The Mind Muscle Connection

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. -(32:07) Exercises to build your abs. -(47:20) Is it possible to stunt your metabolism by undereating calories?-(1:19:20) Top 3 habits we would recommend to someone trying to improve their physique.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 HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-What needs to be in your upper body training. Read it HEREReferences: Schoenfeld, B (2019) Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy. (2nd ed.). Human Kinetics.Chaves, S., Rocha-JÚnior, V. A., EncarnaÇÃo, I., Martins-Costa, H. C., Freitas, E., Coelho, D. B., Franco, F., Loenneke, J. P., Bottaro, M., & Ferreira-JÚnior, J. B. (2020). Effects of Horizontal and Incline Bench Press on Neuromuscular Adaptations in Untrained Young Men. International journal of exercise science, 13(6), 859–872.Brandão, L., de Salles Painelli, V., Lasevicius, T., Silva-Batista, C., Brendon, H., Schoenfeld, B. J., Aihara, A. Y., Cardoso, F. N., de Almeida Peres, B., & Teixeira, E. L. (2020). Varying the Order of Combinations of Single- and Multi-Joint Exercises Differentially Affects Resistance Training Adaptations. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 34(5), 1254–1263. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003550Gentil P, Soares S, Bottaro M. Single vs. Multi-Joint Resistance Exercises: Effects on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy. Asian J Sports Med. 2015 Jun;6(2):e24057. doi: 10.5812/asjsm.24057. Epub 2015 Jun 22. PMID: 26446291; PMCID: PMC4592763.

In this episode, Im joined by Steve Hall. Steve is the owner/founder of Revive Stronger and the host of the podcast "The Revive Stronger Podcast", he is also a natural competitive bodybuilder.  You will learn about:-(0:00) Update on him. -(14:33)Has his mind changed on hypertrophy programming?-(26:42) Is he going to use a weighted vest again?-(33:40) Recovery Diet 101. -(56:10) Transition into the offseason. Where to find him: Instagram: @revivestrongerWebsite: https://revivestronger.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-revive-stronger-podcast/id1145138636

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:-How to keep your body primed for muscle growth. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn today's episode, I am joined by Alex Johannsson. He is an Assistant coach for Lost and Lifting. He has certifications in N1 Nutrition, N1 Hormones, N1 Program Design. He specializes in female health, hormones, and weight loss. Lastly, he is currently pursuing his masters in human nutrition and functional medicine. We chatted about: -(0:00) His background. -(11:20) His current training/nutrition. -(15:20) What does a healthy cycle look like. -(33:10) How to track your cycle. -(36:20) What does an unhealthy cycle look like?-(42:50) What if the cycle is long or short?-(47:00) Common reasons why you are missing your period. -(57:40) A case study Alex worked with. Where to find him: Insta: @alex_johannsson

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:-The Most Common Reason For Your Fat Loss PlateauReferences: Clark, D., Tomas, F., Withers, R. T., Chandler, C., Brinkman, M., Phillips, J., Berry, M., Ballard, F. J., & Nestel, P. (1994). Energy metabolism in free-living, ‘large-eating’ and ‘small-eating’ women: studies using 2H2(18)O. The British journal of nutrition, 72(1), 21–31. https://doi.org/10.1079/bjn19940006Champagne, C. M., Bray, G. A., Kurtz, A. A., Monteiro, J. B., Tucker, E., Volaufova, J., & Delany, J. P. (2002). Energy intake and energy expenditure: a controlled study comparing dietitians and non-dietitians. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 102(10), 1428–1432. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-8223(02)90316-0Lafay, L., Mennen, L., Basdevant, A., Charles, M. A., Borys, J. M., Eschwège, E., & Romon, M. (2000). Does energy intake underreporting involve all kinds of food or only specific food items? Results from the Fleurbaix Laventie Ville Santé (FLVS) study. International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 24(11), 1500–1506. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0801392Lichtman, S. W., Pisarska, K., Berman, E. R., Pestone, M., Dowling, H., Offenbacher, E., Weisel, H., Heshka, S., Matthews, D. E., & Heymsfield, S. B. (1992). Discrepancy between self-reported and actual caloric intake and exercise in obese subjects. The New England journal of medicine, 327(27), 1893–1898. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199212313272701

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn today's episode, I am joined by Jason Theobald. He is a nutritionist/trainer in the world of physique sports and the founder of Scoobyprep. He works closely with athletes at all levels from those wanting to shed body fat for the beach, natural physique competitors, power-lifters and IFBB pros. He is also the owner of NuEthics. We chatted about: -(0:00) His background. -(18:53) His current training/nutrition. -(21:50) Most important hormones for building muscle. -(21:50) Sex hormones.-(37:30) Thyroid.-(42:50) Cortisol. -(52:15) Insulin. -(1:00:00) Overweight avatar and what to do. -(1:04:35) Underweight and what to do. -(1:07:45) Diet culture avatar and what to do. Email: jason@scoobyprep.comInsta: @scoobyprep1_ifbbproWebsite: Advancedvitality.com, https://nuethix.com/Coaching app: feedforfunction.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 metabolic adaptation and how to manage it. 

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. -(30:45) Shoulder press and front raise, are they working the muscle in the short or lengthened position?-(36:20) I lost 12lbs, what are your recommendations to maintain this?-(56:00) Can you build muscle following a keto diet?-(1:15:00) Favorite exercise right now?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 HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to manage a fat loss phase while enjoying life.