Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Topics discussed include the benefits of minicuts, alternatives to squat and deadlift for back issues, overcoming fear of rejection, Trump's potential 2024 election run, best shoes for strength training, motivation to train, improving VO2 max, lifting lighter weights at 40+, and more

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks discusses the link between fitness and happiness, stress management strategies, importance of relationships, faith's impact on well-being, and daily routines for enhancing happiness. Learn about misconceptions on wealth and happiness, utilizing negative emotions for growth, and practical tips for a happier life.

Physiotherapist and author Simon Hill shares the top 10 biomarkers for longevity. Topics include fat distribution, cardiovascular health, dietary fats, VO2 Max, strength training, and more. Practical tips for improving health and longevity are discussed.

In this podcast, the host discusses training with limited sleep, fixing shoulder impingement, strategies for muscle growth, and more. Questions from Instagram followers are answered, covering topics like calf training, calorie control with air fryers, and time management book recommendations.

Shaun achieved remarkable weight loss results with Legion’s coaching service. He struggled with weight for years until finding success with Bigger Leaner Stronger. Shaun shares insights on consistency, accountability, injury challenges, and evidence-based advice. Learn how coaching and dedication can transform your body and life.

Renowned computer science professor Cal Newport discusses the current and future impact of AI on life and work, limitations of existing AI tools, benefits of a 'multi-agent approach,' skepticism towards massive job losses, and how AI will become essential in the modern workplace.

Sports scientist and bodybuilder, Milo Wolf, discusses optimal training volume for muscle growth in this podcast. He shares insights on rest times, proximity to failure, and volume recommendations for beginners and advanced lifters. Strategies like drop sets and specialization phases are highlighted to make high-volume training practical and time-efficient.

Former competitive powerlifter and coach, Jordan Syatt shares insights on redefining holistic health beyond physical fitness. Topics include evolving health perspectives, mobility training, stress management, and having difficult conversations for personal growth. Discover practical tips for optimizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being in a complex world.

From TRT downsides to hybrid athlete trends, this episode covers a variety of topics. Strategies for managing chronic sleep deprivation, house updates, and favorite conspiracy theories add a fun twist. Listeners get insights on fitness, health, and lifestyle choices, along with a glimpse into the host's personal experiences and recommendations. Conspiracy theories, workout app enhancements, and political narratives also make for an intriguing discussion.

Dr. Stephan Guyenet, an obesity researcher, discusses the brain's role in body fatness, genetics vs. environment in obesity risk, stress and emotional eating impact, challenges of sustained fat loss, tips for healthy body composition maintenance, and navigating 'treat meals' without hindering progress.