Results.
Aussie Muscle Guru, Christine Envall, helps us understand the importance of nutrition.
In this podcast, we find out;
- Which proteins to use and when
- Which meals are the most important?
- What nutrition is most important after a workout?
- The best nutritional tactics for recovery for bodybuilders or any professional athlete?
- How to eat on rest days
- Christine's thoughts on fasting
- Carb Cycling
- And loads more
Christine Envall is an IFBB professional, 3X world champion who answers all questions bodybuilding related.
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CHRISTINE'S STORY
Christine Envall wasn't always an IFBB - 3-time world champion and a founder of International Protein, so we ask her how she got started in bodybuilding, what inspired her, and what she learned along her journey.
In this podcast, we find out
- What Christine's biggest mistakes were?
- What the most common bodybuilding mistakes she see's other people make?
- What are some of the biggest myths in bodybuilding?
- What is Christine most excited about in the bodybuilding industry?
Aussie Muscle Guru - Bodybuilding podcast.
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We're right amid the COVID pandemic, and the world of bodybuilding isn't exempt from its complications. Gyms are closed, people are in lockdown, and many bodybuilders want advice and have questions. In this podcast, we'll explore;
- How to maintain muscle mass for bodybuilders while only doing home exercises.
- How do bodybuilders or powerlifters adapt our workouts?
- The mental challenges of and derailing from your bodybuilding routine.
- Should we change our nutrition during coronavirus lockdown?
- How important is nutrition in times that gyms are closed?
- New opportunities to explore in your bodybuilding workout.
- Which protein is the best to use when only doing home workouts.
- Which home workout exercises are best for bodybuilders.
- How can people bodybuild at home without equipment?
- What could be the perfect home gym set up without spending thousands of dollars?
This discussion is lead by Christine Envall, 3X world champion bodybuilder and a founding co-owner of arguably the best fitness supplements that money can buy - International Protein located in the Gold Coast of Australia.
Christine has over three decades of bodybuilding experience; she's down-to-earth and disciplined, she's straight to the point and wants to share her first-class knowledge so you can learn bodybuilding for free without having to pay an expensive personal trainer who hasn't lived, breathed and found themselves in a love affair addiction with our world of muscle.
So before we get started, please like, share and subscribe to our podcast so we can continue to bring you tips from world-renowned, muscle mentors. To show your support to Christine for providing these free bodybuilding tips, advice and secrets, please become an International Protein customer if you aren't already.
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