3D Muscle Journey
3D Muscle Journey
The 5 natural bodybuilding and powerlifting coaches from 3D Muscle Journey come together for conversations dissecting the art and science of muscle and strength. Be a fly on the wall as this collective of coaches discuss the ins and outs of helping athletes reach their potential on the stage, platform and in their personal lives. Dedication. Discipline. Desire. #Team3DMJ
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Aug 24, 2017 • 1h 17min
#59: How We Coach Other Coaches
Why would a coach hire a coach? This concept may sound a little strange at first, however if you think about it, the rational is quite sound. People who hire coaches do so, because they want to get better themselves. Even if they have the knowledge and skills, having a coach to consult with, and [...]
Aug 17, 2017 • 1h 24min
#58: How to Build a Training Program
Nutrition is supportive. If your goal is to build-muscle and get stronger, it doesn't matter how "perfect" your nutrition is, or how much protein you eat, your potential for muscle-growth will be limited. A properly designed training program is essential. In today's episode, Eric, Andrea and Jeff discuss all of the variables which play a [...]
Aug 10, 2017 • 1h 23min
#57: What We Need From Our Athletes
Ever wondered about the "behind the scenes" operations of 3D Muscle Journey? In today's episode, Andrea, Brad and Alberto talk about the various communication methods they use to best support their athletes. Topics include: What information is collected prior to working with a new athlete, how their weekly coaching system works, and the rationale and [...]
Aug 3, 2017 • 1h 8min
#56: All About Mini-Cuts
How would you define a mini-cut? If someone asked you what the purpose of a mini-cut was, what would you say? In today's episode, Eric, Andrea and Alberto answer these questions, and more. The coaches cover pretty much anything you could ever want to know about mini-cuts: Should they be slow or aggressive? What is [...]
Jul 27, 2017 • 1h 28min
#55: Your First 5 Years in Bodybuilding
In this week's episode, Andrea, Brad and Jeff sit down to talk about the initial stages of a bodybuilding career. Topics addressed, include: Issues with wanting to complete before having enough training experience, learning the "tools" while you aren't in a deficit, letting go of "the number", having realistic expectations, and the importance of patience. [...]
Jul 20, 2017 • 1h 7min
#54: The Role of a Registered Dietitian
In today's episode, Andrea and Eric are joined by Steve Taylor, the team 3DMJ Registered Dietitian. Eric interviews Steve on a variety of topics related to the field of dietetics. These include: What the process is like for becoming an RD. What sets an RD apart from a "nutritionist". And how Steve has found his [...]
Jul 13, 2017 • 1h 11min
#53: Q&A Session #2
After a full month of traveling, the 3DMJ coaches are back with another Q&A session. This week, Andrea, Alberto and Jeff sit down to answer five subscriber asked questions, regarding: – Deloading guidelines – Minimizing sleep disturbances while dieting – How to determine which division is best for you – Low self-esteem and bodybuilding – [...]
May 25, 2017 • 1h 22min
#52: Q&A Session #1
In this week's episode, Eric, Alberto and Andrea sit down together to answer an array of 3DMJ subscriber asked questions. Do we need to worry about setting a leucine target when dieting? What has made the coaches stay natural, in-light of the high prevalence of drug usage in the sport of bodybuilding? What are the [...]
May 18, 2017 • 1h 8min
#51: Motivated Mindsets
It's easy to read the quote, it's much harder to actually live the philosophy. In today's episode, Jeff, Andrea and Brad discuss each of their own personal philosophies, and how these philosophies have lead them to pursue their passion, rather than take the "safer" route. In especially great detail, the group discuss Andrea, whose addition [...]
May 11, 2017 • 1h 36min
#50: How do you know if you're evidence-based?
What does it mean to be "evidence-based"? What else besides research reviews, meta-analysis and individual studies, fall into this category? Once we have the evidence, how should we go about actually applying it? It today's podcast, Eric, Andrea and Alberto talk about the up and coming era of evidence-based bodybuilding, within the natural community. Although [...]
