Holly Baxter, an accredited practicing dietician and competitive bodybuilder, shares her journey through mental health struggles and eating disorders. She discusses her road to recovery, emphasizing the importance of therapy and self-compassion. Holly also outlines female-specific training principles, effective nutrition strategies for muscle gain, and the concept of reverse dieting. Her insights provide a roadmap for women seeking to improve their physique while prioritizing mental well-being and realistic goals in fitness.

Experts discuss the dose-response relationship between resistance training volume and muscle hypertrophy. They explore skepticism about the validity of volume studies, practical applications, and findings on cell swelling. Anecdotal evidence conflicts with study results. The chapter highlights muscle gains expectations, set recommendations, and recovery capacity. The discussion emphasizes the need for further research on optimal training volume for maximizing muscle growth.

Holly Baxter, an accredited practicing dietician and competitive bodybuilder, discusses her experience as an athlete, top tips for improving female physique, and nutrition in this entertaining episode of Brain Biohacking with Kayla Barnes.