Barbell Shrugged Physiology Friday: [Physique Transformation] How Hormones Help Build Muscle and Burn Fat w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner
Jul 11, 2025
Explore the fascinating interplay between hormones like testosterone and cortisol in building muscle and burning fat. Dive into the significance of micronutrients for achieving a lean physique. Discover how menstrual cycles impact performance and gut health's role in overall wellness. Learn effective strategies for managing nutrition and activity levels during a cutting phase. Plus, hear personal stories of fitness journeys and the challenges of maintaining peak performance as we age.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Manage Fat Loss with Steps
- Use step counts to manage fat loss instead of excessive cardio sessions.
- Increase step goals gradually and add cardio only if plateaus occur near competition time.
Build Muscle Before Cutting
- Build muscle first before cutting for better physique results.
- Operate around maintenance calories initially to develop sustainable habits and avoid deprivation.
Start Fat Loss Early
- Start cutting fat earlier than you think to achieve visible six-pack abs.
- Losing enough body fat takes more time and weight loss than most beginners expect.