Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi: Recent Episodes
Dr. David Maconi
On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.
0:00- Intro
1:00- Revive Stronger podcast
3:20- Solomon Nelson videos / Mike Israetel controversy
12:00- Being influenced by others’ training
14:30- What led Steve to shifting away from RP style training?
31:30- Steve’s volume
44:00- Steve’s progress
48:00- Proper way to warm up
53:30- Advice for a 16 year old to progress
58:00- Given metabolic research, what’s the highest you’d push step count to?
1:01:15- MUI Goku vs Ultra Ego Vegeta
1:03:20- Neuromechanical matching and muscle leverages
1:09:30- Theory that you have to hit each region of the muscle or it atrophies within 4 days
1:10:50- Why Steve uses a limited ROM
1:14:00- Fake natties in competition
1:17:30- Thoughts on a 4 day upper/lower/push/pull split
0:00- Intro
1:00- AI in education
4:00- Eric’s latest bodybuilding show
12:00- Objective measurements
14:00- Does young training influence specific development later in life?
26:00- Strategy for upcoming shows
30:00- Problems during prep
43:00- Tracking during prep
55:00- Specific changes for the next two shows
1:08:00- Training changes from last off season to this off season and prep
1:23:30- Where did Eric’s progress really come from?
1:28:00- Where to find Eric
0:00- Intro
1:30- Alberto contest updates
14:30- How to do proper exercise selection for back training
17:30- How to accurately track cheats during a diet
29:45- Are knee sleeves helpful for bodybuilding?
31:45- What are the biggest changes you’ve made prepping as a father?
40:25- How to optimize training when limited to 2-3 days per week
47:00- When you’re tired during prep, would you add refeed days?
52:15- Best way to bring up lagging arms
1:04:30- Who are your go to sources of information
0:00- Intro
0:30- Motivation
10:00- Getting shredded and maintaining a shredded state
12:00- Artificial sweeteners
19:30- What is the best way to eliminate hip shift during squats?
22:30- Getting stronger but not bigger, what is the cause?
25:30- Growing home gym space, better than commercial gyms?
35:15- How big should one expect to be for a certain height
36:15- How many meals per day and how many times do you train per week?
45:30- Atlaspowershrugged trolling
46:00- Best lift named after someone
50:00- Can I reach an advanced physique without being obsessed with lifting?
55:50- Is there any benefit to bulking beyond 15% body fat?
1:00:40- If you lost all of your gains, what would you do to get jacked again?
1:04:45- Minimum number of sets per week to grow muscle?
1:06:45- Do you find wide grip pulldowns to be worth it for lats?
1:09:00- Nausea during training
1:10:30- When is the road to 19” arms?
1:16:45- How to program a good bodybuilding program if you have 3 days to train?
1:21:00- How do you program brachialis training in your program?
0:00- Intro
1:30- High dose creatine
13:00- How does one know they’ve reached 10% body fat?
23:00- What is your best body fat / body weight performance ratio for strength?
27:30- What to do when you hit a fat loss plateau?
33:00- How much do genetics vary when it comes to fat loss and muscle gain
42:50- After a cut, how quickly should one increase calories?
51:00- How to avoid injuries with progressive overload
59:15- How do you determine how far below maintenance to go during a cut
1:02:15- Is lean bulking a reasonable strategy at 18-20% body fat?
1:06:15- Running with lifting performance
1:12:40- Do you need to workout to retain muscle during a cut, or can you just eat more protein?
1:19:15- Do you believe the macros you consume should be taken in a certain order?
0:00 - How is Geoff’s bloodwork?
10:55 - Geoff’s camera and mic quality
13:15 - Thought on Paul Carter
16:35 - How to know you’re too focused on the logbook?
22:45 - Where does GVS disagree with Lyle McDonald
25:25 - Was progress linear or was there a point where things took off?
33:15 - When was the first time you received a PEDs accusation?
40:45 - How do you avoid injuries with beyond failure training?
44:15 - Atlaspowershrugged trolling
45:55 - Advice for advanced naturals who want to stay lean and not sacrifice progress?
49:45 - What would you say to OHP purists?
55:15 - How to address muscle imbalances
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Our most recent diets
8:30- The Jeff Nippard Controversy
20:30- High dose creatine
24:30- How to train with high volume without getting injured
28:50- Thoughts on current full body hype/fad
34:10- How much progress should an advanced lifter expect on a yearly basis?
41:30- How do you compare HIT training to GVS’s training
44:40- Calisthenics skills while trying to optimize bodybuilding
46:30- What are GVS’s weak points and does he require specialization?
52:30- Do you every struggle with muscle stiffness or recurring joint pain?
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Fasting glucose and HbA1c
24:00- Bryan’s high energy flux experiment
27:30- Low volume training
36:00- Libido and dieting
38:00- Back to volume
48:00- Aaron’s PED use and competing
0:00- Intro
0:10- N=1 experimentation
5:00- People hating on tried and true exercises
15:00- Skill levels of different exercise modalities
27:00- Making excuses
30:30- Vegan diet and dietary effects on health and performance
58:00- Statins
1:06:00- Where to find Alex
0:00- Intro
1:00- Alex staying lean
2:00- Bodybuilders continuing to do the same thing year after year
10:00- Should you really care about going on PEDs at an older age?
13:30- Natural limitations
22:00- Wide Grip Pull Ups / Calisthenics
49:30- How Alex is training for Pull Up PRs
0:00- Intro
0:30- Getting Abel back on
5:00- AI discussion
10:00- Abel’s divorce
21:00- Video games and addiction
36:30- 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla
49:00- Myo Reps
60:00- Neck training and photos vs in-person
1:13:00- Sugar Diet
0:00- Intro
1:00- Intro to Andrew
8:00- Meal prep services versus cooking meals oneself
12:00- Starting a podcast
19:30- What beliefs have changed over 7-8 years of podcasting
27:00- Inability to focus and then relax
35:00- T-Nation articles and authors
42:30- Reverse dieting myth
48:00- AI in the fitness industry
59:00- Where to find Andrew
0:00- Intro
0:30- Introducing Daniel from FitnessFAQs
4:30- Can calisthenics build the ideal physique?
14:00- Humbling lessons from calisthenics
22:00- Combining bodybuilding with calisthenics
33:00- GVS and Daniel meeting up
39:00- Choosing what sources of information you receive
50:00- Getting started with calisthenics
52:00- Orthopedic issues
57:00- Where to find our guests
Re-upload of the podcast due to a mix up in the audio content
0:00- Intro
1:00- Fasting
10:00- Dropping calories for naturals dieting
16:00- Weighted vests
18:00- Dieting leaner than last time
33:00- Adapting to fasting
36:00- Geoffrey’s current diet
40:00- Unrealistic expectations for naturals
44:00- Can we adjust our settling point to make gains at lower body fat levels
46:30- How to assess one’s knowledge
0:00- Intro
1:00- Dr. Brad’s background
6:00- Longevity clinics and medical tests
8:00- Vitamin D
15:00- Common supplements to avoid
18:30- Creatine
20:10- Rapamycin
37:45- Statins
48:40- High blood pressure and sodium
50:50- The future of AI and technology in medicine
57:40- Where to find Dr. Stanfield
0:00- Intro
0:45- Alex’s background
1:45- Joey’s background
3:00- Is an athletic background common for serious lifters?
8:00- What periods in life led to the greatest progress
19:00- The importance of going hard in the gym
25:45- When Alex and Joey got started with serious lifting
29:00- Lifting as therapy and providing confidence
35:00- Are we programming for true PRs anymore
49:30- Alex and Joey’s strongman experience
51:45- Evidence based industry issues
1:17:10- Marvel Cinematic Universe crashing
0:00 – Intro
3:55- How to maintain leanness long term
14:30- Ninja Creami and protein ice cream
26:20- What are our current macros
35:00- Cardiovascular recommendations for conditioning and health
43:30- Comments on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
47:00- Maingaining vs “bulking”
53:00- Supplements for joint health and feeling better
59:00- Getting sufficient stimulus with four 1hr workouts
1:04:50- Zero calorie soda and dental health
1:12:30- Any tips for knowing current weekly volume is ideal
0:00- Intro
1:00- CGM and Peter Attia’s recommendations
11:00- Lipids. LDL, ApoB
24:00- Hedonic eating
31:00- Our super power to manipulate weight
33:00- Health ramifications of excess junk food
37:00- Exercise “snacks” and intermittent exercising
40:00- Levels of enjoyment from food
49:00- Hunger and appetite
55:30- Calorie cycling
59:30- What it takes to maintain peak physique and performance
1:01:00- Low volume training
1:20:00- Aaron’s PED update
0:00- Fitness industry pulling back on high volumes
6:00- How hard to push rest-pause sets
21:00- Attack on Science-Based lifting
0:00- Intro
1:00- Altered states of mind
13:00- Back to bodybuilding
13:30- High volume workouts
25:00- Being “in the zone” all of the time
39:00- Counting drop set and rest-pause volumes
59:30- Adjusting to lowering weights
0:00- Intro
1:00- Podcast guests
4:50- Steve shaving his head
9:30- Severe dieting for competition
21:00- Reversing out of the diet
26:00- Amount of food consumed
28:30- Full day of eating
38:00- How are we feeling training in our 30s.
44:30- Steve adding new exercises
49:30- New hobbies
1:01:00- Tattoos
0:00- Intro
1:00- TRT being pushed in the fitness industry
12:00- Industry “experts” shilling products and other influencers
21:30- Misconceptions about true TRT
25:30- Belt squat donkey calf raises
32:00- Core work / thick abs / Calisthenics
44:30- Muscle ups and impressiveness
52:00- What Atlas plans to do moving forward
0:00- Intro
1:00- Atlas’ background
4:15- Odd lifts
8:00- Height insecurity
15:00- Video quality / content
20:30- Issues with the evidence-based crowd
30:00- GENETICS DEBATE
1:06:00- Who would Atlas take advice from?
1:12:20- Fasting
1:23:30- Holiday eating advice
1:25:00- Closing thoughts
0:00- Intro
1:30- Everyone jumping on TRT
30:00- Natty or not accusations
36:00- What is necessary for maximal progress?
45:00- Can you listen to advice from PED users?
56:00- Training Logs
1:09:00- Would we have the same physique if we stopped consuming fitness content?
1:23:00- Manipulating stats and pictures
1:32:30- Mario’s body fat %
1:36:00- What is realistic after 4-5 years of lifting
0:00- Intro
1:30- Jeff Nippard assault
10:00- Reoccurring tendon issues
15:00- Is it OK to do bro splits?
19:45- Boostcamp program
28:30- Finding time to workout in med school
35:30- Number of exercises per muscle group per week
41:30- What have we found to help cholesterol levels
45:30- Am I a complete novice or intermediate?
50:40- Mike Israetel says naturals are coping
0:00- Intro
0:30- Andrew’s story
15:00- LVAD
19:00- Heart transplant
52:00- Andrew’s training
57:00- Movie talk
0:00- Intro
1:00- Pak’s background and strength
8:00- Bodybuilding versus other endeavors
10:30- New lengthened partials research
17:30- Stretch mediated hypertrophy vs lengthened partials
22:00- Lengthened partials
35:00- Advanced trainees and genetic elites
51:00- Stronger By Science
1:00:00- Appealing to the masses
1:04:00- Where to find Dr. Pak
0:00- Intro
0:50- Home gym talk, gym crowds, etc.
8:00- Exercising on vacation
11:00- The concept of G-Flux / energy flux
15:30- Bulking up as an advanced lifter
24:50- Strength losses on a cut
33:00- Calisthenics
54:30- Vegan diet
1:02:00- Blood work and TRT
1:16:00- Saturated fat and cholesterol
1:24:00- Mistakes made by vegans
1:28:20- Barbell Curls
0:00- Intro
0:45- Fish oil and oxidation
18:50- Xylitol and Erythritol
28:00- Controlling for multiple variables
34:30- Rhodiola and stress
40:10- The future of medical innovation
0:00- Intro
0:30- PhD process
8:00- Repetitiveness in expertise
14:40- Saturated fat, LDL, and ApoB
41:00- Statins, PCSK9 inhibitors
47:00- Human equivalent doses
0:00- Intro
1:00- Taking gear for events
4:00- Having enhanced guests on the podcast
10:00- Testing health markers while on a cycle
15:40- Finasteride
37:20- Fertility struggles
46:00- Adoption
51:30- Leo and Longevity update
56:30- the future of medicine
0:00- Intro
0:30- Charity donation
1:30- Background on Brian
5:00- Genetics
10:30- What is truly impressive?
13:30- Is it harder to draw motivation as you become more successful?
18:00- Training with Mike Israetel and Jared Feather
19:30- High training volumes
21:30- Deloading and periodizing
25:00- Recovery and supplements
31:30- Social media and phone addiction
37:30- The psychological benefits of exercising regularly
41:30- Thinking about the aging bodybuilder
43:00- Physical endeavors outside of bodybuilding
49:00- Strength comparisons relative to bodyweight
53:00- Dealing with criticism from others
1:01:00- Coaching as a long-term career
1:05:00- Where to find Brian
0:00- Intro
1:30- Shin Splints
2:10- How far can you push myo-reps / rest-pause sets?
8:30- Supplements for joint pain
13:00- Advice for dental health
18:00- How important are carbs for hypertrophy?
27:20- Opinions on gymnastics rings for bodybuilding purposes
33:00- How to hit hamstrings at home?
35:20- Can you waste newbie gains?
40:30- What size are your arms currently and what are you doing for them?
53:00- Has getting jacked helped with getting girls?
1:06:00- What can I do to gain weight?
1:06:10- What are your favorite ab movements?
1;10:30- How many meals and how much protein per day?
1:30:00- Do you eat the same thing every day, or do you prefer variety?
