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:How to train progressive overload style when there is joint pain, overuse, injuries, etc.? What are the top 5 upper body exercises?Why do you push for 1 gram per pound of body weight for proteinFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Have you been consuming 1500 calories a day but not seeing your expected weight loss results? You are not alone! Many people still struggle to shed unwanted pounds despite tracking calories. It can really be frustrating! So in this episode, I will discuss the factors why you are eating 1500 calories and not losing weight, of course, based on research and my experience in coaching. Additionally, I will touch upon the impact of being mindful of what you eat, the hidden calories, and other common pitfalls that can derail your weight loss efforts. Keep listening and take this journey to the next level!Let’s talk about:Call conversation with a client who has an all-or-nothing mindset Why you are eating 1500 calories and not losing weightFirst reason: Consuming more calories than you are trackingSecond reason: Eating and Tracking inconsistentlyThird reason: Total daily energy expenditure is lower than you thinkConclusionFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Many of us may think of fatigue as a negative thing - something that holds us back and makes us less productive. But what if I told you that fatigue can actually be a catalyst for growth and improvement? Today, we have the pleasure of speaking again with Martin Refalo! Martin has conducted an extensive research called “Influence of Resistance Training Proxmity-to-Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.” In this study, both male and females participated to effectively analyze the differences on how their bodies will react based on their gender. If you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just starting out, you won't want to miss this episode!Let’s talks about:Introduction about Martin Refalo and quick update about himChanges and what stayed the same with Martin's training programTime management aspect of training How Martin manages fatigue and failureOverview of the study Martin conducted about the link between Fatigue and FailureFindings from Martin’s research 24- and 48-hour-point failure and fatigue condition post training How training to failure influences productivenessComparing the effects in terms of fatigue response: male vs female Do men really recover faster?Martin's plan for his further research  Practical takeaways from Martin’s research ConclusionWhere to find MartinInstagram: @mrfitness__Find his study here: (PDF) Influence of Resistance Training Proximity‑to‑Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta‑analysis (researchgate.net)Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_

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:All about Metabolism: Your Metabolism Doesn’t Get Damaged Or Messed Up, It Just Adapts To What You DoHow Many Weeks Should You Take A Diet Break Before Your Trip How Important It Is To Stick To Rest Time In Between LiftsFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_

Sign up HERELearn the exact process I follow to create results for my clients. You will walk away with a step-by-step system for a body recomp so that you wont have to continue putting in hours of hard work while still not seeing the results you should be.​What you get:​Most common reasons you arent happy with your look as you diet down.What is body recomposition (myths, what it is, why you want to do this, etc.).How to do a body recomp (training, nutrition, supplements, etc.)Sample 12 month plan and 4 week training plan.Live Q&A with Jeff​If you are interested in attending this live event click HERE to sign up.​I look forward to seeing you there.​If you have any questions on what this will entail, reach out!

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Join us for an inspiring episode as we speak with Linda about her journey in my coaching program! She opens up about her struggles with fitness and how she overcame them, including the transformation she underwent, and the changes she experienced in her life outside of fitness as a result of the program.Listen to this episode to learn more about Linda's inspiring journey and the benefits of my coaching program.Let’s talk about:Linda's quick introduction and her fitness journeyThe struggles of Linda in reaching her goalsProblems Linda encountered before the training program and the changesHow my coaching program helped Linda grow, develop, and change her mindsetPotential outcomes of Linda not taking action and missing out on the programImpact of the program on Linda's life and the transformation she underwent throughout the processWhat people should realize about coaching Changes that occurred in Linda's life beyond just her fitness levelLinda's testimonial on her experience of working with meFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Exciting news! On today's episode, we're welcoming back Milo Wolf, a coach who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. focused on the relationship between range of motion, muscle hypertrophy, and strength.We're excited to dive into his latest training experiment, exploring his gains and the methods he uses to track his weight and intuitively eat.Additionally, Milo will share his valuable insights and learnings from his study regarding the lengthened position, providing us with actionable takeaways for our own fitness journeys!Let’s talk about:IntroductionUpdate of Milo on bulking & gainsEating relatively and intuitively for Milo and his rulesHow Pre-workout meal affects your training sessionDistinction between glucose and glycogen presenceLength and partials of hypertrophyChanges & growth for Milo after undergoing a programAreas that Milo was focused on for the lengthened position and standardizationRange of motionShort-term & long-term progressMuscle groups that are tougher to trainWhat Milo didn't expect in his training experimentThe toughest part of the lift in the lengthened positionMilo's insight about his length trainingMuscle development in the lengthened positionPausing in length trainingMisapplication in lengthened trainingMore to see from Milo Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_Where to find MiloInstagram: @wolfcoach_His research output: researchgate.net/profile/milo-wolf-2Website: wolfcoaching.netPodcast: muscleandfeels

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 do you resolve the struggle of putting on too much muscle and fat at the same time?- Things I recently changed my mind on regarding training- What are the likely outcomes of down regulating volume – going from very high to moderate volume?Follow me on Instagram @jeffhoehn_ for more information and education.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! In this episode, I will be talking about 7 Common Traits of a Person Struggling to Build Muscle. There are two types of people who I will be targeting in this podcast. First is the one who knows he or she needs to build muscle. The other is more concerned about fat loss that is why their workouts don’t lead them to build muscle. Although this podcast talks about two types of people regarding building muscle, anyone can benefit from the topics I will be discussing here. With that said, let’s dive into the seven traits and a bonus one! Topics:-          Is your goal to add more muscle or improve your look but no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to happen?-          Focusing too much on fat loss -          First trait: Not consistent with training -          Second trait: Hating your workouts -          Third trait: Trying to stay too lean, trying to eat clean 24/7-          Fourth trait: Training too much or too little-          Fifth trait: Being too active outside of the gym-          Sixth trait: Not eating around workouts-          Seventh trait: Not focused on anything outside of training and nutrition-          Bonus trait: No patienceFollow me on Instagram at @jeffhoehn_ for more information and education.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!Today I have with me Jordan Lips. He has been in the podcast for a couple of times already and it’s great to always have him on the podcast because he shares a lot of information that you might also find useful. He is an online fitness coach and the host of the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast.In this episode we will be talking about some of the takeaways from Jordan’s talk at The Real Coaches Summit about “How Much Volume Do You Need for Hypertrophy? : What We Can Learn From a Minimalist Approach.”Let’s discuss:High Intensity and Low Volume or Low Intensity And High VolumeJordan’s thoughts on doing stability exercises Jordan on his modalities when exercising Jordan on doing inclined walking for Zone 2 Number 1 takeaway: Why volume recommendations are ridiculous  Number 2 takeaway: Focusing too much on weight gain when building muscles and overlooking the performance aspect How to make training efficient and how to know it’s working Follow me on Instagram at  @jeffhoehn_ for more information and education. Where to find Jordan:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/Instagram: @jordanlipsfitness