3D Muscle Journey

In this episode, Alberto and Eric sit down with Nick (the team's injury reduction & management specialist) to discuss physical therapy, popular modalities for pain relief, and pain itself. What is pain? What do we really know about the different modalities for pain relief? Does joint manipulation work? What are Nick's thoughts on foam rolling? [...]

In this episode, Brad, Jeff, and Nick (the team's injury reduction & management specialist) discuss how they balance bodybuilding with being a dad. The guys talk about how they approach bodybuilding differently now since becoming dads and share strategies they've adopted to help them stay on track with their bodybuilding goals. How did Brad, Jeff, [...]

In this episode, Brad, Alberto, and Jeff discuss the pitfalls of having a big ego and importance of self-confidence. Thinking you are "the man" and being close-minded can cost you big time in your bodybuilding/powerlifting career, but so can constantly talking down to yourself. When have the coaches' egos cost them progress? What lesson did [...]

In this episode, Eric and Alberto reflect on Eric's 2019 bodybuilding season. The coaches examine many different aspects of Eric's prep and compare them to seasons prior. In regard to difficulty, how did this season compare to previous seasons? What did the hardest periods of Eric's prep look like and how long did they last? [...]

Are you tired of tracking your macronutrient/calorie intake? Are you interested in learning about how you can achieve your goals without tracking? In this episode, Eric and Steve (the team dietitian) share their experience with transitioning away from tracking and how they help others do the same. What are the benefits of not tracking? How [...]

In this episode, Alberto, Jeff, and Brad discuss how cardio methodology has changed over the last 30 years and how they now prescribe cardio to themselves and their athletes during prep and the off-season. What is the coaches’ preferred method of cardio during prep? Which methods do they advise against? What are the benefits of [...]

In this episode, Andrea, Eric, and Amanda (the team's mental health consultant) discuss a variety of topics related to coaching others and being coached. The group explores the qualities of a top-tier coach-client relationship, the importance of self-awareness, vetting coaches, how to be a good coach, and how to be a good client. How can [...]

In this episode, Brad, Alberto, and Eric discuss a variety of topics related to nutrition, mind-set, fat loss, and contest prep. What abnormal eating behaviors have the coaches seen cause issues during prep? What are the beneficial aspects of following a traditional bodybuilding diet when prepping? What does it mean to "accept the suck" and [...]

In this episode, Eric, Alberto, and Jeff step back in time to discuss the history of Muscle Mayhem (a distinguished natural bodybuilding show) and the origin of 3D Muscle Journey. The coaches start in 1999, then progress chronologically to today, detailing their bodybuilding careers and the experiences that bonded them. They cover highs, lows, memorable [...]

In this episode, Andrea, Brad, and Alberto sit down for another community-sourced Q&A session. The questions discussed in today's episode span a variety of topics, including: fat loss, muscle growth, muscle and strength maintenance, and balancing resistance training with cardiovascular training. What is the coaches' recommended length for a cut? If someone's primary goal is [...]