1:37:00- Do you like arm wrestling?
1:40:00- How to maximize gains on 3 days per week
1:47:00- What makes food have an addictive property?
0:00- Intro
1:00- Taking gains from other muscle groups
7:00- Will untrained muscles hold back maximal growth of other muscles?
14:00- How are we tracking workouts?
18:00- Boostcamp
19:00- Future competition plans
26:00- Should anyone be bulking up for gains?
33:00- Dedicating oneself to purely bodybuilding
37:00- Rest pause vs drop sets vs straight sets
50:00- Fatigue drop offs set to set
59:00- Are Eric and Steve doing cardio?
1:02:00- Supersetting at the gym
1:09:00- VO2 Max
1:10:00- Getting a deep stretch on back exercises
1:19:00- Bathroom frequency while bulking vs cutting \
1:27:00- Finasteride
1:35:00- Wrapping up with future plans
0:00- Intro
2:00- Pete’s strongest lifts
5:30- Maintaining vs losing steroid gains
10:00- Total testosterone levels on TRT
17:00- What made Pete want to do ultra running
19:00- Stopping lifting after gear use
24:00- Mistakes made with 100 mile run
47:15- Age range of ultra runners
50:00- Did Pete actually maintain muscle from previous PED usage?
51:00- Kidney stone issues
57:00- Vitamin D supplementation
1:00:30- Pete’s imaging and testing for health
1:15:00- Wrapping up and where to find Pete
0:00- Intro
0:30- Hitting 18in arms
10:45- Progressive overload
12:20- What was done specifically to get to 18in arms
26:00- Exercise and rep selection
36:30- Should you train legs as hard as upper body?
46:00- Home gyms
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0:00- Intro
3:00- Where has Abel been?
12:00- How to lose weight
13:00- Is it really possible to bulk on 3 meals per day?
23:10- Is it better to have an A-B exercise selection or hit the same exercises every time?
35:20- Ab training and progression
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- 0:00- Intro
- 1:30- Misguided views on hypertrophy / metabolite training
- 9:30- Powerlifter vs bodybuilder physique
- 14:00- Protein frequency of dosing and type
- 23:00- Supplementing with amino acids
- 30:00- Collagen supplementation
- 43:40- Funding studies
- 46:00- Di- and tri-peptides in collagen
0:00- Intro
0:30- Curcumin / Turmeric
13:30- Nick’s current supplements
17:30- Collagen supplements / skin health
35:00- My skincare experiment
38:00- Melatonin
43:30- Are most supplements overhyped?
51:00- Where to find Nic
0:00- Intro
1:00- Nic’s background
4:00- Oreo’s bringing down LDL
25:00- Cholesterol
31:00- High sodium intake
36:00- Low saturated fat experiment
49:00- Minnesota coronary experiment
0:00- Intro
0:30- Progression in the natural community
4:00- Shifting training routines and priorities
8:00- Issues with “optimal” biomechanics training
17:00- Specific exercises
26:00- Lifting with Mike Israetel and Jared Feather
40:00- Perception when shredded vs bulked
44:00- Calisthenics
58:00- Bro splits
1:06:00- What’s next for Alex?
1:09:00- Vegan diets / health
0:00- Intro
1:00- Aaron going on TRT
9:00- What has Aaron noticed on TRT so far?
25:00- Focus on health
31:30- Reasons for going on TRT
37:30- Placebo vs real results
39:30- Blood work
44:00- Bryan’s cardio kick
47:30- 10 Exercises for Life
52:30- Placebo anecdote
54:00- Feeling better with age
56:00- Experimenting when on TRT
1:01:00- Aaron’s calf training
0:00- Intro
4:45- Inauthentic relationships on social media
19:10- Pull up strength when heavier vs lighter
33:00- Looking big in person
39:00- Strength training for older lifters
48:00- Making gains with bad sleep
0:00- Intro
1:30- Temptation to try other methods of training
8:30- Volume per exercise and per week
20:30- Is cheat form necessarily wrong?
33:00- Sports background relating to training ideologies
37:00- Can we be confident in what worked for us?
47:00- The utility and health of bulking up
58:00- Balancing life and lifting
0:00- Intro
1:30- Eric Helms’ progress
7:45- Can advanced bodybuilders detect progress without being contest lean
10:45- Competing next
12:45- New failure data
22:00- Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting
27:30- Natural lifters taking advice from enhanced lifters
29:00- Reps in Reserve / deloads
36:00- Advanced training progress
44:00- Would you avoid TRT to stay natural?
54:00- Finasteride
58:20- Recent data on high volume
1:05:30- What are we looking forward to in the new year
0:00- Intro
1:30- Omar’s background
5:00- The beginning of Omar and Eric’s bromance
14:30- Potential downfall of channels
28:00- Super Smash Bros.
32:00- Mixed Martials Arts
36:20- Pull Ups and back growth
50:00- Abs and bulking
1:14:00- Strength to size potential
1:30:30- Asceticism
1:39:00- Iron Culture
0:00- Intro
1:30- Road to 18in arms
9:30- Injuries
13:40- Comparisons for progress
18:30- Powerbuilding is an abomination
27:30- Progressive overload flaws
37:30- Importance of exercise selection
40:00- Home gym
52:00- Revival fitness vs GVS
1:01:00- Call out culture in the industry
1:08:00- Where to find Landon
0:00- Intro
1:00- Sam Sulek and other newer influencers with rapid popularity
11:00- Ronnie Coleman and other bodybuilders aging
13:00- Athletes not able to retire
20:00- Would Brian change his PED past?
25:00- High volumes for strength and hypertrophy
34:00- Back issues among lifters and laypeople
42:00- Back and muscular fatigue
45:00- Nerve pain
48:00- Biomechanics mattering for back hypertrophy and injury risk
0:00- Intro
0:40- Alex’s recent growth
5:00- Different training and nutrition camps
19:00- Alex’s unified theory of training
25:30- The importance of loving training
28:30- What I’ve found to work
33:00- Connecting progress and positive feedback
35:00- Guilt and obsessiveness over responsibilities
43:00- Are our perceived goals really what we want?
48:00- Is being content actually a good thing
50:30- Being content vs continuing to strive
55:00- Changing training with ages
1:09:00- John Jaquish and Liver King
1:17:00- Calling people out online
1:25:30- Marvel
0:00- Intro
1:00- Eric’s bodybuilding season
14:00- Eric’s competition history
19:00- Non-competitors in the fitness scene
23:00- The importance of marginal gains in competition
30:00- The importance of variable progress measurements
39:30- Stage vs Instagram
46:30- Off season weights
48:30- Calf study update
58:50- Peak Week
1:02:40- Psychology of getting smaller
1:06:00- Pro standards
1:11:00- Difficulty of recent and past preps
1:21:00- Extreme low calories
1:25:00- Different clothes for different periods of gaining
1:30:00- Where to find Eric
0:00- Intro
1:00- Defining a true stall and breaking through them
20:00- Die with Zero
48:00- Dieting with extreme cardio
58:00- Adding power training as we age
1:04:45- Bryan’s unilateral experiment
1:08:30- Updating my unilateral calf experiment
1:12:30- Abel’s closing thoughts
0:00- Intro
1:00- Self defense and street fights
11:50- Including power work as one ages
16:30- How to convert one’s experience to online coaching
23:30- Rest-Pause vs straight sets and effective reps
31:00- How to maintain muscle during a mini cut
37:00- Will I work with another coach
45:10- How is my current bulk going?
48:00- What helped Abel’s back the most?
53:00- Looser versus stricter form
58:50- Do we track our lifts?
1:04:15- Underrated or unusual factors beneficial for bodybuilding
1:12:00- Gym environments
1:15:40- Thoughts on clomid for someone with low testosterone and LH
1:20:20- Our favorite and least favorite exercises
Geoffrey Verity Schofield is back!
0:00- Intro
0:50- Blending passion with career choice
12:00- Did Geoff break the natty limit
22:00- Realistic FFMI levels
26:00- Natural limits
28:00- Discussing fitness topics appropriately
32:20- Has training for most people been skewed by bodybuilders
36:00- Lifting goals
39:30- Is bulking unhealthy?
42:30- The health of being natural vs enhanced
52:00- GVS’s cardio health and routine
1:00:30- What training counts in your training age?’
1:02:30- Weekly training volume
1:06:00- Partial ranges of motion
1:12:45- Dedicating periods of your life to progress
1:23:00- Bodybuilding side quests
Dr. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey.
I’m honored to have Dr. McGill on the podcast to discuss the following:
1:00- Introduction to Dr. Stu McGill
2:30- Working with athletes
7:15- Getting help from general practitioners
8:30- Working with general population versus elite athletes
12:30- Chiropractors and acupuncturists
17:00- The possible need for back surgery
32:00- Modifying behaviors long-term
38:00- Training changes with age
45:00- Could NO weight lifting be helpful?
54:00- Future medications and advancements for back pain
1:00:00- Does posture matter for back pain?
1:06:40- Does lifting form matter for back pain?
0:00- Intro
1:30- My background
2:30- Promiscuous expertise
5:00- How I manage my time
7:00- What is the best way to train for body composition improvement?
14:00- Focusing on the big picture
20:00- Need for novelty
23:00- Big 3 exercises
27:00- Designing a reasonable routine
34:00- Nutritional approaches to different training modalities
47:00- Individual recommendations
50:30- Low FODMAP and other diets
57:00- Explaining adaptation and homeostasis
59:15- Wrapping up and where to find Brains and Gains
0:00- Intro
2:00- German bodybuilding
9:50- Jo Linder’s death and other bodybuilding deaths
10:30- Beating Ronnie Coleman
12:40- Retracted studies
16:00- Bodybuilder’s deaths
32:00- Various genetic factor
38:00- Taking shortcuts
45:00- Treating PED users
52:00- Stretch mediated hypertrophy
1:14:00- Correlation between strength and size
0:00- Intro
0:30- My background
3:00- Focusing on progressive overload
9:00- Rates of progress over time
10:30- Genetics
24:30- My nutrition history
28:30- Carnivore diet
40:00- Interest in health
42:30- Jiu Jitsu
49:40- Underappreciated aspects of health
0:00- Intro
1:00- Introduction to Milo Wolf
2:30- Has the natural fitness industry progressed
15:00- Does cardio actually improve longevity
41:30- Lengthened partials research
52:00- True full ROM for calves
56:00- Going to failure
1:06:00- Responses to higher volumes
1:09:00- Where to find Milo
0:00- Intro
0:30- Time passing by
2:00- Connecting with people in the fitness industry
11:00- Brandon’s background
15:30- My FitDay tragedy
19:00- Lack of fitness in the fitness industry
25:00- Relatability to clients
30:30- Ozempic
41:00- Different types of drugs
50:00- Jumping on drugs at a young training age
1:06:00- Where to find Brandon
0:00- Intro
0:30- St. Jude’s Donation
1:30- Introduction to Stu McGill
5:00- Brian’s background
9:30- Equipped powerlifting
12:30- How did training change at elite strength levels?
15:00- Changes as we get older
29:30- Rucking
33:00- Decompression
36:00- Determining the cause of back pain
42:45- Extreme PED usage
57:00- Where to find Brian
0:00- Intro
0:30- St. Jude’s Donation
1:30- Introduction to Stu McGill
5:00- Brian’s background
9:30- Equipped powerlifting
12:30- How did training change at elite strength levels?
15:00- Changes as we get older
29:30- Rucking
33:00- Decompression
36:00- Determining the cause of back pain
42:45- Extreme PED usage
57:00- Where to find Brian
0:00- Intro
0:30- Nick with 3DMJ
2:00- Making yourself uncomfortable
6:30- Enjoying the journey
11:30- 3DMJ
13:00- Andrew Huberman’s claims
14:15- School vs practice
18:30- Physical therapy for the lifter
27:30- ART and Graston
30:00- Chiropractors
32:00- Placebo and psychology
40:00- Nick’s profession
44:00- Most common lifting injuries
47:00- Stubborn PT issues
53:00- Where to find Nick
54:00- Diagnosing oneself as a PT
0:00- Intro
0:30- Abel’s new book
3:40- Desensitization phases
8:30- How much muscle was added to your waist?
11:40- What to do to break through strength plateaus for a given bodyweight
19:00- Jordan Peters approach to failure
26:30- Do young men need TRT?
41:20- Thoughts on Paul Carter and Chris Beardsley
44:20- Facial muscle hypertrophy / cosmetic procedures
52:00- Do rep drop-offs between sets tell us how to adjust our training?
57:00- Would a drug that removes mental fatigue change the way we train?
1:04:30- How low can you bring protein intake?
1:14:20- Reducing volume during a cut
0:00- Intro
2:30- How Landon is training
4:15- How Paris is training
8:00- Training variation
12:30- Strength and size correlation
17:00- Volume per body part
24:00- How we program for clients
35:00- Converting to full time coaching
44:40- How to deal with a lack of response to a training variable
50:30- Periodizing
1:01:30- Rest times / cluster sets / 3Rest Pause
1:10:30- Lengthened partials
1:14:00- Volume curves
1:21:00- Measurements and muscle shape
1:27:30- Methods for new muscle growth
1:30:00- Where to find Landon and Paris
0:00- Intro
0:30- Changing Alex’s channel name and focus
5:50- Alex’s competition
14:30- Does weight matter?
16:30- The competition details
18:30- Post competition rebound
21:00- Smart watches/trackers
23:50- Cheating in natural competitions
26:30- Weight setpoints
34:30- How much strength did Alex lose?
