The Mind Muscle Connection

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!Topics:Thoughts on how often you should deload  Working out at home, not having enough weight, does fatiguing muscle with a superset effective? If I will do only 10 exercises for the rest of my life, what will they be?Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Exploring why increasing calories may not lead to desired muscle gains, addressing issues like inaccurate calorie estimation, lack of structure in nutrition, and inadequate weight training. Emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and diet quality, and sticking to a long-term plan for significant changes in physique.

Fitness expert Steve Hall discusses stimulus and fatigue, lengthened partials, body recomp, and more in a deep dive on training and nutrition. Topics include training quality, intensity, set numbers, back training, lengthened partials, and round table takeaways on sets and pump. Steve also shares insights on body recomp, competition preparation, and working with a renowned bodybuilding coach.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!Topics:Too many cons with cutting during periods of low quality sleep. Are you better off staying at maintenance during this period of time?Does training experience impact the hypertrophy rep range?Thoughts on all the new GLP-1 supplements and shortcuts for people losing weight?Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!I'm excited to share my recent guest appearance on the Lost&Lifting podcast. We talked all about Progress via reps or weight for muscle growth, building muscle in a deficit.I talked in depth about this topic, including practical takeaways that you can implement int your routine, lifestyle and nutrition — all backed up by research and studies. So if you’re trying to build muscles, a lifter or just into fitness, this episode is a must listen!Let’s talk about:IntroductionJeff Hoehn2022 study - Progressing overloadIncreasing load and increasing repetitionRepsExerciseDouble progressionDeficitRecompReverse diet vs recovery dietWhere to find JeffFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Today, I'm excited to have Dr.Alyssa Olenick join me to discuss 'Why you need to do dedicated cardio as a lifter.'This episode promises to be enlightening as Alyssa, an expert in her field, imparts invaluable insights and expertise. She’ll cover topics ranging from cycle syncing and research on female training to common mistakes people make when they mix lifting and cardio.This episode is packed with helpful tips and insights that you won't want to miss!Let’s talk about:Introduction about Dr. Alyssa OlenickResearchFemale researchCycle syncingCommon mistakesCardioLiftingWhat to track and monitorWhere to find Dr. Alyssa OlenickWhere to find Dr. Alyssa Olenick: doclyssfitnessFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!Topics:How to bring up arms while doing PPL?What do you think about spreading your activity throughout the day versus getting it all in at once?What to tell a client who says they were told not to eat bananas by a doctor because it’s sugarFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Have you been diligently working towards your body recomp goals, only to find that progress seems to have hit a plateau? Perhaps, amidst your journey, you've overlooked the role of your cardio routine. In this solo episode, I’ll discuss the 8 common cardio mistakes in a body recomp. Understanding the right cardio training might be the missing piece of the puzzle in your quest for your body goals. So if you're working hard to transform your body and want to make sure you're doing everything the best way possible, then this episode is perfect for you.Let’s talk about:Introduction5 ways aerobic training can benefit you as a lifterAerobic training #1 Improve recovery between set and workouts#2 Improve ability to handle discomfort & stay focused on sets#3 Improved nutrition partitioning#4 Lower fatigue#5 Overall health and longevityBody recomp8 common cardio mistakes in a body recomp#1 Not doing any cardio#2 Cardio should not be the main tool to drop body fat or lose weight#3 Doing too much volume at high intensities#4 Trying to turn weightlifting to cardio#5 Doing cardio right before weightlifting#6 Modalities#7 Not accounting for potential hunger increase #8 Focusing on calorie burnBenefits from hockeyHow to improve body compositionFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today's episode, I am delighted to feature Martin Refalo, who delves into the intriguing question: "Is 1-2 RIR Just As Effective As Training To Failure For Muscle Growth?" Throughout the discussion, he articulates insights including volume nutrition, nuances of resistance training, progression strategies, and much more. Plus, the research findings with practical applications. Martin has done a lot of research on this topic, and he breaks it down for us.If you're working on building muscle, you definitely want to check out this episode.Let’s talk about:Introduction about MartinMartin’s researchMeta-regression: Zach Robinson’s paperRIR prescription VolumeNutritionResistance trainingMenstrual cycleSets & restProgressionResultsFatigueWhy Volume is important Practical applicationsSocial media Where to find MartinWhere to find Martin: mrfitness__Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!Topics:Thoughts on lifting straps like using them for heavy pulling exercises, are they bad for grip strength?   Is Collagen a decent protein supplement?I’m building now, but I want to do a cut soon, how do I lose body fat?Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE