In this episode, we interview Emily Duncan, nationally qualified NPC Bikini competitor and ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist.  We cover everything to do with sharpening your mental approach to training and nutrition, with some specific focus on the bikini athlete.   You can find more from Emily here: EMILY DUNCAN IG: em_dunc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPI1d_1hXLTYuXGEcDq0RA Twitter: em_dunc     Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/DLjq6Zn86w4 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT  @jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we discuss with Laurin her recently published research on inclusive vs exclusive dieting strategies and much more.    More from Laurin here: www.laurinconlin.com IG: @laurinconlin LAURIN'S INSTAGRAM @laurinconlin CONTEST PREP/ COACHING jeff@strcng.com ROBIN'S CHANNEL: youtube.com/c/robingallant ROBIN'S INSTAGRAM: @robingallantt FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT @jeffnippard I hope you enjoy the episode! 

In this episode, Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, Layne Norton, and Greg Nuckols discuss training volume, including max recoverable volume, injury prevention, strength vs hypertrophy, and tracking training volume. They explore the concepts of MRD and MRV, finding the optimal volume, gradually increasing volume, and measuring volume in different intensity zones. They also touch on rest periods, exploring volume requirements in a deficit versus surplus, and the importance of chasing performance during training.

In this episode, we host the most comprehensive Peak Week Roundtable available anywhere with contest prep coaches Cliff Wilson, Eric Helms and Jason Theobald.  We cover all facets of peak week including: - how and when to manipulate water, sodium and potassium - how and when to load carbs/fats - how to deal with "spill over" - how to adjust cardio and training during peak week - how to set up the show day diet, including between prejudging and finals - how to know when someone is "ready" - psychological approaches to peak week - finishing touches like tan, pump up and backstage advice And a LOT MORE!! You can find more from the panel here: ERIC HELMS www.muscleandstrengthpyramids.com www.3dmusclejourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms CLIFF WILSON www.teamwilsonbb.com IG: @cwteamwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.wilson JASON THEOBALD www.scoobyprep.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.theobald.37 IG: @scoobyprep1 CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robin robin@strcng.com BLOG www.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL: youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/DLjq6Zn86w4 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT  @jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, Jeff Nippard interviews Kamal Patel, Director at Examine.com. They discuss topics such as the best pump/pre workout supplement, sleep aids that actually work, nootropics/mood enhancing supplements, re-sensitizing to caffeine, natural testosterone boosters, timing of creatine, mindfulness meditation, and weird new supplements.

In this episode Kamal Patel, director at Examine.com discusses with Jeff:   -how to eat a healthy diet   -does red meat cause cancer?   -is too much protein bad for health? How much is "too much"?   -omega 6 to 3 ratio discussion   -should we be supplementing fish oil/omega 3's?   -is aspartame unsafe?   -are saturated fats unhealthy? What about trans fats?    -what is the role of a diet high in vegetables in reducing risk of CVD?    ...and much more!    You can find more from Kamal here: www.examine.com     You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard     For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com     Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we cover Part 2 of my interview with Lyle McDonald. Topics covered include:  - Can you change your bodyfat set point?  - Is there value in reverse dieting to maintain a goal bodyweight? - What causes a "slow metabolism"? - Does metabolic damage exist? - Why ISN'T volume the most important factor for growth? - Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV)  -Training frequency for hypertrophy & Norwegian frequency project   You can find more from Lyle here:   www.bodyrecomposition.com   For coaching from Jeff  jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Lyle McDonald discusses with Jeff:   - Why do women tend to struggle with fat loss more than men?- Setting up the deficit with exercise vs caloric restriction - How to deal with water shifts in women & menstrual cycle overview- Refeeding: How frequent and for how long? - Psychological vs physiological effect of refeeds- Dealing with prolonged weight loss stalls- How to approach physique athletes very resistant to fat loss - Gender differences in training volume tolerance and rep ranges- Specific training strategies around the menstrual cycle - Why the a "lag period" at the start of a diet? - HIIT vs LISS for women  ...and much more!    You can find more from Lyle here: www.bodyrecomposition.com   You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show!   

In this episode, we host the first ever Reverse Diet Debate featuring Eric Helms + Menno Henselmans (against) vs. Layne Norton + Peter Fitschen (for).  Topics covered include: - Opening statements and rebuttals - Defining "maintenance calories"- How does reverse dieting work in the absence of changes in body composition?- What are "adaptive metabolisms"?- Ad libitum and intuitive eating approaches post-contest- Can you diet on higher calories in prep after a successful reverse? Does it "carry over"? - What is the role of NEAT in reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation?- Is there value in increasing calories in the off-season (not post show)? All annotations to the debate: Episode 18 - Bro Splits, Training Frequency & the Anabolic Window feat. Menno Henselmans feat. Menno Henselmans:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6EH... Episode 12 - Changes in Hormones with Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep feat. Peter Fitschenhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Physique Science Radio Episode 8 - Eating Disordershttps://www.biolayne.com/media/podcas... The 3DMJ Recovery Diet Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhD... You can find more from the debaters here: ERIC HELMSwww.muscleandstrengthpyramids.comwww.3dmusclejourney.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms LAYNE NORTON www.biolayne.comIG: @biolayneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LayneNorton MENNO HENSELMANSwww.bayesianbodybuilding.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBody... PETER FITSCHENwww.fitbodyphysique.comIG: @fitbodyphysiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalprobo... CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robinrobin@strcng.com BLOGwww.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL:youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrul81qco8 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM@jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the debate! 

James Krieger, MSc discusses training volume for hypertrophy, including sets optimization, training to failure, and relative vs absolute volume. The episode also explores conducting meta-analysis, understanding effect size, and practical implications of training to failure. It concludes with a debate on relative volume vs absolute volume in hypertrophy training.