43:00- Neurological adaptation to new exercises
46:30- Neck training
48:30- Lifting discipline vs life discipline
56:30- Alex’s long term vision
59:30- One-arm pull ups
1:03:30- Where to find Alex
0:00- Intro
1:00- Peter Attia
3:00- Peter Attia’s new book
3:30- Increased interest in health with age
6:30- Cardio recommendations
9:30- Promiscuous expertise
11:00- Cardio recommendations
23:30- Zone 5 / VO2 Max training
37:00- Do we feel older?
39:00- Emotional health
53:00- Exercise making up for poor habits elsewhere
1:02:00- Statins
1:12:00- What we’re doing with our regimens
1:16:30- Cardio pain
0:00- Intro
0:30- Willpower in different areas of life
33:00- Our YouTube journeys
40:00- What motivates us
52:00- Our current training goals
Abel Csabai, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, and Natural Hypertrophy are back for another podcast. In part 1 we discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Catching up with everyone
1:00- Cardiovascular conditioning bulked up vs cut down
7:15- Is there a per session volume requirement?
26:30- Is it better to give blunt truth or mislead for the greater good?
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NH's IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype...
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0:00- Intro
0:45- Social media connections
2:00- Coming across Alex
6:30- Who is Alex Bromley?
11:00- Limitations of online training
13:00- Alex’s stats / Strongman numbers
21:30- PEDs in strongman
28:00- Mentality of elite athletes
9:00- Differing opinions in the industry
11:00- Stu McGill vs Barbell Medicine
15:00- Personal back issues
24:00- Advice to natural lifters looking to get into lifting / strongman
0:00- Intro
2:30- Balancing lifting with work
6:15- Early names in the fitness industry
8:30- Expensive coaching
12:00- Coaching
13:30- Newer names in the industry
17:30- Pete Rubish’s PED history
20:00- Blood work analyses
20:50- Natty or not videos
23:45- Natural potential
25:00- Liver King
29:15- TRT clinics
34:20- Are Geoffrey Verity Schofield and Alpha Destiny special?
42:00- Why can’t people be consistent with nutrition?
46:30- Natural potential
57:30- Meeting people from the industry
59:45- Science based pursuits
1:07:00- Training to failure on difference exercises
1:09:00- Mike Israetel vs Lyle McDonald
0:00- Intro
2:00- Bryan’s bloodwork
23:00- Aaron’s bloodwork
55:00- Hitting peak health
1:09:50- Do we feel getting older yet?
Dr. Eric Helms is back on the podcast to discuss all things calf training!
0:00- Intro
0:30- AFSP Donation
3:30- Calf experimentation
18:00- Is stretching additive or redundant
23:30- How painful is the stretch
27:00- Stretching
33:15- Maxing out stretch progress
38:00- Blood flow restriction
43:00- The safety of stretching
45:30- Eric’s measurements
46:30- My calf experiments
52:00- Long term training
55:30- Eric’s varied projects
1:00:00- Where to find Eric
AFSP: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm...
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Pete Rubish is back to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Catching up with Pete
3:00- Difficulty of a YouTube career
9:00- Coming off all PEDs
13:00- Reviewing Pete’s bloodwork
21:00- Pete’s loss of progress coming off all PEDs
28:00- Back to blood work
52:10- High natural testosterone levels
58:00- My training and gym life
1:01:00- Lifestyle conversation
1:08:00- Former goals
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Menno is back to discuss his recent comments on TRT use:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Menno
2:00- Dispersing information on testosterone
8:00- How helpful is true TRT?
11:15- TRT in a natural competition
35:00- Making up for bad genetics
37:00- Opening the door to a slippery slope
39:00- Doctor prescribed TRT
44:00- High fat diet to increase testosterone
47:20- Is there a “need” for TRT
50:00- Will Menno compete on TRT?
Menno's website: https://mennohenselmans.com/
Menno's IG: https://www.instagram.com/menno.hense...
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Q&A 11 with Abel Csabai is live!
0:00- Intro
0:30- Memory foam mattress
2:00- Abel’s weight
9:45- Programming tips for unpredictable schedules
18:20- Do small calves have smaller growth potential?
24:15- Thoughts on preworkouts
26:30- Best routines for natural lifters
35:45- Experience with fatigue during/after an intense session
40:00- Positive psychological feedback
Part 2 on Abel's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ssdabel/videos
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Today we are joined by Marie Raea, Bostin Loyd's mother.
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Marie
2:00- Bostin’s genetics
2:40- When did Bostin start PEDs?
9:30- Did Boston want help?
11:00- Bostin’s father
13:30- Pushing drugs at an early age
16:00- Leaving family behind
17:40- Coming to terms with the problem
22:00- Shelby Starnes
24:00- Coming to terms with the problem
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0:00- Intro
0:20- Catching up
1:00- Olympia 2022
5:30- Exposing Liver King
27:00- YouTubing
47:30- Are steroids overestimated or underestimated?
52:00- Coaching specifics
1:02:30- Would Steve have gone on gear again if he could do it over?
1:03:50- Social media pressure
1:09:00- Anecdotal bias
1:13:40- Fertility
1:17:15- Psychology of losing size
1:34:30- Olympia 2022 wrap up
Today we are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon of Maui Athletics
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Dr. Allan Bacon
5:00- Issues with social media fitness
19:00- Reasons for nutrition related stalls
39:50- Reasons for fitness related stalls
42:00- Appetite
45:00- Neural Adaptation
47:30- Reasons for fitness related stalls
54:00- Goal Setting
1:01;00- Deloads
Allan's website: https://mauiathletics.com/
Allan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drallanbacon/
Allan's FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/99205...
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Today we have our first 4-person roundtable to discuss the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Liver King fiasco
35:00- Leaning away from “evidence based fitness”
50:00- Determining what actually works
1:05:00- Deviation from traditional lifting form
1:16:15- Bulking up
1:32:00- Why PED users downsize
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Abel Csabai and I are back for another talk:
0:00- Intro
0:40- Chiropractors
11:00- Strong biases
19:00- Pain
22:45- Jordan Peterson diet advice
36:00- Back training experiments
52:00- Workout timing
1:00:00- Closing out
Abel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzGVKv513I6...
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0:00- Intro
0:30- Alberto’s current season
2:00- Phone usage
6:00- Alberto’s current season
12:00- Cardio
16:00- Future contests
21:00- Volume over time
29:00- Exercise form
38:00- What has caused progress?
41:15- Genetics video
52:00- Feeling intensity and pain differently
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Dr. Eric Trexler is back to discuss the following topics:
0:00- Intro
1:00- Prepping for guests
3:15- Mindfulness /Buddhism
8:30- Visualization
21:05-Holding onto gains
31:00- Eric’s competition history
37:40- Keeping training interest forever
1:03:00- Variation in individual response
1:25:00- Where to find Eric / MacroFactor
Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitn...
Stronger by Science: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/
MacroFactor App: https://macrofactorapp.com/
MASS Research Review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
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0:00- Intro
0:30- Very minimalist training
7:15- Our splits
17:55- When did I stop seeing clear progress
19:20- Determining low vs high volume
24:00- Determining what makes a difference
29:30- Going straight to Bear Mode
36:30- Keep dieting or begin to lean bulk?
42:45- What bulking protocol would you recommend after 25yr of lifting experience?
57:00- Best way to deload
1:02:30- Specialization phases
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Milo Wolf is a natural bodybuilder, PhD candidate, and coach. Today we discuss the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Milo’s background
3:45- Being introduced to Milo
5:30- Genetic influence of calves
22:00- Self experimentation
28:30- Problem with the fitness industry
34:15- ROM / Lengthened sets
44:30- Isometrics / stretching
50:00- Emphasizing different ROMs
56:00- Flawed and misleading research
Milo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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0:00- Intro
0:20- My genetics video
10:30- Portraying what is accurate vs what is good
17:00- Comparisons to others / social media
26:30- Comparing to similar cohorts
31:00- The idea of maxing out in 4-5 years
34:30- Feedback loops
43:30- Good genetics leading
54:45- Truth vs helpful advice
58:00- Methods of influence
1:12:00- Benefits of awareness of genetics
NH's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-3...
NH's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype...
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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We're back with Alex Leonidas of AlphaDestiny and Geoffrey Verity Schofield!
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0:00- Intro
0:30- Operation Smile
1:00- Dean St. Mart’s background
7:15- The natural route / emotional decision making
10:15- Dosing relative to natural levels
28:00- Recovering from “addiction” to PED use
36:00- Cognitive issues with PED use
49:00- Steroids at an early age
56:00- Gender of children of enhanced fathers
59:55- Supplement company
Dr. Mike is back! For the following topics:
0:00- Intro
1:00- More exposure for Renaissance Periodization
2:00- Debating Joel Seedman and Greg Doucette
7:40- IQ and ADHD diagnosis
15:30- Have the cons of PED use been different than Mike expected?
24:30- Are enhanced lifters any more satisfied?
27:30- Downsides of being so big
34:30- Does being obese make you unhappy?
39:00- Depression / Getting therapy
42:45- My time getting coached by Steve Hall of Revive Stronger
53:30- Maintaining peak gains long term
58:00- Making excuses about lack of progress
1:02:00- Rest Pause vs Drop Sets vs Straight Sets
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Ah yes here we go:
0:00- Intro
0:40- The Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation
1:15- Holly’s background
8:00- Holly poster story
10:15- Women’s competitions
12:30- Implants in competition
14:15- Mental health in the industry
25:00- Acceptance vs goal achievement
29:30- Religion
33:30- One’s identity
39:00- Motivation moving forward
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Today we're back with Cornelius Parkin, bodybuilder and coach.
0:00- Intro
0:30- Bostin Loyd
2:30- Research chemicals / turkesterone
7:40- Downsizing for health and athleticism
13:00- Should we be a fan of DC training?
22:20- Variation in exercise selection
25:00- Adding volume and strength over time
28:30- Fake progress
31:45- Nutrition with Steve Hall / Revive Stronger
35:30- Maximizing different aspects of life
41:15- Direct ab training
51:30- Are implants natural?
55:00- Breast implant illness
58:00- Involving kids with lifting
Cornelius' IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdecon/
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Today by popular request we get Balm Omniman on the podcast!
0:00- Intro
0:30- How Paris got the name Bald Omni-man
3:50- Paris’ social media growth
15:30- Paris’ physique and strength
19:10- How Paris trains clients
25:30- Paris on nutrition
30:00- Making Youtube / Fitness your career
38:30- Motivation to get into serious training
41:30- How long has Paris been training
43:20- Where to find Bald Omni-man
Paris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BaldOmniMan...
Paris' IG: https://www.instagram.com/bald_omni_man/
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Jeff Alberts of 3DMJ is back for another podcast
0:00- Intro
0:40- How many bodybuilding seasons has Jeff Alberts had?
2:10- Maintaining / missing the fire within
6:50- My experience getting coached with Steve Hall / Revive Stronger
8:30- Final efforts to gain muscle
11:00- Holding back in training
19:00- Experiments with high vs low volume
26:30- Individuality with coaching
34:00- Appropriate levels of information consumption
36:20- Truly bringing up weak bodyparts
40:00- Unilateral experimentation
49:00- N1 training and extended off seasons
57:00- Jeff’s current season
Jeff's IG: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfat...
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We're back with Bryan Boorstein and Abel Csabai to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:20- Estimating a follower’s body fat
2:00- Hat Boys
3:00- Bryan’s cut
9:00- Frequent weigh-ins
11:30- Is OHP a good exercise for shoulders?
22:30- Looking bigger with higher body fat
38:30- Biofeedback while dieting
43:00- Libido while dieting
47:00- Minimalist training
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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Today we have a roundtable with myself, Kassem Hanson, Bryan Boorstein, and Abel Csabai with the "Come at me bro" style
0:00- Intro
1:00- Personal introductions
2:30- Pre-fatigue exercise tests
8:45- Abel joins
9:30- Performance loss results
38:00- Biased exercises
45 :20- Could Kassem improve Ronnie Coleman’s physique?
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Health Longevity Secrets
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Roundtable
1:30- Concerns with IG
3:10- Liver King
15:30- The importance of callout culture
23:30- Arm training
29:00- Loose vs strict form
51:00- Geoff’s volume
1:03:20- Timing of workouts
1:06:30- Coaching
Today we're back with Eric Helms, PHD, for another podcast with the following topics:
0:00- Intro
1:30- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
2:55- Increases volume when dieting
9:40- Measuring volume
14:00- Efficacy of training to failure
26:00- Unilateral experiments
27:00- Mike Israetel’s views on lifting
34:00- Training with relatively light loads all of the time
38:30- My training experiment with Steve Hall
42:00- Eric’s experimentation with low volume / high intensity
48:00- Jeff Albert’s experiment with high volume
53:00- “What works best for me?”
56:00- What gets Eric excited at this point?
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Is there a benefit to varying rep ranges
4:00- Is it necessary to have a structured program?
12:00- Why aren’t hormonal issues addressed much in medicine
17:00- Losing muscle with extreme intermittent fasting
25:20- Natural Hypertrophy’s genetics
Today we have Steve Hall back on the podcast to discuss our 6 months of coaching together as well as a few other topics
0:00- Intro
1:00- The importance of a routine
2:00- Force feeding calories
7:20- Is gaining a lot of weight necessary
11:00- Are appetite stimulants natural?
12:00- 6 months coaching with Steve
23:20- Should Steve still put everything into bodybuilding?
28:00- Progress at an advanced level
34:50- Positivity as a coach and belief
36:00- Hard stalls as an advanced lifter
44:00- What would Steve have changed if we continued working together
48:00- Mindset and placebo
58:30- Comparisons to others
1:02:40- Partitioning at higher body fat
1:06:10- Can naturals learn from enhanced lifters?
1:11:00- Setting up one’s life to compete
1:12:00- Other YouTubers
1:14:20- Other sports
1:17:00- Data collection
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This is part 2 of the podcast with Vigorous Steve. Part 1 is on Steve's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM4JA...
