Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Brandon Roberts is a scientist, former online coach, writer, and physique athlete. He has a Ph.D. in muscle biology and is currently studying exercise and nutrition.0:30- Brandon’s background3:00- Judging the worthiness of supplements / Ashwaganda8:30- VO2 Max13:00- Mechanistic rationale behind Ashwaganda18:30- What is an adaptogen?20:30- Other recommended supplements23:00- False claims for advances in medicine25:30- Explaining power in studies28:00- Curcumin 29:15- Brandon’s bodybuilding competitions35:30- My crazy cutting experiment42:00- New calorie tracking tool / Log SmarterWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Paul Kanu is a competitive bodybuilder who recently won his pro card. As a pro bodybuilder Paul applies both anecdotal and scientific method to improve not only his physique, and his clients as well. Calvin Huynh is a personal trainer, Macros Inc coach, and writer at AwesomeFitnessScience.com. His content has reached various top sites and he has worked with a variety of clients ranging from top CEOs, hardcore lifters, desk workers, and stay at home moms.1:00- Catching up on the Olympia 2:00- How the debate came to be 3:30- The importance of volume 13:30- Progressive overload, volume, intensity20:00- Thoughts on Mike Israetel’s volume landmarks 29:20- Differences in how to fix a stall in progression40:30- The idea of adding sets forever vs adding weight forever50:10- If having a set rep range is helpful or limiting55”15- How they train their clients Paul's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/Calvin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/awesomefitn...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

I decided to turn some of my YouTube comments, DMs, and emails into a Q&A. This week I'm joined by Abel Csabai to field the questions. 0:50- Cost of coaching8:50- Strength as a result of hypertrophy or hypertrophy as a result of strength increases17:10- Effective reps 22:50- Neuroregulation of appetite and blander foods helping to eat less32:30- Resetting sleep schedule, and CBTi39:50- Enhanced bodybuilders losing touch with how it is to train naturally. Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Abel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Leo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoandlonge...Leo's website: https://www.leoandlongevity.com/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Cornelius Parkin has a breadth of experience over his past 22 years of training and 8 years of owning a gym. He was a World and European champion in powerlifting (teen and then junior division), competed numerous times in bodybuilding never losing his class, with two overall wins. He has 12+ years of online coaching experience and is an NPC judge as well as a moderator on several bodybuilding forums. As a coach he has turned numerous clients pro including last year's nationals overall bikini winner.0:30​- Meeting Cornelius and his thoughts on John Jaquish4:30​- Cornelius’ background in the fitness scene5:30​- Crazy advice from coaches on social media13:00​- The risk of taking anabolics and always wanting more 23:00​- Why taking anabolics can be harder than being natural27:00​- Depending on bloodwork for your health 32:00​- Competing versus yourself compared to competing versus others36:00​- How much muscle anabolics actually add 40:00​- Different training for natural versus enhanced lifters46:30​- Prehab / mobilityWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...​-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/​Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach, internationally published fitness model, National Level NPC competitor and the National Sales Director for Innovapharm which is a brick and mortar focused supplement company.Brandon has spent the past 12 years working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and believes in blending what’s been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand in the trenches experience to improve body composition and optimal performance and longevity with himself and his clients. He's back on the podcast today to discuss the following: 0:30- Brandon’s background1:30- Repetitive concepts in the fitness industry13:40- Opinion on my John Jaquish podcast27:00- Greg Doucette and controversial videos31:20- Adapting to staying lean year round 47:50- Muscular measurementsBrandon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacr...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Paul Kanu is back on the podcast to discuss his road to becoming a new IFBB Pro 1:00- Paul’s apartment fire4:40- New IFBB pro card10:30- Changes from last year to this year12:50- Muscular measurements among different lifters19:50- Next show / first pro show21:45 - Relationships in prep26:30- Super supplements at the pro level 42:00- Body dysmorphiaPaul's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/Paul's YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/2RBeastWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Professional natural bodybuilders Jeff Alberts and Brad Loomis of 3DMJ are back on the Brains and Gains podcast to discuss the following: 2:20- Band training / gimmicky products 9:00- Neurological adaptations vs hypertrophy as a reason for gym progress 17:00- Exercises feeling different at different body weights 29:40- Working out with gen pop 44:00- Judging my curl form with video 50:20- Can you get back to peak shape after a lay off without bulking and cutting again?Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Today we're back with another roundtable with myself, Abel Csabai, and Steve Hall2:00- Discussing podcast guests 5:25- Introducing Abel5:45- John Jaquish / band training 17:00- Controversial podcast guests 25:30- Variable resistance with bands and chains35:50- Bicep curl form and other unique formWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Hormone testing and other panels:30% off coupon: BRAINSMale Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsFemale Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsfemaleHome Page: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsHPI do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Today we have Peter Bond on the podcast to take a deep dive into steroid use. 0:00- Intro to Peter and his books on anabolics 7:00- Ignorance of PEDs by PED users 10:30- Bigger Faster Stronger documentary 13:30- Negative side effects of steroids 18:00- The importance of cholesterol / lipid panels 25:00- The relevance of blood work 26:15- The effect of steroids on the heart 36:30- Misconceptions about steroid results 39:50- Post cycle therapy 53:20- Influence of anabolics on the kidneys Peter's papers:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28184...https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27372...https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26937...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...