Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Beach season is around the corner and we have the industry's two Erics with us to debate who is the realist Eric and how to get lean the fastest and most efficient way possible. 0:20- Introduction to the Erics4:30- Why not just lose fat rapidly, then gain the muscle back later?25:15- Calorie ranges while bulking vs cutting 30:20- NEAT and relation to constrained energy model43:30- Coaching and taking on clients46:20- Metabolism / calorie expenditure changes with age 48:50- When to track calories1:09:30- Charity donationWalk MS: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/...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...

0:10- Do any of the studies showing high volume is superior use long rest times? 21:40- “Do you need to add weight to the bar to grow” 38:40- Genetics Training routine 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...

Paul Kanu is a bodybuilder as well as a YouTuber and Instagrammer. He has competed in several shows at this point, nearly going pro. Here we talk about his decision to go from natural to enhanced, training sessions with Mike Israetel, the importance of genetics, and the future of Paul's competition career.                  0:00- Bodybuilder Paul Kanu and his competition history 3:50- Making the decision to be enhanced 7:20- Training with Mike Israetel 12:45- Spending too much time on the science 20:00- Muscle shape / genetics 30:45- Where Paul is going from here https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/ https://www.youtube.com/user/2RBeastWebsite 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...

Lyle McDonald is back to discuss the new hip thrust vs squat study and his thoughts on Bret Contreras' feedback. We were unable to get Bret on at the same time but hopefully Bret can provide his own side as well at some point. I have not spoken to Bret directly at this point so I can't comment much on his thoughts here.  0:20- Charity donation to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary 1:00- Controversy with Bret Contreras Link to charity: http://www.cottonbranch.org/give.htmlWebsite 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...

Repost of the podcast I recently did with Abel Csabai, great dicussion on current events in the fitness industry, genetic limitations (our favorite topic), and how aggressively to bulk 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...

Eric Trexler has a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and a PhD from UNC. He has numerous related publications and awards. Not only is he intelligent but he clearly demonstrates his passion about his research and bodybuilding on the whole. Today We get into his competition history, observations of post-contest bodybuilders, and numerous supplements. 0:10- Who is the real Eric1:20- GoFundMe for my friend’s father recently diagnosed with brain cancer1:45- Game Changers spoof 6:30- Preworkouts and Betaine  24:45- Why aren’t there longer studies?34:30- LeanGains Intermittent Fasting study 47:00- Using surrogate markers54:30- Going to failure https://www.gofundme.com/f/dabhhg-tea...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...

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology.  In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.  James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches.  In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major events such as the AFPT Conference and NSCA Personal Training Conference.Eric is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach himself who has been in the game for nearly 2 decades. He has been coached by James and recently experimented with wearing a weighted vest during his contest prep.  0:30- Charity donation 1:00- Eric and James’ background 5:00- Working with a coach at an advanced level 15:00- Weighted vest and how to use it to diet 26:40- Constrained energy model 32:30- Practicality of weighted vests 36:00- Fitness industry being misleading about genetic limitations 47:00- Best coaches often don’t have the best genetics 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...

Martin MacDonald is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www.Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www.Mac-NutritionUni.com. 0:25- Martin’s background 6:00- Charity of choice7:40- How rapidly can we lose fat? Formula25:30- How training age effects fat loss rate 27:15- Long diet breaks 37:20- Lack of significant benefits in studies39:30- Curcumin and keto for anti-inflammatory effects52:40- Why we see benefits from low carb56:10- Alcohol recommendations 1:09:00- Where to find Martin + his petitionCharity of choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNwLj...Martin's Petition: https://www.change.org/p/privy-counci...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...

Today we talk with Mike Israetel and Steve Hall in a roundtable podcast discussing the following: 0:30 Appetite on antibiotics2:30- Debate with Greg Doucette14:45- Health issues with bulking up29:15- Keto bulking + cholesterol39:45- How to plan specialization phases 48:45- Neck trainingWebsite 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...

Dr. Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health. He has spoken at various locations such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, the SPARK/Biohacker Summit in Toronto, and a US Naval Special Warfare event. Article: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/0:00- Intro to the debate6:30- Sleep length relating to lifespan and cancer11:30- Is sleep data reliable?12:00- Sleep deprivation benefits16:00- Other errors pointed out in the article 30:30- Sleep’s effect on metabolic health, cognitive function, appetite, athletic performance 37:00- Breaking up sleep and compensating with naps 39:40- Sleep and testosterone / testicle size 48:45- Circadian rhythms 57:50- Follow up questions on sleep 59:30- Defining “short sleeper” and “long sleeper”1:02:50- How does exercise affect the need for sleep?Dr. Greg Potter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdmpotter/Dr. Greg Potter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GDMPotterWebsite 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...