Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Aaron Straker, a coach known for documenting his testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) experience, joins Bryan Boorstein, a co-host of the Eat Train Prosper podcast. They dive into Aaron's journey with TRT, sharing early observations and health metrics. The discussion explores the differences between placebo and actual results, the significance of blood work, and the emotional impacts of hormone management. Additionally, Bryan highlights cardio strategies and exercises for long-term fitness, emphasizing the evolving nature of training as they age.

Fitness expert Abel Csabai discusses inauthentic relationships on social media, comparing pull up strength when heavier vs. lighter, tips for looking bigger in person, strength training for older lifters, and making gains with poor sleep.

0:00- Intro 1:30- Temptation to try other methods of training 8:30- Volume per exercise and per week 20:30- Is cheat form necessarily wrong? 33:00- Sports background relating to training ideologies 37:00- Can we be confident in what worked for us? 47:00- The utility and health of bulking up 58:00- Balancing life and lifting

0:00- Intro1:30- Eric Helms’ progress7:45- Can advanced bodybuilders detect progress without being contest lean10:45- Competing next12:45- New failure data22:00- Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting27:30- Natural lifters taking advice from enhanced lifters29:00- Reps in Reserve / deloads36:00- Advanced training progress44:00- Would you avoid TRT to stay natural?54:00- Finasteride            58:20- Recent data on high volume            1:05:30- What are we looking forward to in the new year

Two fitness influencers discuss YouTube collaborations, MMA fights, pull-ups, bulking challenges, bone density in MMA, and the philosophical dimensions of fitness. They reflect on their fitness journeys, personal growth, and the challenges of content creation in the lifting community.

0:00- Intro     1:30- Road to 18in arms     9:30- Injuries     13:40- Comparisons for progress     18:30- Powerbuilding is an abomination     27:30- Progressive overload flaws     37:30- Importance of exercise selection     40:00- Home gym     52:00- Revival fitness vs GVS     1:01:00- Call out culture in the industry     1:08:00- Where to find Landon

 0:00- Intro            1:00- Sam Sulek and other newer influencers with rapid popularity            11:00- Ronnie Coleman and other bodybuilders aging            13:00- Athletes not able to retire            20:00- Would Brian change his PED past?            25:00- High volumes for strength and hypertrophy            34:00- Back issues among lifters and laypeople            42:00- Back and muscular fatigue            45:00- Nerve pain            48:00- Biomechanics mattering for back hypertrophy and injury risk 

In this engaging conversation, Alex Bromley, a strength coach and content creator known for his insightful fitness commentary, shares his thoughts on the divide between the carnivore and vegan diets. He introduces his unified theory of training, emphasizing the joy of fitness over rigid optimization. The chat also dives into the psychological aspects of striving for continuous achievement, the importance of self-compassion, and the role of purpose in training. Plus, they humorously touch on the challenges of getting Marvel movie tickets, blending fitness and pop culture seamlessly.

0:00- Intro            1:00- Eric’s bodybuilding season            14:00- Eric’s competition history            19:00- Non-competitors in the fitness scene            23:00- The importance of marginal gains in competition            30:00- The importance of variable progress measurements            39:30- Stage vs Instagram            46:30- Off season weights            48:30- Calf study update            58:50- Peak Week            1:02:40- Psychology of getting smaller            1:06:00- Pro standards            1:11:00- Difficulty of recent and past preps            1:21:00- Extreme low calories            1:25:00- Different clothes for different periods of gaining              1:30:00- Where to find Eric 

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.