Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Dr. Melissa Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience. Her work has been featured in Scientific American, published in high impact, peer reviewed journals, and recognized by faculty of 1000. She has made a lifelong scientific-hobby of studying sport science and is a life-long athlete and scholar. She is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Giva Santana at One Jiu Jitsu, and is a multiple time IBJJF Master World Champion. She has also represented the United States in the international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition on multiple occasions. Dr. Mel has experience with physique competition, distance running, and dance as well.Her specialty is helping clients learn to effectively utilize the tools she gives them to lose fat, gain muscle, and perform. 0:30- Dr. Mel Davis’ background 5:00- Balancing lifting with BJJ / sports 8:00- Size vs strength in combat sports 11:45- Diet breaks vs refeeds vs no breaks 20:00- Handling clients with contrasting goals 26:30- Guilt associated with indulging in food 34:20- Is there a time to be neurotic about the small details? 37:40- Future research 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...

Dr. Gordon Lithgow is Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He sheds light on the mechanisms of aging by identifying agents that provide for more healthy, productive years of life and prevent age-related disease.  He has discovered a range of factors that can lengthen life in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis Elegans, and he applies these findings to studies in human cell cultures. Dr. Lithgow received his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Glasgow, Scotland.  He completed postdoctoral training at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.  Dr. Lithgow was a Senior Lecturer in Molecular Gerontology at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester in England before coming to the Buck Institute in 2001.  He is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Buck Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Consortium on Geroscience.  He is also the Principal Investigator of the Larry L. Hillblom Network on the Chemical Biology of Aging and is the Coordinator of the Hillblom Center for the Biology of Aging Support Award. 0:20: Dr. Lithgow’s background 2:00- How scientists vet compounds for longevity 7:00- How C. elegan data relates and is applicable to humans 12:00- Caloric restriction for longevity 16:00- Determining what works for athletic vs sick populations 19:40- Vitamin D for health and longevity 27:30- Hormetic responses to stress 32:30- Blood tests, and iron supplementation 40:30- Future compounds for longevity and future lifespan expectationsThe Buck Institute: https://www.buckinstitute.org/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:15- Dr. Loenneke’s background 8:30- Intro to implementing Blood Flow Restriction 18:00- Health risks of BFR training 22:30- Can BFR add benefits on top of traditional training 25:00- The fallacy of continuous gains and the silver lining 32:15- The volume debate 38:00- True volume vs listed volume 41:15- Resensitization phases 47:00- The mental relief of many factors not mattering 59:00- Correlation between size & strengthWebsite 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...

Jacob Schepis from JPS Health & Fitness joins us today to go over the following topics: 0:30- Living and lifting during the closures 3:00- Mood while dieting 7:00- Diet breaks 12:45- “building your metabolism” 20:00- Paying attention to NEAT 23:00- Individual differences in difficulty of getting lean 31:00- Minimalistic training 35:00- Letter to the editor from Eric Helms, Jacob Schepis, Brian Minor regarding Mike Israetel’s paperWebsite 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 have Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, CISSN, and Dan Feldman, MS, RDN on the podcast to discuss the following topics:0:15- Dan Feldman’s background1:30- Changes in symptoms vs changes in the microbiome7:30- Bias when interpreting results and data12:50- The medical aspect of prescribing dietary changes15:00- Oxalates, lectins, nightshades and problems with vegetables18:00- The difficulty of elimination diets and determining what is causing issues24:00- Inflammatory potential of diets26:40- Anecdote from my time on carnivore diet34:00- The tendency of gut microbiome to remain unchanged over time37:00- Setting oneself up for negative reactions39:15- How will I go forward from carnivore diet42:15- Supplements for gut health48:20- Getting started improving your gut healthWebsite 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...

Here is the 3rd and final installment with Dr. Scott Stevenson. Enjoy!0:15- Implementing specific meal timing to bulk with GI issues2:30- Specifics on DC Training12:30- Extreme Stretching15:00- Intraworkout/periworkout nutrition23:00- Blood flow restriction / constant tension38:00- Extreme protocols for calvesWebsite 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...

00:15- Is changing exercises frequently helpful?6:00- The need for a calorie surplus and hitting higher body fat levels11:40- Dealing with the desire to remain lean25:00- The benefits of holding gains for years30:00- Individual variability and looking beyond study averages36:00- Examples of bringing up weak body parts. 44:45- My run with DC Training 48:45- Refeeding strategy for maintaining leannessWebsite 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...

Dr. Scott Stevenson is back! We discuss:1:00- Placebo effect11:20- Training to and beyond failure20:00- Creating more of a stimulus as an advanced trainee28:00- Differences in response to high vs low frequency and volume32:00- Epigenetic changes over time 38:30- Determining if you’re advanced Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Scott's Webpage: http://drscottstevenson.com/fortitude...Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_t...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on muscle hypertrophy. The 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer of the Year is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won multiple natural bodybuilding titles. As a personal trainer, he has worked with numerous elite-level physique athletes, including many top pros.Schoenfeld is an associate professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, and is director of the graduate program in human performance and fitness. He also serves as a sports nutrition consultant for the New Jersey Devils hockey organization.0:30- Dr. Brad Schoenfeld intro4:40- Dunning Kruger effect in fitness9:50- Misapplying study designs to individuals’ training12:30- Blood flow restriction training19:00- mTOR signaling and when we want it high21:00- Transient increases in hormones and signaling proteins24:00- Protein desensitization and training changes with age 29:15- Nonresponders to training and recommended volume32:45- Dr. Schoenfeld’s new book36:20- New topics for research38:00- Where does the research not align with Brad’s beliefs. Dr. Schoenfeld's new book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...Dr. Schoenfeld's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradschoenf...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Darren Candow is one of the world's leading researcher on creatine. 0:30- Intro to Dr. Candow and Creatine 2:00- Creatine vs Protein 9:30- Why do so many people not respond to creatine 12:20- Dosages for muscular benefits vs brain and bone health 13:20- Perspective for being a nonresponder 15:00- Higher doses of creatine 19:10- Creatine on kidney function 20:00- Creatine and hair loss 25:00- Influencers putting out misinformation 32:00- Cycling creatine  40:30- Creatine use while dieting 46:20- Non muscular benefits to creatineWebsite 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!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/brainsandgainsHPSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...I do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.