RNT Fitness Radio Ep. 179 - #AuthenticAF P5 | Grapefruit Oil & The Arms Race
Dec 18, 2020
54:21
On the final episode of #AuthenticAF before Christmas, we talk all about the wonderful fat loss benefits of grapefruit oil, how to gain 3 inches in four weeks, and other ludacris claims spouted by some of the most popular magazines out there at the moment. We then dive more into realistic rates of muscle gain, how to keep performance at the forefront of your mind during building phases, and why gaining body fat is a necessity to build muscle. “Without that stimulus the surplus is just making you fat.” - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:52 – Magazines and false expectations 7:45 – Clever magazine titles 10:49 – Myth: Hormone CCK 11:37 – Myth: A cold bottle of beer can help you lower heart disease 12:44 – Cherry picking studies 14:04 – Oils to help your gut through massage 17:20 – Essential oil placebo 19:50 – Focusing on real change rather than a quick fix 21:55 – Unrealistic expectations on muscle gain 26:28 – Tell tale signs someone is on gear 27:59 – Illusion of looking bigger when you’re leaner 33:26 – Staying lean and building muscle 42:10 – Why gaining body fat is a necessity to build muscle 45:35 – Realistic rates of muscle gain Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
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