00:00 - Why Does Steve Even Come Off?
02:41 - Sourcing Legitimate HCG Is A Headache In Thailand
08:15 - Cycling & TRT Is A HUGE Commitment
10:45 - Steve's Future Plans To Have Kids
16:21 - Contingency Plans For Fitness "Celebs"
20:54 - Finances Discussion
23:55 - Turkesterone & Ecdysterone; Anecdotes Vs. Science
28:36 - Dave's Fluctuating Lipid levels
30:58 - Organ Imaging & Interpretation By Medical Professionals
35:47 - Steroid Temptations
37:59 - How Come Steve Feels Fine Being Androgen Deficient?
40:22 - Steve's Triptorelin Experiment
43:35 - Dave's Current ALL-NATTY Testosterone Levels
46:57 - Stress Kills Gains! Balancing Work & Bodybuilding
51:56 - Closing Thoughts
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Today I was interviewed by Rachel and Nikki of the RachandNikkipodcast. Check out their channel below:
00:00 Intro
02:14 Is there such a thing as a slow or fast metabolism?
04:45 NEAT
05:50 Metabolic adaptation
09:33 Prevention of negative adaptations when dieting
12:54 Diet breaks
18:06 Fasting and appetite suppression
18:56 How to find maintenance after a diet
22:36 How long does it take to adapt to new maintenance calories after a diet?
25:05 Obstacles to coaching
33:26 Adaptive vs nonadaptive metabolisms
37:25 What is set point theory?
40:22 Do any supplements work for fat loss?
42:40 Can people build muscle and lose fat at the same time?
45:03 Where to find Dave
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Today we're joined by Natural Hypertrophy
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Natural Hypertrophy
2:00- Comments section
5:00- Fitting YouTube into regular life
6:00- Making it on YouTube
9:55- NH getting kicked off YouTube
15:50- NH stats
19:20- Stance on PEDs
23:30- Is it important to know if someone is enhanced?
30:40- Rating NH’s genetics
33:00- Genetics vs Steroids
43:00- The importance of who you’re giving your message to
46:15- Deloads
49:30- Number of sets per week
52:00- Difficulty of sets
54:15- How does lifting schedule fit into life
56:30- Deloads again
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Gym culture / those around you
9:00- Concrete goals at an advanced stage
14:20- The problem with PEDs as the answer
16:10- Other sports vs lifting for life
20:30- Periworkout nutrition
22:05- Success making it easier to be motivated
27:30- Detecting changes at an advanced stage
28:20- Proper exercise selection vs more volume
35:30- Safety of deadlift variations
46:00- Deloads
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Today we're joined by Jessica Terrier, a coach with Revive Stronger
0:00- Intro
1:00- Jess’s recent season
6:00- Reversing out of the diet
8:50- How low calories have to get
12:40- Post show feels
19:40- The pressures of being lean
23:30- Do you caution people against getting lean Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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TRT Discussion
0:00- Intro
0:30- Diving into TRT inquiries
0:45- Merijn coming off TRT
5:00- People acting like they need TRT when they don't
7:15- True TRT results
8:20- Reasons one might want to go on TRT
10:10- Potential issues with TRT
13:10- Dr. Thomas O'Connor / The Anabolic Doc
14:00- Ways to keep natural lifting fun
16:00- How most normal people view physiques
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Q&A 6 (Ft. Abel Csabai) is live!
0:00- Intro
0:30- How many calories to eat to gain without fat gain?
5:00- Vertical vs horizontal pulling and shoulder issues
10:30- How much protein to eat based on bodyweight and goals
17:00- Obsessive health measures taken by people like Leo and Longevity
32:00- How long would you want to live with your current health?
33:00- Can you use a few cycles of gear for permanent gains?
41:30- What will Mike Israetel and others do after their run at bodybuilding?
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Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian in UT Health Austin’s Dermatology Clinic, UT Health Austin’s Endocrinology Clinic, UT Health Austin’s Infectious Disease Clinic, UT Health Austin’s Livestrong Cancer Institutes, UT Health Austin’s Primary Care Clinic, and UT Health Austin’s Rheumatology Clinic. She is also a part of UT Health Austin’s Integrated Behavioral Health care team, UT Health Austin’s Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction care team, and UT Health Austin’s CaLM Care Team. She specializes in using evidence-based nutrition to develop individualized nutrition care plans that help patients meet their personal health goals, optimize clinical outcomes, and improve quality of life. Additionally, Dr. Zuniga is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Oncology.
Dr. Zuniga earned her doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also completed a dietetic internship. She is a Level 2 Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Dr. Zuniga previously served as an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Texas State University. As a translational nutrition scientist, she conducts basic, clinical, and epidemiological research to understand how nutrition and physical activity may promote physical and cognitive health in cancer survivors and older adults. Her research has been published in several scientific journals, including Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Prevention Research, Journal of Geriatric Oncology, and Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging.
0:00- Intro
0:20- Moving Beyond Cancer Collaberative
0:50- Meeting Dr. Zuniga / her background
2:30- Frustrations with “experts” on social media
4:10- Inflammatory bowel disease and diet
5:30- Exclusive enteral nutrition
9:00- Specific Carbohydrate Diet
12:45- Dietary influence on cancer
14:40- Medical Medium
16:30- Mark Hyman
20:15- Making conclusions on dietary studies
23:40- Terrible insurance company issues
24:30- Keto diets and cancer
29:50- Fasting mimetic diet
41:15- Ketogenic / carnivore diet for gut health
49:00- Dietary advice to avoid cancer
56:30- Where to find more from Dr. Zuniga
Mario Tomic is back to discuss the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Mario Tomic
1:00- People getting deleted off of Instagram
3:00- Max strength testing
11:00- Strength differences at different weights
12:40- The importance of having goals to work towards
16:30- Setting priorities
18:00- Discipline vs consistency
23:10- Mario’s recent changes to lead to strength increases
27:00- 1RM calculators
29:00- Working with Steve Hall
37:00- How we look at different body fat levels
41:00- Meeting people in person vs online
44:30- Form/Biomechanics/Stretch mediated hypertrophy
Mario's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariotomich/
Mario's Website: https://www.tomic.com/
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Today we're joined by Geoffrey Verity Schofield and Alex Leonidas to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Introduction to AlphaDestiny
2:30- Operation smile donation
2:50- Bear Mode
9:00- Alex bulking up
10:30- Progressive overload over time
12:50- Gains after year 5
17:00- Compliments from others
21:00- Understanding why you want to get lean
24:25- Is it worth it?
29:00- What you want influencing what impresses you
31:40- What physique do women prefer?
35:00- Neck gains
41:50- Neck harness vs holding plates
44:30- Adding side flexions
46:25- Partials
54:00- Which movements to use partials for
55:30- Pull ups
1:00:00- Goals for 2022
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Today we're back to talk with Chris Barakat about the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Human performance lab
3:00- Chris’s competition season
8:00- Competing naturally in the NPC
9:30- Recomping pre-contest
15:00- Maintaining muscle during a cut
19:15- Fatigue from large free weight exercises
22:40- Collab with Kassem Hanson’
25:15- Unilateral
28:15- Non-responders
31:00- Psychology relating to misbeliefs
40:30- Future physique improvements
44:30- Natural bodybuilding shows
49:30- Gameplan for the next season
51:00- Stubbornly sticking to exercises
53:00- Peak week for naturals
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Kassem Hanson, founder of N1 Education, is back on the podcast. Timestamps below:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Addressing the Doug Brignole controvery / comments/ conversations
8:30- Kassem’s stance
10:45- Prime machine demo / failure at different points
12:50- Internal hemodynamics
15:00- Where to take failure / ROM
18:00- Calf study / positioning changing muscle emphasis
22:00- Asymmetries
25:00- Ability to see changes from different methods
32:00- Stimulus to fatigue
41:00- Failure vs fatigue
49:30- A question on Doug’s behalf
53:20- Commentary between Kassem, Mike, Lyle, etc
1:01:45- Functional medicine
1:07:00- Benefits of novelty
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Today we sit down with Mike Dolce, a professional weight management coach and UFC trainer with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of pro athletes as well as ordinary people hit their weight loss goals.
0:00- Intro
0:20- Intro to Mike Dolce
4:00- Evidence based fitness industry
4:55- Mike’s disputes with Layne Norton
10:30- Mike’s opinion on artificial sweeteners
16:30- More on Mike’s methods
20:30- Stan Efferding / Vertical Diet
23:00- Jon Jones
26:00- Who is the greatest MMA fighter ever?
29:00- Chael P Sonnen
33:00- GSP vs Khabib
34:00- Conor McGregor
38:30- How Mike track’s client’s results
47:40- Athletes who don’t follow a healthy lifestyle
51:30- Where to find Mike Dolce
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Marc Lobliner is currently Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com, a 2012/2013/2014/2015 INC. 500/5000 company as well as Owner/CEO of one of the fastest growing supplement companies, MTS Nutrition. Marc is Partner in Ambrosia Nutraceuticals and Owner of Machine Training Solutions Body and Life Coaching Services. Alongside this, Marc is a Professional Bodybuilder.
0:00- Intro
1:00- Medical / dental
2:40- Marc’s birthday / Charity donation to Special Olympics
7;00- Marc and his wife’s medical care / breast explant surgery
11:00- Marc’s YouTube channel and YouTube drama
18:30- Breaking out in the industry today
21:30- Working with Sylvester Stallone
23:10- Marc boxing
25:15- Being competitive
27:00- Marc’s return to bodybuilding
27:45- Marc being very lean year round
33:00- How much did PEDs add to Marc’s stage weight?
35:00- Being disciplined
44:40- Marc’s input on RIR / keeping reps in the tank
51:00- Mentality of a champion
Marc's website: https://marclobliner.com/
Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TigerFitness
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Marc Lobliner is currently Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com, a 2012/2013/2014/2015 INC. 500/5000 company as well as Owner/CEO of one of the fastest growing supplement companies, MTS Nutrition. Marc is Partner in Ambrosia Nutraceuticals and Owner of Machine Training Solutions Body and Life Coaching Services. Alongside this, Marc is a Professional Bodybuilder.
0:00- Intro
1:00- Medical / dental
2:40- Marc’s birthday / Charity donation to Special Olympics
7;00- Marc and his wife’s medical care / breast explant surgery
11:00- Marc’s YouTube channel and YouTube drama
18:30- Breaking out in the industry today
21:30- Working with Sylvester Stallone
23:10- Marc boxing
25:15- Being competitive
27:00- Marc’s return to bodybuilding
27:45- Marc being very lean year round
33:00- How much did PEDs add to Marc’s stage weight?
35:00- Being disciplined
44:40- Marc’s input on RIR / keeping reps in the tank
51:00- Mentality of a champion
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Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TigerFitness
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Geoffrey Verity Schofield is back to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
1:30- Neck training
12:00- Genetic structure
17:00- Where to take muscular measurements
22:20- Geoffrey’s diet to bulk
30:00- Maintaining / maingaining
38:15- Drug protocols affecting diet protocols
39:30- PED users forgetting what it’s like to be natural
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Kassem Hanson is the creator of N1 and an educator in the fitness industry. Today we dive into the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:45- Kassem’s background
1:30- Bubble’s in the fitness industry
2:30- Controversy over Doug Brignole’s claims
3:40- Efficiency
7:30- Issues with Doug’s calculations
14:00- Further issues
17:00- Appealing to the neuroticism of lifters
20:00- Can you build equally big legs with Doug’s methods?
25:30- Claims about inability to emphasize difference heads of a muscle
30:10- Individuality in recommendations
36:15- Can more training volume make up for a suboptimal exercise
49:40- Decline vs Incline benching
52:00- Different camps and methods
1:01:30- Being able to parse out good vs bad exercises
1:05:45- Testimonials
Kassem's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/
Kassem's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/N1education
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Dr. Mike Israetel is back on to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Operation Smile
1:30- My decision to work with Steve Hall
2:30- Mike’s perspective on an advanced trainee switching to a methodical training system
8:30- How do you actually GET stronger for reps to cause muscle growth
15:05- Why Mike believes beginner naturals argue against traditional hypertrophy methods
17:45- Ego within lifting
25:00- Genetic predisposition to strength vs size
26:45- Injuries from more strength focused lifting
28:10- Different beneficial rep ranges
33:00- Resensitzation
35:50- Is the size vs strength discrepancy greater in enhanced lifters
42:00- Preferences toward training methods
43:00- Steroid placebo studies and my fake steroid study
50:20- Novelty as a stimulus
53:30- Doug Brignole and Joel Seedman
58:45- Back to placebo
1:01:30- Genetics vs effort
1:04:10- Where to find Mike
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Dr. Ralph Esposito is back on the podcast to discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
1:00- Dr. Esposito’s background
3:30- What is truly evidence based?
9:00- Testing methods that are less “proven”
12:00- Rapamycin
16:00- Hormetic response of mTOR
19:55- Fasting
25:00- Continuous Glucose Monitors
36:30- My stories with measuring glucose and ketones
41:00- Being in true ketosis
43:20- Recent article on the carbohydrate – insulin model
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Dr. Thomas O'Connor and IFBB Pro Jodie Engel join us today to discuss the medical complications Jodie has experienced in the past year after using extreme protocols given to her by her bodybuilding coach.
0:00- Intro
1:10- Jodie’s medical history and medications prescribed
6:40- Rhabdomyolysis diagnosis
9:00- Hospital admission
12:00- Blood work values
12:45- Dr. O’Connor gives his input
14:30- Powerlifters vs bodybuilders health risks
15:10- Holding coaches liable
18:10- More on Jodie’s current condition
21:00- Cardiac and renal diagnoses
24:40- Potential for return of cardiac health
25:50- Resting heart rate
28:00- Going to a university hospital
30:15- Dialysis
32:00- Ace inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers
35:15- Cardiac remodeling
37:30- Next steps for Jodie
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We're back with our 5th Q&A, joined by Abel Csabai
0:00- Intro
1:00- Chasing hunger with artificial sweeteners
3:00- Shout out to Scott and Eric for their contribution
4:00- Abel starting his bulk
7:00- Working with a coach
8:00- Is straight protein ok pre-workout?
