The Revive Stronger Podcast What Advanced Lifters Get Wrong About Training & Science - Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Jan 3, 2026
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a bodybuilding coach and content creator, shares insights on the nuanced world of bodybuilding. He discusses the delicate balance of competing and running, emphasizing the mental aspects of competition. Geoffrey reveals critical dieting strategies, including carb refeeds and the science behind muscle development, while suggesting that achieving hypertrophy requires continuous learning and adaptation. He also explores the evolving role of AI in training and the importance of focusing on the process to achieve long-term fitness goals.
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Bodyfat Perception Is Often Wrong
- Geoffrey Verity Schofield warns visual self-assessment of bodyfat is often optimistic and misleading.
- Coaches and people who've competed tend to estimate bodyfat far more accurately than hopeful observers.
Keep A Sustainable Off-Season Weight
- Maintain a sustainable off-season weight for months to preserve fullness and performance.
- Avoid pushing too far below that threshold where each kilo makes you noticeably worse in energy and recovery.
Refeeds Help When You're Exotically Lean
- Refeeds and carb cycling can have psychological and practical benefits during extreme leanness even if some studies show limited effects.
- Real-world competitors often use these tactics because study populations differ from contest-prep athletes.