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Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Abel Csabai + Bryan Boorstein - Breaking Plateaus, Die With Zero, Power Training

Nov 17, 2023
Abel Csabai and Bryan Boorstein discuss overcoming fitness plateaus, investing in experiences at the right time, sliding doors moments, weight changes, weight loss approaches, the importance of power training as we age, and the impact of unilateral training on muscle growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identifying and breaking through training plateaus by making adjustments and incorporating exercise variations.
  • Balancing the dilemma of saving for the future versus living in the present, considering personal values and priorities.

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Importance of Identifying and Breaking through Stalls in Training

The podcast discusses the importance of identifying and breaking through stalls in training. It highlights the need to differentiate between a slow week and a true stall, especially for individuals who have been training for a number of years. The podcast hosts suggest that when progress is not happening even after several months, it may be time to make changes. Possible solutions include increasing food intake, prioritizing recovery, tweaking technique, and incorporating exercise variations. Each individual's situation may require a unique approach, but the emphasis is on making adjustments to overcome sticking points and achieve continued progress in training.

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