10:00- Leaning gaining rate of gain
12:00- Details on our training splits
18:00- Body measurements and discrepancies between appearance
22:30- Biomechanics of exercises / Doug Brignole
36:30- Water fluctuations and how it influences you
43:00- Intra-workout nutrition
49:00- How to break up back volume
52:30- Potential for human longevity
59:00- Pull up range of motion / stretch mediated hypertrophy
1:05:00- Hook grip vs mixed grip vs straps
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Brandon DaCruz and Abel Csabai are back on the podcast!
0:40- Genetic freaks
7:00- TRT and Testosterone’s effect on muscle mass
11:00- More on genetic freaks
15:30- Genetics vs PEDs
20:00- Distribution of genetics
25:30- Exercise selection and variation
45:30- Are injuries in your old age worth it?
1:02:30- Have we found unique exercises make a difference
1:04:30- Shout out to Dr. Scott Stevenson
1:09:35- Where to find more of Abel and Brandon
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Doug Brignole is a former competitive bodybuilder, expert in biomechanics, author and public speaker. He has won numerous bodybuilding titles, including 1982 Mr. America and 1986 Mr. Universe. Today we dive into the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:20- Operation smile
0:40- Hearing about Doug
1:30- Doug’s background
3:10- Defining inefficiency
7:40- Doug’s lifting background
9:20- Factoring in individual’s biomechanics
14:40- Lombard’s paradox and reciprocal innervation
17:45- Back to efficiency
22:20- Comparison to how many bodybuilders have grown with more traditional methods
25:20- Potential arguments against Doug’s methods
29:10- Knee issues with sissy squats
31:30- Using other exercises when there are issues
33:30- The Brig-20
35:50- 16 Factors
37:40- Where to find demonstrations and advice
38:30- Calves
42:30- Seated vs lying leg curl and comparison to overhead extension
49:50- Studies showing different growth in different areas of the muscle
53:45- Proximity to failure regardless of rep range
58:50- Rest-pause training
1:05:00- How Doug is currently training
1:06:30- Will this method get you bigger than you otherwise could have gotten?
1:09:50- Where to find more of Doug’s work
Doug's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dougbrignole/
Doug's website: https://dougbrignole.com/
Steve Hall, founder of Revive Stronger, is back on the podcast!
0:00- Intro
0:20- Steve Hall on the podcast
2:00- The difficulty of cutting versus bulking
5:30- Mini cuts
10:40- Gaining new muscle versus retaining on muscle
12:40- Different levels of leanness
15:35- Steve’s calories
19:45- To refeed or not to refeed
22:30- Training while dieting
25:30- Issues with excessive exercise variation
34:30- Steve’s strength
42:15- Other camp’s trying these methods
44:30- Psychology of belief about your training
47:30- The steroid placebo stories and giving my brother fake steroids
49:15- Steve’s off season calories and difficulty eating
Steve's website: https://revivestronger.com/
Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/revivestron...
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Mario Tomic is a fitness YouTuber, coach, and entrepreneur. Today we dive into the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:40- Warped strength standards
1:40- Mario’s stats / lifting history
4:10- Dragonball Z / the heroes journey
8:00- Why lifting is enticing and creates a community
12:00- Mario’s stats / lifting history
16:00- Maximizing realistic life potential vs genetic potential
23:20- Realism versus social media expectations
25:10- Infinite game concept
28:00- Backing off the volume bandwagon
32:40- Finding ways to stay motivated for progress
40:40- Mario’s strength levels
47:00- Bulgarian split squats / leg exercises
54:30- Dangerous lifting stories
59:00- Regular gym vs social media standards
1:00:20- Strength vs size, skill vs inherent qualities
1:04:00- Low rep vs high rep strength
1:06:20- Relative strength
1:10:40- Where to find more of Mario
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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Today we are joined by Dr. Gary Linkov. Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
0:00- Intro
0:20- Operation Smile
1:00- YouTube algorithm growth
5:40- Dr. Gary Linkov’s background
11:50- More Plates More Dates
16:00- Finasteride / Propecia
21:30- PRP treatment for hair
29:00- Transplanted hair taking on the qualities of other hair in the transplanted location
30:00- Fees for hair transplants
31:15- Other professions doing botox and fillers
36:10- Body dysmorphia / unhealthy psychology
45:30- Comparing to social media
49:30- Feeling unhappy directly after surgery
53:15- Being treated based on how you look
55:30- Kybella
1:00:15- Buccal fat pad removal
1:03:50- Where to find more of Dr. Gary Linkov
Dr. Gary Linkov's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgarynyc/
Dr. Gary Linkov's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHS...
Dr. Gary Linkov's Website: https://cityfacialplastics.com/
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GVS is back! With the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- More about Geoff
2:40- Geoff’s response to training
5:00- Learning one’s own response to training
11:45- Controversial advice about using the pump to determine training volume
15:30- Is RP becoming cultish?
20:00- Nonsense content in the industry
21:00- Bad advice from steroid using lifters
23:45- How long can you keep progressing?
30:30- Genetic muscle shape
36:00- Right vs left imbalances
42:00- Female bodybuilders
44:30- Is bodybuilding part of the fitness industry
46:25- V-shred
50:00- Geoff’s strength
1:04:00- Where to find GVS
1:05:00- John Cena China controversy
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Today we have on Gregory O'Gallagher, the founder of Kinobody, to discuss all of the following topics:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Charity Water donation
1:30- Greg’s background
7:20- Greg’s height and weight
8:20- MMA / Boxing training
10:10- Intermittent fasting popularization
19:20- When to workout when fasting
22:00- Greg’s impressive strength
29:30- How training changes as you become very advanced
34:00- The difficulty of cardio feats
38:15- The Kinobody persona
Greg's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gog9
Greg's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gregogallag...
Greg's Website: https://kinobody.com/
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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We're back with our 4th Q&A, joined by Abel Csabai
0:00- Intro
1:00- Shout out to John D for membership to the Brains and Gains Podcast
1:50- When to start tracking calories in a diet
11:00- Using calipers to track body fat
12:20- Training with intent / perfect form all of the time
22:00- Benefits / advantages of different training splits
32:00- Is there a minimum daily volume required
35:30- Who cares who’s enhanced?
47:45- Can you do exclusively rest pause training?\
55:00- Equating volume load
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
www.SSDAbel.com
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0:00- Intro
1:00- Matt Terry’s background
5:30- Credentials vs who is popular on social media
7:30- Drug use in the Olympics / at the elite level
12:40- Going on TRT
15:00- Subcutaneous vs intramuscular injections
18:15- Best powerlifting numbers
21:00- Weight to be contest lean vs bulked up
23:20- How PED usage changes perspectives
24:50- Delusional about PED’s effects
` 36:00- Response to different diets
46:00- Step count
47:45- mTOR
51:30- How genes affect diet
54:50- What Matt found best training wise
57:15- What Matt found did not work well
58:00- Splits vs training variables
1:03:00- How to count volume
1:04:20- Where to find more of Matt
Matt's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattterryfi...
Matt's Website: https://www.mattterryfitness.com/
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This is part 2 to the podcast with Lyle posted last week. Topics below:
0:00- Intro
3:15- P-Ratio debate
10:30- Practical vs theoretical issues bulking to high body fat percentages
16:00- Set point changing and adding fat cells
20:14- Refeed research in recent years
34:45- Lyle’s consultations
38:45- Training volume regulations
43:30- Lyle vs the fitness industry
46:00- Who does Lyle think is smart in the industry?
Lyle's Website: https://store.bodyrecomposition.com/
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...
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Lyle is back! And as usual it will be a two-parter. Part 1's topics below:
0:00- Intro
1:15- The failure debate between Lyle McDonald and Mike Israetel
6:50- The Lifting Dermatologist’s video
16:30- How to prove Lyle wrong
19:20- Defining failure
21:20- Issues with advice from enhanced lifters
28:30- Variation in what failure looks like
36:00- DC training
39:30- The evidence based community
43:00- Rest pause variations
53:00- When has Lyle been wrong
55:00- What happened to Mark Rippetoe
Lyle's Website: https://store.bodyrecomposition.com/
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
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Today we Alberto Nunez of 3DMJ back on the podcast. Alberto has been lifting for over 20 years and has competed in natural bodybuilding for over 10, allowing him to gain multiple pro cards. Alberto has played a vital role in promoting the natural movement and his contributions as a coach, athlete, and author have helped propel some of the growth the sport has seen over the last decade.
0:00- Intro
0:20- Podcasting
3:00- Operation Smile donation
3:30- What Alberto has been doing bodybuilding wise
5:30- Ideal volume for someone experienced
6:20- The 3DMJ team competing together
8:30- The need for exercise variation
17:50- What progress looks like after being so advanced
24:10- What is Alberto doing differently this next contest season?
26:30- Cues for better focus
29:30- Pull Ups and Pull Up strength
34:40- Hesitancy to drop exercises
36:00- 500+lb squat
39:30- The failure debate
43:30- Having a competitive / athletic background
48:45- Gauging progress on certain momentum-prone movements
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
Alberto's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nunez3dmj/
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Today we're joined by Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a writer, coach, and brofessor of lifting. We dive into the following topics today:
0:00- Intro
1:00- Unsolicited advice
4:30- Greg Doucette’s cookbook price
6:30- How to determine coaching prices
10:30- Is anyone buying these expensive products?
13:45- Athlean X’s fake weights
17:30- GVS’s start on YouTube
24:20- Do we put on an act?
31:55- Training talk / Geoff’s stats
36:10- Failure training
42:40- University studies
43:40- Mike Israetel vs Lyle McDonald
GVS's Charity Choice: https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fun...
GVS's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyver...
GVS's website: https://www.verityfit.com/
My Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...
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Today we speak with bodybuilder and coach Kolton Lukes, discussing the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Kolton Lukes editing my videos
1:20- Cerebral Palsy donation
4:50- Kolton’s competition history
10:00- Taking the jump to enhanced bodybuilding
14:30- Determining why you have low testosterone
18:00- The dramatic effectiveness of blasting and cruising
22:40- The appeal of gear
24:30- The health risks of gear
28:00- bodybuilding progress versus other areas of life
35:30- Appearance suggesting how much knowledge you have
37:30- Dante Trudel’s influence
40:30- The availability of learning about PEDs online
43:00- Fake gear
47:20- Where to find Kolton for info and training
Kolton's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kolton_red/
Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...
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Menno Henselmans is the founder of the Henselmans Personal Training Certification Program (PT Course). He's a featured author in Men's Health, IronMind, T-Nation, AARR and many more. He is himself an experienced physique coach, including several pro card winning clients & international prize winners in physique sports and powerlifting. Today we discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:50- Nets to prevent malaria
2:35- P-ratio debate with Gren Nuckols and Eric Trexler
4:50- P-Ratio defined
7:00- Menno’s volume recommendations and deloads
13:20- Refeed debate and discussion
19:00- Adherence to diet
26:00- Refeeds to maintain versus diet down
29:20- Water retention and bloating
33:10- Meal timing on workout days
37:10- Adaptable metabolisms
38:00- Poor estimates of body fat percentage
38:55- How I like to use calipers to gauge progress
41:00- Menno’s height and weight
41:45- How Menno made new gains
44:40- Sleep quality during dieting
46:30- Magnesium, melatonin, and light therapy
54:00- Tips for dieting without hunger
56:15- Detailing recomping
59:00- Getting a DEXA scan
1:01:30- Do hardgainers need more or less volume
1:08:30- Where to find more of Menno
Menno's Website: https://mennohenselmans.com/
Menno's IG: https://www.instagram.com/menno.hense...
Menno's FB: https://www.facebook.com/menno.hensel...
Dr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. His master’s and doctoral degrees were earned at Baylor University while serving as the Coordinator of the Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory. He joined the faculty at USF in the Fall of 2007.
As a researcher and author, Dr. Campbell has published more than 150 scientific papers and abstracts (in academic journals) related to sports nutrition and physique enhancement. In addition, he is a paid consultant to professional sport team organizations, sport entertainment corporations, and also is a litigation consultant and expert witness related to dietary supplementation. Dr. Campbell has published three books on sports nutrition, including the NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition and Sports Nutrition: Enhancing Athletic Performance.
His research is focused on improving exercise performance and enhancing physique through the synergism of resistance exercise, nutrition, and dietary supplements. Dr. Campbell is a fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition where he also currently serves as the organization’s President.
Here we delve into the following:
0:00- Intro
0:20- Operation Smile
0:40- Intro to Dr. Bill Campbell
5:05- Breaking into the fitness industry as a career
7:20- Refeed study
16:15- Factors that matter aside from calories
20:40- Diet break study with Menno Henselmans
23:20- How the refeed pendulum has swung
26:00- Who should incorporate refeeds / diet breaks?
29:40- Are there any negatives to refeeds?
32:20- How to fund a study
34:30- Compliance in a study
37:50- Bill’s personal training experience
40:30- What would a future study have to show?
Dr. Campbell's IG: https://www.instagram.com/billcampbel...
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0:00- Intro
0:40- General population versus evidence based population
1:20- Tom Brady’s genetics
2:30- Super supplement usage in sports
4:00- Who is this book for?
