The Smart Gainer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Oliver
A podcast for hardgainers- individuals who struggle to put on weight and gain muscle. We cover a variety of fitness topics all about gaining muscle in a smart and healthy way. Please visit: thesmartgainer.com Wonderful music: Shaving Mirror by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4344-shaving-mirrorLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
As we wrap up the first season, I wanted to go over everything and condense it all into one (or two) episode(s) for everyone to enjoy!
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You do take measurements, right? Well, you should be. In this week's episode, I discuss the benefit of taking measurements to track your progress and explain how exactly to do so. Enjoy!
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Everyone loves a good six-pack. In this episode, I talk about achieving that six-pack goal and the easiest and most effective way to get there, specifically for skinny guys.
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I'm covering two small topics in this week's episode. Should you take creatine on rest days, and does pre-workout expire? Interested? Have a listen!
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Ever wonder how long the effects of a pre-workout are going to affect you? Sometimes it can keep you up late at night or hurt your sleep quality. Find out when the best time to take it is, and more!
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Is it possible to go from skinny to muscular in one month? Find out!
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Is there one program above all, that is ideal for a skinny gu? Why or why not? Find out in this week's episode.
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A big breakfast is a huge advantage for weight gaining. It can set up your day and even your week to promise gains. In this episode, we talk about the best way to design the ultimate breakfast specifically for you and your goals.
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Ever wonder if bulking is bad? It's hard work but if you do it right, you won't see any negative side effects, and here's why.
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Wondering if you can still make gains as a vegan? This week I talk about cutting out meat and animal products, and if you can still gain weight. Am I a vegetarian?
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Wondering how to put on muscle with minimal fat? Lean bulking is just that, and I tell you all about it in this episode.
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Ever wonder if you're a non-responder top resistance training? Is that even a thing? Find out, plus more in this week's episode on non-responders.
Studies mentioned in this episode:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-01041-1#Sec6
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-1716.2010.02117.x
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Without giving a definitive answer, we dive into the nuances of quick weight gain. Learn how to approach weight gain at a speed that makes sense for you.
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What is an ectomorph and are you one? Can you change? I answer these questions and more in this weeks episode on ectomorphs.
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This week I give you the answer to a few questions you may have regarding hardgainers the phenomenon of newbie gains.
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Ok, we all want bigger arms right? This week we discuss the muscular anatomy of our arms, and bust some myths as we go over great tips to add size to our arms!
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Doesn't matter if you've never tried a pre-workout before or if you take them all the time- you'll learn something in this episode. We're discussing the ingredients, effectiveness, cost, and alternatives.
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Wonderful music: Shaving Mirror by Kevin MacLeod
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Wondering how much protein you need daily if you're a hardgainer? Find your answer plus an easy-to-understand explanation here!
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Wonderful music: Shaving Mirror by Kevin MacLeod
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Maybe the most common question I get from beginners: Bulk or cut? There isn't a clear answer so listen to me ramble on for ten minutes about how it doesn't really matter!
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Here's a double episode this week! First, we're discussing the weight gain effects of supplementing with creatine monohydrate. Then, we talk about beer bellies and find out if beer really is the culprit.
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You may be wondering which training split or routine to choose. Well, there's a lot of different options to choose from. And of course, you're wondering which is the most effective for a hardgainer.
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Go right to the source and learn nutrition from trusted, credible institutions. Here are 5 nutrition courses you can take for free. This episode was inspired by a listener's email!
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health- https://www.coursera.org/learn/food-and-health?action=enroll
Diploma in Human Nutrition- https://alison.com/course/diploma-in-human-nutrition-revised-2017
Diet and Nutrition (Short Course)- https://www.elearningcollege.com/learn/diet-and-nutrition-short-course
Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals- https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/biology/nutrition-vitamins-and-minerals/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety- https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nutrition-food-safety?utm_source=rakutenmarketing&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=fl_3791256:Online+Course+Report&utm_content=10:1&utm_term=USNetwork&ranMID=44015&ranEAID=XMuWjHlUEYs&ranSiteID=XMuWjHlUEYs-dhp.8_gR_2PL7..zpHZwkQ
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Tips to bulking and how to get started. Also, some of the mistakes I made as a beginner.
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This week we discuss low testosterone and why healthy lifestyle habits are the best way to boost testosterone.
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Wonderful music: Shaving Mirror by Kevin MacLeod
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This week we talk tips for your first day at the gym. How to get over first-day anxiety, what to expect, how to pick a gym, and more.
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Wonderful music: Shaving Mirror by Kevin MacLeod
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I've been lifting weights for over a decade, dipping into bodybuilding, powerlifting, calisthenics, strongman, and more. This is a list of 7 things I wish I knew when I was first starting out.
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In this episode, we talk about what foods are best for a hardgainer diet.
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I've been in the trenches of hardgainer bulking for over a decade, and I've selected 9 of my favourite tips to fit more calories into your daily diet. I tried to choose some heavy hitters and some tips you won't find anywhere else! Enjoy!
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This week we're diving into the phenomenon known as "skinny guy abs". Well, it's not actually a phenomenon, as you'll soon find out. We also go over the anatomy of the abs as well as shape and size variations.
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In this week's episode, we visit cardio for hardgainers. Should hardgainers avoid cardio or should they embrace it?
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In the first episode, we're going to be visiting the term "hardgainer" and defining what it really means.
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Introducing a new podcast from thesmartgainer.com, specifically for hardgainers and individuals who are looking to put on mass. I'm your host Oliver, and I'll be covering various hardgainer topics in my new podcast! Subscribe now to be notified when we release the first episode!
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