Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi
Dr. David Maconi
On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.
Episodes
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Jan 6, 2019 • 43min
Danny Lennon on Sigma Nutrition, Cutting Weight, Disordered Eating - Charity Podcast
Danny Lennon, founder of Sigma Nutrition, discusses cutting weight in martial arts vs powerlifting, biggest mistakes in weight cutting, favorite podcast interviews, and navigating disordered eating habits. The podcast highlights outdated nutrition practices in fighting sports and explores effective strategies for weight gain through calorie-dense foods.
Jan 2, 2019 • 42min
John Meadows on Fasting, MountainDog Routines, Studies vs. Real World
Nov 27, 2018 • 10min
Dr. Layne Norton on Drive vs Motivation
Nov 20, 2018 • 51min
Juma Iraki on Testosterone, Keto, Dairy, Sports Specific Nutrition
Nov 17, 2018 • 49min
Eric Trexler on Post Contest Rebounds, Hunger, Supplements
Nov 12, 2018 • 47min
Brad Loomis on Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting, Deloading, Mental Hurdles
Nov 8, 2018 • 6min
Dr. Thomas O'Connor on Testosterone, Statins, Metformin
Nov 5, 2018 • 1h 2min
Greg Nuckols on Frequency, Bulgarian, Female vs Male Recovery
Oct 31, 2018 • 24min
Jeff Alberts on Long Term Gains, Consistency, Dedication
Jeff Alberts, an esteemed coach and competitive bodybuilder, shares his journey from personal struggles to finding solace in bodybuilding. He discusses evolving training philosophies, emphasizing the importance of recovery and love for training. Jeff contrasts seasoned and novice bodybuilders, exploring how experience affects muscle maturity. He highlights the need for flexibility in long-term training and prepares for a comeback by focusing on sustainable weight loss. Additionally, he inspires older novices to set realistic goals in their fitness journeys.
Oct 28, 2018 • 58min
