Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Abel Csabai and Bryan Boorstein discuss overcoming fitness plateaus, investing in experiences at the right time, sliding doors moments, weight changes, weight loss approaches, the importance of power training as we age, and the impact of unilateral training on muscle growth.

 0:00- Intro            1:00- Self defense and street fights            11:50- Including power work as one ages            16:30- How to convert one’s experience to online coaching            23:30- Rest-Pause vs straight sets and effective reps            31:00- How to maintain muscle during a mini cut            37:00- Will I work with another coach            45:10- How is my current bulk going?            48:00- What helped Abel’s back the most?            53:00- Looser versus stricter form            58:50- Do we track our lifts?            1:04:15- Underrated or unusual factors beneficial for bodybuilding            1:12:00- Gym environments            1:15:40- Thoughts on clomid for someone with low testosterone and LH            1:20:20- Our favorite and least favorite exercises

Geoffrey Verity Schofield is back!0:00- Intro 0:50- Blending passion with career choice 12:00- Did Geoff break the natty limit 22:00- Realistic FFMI levels 26:00- Natural limits 28:00- Discussing fitness topics appropriately 32:20- Has training for most people been skewed by bodybuilders 36:00- Lifting goals 39:30- Is bulking unhealthy? 42:30- The health of being natural vs enhanced 52:00- GVS’s cardio health and routine 1:00:30- What training counts in your training age?’ 1:02:30- Weekly training volume 1:06:00- Partial ranges of motion 1:12:45- Dedicating periods of your life to progress 1:23:00- Bodybuilding side quests

Dr. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey.I’m honored to have Dr. McGill on the podcast to discuss the following: 1:00- Introduction to Dr. Stu McGill2:30- Working with athletes 7:15- Getting help from general practitioners8:30- Working with general population versus elite athletes12:30- Chiropractors and acupuncturists17:00- The possible need for back surgery 32:00- Modifying behaviors long-term 38:00- Training changes with age 45:00- Could NO weight lifting be helpful? 54:00- Future medications and advancements for back pain 1:00:00- Does posture matter for back pain? 1:06:40- Does lifting form matter for back pain?

0:00- Intro            1:30- My background            2:30- Promiscuous expertise            5:00- How I manage my time            7:00- What is the best way to train for body composition improvement?            14:00- Focusing on the big picture            20:00- Need for novelty            23:00- Big 3 exercises            27:00- Designing a reasonable routine            34:00- Nutritional approaches to different training modalities            47:00- Individual recommendations            50:30- Low FODMAP and other diets            57:00- Explaining adaptation and homeostasis            59:15- Wrapping up and where to find Brains and Gains

  0:00- Intro            2:00- German bodybuilding            9:50- Jo Linder’s death and other bodybuilding deaths            10:30- Beating Ronnie Coleman            12:40- Retracted studies            16:00- Bodybuilder’s deaths            32:00- Various genetic factor            38:00- Taking shortcuts            45:00- Treating PED users            52:00- Stretch mediated hypertrophy            1:14:00- Correlation between strength and size 

Dr. David Maconi, a health specialist, discusses his nutrition journey, including the carnivore diet. He emphasizes progression in fitness, genetics' role in results, and long-term health considerations. The podcast touches on Jiu Jitsu challenges and the importance of injury prevention in various physical activities.

     0:00- Intro            1:00- Introduction to Milo Wolf            2:30- Has the natural fitness industry progressed            15:00- Does cardio actually improve longevity            41:30- Lengthened partials research            52:00- True full ROM for calves            56:00- Going to failure            1:06:00- Responses to higher volumes            1:09:00- Where to find Milo

   0:00- Intro            0:30- Time passing by            2:00- Connecting with people in the fitness industry            11:00- Brandon’s background15:30- My FitDay tragedy19:00- Lack of fitness in the fitness industry            25:00- Relatability to clients            30:30- Ozempic            41:00- Different types of drugs            50:00- Jumping on drugs at a young training age            1:06:00- Where to find Brandon

0:00- Intro            0:30- St. Jude’s Donation            1:30- Introduction to Stu McGill            5:00- Brian’s background            9:30- Equipped powerlifting            12:30- How did training change at elite strength levels?            15:00- Changes as we get older            29:30- Rucking            33:00- Decompression            36:00- Determining the cause of back pain            42:45- Extreme PED usage            57:00- Where to find Brian