Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Today we are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon of Maui Athletics 0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Dr. Allan Bacon 5:00- Issues with social media fitness 19:00- Reasons for nutrition related stalls 39:50- Reasons for fitness related stalls  42:00- Appetite 45:00- Neural Adaptation 47:30- Reasons for fitness related stalls 54:00- Goal Setting 1:01;00- DeloadsAllan's website: https://mauiathletics.com/Allan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drallanbacon/Allan's FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/99205...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.comBULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Today we have our first 4-person roundtable to discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:30- Liver King fiasco35:00- Leaning away from “evidence based fitness”50:00- Determining what actually works 1:05:00- Deviation from traditional lifting form 1:16:15- Bulking up1:32:00- Why PED users downsize Abel's IG:Geoff's IG:NH's IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Abel Csabai and I are back for another talk:  0:00- Intro 0:40- Chiropractors 11:00- Strong biases 19:00- Pain 22:45- Jordan Peterson diet advice 36:00- Back training experiments 52:00- Workout timing 1:00:00- Closing out Abel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzGVKv513I6... Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

 0:00- Intro            0:30- Alberto’s current season            2:00- Phone usage6:00- Alberto’s current season12:00- Cardio16:00- Future contests21:00- Volume over time29:00- Exercise form            38:00- What has caused progress?            41:15- Genetics video            52:00- Feeling intensity and pain differently 

Dr. Eric Trexler is back to discuss the following topics:0:00- Intro1:00- Prepping for guests3:15- Mindfulness /Buddhism 8:30- Visualization21:05-Holding onto gains   31:00- Eric’s competition history37:40- Keeping training interest forever 1:03:00- Variation in individual response 1:25:00- Where to find Eric / MacroFactorEric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitn...Stronger by Science: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/MacroFactor App: https://macrofactorapp.com/MASS Research Review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE12OFF

0:00- Intro            0:30- Very minimalist training            7:15- Our splits            17:55- When did I stop seeing clear progress19:20- Determining low vs high volume24:00- Determining what makes a difference29:30- Going straight to Bear Mode36:30- Keep dieting or begin to lean bulk?42:45- What bulking protocol would you recommend after 25yr of lifting experience?            57:00- Best way to deload            1:02:30- Specialization phases

Milo Wolf is a natural bodybuilder, PhD candidate, and coach. Today we discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Milo’s background 3:45- Being introduced to Milo 5:30- Genetic influence of calves 22:00- Self experimentation 28:30- Problem with the fitness industry 34:15- ROM / Lengthened sets 44:30- Isometrics / stretching 50:00- Emphasizing different ROMs 56:00- Flawed and misleading researchMilo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE12OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

0:00- Intro0:20- My genetics video10:30- Portraying what is accurate vs what is good17:00- Comparisons to others / social media 26:30- Comparing to similar cohorts31:00- The idea of maxing out in 4-5 years 34:30- Feedback loops43:30- Good genetics leading 54:45- Truth vs helpful advice58:00- Methods of influence1:12:00- Benefits of awareness of geneticsNH's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-3...NH's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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...

We're back with Alex Leonidas of AlphaDestiny and Geoffrey Verity Schofield!Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE12OFFHormone testing and other panels:30% off coupon: BRAINSMale Hormone Panels: http://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsFemale Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsfemaleHome Page: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsHPI do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

0:00- Intro0:30- Operation Smile1:00- Dean St. Mart’s background7:15- The natural route / emotional decision making 10:15- Dosing relative to natural levels 28:00- Recovering from “addiction” to PED use 36:00- Cognitive issues with PED use 49:00- Steroids at an early age56:00- Gender of children of enhanced fathers59:55- Supplement companyDean's IG: https://www.instagram.com/deanstm/Dean's website: https://www.sneducation.co.uk/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.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!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi