The Mind Muscle Connection

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREEmail list HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-7 Things I track with online clients for a body transformation. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREEmail list HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Eric Helms  He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.He also has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals. Lastly, he is a Coach at 3DMJ, a writer at MASS, and cohost of the podcast Iron Culture.What we talked about: - (0:00)His fitness background. -(12:35) New research that he is doing.-(16:00) General consensus on weight gain rates for muscle growth. -(21:50) His current training/nutrition goals. -(38:10) Body fat set point overview. -(1:00:00) Can you change your body fat set point?-(1:08:05) Take home points of body fat set point. Where to find Eric: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/Podcast: https://ironculture.libsyn.com/MASS research review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/Article referenced: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/stay-shredded/

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREEmail list HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-Reverse dieting (myths, truths, reasons to use) + a client case study. Insta post on this HERE.Blog post on this HERE.

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREToday I am joined by Brandon DaCruz and Jeremiah Bair.  We took questions from Instagram followers and answered them.We discussed:-(0:00) Update on us. -(35:51) Should you use IIFYM for fat loss?-(56:34) Do you think a coach needs to be evidence based?-(1:06:34) Best periodization model for building muscle?Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/?hl=enCheck out Brandon's website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/Email Brandon: bdacruzfitness@gmail.comInstagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id14880156

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREEmail list HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-7 Signs you are exercising too much and not eating enough. And how to fix it. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Lindsay Parker (aka Lifting Lindsay).  She is a wife and mother of 3. She also has a deep passion for learning and teaching. Lastly, she also really loves lifting weights and fitness. What we talked about: - (0:00)Update on her. -(2:15) Update on her training/nutrition. -(7:25) Takeaways from doing a body recomp approach. -(13:12) Cardio during a recomp. -(21:50) Training during recomp. -(27:55) How she feels about her results so far. -(31:15) What is fat loss training?-(35:15) What does mechanical damage training look like?-(39:55) What does oxidative training look like?-(44:25) Does intensity or volume change during fat loss training?-(47:30) Can volume for muscle groups change?-(48:25) The importance of training smart and exercise selection. Where to find Lindsay: Instagram: @liftinglindsayWebsite: https://www.liftinglindsay.com/

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-3 Reasons I dont have clients track how many calories they burn. References:Shcherbina, A., Mattsson, C. M., Waggott, D., Salisbury, H., Christle, J. W., Hastie, T., Wheeler, M. T., & Ashley, E. A. (2017). Accuracy in Wrist-Worn, Sensor-Based Measurements of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in a Diverse Cohort. Journal of personalized medicine, 7(2), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm7020003Careau, V., Halsey, L. G., Pontzer, H., Ainslie, P. N., Andersen, L. F., Anderson, L. J., Arab, L., Baddou, I., Bedu-Addo, K., Blaak, E. E., Blanc, S., Bonomi, A. G., Bouten, C., Buchowski, M. S., Butte, N. F., Camps, S., Close, G. L., Cooper, J. A., Das, S. K., Cooper, R., … IAEA DLW database group (2021). Energy compensation and adiposity in humans. Current biology : CB, S0960-9822(21)01120-9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.08.016

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREDr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. -(0:00) What he has been up to. -(7:30) His new research review. -(19:20) New study he is working on. -(22:00) Update on his protein study. -(26:00) Update on his training/nutrition. -(38:45) Should you increase training volume to stimulate muscle hypertrophy?-(50:36) Is there an ideal protein distribution throughout the day to maximize muscle growth?Where to find Dr. Campbell: Instagram: @billcampbellphdFree Issue: https://www.billcampbellphd.com/

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-Times when you will benefit from carbs before your training. References: King, A., Helms, E., Zinn, C., & Jukic, I. (2022). The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w

In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Coates. Andrew is the owner of Andrew Coates Fitness. Host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast. Fitness Writer for major fitness publications including T-Nation, The PTDC, Generation Iron, and TrueCoach. What we talked about: -(0:00) Update on him. -(3:45) How he manages work/life balance. -(11:40) Biggest difference between in-person versus online coaching. -(20:35) His current favorite self development books.-(31:05) Building your reputation online. Where to find him: Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness