Man's Search for Muscle: Recent Episodes
Shawn Buffington
Following up on the drama between GVS and Dr. Mike Israetel of renaissance periodization
This common argument holds people that we care about back. How can we respond effectively?
fitness #exercise #bodybuilding, how to do your best in a body transformation challenge
How I was assaulted by peak week and by my sister. #drama #bodybuilding #story #fitness
Some of the subtle things that might get in the way of success, either with fitness or other aspirations
Talking about the age old question... Again! #fitness #bodybuilding #muscle #diet #exercise #health
What's been going on with GoFundMe, mandates, the freedom convoy, "follow the science". Link to the video: https://youtu.be/qfPAEx012LY
What's going on and how people are attacking it. #convoy #canada #truckers #mandates #freedom
Here's how you can build a lot.ofnmysvle quickly - the question is SHOULD you? #exercise #fitness #bodybuilding
When building muscle without getting fat is the goal, certain things need to be managed (if you're serious about it)... #muscle #bodybuulding #fitness #exercise #training
There seems to be a floor and ceiling for several of the variables that affect muscle growth. Being within that range with consistency seems to be the key. This is called the zone of proximal development. #fitness #exercise #diet #psychology
To do this we have to rebel against society's call to want everyone else to make you comfortable. #fitness #philosophy #exercise #health
By making excuses, playing victim, trying to manipulate the public and using a tragedy to push your agenda he shows us how to demonstrate lack of integrity and ethics.
A discussion about the state of the world when the cunning and weak are in control of us
This flashy new muscle building supplement is the hottest thing going - can it really give you steroid like effects without the side effects like the sponsored athletes are saying?
I was cutting for about 270 days of 2021 and got really lean; these are the big lessons I learned about health, fitness, exercise and diet
I go a little off topic here today taking about Eric Helms, Jeff Nippard and Geoffrey Verity Schofield as well as John Meadows
Video: https://youtu.be/EPlxiIekHrw Blog: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/top-10-lessons-learned-from-greg-doucette/
Okay, this one gets a little philosophical... mindsets required to grow. I discuss Russell Brand, the Happiness Hypothesis and the Coddling of the American mind by Johnathan Haidt as well as The Tools by Phil Stutz.
Physique transformation challenges are fun and can help give you structure for your goals, but they also have downsides to be aware of... #fitness #bodybuilding #weightloss #exercise #muscle
Massive Iron's Steve Shaw has launched a private discord server service. Here's my honest review...
After having done several different programs this year, these are the principles I find to be most important! #fitness #bodybuilding #muscle #exercise
Or perhaps the question is why conservatives are more.likely to care about fitness... It might be about a deep sense of meaning, accountability, control of their own body/results OR a reaction to the powerlessness of their opponents who use government to impose their will
When we see evils in the world being rewarded it can leave us feeling hollow. I'm talking through those feelings following Justin Trudeau winning the election amid hatred for his own people
The shit seems never ending. Whether it's Philip DeFranco, Joy Reid, Bill Nye, Simu Liu or other extremists trying to shut you up.
More instances of people turning their backs on their beliefs: Nicki Minaj vs Joy Reid, Alana McLaughlin vs Celine Provost (via Disney), and the local government restrictions. I also talk about falsified studies people use to try to prove their previous beliefs. #news #mma #science
What I will be doing next.... Hint: it's high intensity #fitness #exercise #training #bodybuilding
Creating that burst of motivation and inspiration to drive you into working towards your goals
The Shang-Chi movie quote (which is strikingly similar to Zig Ziglar's quote) is one worth thinking about
My thoughts on heightened emotions and perceptions took on a whole new meaning while dealing with family drama
My views on this concept have adapted somewhat to a deeper understanding of what's going on, thanks in part to realization that I was doing something unwise
I don't usually like getting caught up in YouTube drama but this got me thinking about such things as how we are perceived and how that impacts our legacy
This is an overview of my entire challenge, which has been the most successful cut I've done in years
After his little stunt with Ethan Klein to ambush Steven Crowder, I decided to challenge Sam Seder to a debate. This is his response...
Basic layout of preparing for the 2021 Burn the Fat feed the Muscle summer challenge and how I will be going forward with it
From Hugh Jackman, Chris Pratt, Gerard Butler, Stallone, Kumail Nanjiani, Christian Bale and others, what do their physique transformations have in common that we can also do
Full disclosure... I haven't read the book. But at least I'm not selling you on stupid shit.
The Marvel (and DC) writer Ta-Nehisi Coates has apparently likened the Captain America villain Red Skull to Jordan Peterson. Peterson's response was epic!
Several of the programs I've done over the years including: MI40, optimal anabolics, the blueprint, Burn the fat feed the muscle, Riptoe 5x5 and others
Talking about a lot here, from politics, to Scarlett Johansson, to Greg Doucette vs Chef Rush and fitness in general
I reflect a little bit on this past body transformation challenge which had unforseen challenges
Discussion about being analytical and making physical, health, fitness or success progress in your life. Frustration with COVID-19 and masks and work
Part 1 of my review of Jordan Peterson's new book: 12 More Rules for life: Beyond Order
DC just announced that Superman will be rebooted under JJ Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Does this mean another failure?
In the midst of a cut its difficult to stay focussed and know whether we are optimizing training and diet... Especially with all the conflicting information out there when it comes to building muscle and burning fat.
What does it take to achieve our desires? I truly feel there are just a couple basic (but difficult) things
With yet another COVID-19 lockdown I needed to.vome up with a training program I'd actually follow...
Is it possible? A little story of how I first learned the ways of fitness from Body-for-Life
When your weight is up during a diet or you're not.making gains, discouragement tried to knock us down. How do we fight back?
A discussion about the oppression Olympics, white privilege and toxic masculinity (aka horse shit)
Getting past the midday lull and not being satisfied. My blog: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/
A little bit about the book On Combat plus my new habit of doing farmers walks every day
I guess I'm late to the party here, but having just seen this, here are my thoughts on the situation... Probably different than you'd expect!
For fitness and training there is really one thing you can focus on that will vastly improve results....
A bit off topic, but interesting discussion about socialism and how it relates to fitness
According to Epictetus these are the two keys to philosophy, and they also seem to be the two key words for #health and #fitness.
Another mediation from Marcus Aurelius and also Epictetus. How to utilize this idea for #health and #fitness
Marcus Aurelius quotes along with other philosophical and physiological ideas about using "momentum". #dailystoic #fitness
Continuing my series on tools by Phil Stutz - using grateful flow to get through hardship
A little bit more philosophical today as we talk about the archetype of the shadow to go further into to work of Phil Stutz and Barry Michels (tools)
This was inspired by the first "tool" in the book Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michaels
My final thoughts on Jeff Cavaliere's at-home training program, how it compares to P90x etc.
Workout protocol: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/my-321-training-protocol/
How to push your body to make progress. Blog: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2020/08/02/6-creative-ways-to-achieve-progressive-overload-and-speed-up-muscle-gains/ Meditation: https://soundcloud.com/shawn-buffington/pst-workout-meditation-updated-dec-4-2019?ref=clipboard
Not achieving success especially whole dieting is very discouraging.... But how to overcome it?
Back on the saddle, training in the gym philosophy and a little about my work and home life
This is a little out out of the norm, but kind of fun, touching on the Raid Shadow Legends game app, and how it helped me conceptualize personal character growth
Principles discussed and I ramble into other territory including why evolution doesn't not explain the origin of life
Discussion of a lot of ideas beginning with principles, the MI40 program by Ben Pakulski, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle by Tom Venudo and various principles from Ray Dalio's book such as gratitude and encouragement
In this episode I use an example of a conflict in my work life to illustrate how doing the right thing is difficult, including quotes from Jordan Peterson and Dave Grossman (On Combat).
Are present fathers important? Why? How can we encourage young men to understand the importance of responsibility?
Primarily a review of the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McEown as well as a brief discussion on occlusion (blood flow restriction) training
Introductory review of Brain Wash by Dr Perlmutter and his son, Dr Perlmutter - (recommended by Ben Pakulski), as well as a brief discussion about my leg workout to help with knee pain
An in-depth discussion about three killers of muscle building gains, fat burning and personality traits
A process for making effective new years resolutions and then further discussion about philosophical and cultural issues
To close out the season I'm talking about the culmination of all of these skills into becoming a mentor
This episode is very broad, talking about training arms, shoulders, as well as getting into when we should be supressing instincts vs expressing them.
Post-workout meditation: https://soundcloud.com/shawn-buffington/pst-workout-meditation-updated-dec-4-2019
With the desire to hold myself accountable and be more adherent in the latter part of the day, these are the three best ways I've found to overcome lack of ambition & accountability
What role does aggression play in our daily lives and how can we keep it under control? How is it related to violence?
A lecture on some of the ideas of Plato and Socrates and how they can translate to physical/physique development
A discussion about insecurity, values, spirituality and knowing how to be true to yourself in the face of adversity.
A discussion about taking on Alter egos (similar to as discussed in the book by Todd Herman) and how they can relate to physical fitness and general well-being, happiness, fulfillment etc.
PsyPost article about actors: https://www.psypost.org/2019/10/new-studies-suggest-actors-sense-of-self-is-profoundly-changed-by-their-characters-54715
How faith can be used to improve our lives. As mentioned, here is the link for Timeageddon (a sci-fi comedy): https://soundcloud.com/shawn-buffington/timeageddon-chapter-1
What we tell ourselves, and how it affects our reality. Includes concepts of self-awareness and Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Brief update on the podcast as well as a little discussion about when to stand up and when to sit down
This episode covers a lot of Aristotle's concepts for flourishing as creatures in nature.
The bulk of this episode is book recommendations such as: Burn the Fat, feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto; Feeling Good by David Burns, Max Muscle by Brad Schoenfeld, A short introduction to Carl Jung/Aristotle, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, Mindsets by Carol Dweck, Never Split the Difference by Chis Voss - among others.
How can we use philosophical concepts to create motivation where none exists, and how we can keep momentum/drive using creativity and other principles.
Where you begin and how you measure success start with the principle of becoming self-aware