The Mind Muscle Connection

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/his training. -(16:15) Our mindset during workouts. -(21:30) Doing things when you dont want to.-(26:30) Fitness is more than just improving your look. -(41:30) Life lessons we learned from bodybuilding.-(55:20) The little things add up/daily process. -(1:02:50) You are only in competition with yourself. -(1:10:45) Get outside of your comfort zone. 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 am sharing my guest appearance on the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast. I discussed the common mistakes in a body transformation. Hope you enjoy! 

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. What we chatted about: -(0:00) His fitness background-(15:45) How come Crossfit style of training can be so hard on the body. -(19:00) His current training and nutrition. -(42:20) How do you need to feel after a good hypertrophy workout. -(1:00:50) Background of "own your rep"-(1:06:05) His ab experiment. 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:-The (Updated) Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat & Gain Muscle-Do you need a pre workout meal if you workout at 530a?Read the Body recomp guide HERE. 

In this episode, I am joined by Menno Henselmans. We discussed:-(0:00) Where he is currently located.-(5:25) What his daily routine looks like. -(13:55) Does he cycle caffeine?-(16:05) What his current training/nutrition looks like.-(29:30) His current views/literature on melatonin. -(37:30) His current views/literature on ashwagandha. -(42:50) Practical applications of a protein-sparing modified fast. -(56:15) His current views on the interference effect. 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:-Why I spent years spinning my wheels. -Something to consider the next time you have a diet lapse. 

Dr. 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. He has published more than 150 scientific papers and abstracts (in academic journals) related to sports nutrition and physique enhancement. In addition, he is a paid consultant to professional sport team organizations, sport entertainment corporations.His research is focused on improving exercise performance and enhancing physique through the synergism of resistance exercise, nutrition, and dietary supplements.-(0:00) What he has been up to. -(10:25) Rapid fat loss study overview. -(26:10) His current protein study. -(40:46) Diet break study with resistance-trained females. -(47:00) What's next for his lab. -(49:05) When companies get their supplements tested. Where to find Dr. Campbell: Instagram: @billcampbellphd

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 traits of a hard gainer. -Update on the constrained energy model. Blog HERE. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, we did a little Q&A. Here is what we discussed:-(0:00) Update on him-(2:45) Why fat loss phases can be more motivating than maintenance/building. -(12:55) How much fiber you should aim for in a building vs cutting phase.  -(18:48) Can you do 5 high days 2 low days when cutting?-(25:00) Hip range of motion in a squat-(31:45) Clients' inches are going down but their weight is not, what to do?-(39:05) Is it normal to have a 5lb fluctuation from one day to the next?-(43:45) Should you weigh pasta before or after cooking?-(48:40) Thoughts around Turkesterstone/TRT-(56:56) How long should your mesocycle be?-(1:06:02) If you could be the number 1 draft pick or play a sport what would it be?Instagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id1488015698

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 life lessons I learned from bodybuilding. -Rep ranges for muscle growth.