Dr Scott Stevenson

Scott Stevenson, author of "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach" and creator of Fortitude Training, joins to discuss the impact of AI on coaching and bodybuilding. He emphasizes 'clean thinking' as essential for mental nourishment, paralleling it with clean eating. The dangers of 'digital dementia' from technology over-reliance are highlighted, along with the value of struggle in personal development. Stevenson advocates for resilience and self-reliance in bodybuilding, arguing that challenges foster growth and community in achieving goals.

In this engaging conversation, Scott Stevenson, an experienced strength and bodybuilding coach, shares his insights on stubborn muscle growth. Scott discusses the varied responses to training stimuli and the critical balance of recovery and training volume. He explains why advanced trainees may need to push to failure and emphasizes the importance of the mind-muscle connection. The duo also explores nutrition's role, the significance of skill acquisition in lifting, and how incorporating novelty in training can enhance adaptation and accelerate muscle growth.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Scott Stevenson, an exercise scientist and author of Fortitude Training, dives into the concept of 'rust-proofing' your physique and performance. He emphasizes the importance of evolving training strategies as we age and integrating motivation into our identity for sustainability. Scott discusses the nuances of training as a hormetic stressor, the art of selective idiocy for balancing intensity, and innovative methods for progressive overload without heavy lifting. He highlights the benefits of higher-rep training and blood flow restriction techniques for long-term fitness success.