The Mind Muscle Connection

You can secure your spot for the FREE webinar HERE. 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:-5 Things you should know about metabolic adaptation. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen.  Peter has a PhD in Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry. He has been a part of many peer-review papers. He is also a competitive natural bodybuilder and the co-owner of Fit Body Physique. In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) What he is working on. -(5:50) Rep range he typically works in. -(12:40) Does he use RIR/deloads?-(24:20) How to find out you are getting close to failure. -(26:15) His current training split. -(36:30) Current training volume. -(39:30) Exercise selection. -(42:15) Current nutrition. -(47:15) More fat gain versus muscle with the more weight you gain?-(53:20) Upcoming goals. -(58:20) Any research coming up for him?-(59:50) Anything he has changed his mind on lately?Where to find Peter:Instagram: @fitbodyphysiqueWebsite: http://www.fitbodyphysique.com

In this bonus episode I go over a FREE webinar I will be doing next Tuesday (August 30th) @ 6p CST. You can secure your spot HERE. 

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:-Things I have changed my mind on recently when it comes to muscle growth. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn today's episode, I am joined by Bryan Boorstein. Bryan has trained at the top level, the CrossFit Games, while also working with some of the world’s premier athletes, including NFL players, and WWE superstar John Cena. He is also the founder of Evolved Training Systems. -(0:00): Update on him. -(11:55) His thoughts on lengthened vs. shortened for the biceps. -(20:40) Main driver(s) for his photoshoot. -(26:20) Did he have a set timeframe beforehand?-(30:15) Metrics during his photoshoot prep. -(38:30) Does he track during fat loss diets?-(40:03) Calories/macros during the prep. -(42:15) Did he have any diet fatigue?-(49:20) Training during his photoshoot prep. -(53:10) Mindset during training. -(55:10) What he did for cardio. -(1:02:11) Cardios place in hypertrophy. -(1:05:50) What he did the day of the photoshoot. -(1:10:25) Takeaways from this photoshoot prep. Where to find him: Instagram: @bryanboorsteinProgram: https://paragontrainingmethods.com/paragon/paragon-paragon-training-methods/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-train-prosper/id1545657828

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:-Reasons For The Change In My Physique After Training for 10+ Years. -Teaser for something I am coming out with shortly. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Brandon Da Cruz. Brandon is an online nutrition and physique coach, internationally published fitness model, National Level NPC competitor, and the National Sales Manager for a New York-based sports nutrition company called Innovapharm.In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) Update on him. -(23:10) What is a mini cut?-(24:25) Misconceptions around mini cuts. -(35:35) Reasons and benefits of using a mini cut. -(45:09) Who is it right for, and how isn't it for?-(55:16) Length and rate of a mini cut. -(1:07:26) Why use a weekly rate of loss ?Where to find Brandon:Instagram: @brandondacruz_Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.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:-What is an energy audit?-How to do one. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Menno Henselmans. We discussed:-(0:00): Update on him.-(7:45) Update on his training/back injury. -(26:22) New study on dietary nitrates. -(34:10) Protein targets during a cut vs. surplus. -(44:40) His method and thoughts on deloading. -(53:06) Are deloads necessary or can you just do a session at 3-4 RIR?-(55:50) Best body fat% during an offseason for a powerlifter. Where to find Menno:Website: https://mennohenselmans.com/Instagram: @menno.henselmansBook: https://mennohenselmans.com/book-the-science-of-self-cont

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:-What needs to be in your lower body training.Read it HERE. References: Kubo, K., Ikebukuro, T., & Yata, H. (2019). Effects of squat training with different depths on lower limb muscle volumes. European journal of applied physiology, 119(9), 1933–1942. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04181-yZabaleta-Korta, A., Fernández-Peña, E., Torres-Unda, J., Garbisu-Hualde, A., & Santos-Concejero, J. (2021). The role of exercise selection in regional Muscle Hypertrophy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of sports sciences, 39(20), 2298–2304. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1929736Maeo, S., Huang, M., Wu, Y., Sakurai, H., Kusagawa, Y., Sugiyama, T., Kanehisa, H., & Isaka, T. (2021). Greater Hamstrings Muscle Hypertrophy but Similar Damage Protection after Training at Long versus Short Muscle Lengths. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 53(4), 825–837. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002523