5:20- Pliability training
7:10- “Muscle pump function”
9:10- Doing pliability training at home
10:10- Specificity of training
12:40- Pushing hydration
15:10- Poor nutrition advice
17:45- The good in this book
21:10- Like and subscribe
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Pete Rubish is a well know powerlifter that has been in the lifting game for many years. Here we discuss the following:
0:00- Intro
0:30- Intro to Pete
1:40- Charity choice of Pete
3:20- How Pete got into powerlifting
4:50- When Pete got into super supplements
7:30- Getting poor quality gear from unknown sources
9:50- What health tests Pete has had done
12:15- CRP correlating with cancer
13:30- Cholesterol values / carnivore diet
15:00- Various blood work values
19:50- Protein and kidney health
23:00- What Pete did coming off gear
26:45- How dramatically powerful PEDs are
30:00- The progression to being a delusionally enhanced athlete
33:05- Fake natties in powerlifting
36:40- Pete’s highest doses
40:00- Can Pete keep any gains long term?
42:20- Sleep apnea tests and treatment
46:40- Does Pete regret going on gear / could he have gotten here naturally?
49:50- Heart scans
Pete's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteRubish/...
Pete's IG: https://www.instagram.com/pete.rubish/
Humane Society: https://secure.animalhumanesociety.or...
Excited to bring you this roundtable with Shannon Beer, Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, Elizabeth Rohde, and Jessica Terrier. All of these women have great yet varied experience in the industry so I wanted to get each of them on to discuss the prevalence of disordered eating and body image issues among women in the health and fitness sphere.
0:00- Intro
0:30- Shannon Beer’s background
3:30- The prevalence of eating disorders in women
8:00- Noticing the difference between men and women’s goals and expectations
10:00- How to help clients who keep repeating the same issue
13:40- How important is willpower?
15:15- Are there times to be more stern as a coach?
20:00- How to begin with a coach in this area
22:45- Why are eating disorders and body image issues more prevalent in women?
27:00- Do we think there will ever be less pressure on women to look a certain way?
36:20- Are clients with a history of eating disorders getting a different approach with coaching?
42:00- Seeking out professional help
46:10- Ways to determine the start of the slippery slope into disordered eating and body image issues
49:00- Resources for more info by Dr. Fundaro
50:00- Intro to Elizabeth Rohde
52:00- Routines given to new lifters without context
55:00- New women’s divisions in competition
57:00- Plastic surgery in bikini competitions
59:00- More on Elizabeth’s background
1:03:00- The ethics of surgery
1:06:10- Does surgery exacerbate or help self confidence issues?
1:08:00- Advice to women looking to be highly achieving with good psychological health 1:16:25- Jess’s background
1:18:10- Women embracing weight and strength gain
1:22:20- Is bulking or cutting easier?
1:26:00- The difficulty in staying lean all of the time
1:28:00- Is it better to discuss starting with a gaining phase with a history of disordered eating
1:31:00- How to handle clients who are starting off both overweight and with disorde
Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler are back on the podcast to discuss the following:
0:30- Anberlin
1:20- The P-Ratio debate
6:00- Defining P-Ratio
8:00- Can you diet down to improve P-Ratios?
16:00- When will Greg Nuckols cut down?
20:00- Benefits of taking extended time off
24:00- Benefits of pushing yourself too hard at times
30:00- Do you need to ever train to failure to progressively overload?
38:40- Effective reps / number of intense reps
44:00- Focusing on factors that generally don’t matter
52:15- Ischemic preconditioning, acute changes translating to long term changes
Greg's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/
Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitn...
Stronger by Science: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/
MASS: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
Website and Coaching: Email Maconid91@gmail.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/
Joey Szatmary is a strongman competitor, owner of Lion's Den Elite Training Facility, and YouTuber. He has competed at a high level and trains with some unbelievably strong lifters.
Part 1:
0:00- Meeting up with Joe
4:05- Some of Joe’s background
9:30- Intro to strongman exercises
12:30- Training with Mike Israetel
24:00- Injuries in Strongman
27:00- Variation in strongman competitions
Joe's YouTube for part 2: https://www.youtube.com/c/SzatStrengt...
Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/szatstrength/
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We're back with John Meadows! Very glad to hear John has been recovering well from his heart attack and today we dive into the following:
0:20- Our leg sessions that morning
2:00- Update to John’s heart condition
6:30- Ubiquinol / CoQ10
7:30- John’s medications
8:00- John’s family history
9:10- Training intensity post heart attack
10:35- Marvel / movies
12:40- Muscle rounds / cluster sets / rest pauses
16:30- My previously insane leg workouts
18:30- John’s opinion of 2-3+ RIR
27:00- How a sports / competitive background effects mindset
33:00- Needing less volume as you become more advanced / volumetrics John uses
38:30- What actually causes muscle growth?
40:00- Reference to my “How Pro Bodybuilders Actually Train” video
43:30- Does having a lot of years away from natural lifting lead an enhanced coach to lose touch with what works for naturals?
45:30- Discussion on PEDs being thrown at problems too often
48:30- Does John have any regrets about his bodybuilding experience?
57:00- Bodybuilding compared to other sports
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Abel and I are back with our 3rd round of Q&As! Make sure to check out his channel for the other part
5:00- Specific strength phases for a bodybuilder
25:00 TRT discussion
36:00 Cut or bulk after a layoff? [herniated disc]
Second Part: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...
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0:30- A-Aron
0:50- Identical strength with very different body types
2:20- Bryan and Aaron’s background
5:30- If someone is consistent with a bro split will they still reach their potential?
14:45- Putting compound exercises at the end of a workout
18:45- Prioritizing legs
20:20- The importance of measurements vs photos
23:45- Are legs more genetically determined than upper body
27:00- Does what you do when you’re a child affect your muscularity in adulthood 1
31:00- Is a lot of variation helpful?
32:15- How long is the period of neurological adaptation to a new lift?
34:40- Training one leg experiment
37:00- Does what you do when you’re a child affect your muscularity in adulthood 2
42:00- Dieting down during puberty
47:00- Different structures among different ethnicities
49:00- Meal timing / Intermittent Fasting
58:00- Blood glucose
1:05:30- Blood glucose during a keto refeed
1:10:00- How we feel as we’re aging
1:12:45- Cold showers / ice baths
1:20:00- Being good in multiple fitness capacities
Bryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorst...
Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_straker/
Bryan's website: Evolvedtrainingsystems.com
Aaron's website: https://strakernutritionco.com/
Eat Train Prosper Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Vigorous Steve, a Youtuber and bodybuilding coach who helps those focused on health while achieving physique goals, is back on the podcast. Part 2 will be on his channel linked below, part 1 here will cover the following topics:
0:00- Intro
1:30- Feeling connected to YouTubers
3:30- Similarities with Leo and Derek from More Plates More Dates
7:00- Jason Blaha vs Greg Doucette vs MPMD natty or not videos
13:20- Targeting certain populations as clients
15:20- Using / reusing old videos
19:20- Speaking with Jason Blaha and Leo Rex
22:00- John Meadows / being liked by all
23:30- Update to Vigorous Steve’s health / Fasting
31:00- Elevated liver enzymes are not normal / bodybuilders justifying health issues
36:00- Not training when coming off super supplements
42:30- Neck size/neck training
47:20- The risk of online pharmacies and unregulated “research chemicals”
Steve's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vigorous...
Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/
Steve's Website: https://vigoroussteve.com/
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Back with another Q&A! Make sure to check out Abel's podcast for the other part.
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - How would we rate our genetics from 1-10?
8:27 - Bloating from diet sodas
10:20 - How important is to get hydration on point
13:10 - What to do when feeling rundown a few weeks before deloading
16:29 - Why are PEDS so common in bodybuilding despite being illegal?
19:27 - Diet sodas and dental health, and how to get off from being addicted to them
22:35 - How quickly should you expect to progress in weight and reps on your lifts?
26:13 - When and how to use carb cycling during cutting and bulking?
34:10 - What training frequency do we think is the best?
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Here we round out the 2nd and final part of the podcast with Dr. Scott Stevenson and Cornelius Parkin, discussing the following topics:
0:15- Normal ranges of testosterone
3:00- My recent testosterone levels
5:30- Vitamin D / sun exposure / melanotan
9:00- Proper TRT levels
10:00- Could lower testosterone be helpful as we age?
17:00- Is it easier psychologically to simply stop lifting after coming off gear?
20:00- Different mentality among natural vs enhanced lifters
23:45- Does starting skinny mean you have bad genetics?
30:30- The importance of very intense training
40:00- Why increasing training intensity may benefit lifters more than volume
42:00- Am I really training to failure?
49:00- The importance of the audience you’re speaking to
54:00- Doing your own research on training styles / routines
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Dr. Scott Stevenson and Cornelius Parkin are back on the podcast to discuss the following topics. Part 2 will wrap it up next week!
0:40- Scott dealing with OCD questioning
3:00- Americans being more gullible and delusional
7:15- The old days of the lifting forums
14:50- Why enhanced coaches seem to give different advice compared to natural coaches
21:45- Why saying you’re on a lower dose doesn’t prove what you’re doing is effective
33:30- Do true non-responders exist
44:00- Being on TRT vs “TRT” and test boosters
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0:30- Charity donation to Operation Smile
1:00- Steve’s background
3:45- The risk of all of your income coming from social media
5:15- How social media changes you
8:05- How Steve met Leo
10:45- My history looking into PEDs
18:20- The risks of leaving the natural lifestyle
25:30- Body/organ scans, and issues with over testing
27:00- Blood work vs scans
32:00- Beta blockers / ACE inhibitors / ARBs
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Brandon Roberts is a scientist, former online coach, writer, and physique athlete. He has a Ph.D. in muscle biology and is currently studying exercise and nutrition.
0:30- Brandon’s background
3:00- Judging the worthiness of supplements / Ashwaganda
8:30- VO2 Max
13:00- Mechanistic rationale behind Ashwaganda
18:30- What is an adaptogen?
20:30- Other recommended supplements
23:00- False claims for advances in medicine
25:30- Explaining power in studies
28:00- Curcumin
29:15- Brandon’s bodybuilding competitions
35:30- My crazy cutting experiment
42:00- New calorie tracking tool / Log Smarter
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Paul Kanu is a competitive bodybuilder who recently won his pro card. As a pro bodybuilder Paul applies both anecdotal and scientific method to improve not only his physique, and his clients as well. Calvin Huynh is a personal trainer, Macros Inc coach, and writer at AwesomeFitnessScience.com. His content has reached various top sites and he has worked with a variety of clients ranging from top CEOs, hardcore lifters, desk workers, and stay at home moms.
1:00- Catching up on the Olympia
2:00- How the debate came to be
3:30- The importance of volume
13:30- Progressive overload, volume, intensity
20:00- Thoughts on Mike Israetel’s volume landmarks
29:20- Differences in how to fix a stall in progression
40:30- The idea of adding sets forever vs adding weight forever
50:10- If having a set rep range is helpful or limiting
55”15- How they train their clients
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I decided to turn some of my YouTube comments, DMs, and emails into a Q&A. This week I'm joined by Abel Csabai to field the questions.
0:50- Cost of coaching
8:50- Strength as a result of hypertrophy or hypertrophy as a result of strength increases
17:10- Effective reps
22:50- Neuroregulation of appetite and blander foods helping to eat less
32:30- Resetting sleep schedule, and CBTi
39:50- Enhanced bodybuilders losing touch with how it is to train naturally.
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Cornelius Parkin has a breadth of experience over his past 22 years of training and 8 years of owning a gym. He was a World and European champion in powerlifting (teen and then junior division), competed numerous times in bodybuilding never losing his class, with two overall wins. He has 12+ years of online coaching experience and is an NPC judge as well as a moderator on several bodybuilding forums. As a coach he has turned numerous clients pro including last year's nationals overall bikini winner.
0:30- Meeting Cornelius and his thoughts on John Jaquish
4:30- Cornelius’ background in the fitness scene
5:30- Crazy advice from coaches on social media
13:00- The risk of taking anabolics and always wanting more
23:00- Why taking anabolics can be harder than being natural
27:00- Depending on bloodwork for your health
32:00- Competing versus yourself compared to competing versus others
36:00- How much muscle anabolics actually add
40:00- Different training for natural versus enhanced lifters
46:30- Prehab / mobility
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Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach, internationally published fitness model, National Level NPC competitor and the National Sales Director for Innovapharm which is a brick and mortar focused supplement company.
Brandon has spent the past 12 years working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and believes in blending what’s been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand in the trenches experience to improve body composition and optimal performance and longevity with himself and his clients. He's back on the podcast today to discuss the following:
0:30- Brandon’s background
1:30- Repetitive concepts in the fitness industry
13:40- Opinion on my John Jaquish podcast
27:00- Greg Doucette and controversial videos
31:20- Adapting to staying lean year round
47:50- Muscular measurements
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Paul Kanu is back on the podcast to discuss his road to becoming a new IFBB Pro
1:00- Paul’s apartment fire
4:40- New IFBB pro card
10:30- Changes from last year to this year
12:50- Muscular measurements among different lifters
19:50- Next show / first pro show
21:45 - Relationships in prep
26:30- Super supplements at the pro level
42:00- Body dysmorphia
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Professional natural bodybuilders Jeff Alberts and Brad Loomis of 3DMJ are back on the Brains and Gains podcast to discuss the following:
2:20- Band training / gimmicky products
9:00- Neurological adaptations vs hypertrophy as a reason for gym progress
17:00- Exercises feeling different at different body weights
29:40- Working out with gen pop
44:00- Judging my curl form with video
50:20- Can you get back to peak shape after a lay off without bulking and cutting again?
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Today we're back with another roundtable with myself, Abel Csabai, and Steve Hall
2:00- Discussing podcast guests
5:25- Introducing Abel
5:45- John Jaquish / band training
17:00- Controversial podcast guests
25:30- Variable resistance with bands and chains
35:50- Bicep curl form and other unique form
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Today we have Peter Bond on the podcast to take a deep dive into steroid use.
0:00- Intro to Peter and his books on anabolics
7:00- Ignorance of PEDs by PED users
10:30- Bigger Faster Stronger documentary
13:30- Negative side effects of steroids
18:00- The importance of cholesterol / lipid panels
25:00- The relevance of blood work
26:15- The effect of steroids on the heart
36:30- Misconceptions about steroid results
39:50- Post cycle therapy
53:20- Influence of anabolics on the kidneys
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27372...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26937...
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John Jaquish, PhD. has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is the inventor of the most effective bone density building medical technology which is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment.
Inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury, Dr. Jaquish methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians.
1:00- Intro to Dr. Jaquish and his book
4:00- Major problem in the fitness industry
11:15- Explaining the X3 system
14:45- Why can’t we simply use bands in the gym?
17:45- Why can’t we use heavy partials?
19:45- Band tension when it comes to exercises with different force curves e.g. rows
23:45- Dr. Jaquish’s thoughts on Layne Norton
28:00- Is the fitness industry scientific?
34:00- Why isn’t this “a band and a stick”?
37:00- Home workout products
44:00- Dietary approach
47:00- Hyperplasia / extreme stretch research
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Dr. Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health. He has spoken at various locations such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, the SPARK/Biohacker Summit in Toronto, and a US Naval Special Warfare event.
1:00- Reason for getting Greg on the podcast
2:00- Definition of Chrononutrition
` 4:00- Importance of details for fit vs unfit indivduals
10:30- Benefits vs costs of skipping breakfast
25:00- The importance of timing for those building mass
36:00- Are there legitimate health benefits to time restricted feeding
38:00- Study showing extreme benefits to TRF
55:00- TRF for gastrointestinal issues
59:00- Resilient Nutrition
https://resilientnutrition.com/
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Today we have on Brandon Da Cruz...fitness model, fitness coach, and supplement company representative. We dive into the following:
0:20- Intro to Brandon
3:00- Brandon’s preferred method for staying lean with calorie cycling
16:00- Issues with cheat days
21:30- My cruise binging story / dieting for vacations
29:00- Lifting in college and with friends
33:30- Unrealistic / remarkable transformations
37:30- Is it helpful to know about genetic limitatons?
48:45- Examples of clients with terrible genetics
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Today I talk with Chris Barakat about body recomposition and some wild examples
1:00- Chris’s background
4:00- Astounding body recomposition example
7:00- Looking at individual’s data rather than group means
9:30- The validity of DEXA
11:30- Examples of outliers in studies
25:00- My progress and Chris’s progress over the years
33:00- Looking good in clothes vs. shirtless
39:00- Implementations to recomp
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Helen Kollias, PhD, is Precision Nutrition's science advisor and coauthor of Precision Nutrition’s Level 1 Certification textbook, The Essentials of Nutrition and Coaching. An exercise physiologist, Dr. Kollias earned her doctorate in Molecular Biology from York University in Toronto, specializing in the area of muscle development and regeneration. She has a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, and has taught exercise physiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry at the university and college level. Before joining Precision Nutrition, Dr. Kollias held research positions at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, including Johns Hopkins and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. She has been published in 10 scientific journals in exercise physiology and molecular biology.
0:30- Dr. Helen Kollias’ background
3:00- Biggest loser case study / keeping fat off after it’s lost
11:30- Will subsequent diets become easier or harder?
17:30- Brown fat
25:00- Manipulating or administering leptin
29:45- “Carb intolerance”
36:00- Genetic individuality
42:30- The future of fat loss research
48:00- Calorie calculators
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Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder.
Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. Stan conducts seminars all over the country for various sports and nutrition and training techniques. He has appeared in many magazines and writes for Muscular Development, Flex Magazine, and Power Magazine. Stan is also a successful Entrepreneur having built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies.
0:00- Charity of choice, Fit Ops
3:00- Stan’s background
6:15- Vertical diet versus a standard bodybuilding diet
23:50- What’s the #1 benefit people have found from Vertical Diet?
34:40- Is cardio useless for fat loss and health?
39:15- Health concerns with peak performance
55:30- Genetic potential and ability to reach the best
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Wrapping up part 2 with Lyle McDonald
0:00 - Barbalho research being falsified
10:00- Does this make Lyle change his view?
27:30- Drastically different calories on different days
38:00- The psychology of refeeds
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Fan favorite Lyle McDonald is back! Here is part 1, topics below:
0:30- Letter to the editor regarding Mike Israetel’s paper
25:15- VO2 Max
31:00- Sarcoplasmic vs Myofibrillar hypertrophy
42:40- What are average genetics?
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Alberto Nunez of 3DMJ is back on the podcast! Topics below
0:00- How online coaching and training has been affected during the pandemic
3:00- Finding out how little you can maintain on
4:50- Marvel movies
6:00- Keeping reps in the tank while dieting
11:20- Mentality of progression as an advanced lifter
16:15- Super low calories while dieting, and muscle maintenance
18:30- The idea of another dreamer bulk
21:20- Step counts becoming popular, versus LISS cardio
29:00- Refeeds
38:00- Upcoming seasons and having an important “why”
42:30- How is training evolving when you know you’re near your peak
49:00- Massive psychological benefits of bodybuilding
54:00- Where to find more of Alberto and 3DMJ
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0:10- 100th episode!
2:20- Meeting people in the fitness industry
5:00- The perceptions of ourselves affecting our personalities
10:00- Extreme water retention to dieting
19:45- The downside of trying to stay nearly contest lean
26:00- Refeeds every 3rd-4th day to stay lean
41:50- Mindset of a lifelong lifter
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Dr. Melissa Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience. Her work has been featured in Scientific American, published in high impact, peer reviewed journals, and recognized by faculty of 1000. She has made a lifelong scientific-hobby of studying sport science and is a life-long athlete and scholar. She is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Giva Santana at One Jiu Jitsu, and is a multiple time IBJJF Master World Champion. She has also represented the United States in the international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition on multiple occasions. Dr. Mel has experience with physique competition, distance running, and dance as well.Her specialty is helping clients learn to effectively utilize the tools she gives them to lose fat, gain muscle, and perform.
0:30- Dr. Mel Davis’ background
5:00- Balancing lifting with BJJ / sports
8:00- Size vs strength in combat sports
11:45- Diet breaks vs refeeds vs no breaks
20:00- Handling clients with contrasting goals
26:30- Guilt associated with indulging in food
34:20- Is there a time to be neurotic about the small details?
37:40- Future research
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Dr. Gordon Lithgow is Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He sheds light on the mechanisms of aging by identifying agents that provide for more healthy, productive years of life and prevent age-related disease. He has discovered a range of factors that can lengthen life in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis Elegans, and he applies these findings to studies in human cell cultures. Dr. Lithgow received his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He completed postdoctoral training at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Lithgow was a Senior Lecturer in Molecular Gerontology at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester in England before coming to the Buck Institute in 2001. He is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Buck Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Consortium on Geroscience. He is also the Principal Investigator of the Larry L. Hillblom Network on the Chemical Biology of Aging and is the Coordinator of the Hillblom Center for the Biology of Aging Support Award.
0:20: Dr. Lithgow’s background
2:00- How scientists vet compounds for longevity
7:00- How C. elegan data relates and is applicable to humans
12:00- Caloric restriction for longevity
16:00- Determining what works for athletic vs sick populations
19:40- Vitamin D for health and longevity
27:30- Hormetic responses to stress
32:30- Blood tests, and iron supplementation
40:30- Future compounds for longevity and future lifespan expectations
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0:15- Dr. Loenneke’s background
8:30- Intro to implementing Blood Flow Restriction
18:00- Health risks of BFR training
22:30- Can BFR add benefits on top of traditional training
25:00- The fallacy of continuous gains and the silver lining
32:15- The volume debate
38:00- True volume vs listed volume
41:15- Resensitization phases
47:00- The mental relief of many factors not mattering
59:00- Correlation between size & strength
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Jacob Schepis from JPS Health & Fitness joins us today to go over the following topics:
0:30- Living and lifting during the closures
3:00- Mood while dieting
7:00- Diet breaks
12:45- “building your metabolism”
20:00- Paying attention to NEAT
23:00- Individual differences in difficulty of getting lean
31:00- Minimalistic training
35:00- Letter to the editor from Eric Helms, Jacob Schepis, Brian Minor regarding Mike Israetel’s paper
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Today we have Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, CISSN, and Dan Feldman, MS, RDN on the podcast to discuss the following topics:
0:15- Dan Feldman’s background
1:30- Changes in symptoms vs changes in the microbiome
7:30- Bias when interpreting results and data
12:50- The medical aspect of prescribing dietary changes
15:00- Oxalates, lectins, nightshades and problems with vegetables
18:00- The difficulty of elimination diets and determining what is causing issues
24:00- Inflammatory potential of diets
26:40- Anecdote from my time on carnivore diet
34:00- The tendency of gut microbiome to remain unchanged over time
37:00- Setting oneself up for negative reactions
39:15- How will I go forward from carnivore diet
42:15- Supplements for gut health
48:20- Getting started improving your gut health
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Here is the 3rd and final installment with Dr. Scott Stevenson. Enjoy!
0:15- Implementing specific meal timing to bulk with GI issues
2:30- Specifics on DC Training
12:30- Extreme Stretching
15:00- Intraworkout/periworkout nutrition
23:00- Blood flow restriction / constant tension
38:00- Extreme protocols for calves
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00:15- Is changing exercises frequently helpful?
6:00- The need for a calorie surplus and hitting higher body fat levels
11:40- Dealing with the desire to remain lean
25:00- The benefits of holding gains for years
30:00- Individual variability and looking beyond study averages
36:00- Examples of bringing up weak body parts.
44:45- My run with DC Training
48:45- Refeeding strategy for maintaining leanness
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Dr. Scott Stevenson is back! We discuss:
1:00- Placebo effect
11:20- Training to and beyond failure
20:00- Creating more of a stimulus as an advanced trainee
28:00- Differences in response to high vs low frequency and volume
32:00- Epigenetic changes over time
38:30- Determining if you’re advanced
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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,D, CSPS,D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on muscle hypertrophy. The 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer of the Year is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won multiple natural bodybuilding titles. As a personal trainer, he has worked with numerous elite-level physique athletes, including many top pros.
Schoenfeld is an associate professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, and is director of the graduate program in human performance and fitness. He also serves as a sports nutrition consultant for the New Jersey Devils hockey organization.
0:30- Dr. Brad Schoenfeld intro
4:40- Dunning Kruger effect in fitness
9:50- Misapplying study designs to individuals’ training
12:30- Blood flow restriction training
19:00- mTOR signaling and when we want it high
21:00- Transient increases in hormones and signaling proteins
24:00- Protein desensitization and training changes with age
29:15- Nonresponders to training and recommended volume
32:45- Dr. Schoenfeld’s new book
36:20- New topics for research
38:00- Where does the research not align with Brad’s beliefs.
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Dr. Darren Candow is one of the world's leading researcher on creatine.
0:30- Intro to Dr. Candow and Creatine
2:00- Creatine vs Protein
9:30- Why do so many people not respond to creatine
12:20- Dosages for muscular benefits vs brain and bone health
13:20- Perspective for being a nonresponder
15:00- Higher doses of creatine
19:10- Creatine on kidney function
20:00- Creatine and hair loss
25:00- Influencers putting out misinformation
32:00- Cycling creatine
40:30- Creatine use while dieting
46:20- Non muscular benefits to creatine
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Part 2 with Lyle is here! Topics down below
0:00- I s 1lb of fat really 3500 calories?
13:00- How muscle mass retention affects weight loss
19:00- Using thyroid hormones if you aren’t using anabolics
20:00- ECA stack
24:00 Twice per day training / hitting your genetic limit
56:00- Would genetic testing be a good thing
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Lyle McDonald is back! Topics below. Part 2 will be released soon!
0:30- Whoosh effect and Long Term Delayed Fat Loss Effect
17:00- How important are refeeds?
32:00- Rapid Fat Loss affecting women vs men differently
34:00- Extreme adaptations to dieting
38:00- Genetics/talent vs hard work
44:00- Crossover effect of training and factors that affect muscle growth
50:00- Factors effecting fat loss
54:00- Differences in NEAT
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Today I speak with Steve Pulcinella, an accomplished Highland Games competitor, bodybuilder, and gym owner of IronSport Gym. He is the cousin of bodybuilder Dave Pulcinella and bodybuilding videographer Mike Pulcinella
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Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Layne Norton and Dr. Stu Phillips. We discuss research in the field and the difficulty of trying to have flawless studies. We then get into specific research and discuss a new paper on protein distribution.
0:40- Research that is funded
6:00- Is research rushed to get publications?
15:00- “Experts” on social media
22:50- People just wanting confirmation of their beliefs
24:00- Prolific researchers not being on social media
28:15- Getting fed up with social media
33:15- Layne discusses new protein study,
38:00- I discuss my criticisms of the study
45:00- The power of suggestion / placebo
47:00- Stu’s opinion of the new study
1:05:00- “Perfect” routines and nutrition getting you to the end goal faster
1:11:00- Outro
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I talk with Steve Hall and Pascal Flor of Revive Stronger
1:00- retroactive perspective on busy times of life
4:00- Speaking as an authority in the fitness space
11:00- People becoming a coach when they’re new to lifting
16:30- Will there ever be strict regulations for fitness coaches?
22:00- Can you be an effective coach without having competed?
43:40- Steve and Pascal’s future competition plans
50:00- Having another job while coaching
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Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro and I cover a myriad of topics (timestamps below) today. I really enjoyed this podcast as we branched out quite a bit from the normal points of conversation.
0:30- Intro and charity
5:20- Fecal Transplants
13:45- How to stay motivated during the gym closings + being weight inclusive
24:45- The psychology behind fitness goals
28:00- What makes an effective coach
33:00- Forcing yourself to move when you don’t want to
36:30- What is responsible for happiness (rant lol)
45:15- Pathologizing normal human behavior
49:00- Happiness while lean vs bulked up
57:10- Telling a client when they shouldn’t be dieting
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Steve Hall, Abel Csabai, and I discuss PEDs and why we would or would not use them.
0:30- Calling out Fake Natty Abel and Steve
1:30- Dieting without refeeds
14:00- Using PEDS
28:00- Why we have a stigma about PEDs
37:15- PEDs potentially bringing passion back
46:30- My previous interest in PEDs
55:00- Would Steve ever consider using TRT again?
1:01:30- Would using PEDs make one happier with their physique?
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John Meadows and I discuss how we're doing with today's current issues, then delve into exercise selection and primarily talk about old school vs new school bodybuilding, and how bodybuilders today might be losing some of the essence of what bodybuilding used to be.
0:20- Charity donation
0:50- Training changes during this time / home workouts
4:00- What truly causes muscle growth
6:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding nutrition
10:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding training
25:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding AAS usage and conditioning
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Copy of the recent podcast between myself and fellow podcaster and YouTuber Abel Csabai. We discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting everyone's lives, then delve into how significantly hunger can affect one's ability to get and stay lean as well as individual variation.
Time stamps:
0:00 - coronavirus and how things are going to be
08:10 - home workouts and what we've done so far
13:40 - dieting is challenging when you're sitting around all day
21:21 - Dave's history with low thyroid and high hunger levels
28:00 - People with crazy high or crazy low levels of hunger
37:27 - The hedonic response to food and how that's individual
41:21 - Maintaining a new low body fat percentage
44:33 - Cheat meals cheat days and your psychology
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Matty Fusaro is an online coach, fitness YouTuber and Instagrammer, and natural bodybuilder.
0:30- Charity Donation
2:00- Matty’s background
5:00- Delusional expectations in fitness
7:20- What “good genetics” really mean
10:00- False hope comparing to social media
20:00- Obsessive clients and lifters
31:30- The psychology behind steroid use
45:00- How do you stay motivated as an advanced trainee?
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Beach season is around the corner and we have the industry's two Erics with us to debate who is the realist Eric and how to get lean the fastest and most efficient way possible.
0:20- Introduction to the Erics
4:30- Why not just lose fat rapidly, then gain the muscle back later?
25:15- Calorie ranges while bulking vs cutting
30:20- NEAT and relation to constrained energy model
43:30- Coaching and taking on clients
46:20- Metabolism / calorie expenditure changes with age
48:50- When to track calories
1:09:30- Charity donation
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0:10- Do any of the studies showing high volume is superior use long rest times?
21:40- “Do you need to add weight to the bar to grow”
38:40- Genetics Training routine
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Paul Kanu is a bodybuilder as well as a YouTuber and Instagrammer. He has competed in several shows at this point, nearly going pro. Here we talk about his decision to go from natural to enhanced, training sessions with Mike Israetel, the importance of genetics, and the future of Paul's competition career.
0:00- Bodybuilder Paul Kanu and his competition history
3:50- Making the decision to be enhanced
7:20- Training with Mike Israetel
12:45- Spending too much time on the science
20:00- Muscle shape / genetics
30:45- Where Paul is going from here
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Lyle McDonald is back to discuss the new hip thrust vs squat study and his thoughts on Bret Contreras' feedback. We were unable to get Bret on at the same time but hopefully Bret can provide his own side as well at some point. I have not spoken to Bret directly at this point so I can't comment much on his thoughts here.
0:20- Charity donation to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary
1:00- Controversy with Bret Contreras
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Repost of the podcast I recently did with Abel Csabai, great dicussion on current events in the fitness industry, genetic limitations (our favorite topic), and how aggressively to bulk
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Eric Trexler has a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and a PhD from UNC. He has numerous related publications and awards. Not only is he intelligent but he clearly demonstrates his passion about his research and bodybuilding on the whole. Today We get into his competition history, observations of post-contest bodybuilders, and numerous supplements.
0:10- Who is the real Eric
1:20- GoFundMe for my friend’s father recently diagnosed with brain cancer
1:45- Game Changers spoof
6:30- Preworkouts and Betaine
24:45- Why aren’t there longer studies?
34:30- LeanGains Intermittent Fasting study
47:00- Using surrogate markers
54:30- Going to failure
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James Krieger is the founder of Weightology. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University.
James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition. He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology. In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand. James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches. In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major events such as the AFPT Conference and NSCA Personal Training Conference.
Eric is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach himself who has been in the game for nearly 2 decades. He has been coached by James and recently experimented with wearing a weighted vest during his contest prep.
0:30- Charity donation
1:00- Eric and James’ background
5:00- Working with a coach at an advanced level
15:00- Weighted vest and how to use it to diet
26:40- Constrained energy model
32:30- Practicality of weighted vests
36:00- Fitness industry being misleading about genetic limitations
47:00- Best coaches often don’t have the best genetics
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Martin MacDonald is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www.Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.
0:25- Martin’s background
6:00- Charity of choice
7:40- How rapidly can we lose fat? Formula
25:30- How training age effects fat loss rate
27:15- Long diet breaks
37:20- Lack of significant benefits in studies
39:30- Curcumin and keto for anti-inflammatory effects
52:40- Why we see benefits from low carb
56:10- Alcohol recommendations
1:09:00- Where to find Martin + his petition
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Today we talk with Mike Israetel and Steve Hall in a roundtable podcast discussing the following:
0:30 Appetite on antibiotics
2:30- Debate with Greg Doucette
14:45- Health issues with bulking up
29:15- Keto bulking + cholesterol
39:45- How to plan specialization phases
48:45- Neck training
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Dr. Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health. He has spoken at various locations such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, the SPARK/Biohacker Summit in Toronto, and a US Naval Special Warfare event.
Article: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/
0:00- Intro to the debate
6:30- Sleep length relating to lifespan and cancer
11:30- Is sleep data reliable?
12:00- Sleep deprivation benefits
16:00- Other errors pointed out in the article
30:30- Sleep’s effect on metabolic health, cognitive function, appetite, athletic performance
37:00- Breaking up sleep and compensating with naps
39:40- Sleep and testosterone / testicle size
48:45- Circadian rhythms
57:50- Follow up questions on sleep
59:30- Defining “short sleeper” and “long sleeper”
1:02:50- How does exercise affect the need for sleep?
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Steve Hall is the founder of ReviveStronger, a well respected coach, and a fellow podcaster. Here we delve into the following topics:
0:10- Appetite issues while bulking
8:20- Melatonin for reflux vs sleep
12:00- Making progress as an advanced lifter
15:00- Volume variations in a meso cycle
22:30- Time before changing exercises
27:00- Psychological vs physiological benefit
33:30- What exercises are most amenable to poor form
37:30- Genetic elite focusing on details vs genetically average
46:00- What factors will result in a client being turned away
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Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body.
1:00- Ray’s presentation (focusing on foods rather than macros)
27:30- Broken metabolism / “the right diet”
30:00- Fasting vs low calories
40:00- Cold stress
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Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body.
0:00- Ray’s background and mission
12:20- Ray’s choice of charity
13:30- Fasting / intermittent fasting
27:00- Feeling different on different diets
34:00- Maximizing performance/physique vs maximizing health
38:00- Not lifting during fat loss phases
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Dr. Brad Dieter is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his a post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and is involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. In addition to his laboratory and biostatistics work, Dr. Dieter runs Macros Inc and is passionate about scientific outreach and educating the public through his role on Scientific Advisory Boards and regular writing on health, nutrition, and supplementation.
2:00- Gamechangers documentary / vegan diets
7:50- Bioavailability of nutrients
10:00- Genetics vs Diet
13:00- Iron supplementation
14:30- Carnivore diet
19:45- Red meat study
26:00- Farm raised vs wild meats/fish
31:25: Cancer as a metabolic disease
41:30- Surprising trends in the last year
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Dr. Scott Stevenson has a masters and PhD in exercise physiology. He is ACSM and NSCA certified, has a graduate certificate in gerontology and is a licensed acupuncturist. Scott has been training for over 30 years and has competed in bodybuilding extensively.
0:10- Who is Scott Stevenson
3:50- Getting off electronics / stimulation early
9:15- Blue blocking glasses / Eliminating blue light
18:45- Sleep as a recovery tool
22:40- Are there any big breakthroughs on the horizon?
28:00- Genetic manipulation
41:30- Practical changes coaches are making
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Lyle McDonald is well known in the fitness industry, having become interested in human performance and physiology from the time he competed in sports as a teenager. He studied Physiological Sciences from UCLA and has spent the better part of 2 decades studying human physiology, hypertrophy, fat loss, and related topics. A a coach Lyle has worked with endurance athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders.
Lyle has written many books which can be found on his website http://www.bodyrecomposition.com
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0:00- Explanation of book and birth control
16:20- Why does testosterone suppress natural production in men longer than birth control in women?
19:30- Fat gain and loss on birth control
28:30- Other aspects of athletic performance on birth control
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Lyle McDonald is well known in the fitness industry, having become interested in human performance and physiology from the time he competed in sports as a teenager. He studied Physiological Sciences from UCLA and has spent the better part of 2 decades studying human physiology, hypertrophy, fat loss, and related topics. A a coach Lyle has worked with endurance athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders.
Lyle has written many books which can be found on his website http://www.bodyrecomposition.com
0:40- Charity explanation
1:50- Does increasing volume over time matter?
8:40- Optimizing different fiber type growth
14:00- DC training
21:00- Going to true failure
24:00- Genetic being the ultimate factor
36:00- Specialization phases
51:30- Has Lyle considered steroids?
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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the all-around impressive Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro of Renaissance Periodization. We discuss counting chemicals, the ability to manipulate the gut microbiome, the effect of artificial and "natural" sweeteners, and more!
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC, is a Renaissance Periodization coach, ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. She is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College, and holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech as well as a BS in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education from Radford University. She is currently completing requirements towards the Registered Dietitian credential as a participant in the Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway of the Dietetic Internship Program of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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Furkids Charity: https://furkids.org/
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd/
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Miguel has a Bachelors in nutritional science and is a Masters student at Columbia University, where he conducts biomedical research. He is also a research assistant at the Yale School of Medicine. In the fitness world he has worked with Menno Henselman, Layne Norton, Jeff Nippard, Alan Aragon, and others. He was a coach with Revive Stronger and continues to provide educational content for them.
1:15- Charity explanation (Safe Horizon)
2:00- Miguel’s background
13:00- Evidence against failure training
18:00- Why most studies use beginners
24:20- Ability to train to failure
26:00- Partials vs full range of motion
29:55- All about CBD
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Miguel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mblacutt/
CBD Article: https://revivestronger.com/cbd-oil-wo...
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Myself, Jacob Schepis, and Steve Hall discuss adjusting training and eating when on vacation or during particularly stressful periods
1:00- Adjusting training to life stress
8:00- Neurological vs muscular adaptations
13:50- Training recommendations during holiday/vacation
24:00- Nutrition recommendations during holiday/vacation
Jacob's channel for part 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6a...
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Brad Loomis is a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. While he has been successful in both of these areas he considers his best talent to be his ability to coach. He is an esteemed coach with 3DMJ and has coached many athletes to the bodybuilding stage and powerlifting platform. Today we discuss numerous topics including why he now leans more towards powerlifting, how to get around injuries, mental hurdles involved in competitive lifting, and more.
0:30- St. Jude’s Charity donation
1:00- Brad coming back from surgery
4:40- Best lifts vs current lifts
9:00- How to come back from an injury
14:00- Psychologically handling not being at your best
18:15- Nutrition during a recovery period
20:40- Changes and accompanying changes
Part 2 can be found on the 3DMJ channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ
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Andrew Vigotsky is currently getting his PhD in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He is a respected colleague among many of the well known science-based practitioners in the fitness community and is continuing to help publish relevant research in the field.
0:30- Andrew’s background
4:00- Does hypertrophy truly contribute to strength?
10:40- What factors contribute to getting stronger?
15:30- Moment arms and biomechanics
28:00- Future research
Variable gearing in pennate muscles: https://www.pnas.org/content/105/5/1745
Some of Andrew's papers mentioned:
https://peerj.com/articles/5071/
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fu...
https://link.springer.com/article/10....
https://peerj.com/articles/1462/
Today's donation will go towards Operation Smile, to help provide surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate deformities.
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Lyle McDonald, Sumi Singh, and I discuss the changes seen in lifting / fitness culture in recent years.
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Danny Lennon is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and a respected educator in the field who has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe. Danny has a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny completed his research thesis directly under the world-renowned vitamin D researcher Professor Kevin Cashman. Previous to this Danny also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Physics Education and spent a year teaching these subjects.
Additionally, Danny has worked as a nutrition practitioner with a wide variety of clients. He became well known for his role as a performance nutritionist to professional mixed martial artists & boxers. He oversees the Sigma Nutrition online coaching service, in which a number of excellent coaches work one-to-one with a wide array of clients.
Outside of the nutrition world, Danny is a powerlifter, BJJ blue belt and a life-long Arsenal fan. Danny also spends a lot of time reading and learning about cardiovascular disease prevention and risk modification (most specifically lipoproteins and atherosclerosis development).
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0:45- Martial arts background and breaking into the industry
7:25- Methods for cutting weight in martial arts vs powerlifting
10:45- Biggest mistakes made in cutting weight
15:45- SigmaNutrition podcast and podcasting
24:20- Favorite interviews and revelations
29:00- Is “most nutritious” always best?
35:00- Eating less traditionally healthy food for progress
37:00- Next step towards improving disordered eating
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