Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this episode I interview nutritionist, trainer, and podcaster Ben Coomber and we talk about the pros and cons of various diet fads (5:59), the importance of recovery (19:33), being objective with your results (33:03), and more! BEN'S WEBSITE:http://bencoomber.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

A new episode of the podcast is up! This episode is a recording of my last live Q&A I did over at Legion and in I take questions on how we make new supplements, upcoming products, reverse dieting, finding gym partners, and more... If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here:https://legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: 00:54 – How about a training video with you and Brittany Perillee? 01:30 - How do you get back into lifting after few weeks of a break? 03:54 - What's your research process when considering a new product for Legion? 10:53 - I love the mixability of Legion's Whey but I find it has a slightly bitter aftertaste. Is that because of the stevia? 15:05 - How long does your ab circuit typically take? 16:09 - What is the Stacked beta release date? 19:30 - What do you think of intermittent fasting on weekends while eating at a moderate surplus the rest of the week to keep fat gain to a minimum, and be able to eat out once or twice a day with family/girlfriend and eat almost anything (as long as it has a good amount of protein)? 25:50 - Can I train fasted on a bulk diet? Is it a problem for muscle growth? 27:45 - Would you rather be shredded but 5 ft tall, or skinny fat and 6ft 5? 28:42 - Is reverse dieting completely necessary? I know Lyle McDonald simply suggests eating at maintenance for 2 weeks and then bumping up for a surplus. What do you think? 32:30 - As an entrepreneur, how did you develop so much self-discipline and efficiency? 37:22 - Would you substitute cardio with yoga once a week? 38:03 - Any advice on rehabilitation? 43:53 - I train for 5k races and run 5-6 miles a day. Should I increase protein intake to preserve muscle or carb intake to spare protein being used for fuel? 46:03 - How long can I be in a calorie deficit? Is 3-6 months to long? 50:45 - Everyone knows that the maximum NECESSARY protein intake is .82 grams per pound of bodyweight. And if we allocate more than that people say, "That's TOO MUCH protein!" But what does this mean? What if I LIKE eating protein? What if I weigh 175 pounds but I ENJOY eating 350 grams of protein per day? 55:48 - What do you think of mini-cuts? 55:16 - Any tips for finding someone to train with? 59:24 - In order to make gains one must be in a caloric surplus. Can this caloric surplus be calculated on a weekly basis? 1:01:07 - Do you run into people that tell you how lifting is not healthy and that counting calories doesn't work? 1:08:08 - What's your opinion on continuing to taking Forge/Phoenix even while bulking? Wouldn't the improved insulin sensitivity help with improving the ratio of muscle to fat gained during the bulk? 1:12:32 - Today I ate a protein bar that was horrible...not many are great, as we know. Will Legion be making anything like that? 1:15:53 - If you eat too much sodium, how long does it take to get rid of it? 1:17:39 - At what point does it make sense to start adding in HIIT? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk all about workout splits--full-body (00:45), upper/lower (21:00), push-pull-legs (27:22), body part (31:32), and more--and how to know what's likely to work and what's not and what's going to be best for you. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Get Strong Fast With the 5/3/1 Strength Training Program:http://www.muscleforlife.com/get-strong-strength-training/ The Definitive Full-Body Workout Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Best:https://legionathletics.com/full-body-workout/ The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk all about cardio: how much you should do when you're dieting to lose fat, how much for building muscle, how much is too much, what types are best, and more... ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much):http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-cardio/ The Worst Way to Lose Weight:http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-quickest-way-to-lose-weight/ The Top 3 Reasons to Do High-Intensity Interval Training:https://legionathletics.com/high-intensity-interval-training/ How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point:http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about the most common reasons people stop losing weight and how to fix it. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Measure and Improve Your Body Composition:http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-composition/ 10 Proven Ways to Relax Your Muscles and Mind:http://www.muscleforlife.com/ways-to-relax/ Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting:http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I interview author, speaker, and entrepreneur Chip Conley about how the pursuit of peak experiences has helped him build businesses, find his calling, and get the most out of life. CHIP'S WEBSITE:https://chipconley.com/ ORDER CHIP'S BOOK:http://amzn.to/1MmUYpH Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I conduct a live Q&A and take a variety of questions ranging from how much muscle and fat you should gain on a bulk to weighing food before or after cooking to drinking calories and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: What LBM (lean body mass) to fat ratio can you expect to gain while bulking? Is it bad/dangerous for my health to steal from my fats to add to carbs, leaving me getting around 10-15% of my daily calories from fat? When is Phoenix coming back in stock? I'm not progressing on my squats as fast as the rest of my body. Can I add squats to Day 1 and Day 3 on BLS? Or is that too much volume? Whenever I try to work my chest, I only really feel it in my "front" delts area. How come? How can I fix it? Can you talk a little bit about your fiction writing? Thoughts on CLA supplements? How is your Stacked App tracking? You recommend liquid calories like fruit juice for hard gainers. Is all that fructose a problem? Does it matter where your sugars/carbs come from? If you've been lifting for a while, but you're still weak with an average body fat percentage, is recomping still possible? Do you ever play with your potassium vs sodium levels between cuts, maintenance and bulk? What happened to the forums on Muslce for Life? I miss the community! A while ago you mentioned potentially investing in European warehouses to house Legion stock for the European customers. Is this still an option you are considering? 42:54 - When you bulked in the past what were your top takeaways from the experiences? Anything you wish you would have done differently? Suggestions for weight progression? I'm female, been lifting for about 6 months and seem to have stalled on adding weight to my big lifts. Any update on the new grass-fed whey protein from Legion that you're working on? For tracking calories, do you weight meat before or after cooking? I'm at 8% body fat (using your 1 point method-video) and still have a considerable amount of fat around the bellybutton. Is this just really stubborn fat? You recommend Vitamin D3 and Omega 3. Do you need both? Why is the Legion Whey+ only 70% protein? I have heard that multivitamins do not dissolve well into the body. Is this true? Does Bigger Leaner Stronger work for Athletes? I am a Rower so its a mix of sprints and endurance. What do you think of the current season of True Detective? What is a good replacement multivitamin while Legion Triumph is out of stock? What do you recommend for people who get lower back pain/stiffness when doing traditional deadlifts? Would you recommend switching over to sumo deadlifts instead. Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about what it really takes to get that "six pack," including how to build your core muscles properly, how to lose belly fat, and how to beat bloating. The Ultimate Ab Workouts: The 5 Best Ab Exercises for Getting a Six Pack:http://www.muscleforlife.com/ab-workouts/ The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How the Afterburn Effect Actually Works (And Why It’s Overrated):http://www.muscleforlife.com/afterburn-effect/ Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is Unnecessary and Even Unhealthy:http://www.muscleforlife.com/why-gluten-free-diet/ The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss:http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks:http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Refeed Day: When Dieting Should Include Overeating and Why:http://www.muscleforlife.com/refeed/ How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week:http://www.muscleforlife.com/deload-week/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of various fad diets like Paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb (1:33) as well as how to create effective meal plans (29:38). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning:http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Which Weight Loss Pills Actually Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-weight-loss-pills-actually-work/ Why Gluten Free? A Balanced Look at the Benefits and Drawbacks:https://legionathletics.com/why-gluten-free/ How to Get the Body You Want With Flexible Dieting:https://legionathletics.com/flexible-dieting/ The Definitive Guide to Pre-Workout Nutrition:http://www.muscleforlife.com/pre-workout-nutrition/ The Definitive Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition:http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-post-workout-nutrition/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I take a few questions from listeners regarding changing up your workout routine (1:09), dealing with tight muscles due to too much sitting (30:56), and tips for starting a fitness business (42:45). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here:http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ The Ultimate Chest Workout: Chest Exercises for Awesome Pecs:http://www.muscleforlife.com/chest-workout-best-chest-exercises/ The Definitive Guide to Mobility Exercises: Improve Flexibility, Function, and Strength:http://www.muscleforlife.com/mobility-exercises/ How to Improve Flexibility and Mobility for Squatting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-improve-flexibility-and-mobility-for-squatting/ 5 Foam Roller Exercises That Improve Performance:http://www.muscleforlife.com/foam-roller-exercises/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/