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 his most recent seminar. -(7:30) His thoughts on the constrained energy model. -(18:00) P-ratio/what is it?-(22:45) How p-ratio has been misinterpreted. -(33:00) Nutrient partitioning and p-ratio. -(37:05) Factors that influence p-ratio. -(49:50) How does body fat level influence p-ratio?-(59:45) How does body fat affect inflammation? -(1:05:00) Relationship between body fat and metabolic flexibility. -(1:08:40) Should bulk or cut?-(1:17:25) What if you are "skinny-fat"?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:-8 signs it's time to take a break from fat loss dieting. -Is it beneficial to weight train more than 3x per week?

In this episode I am joined by Cody Moxley. He is a coach and project manager at N1. He is also a certified sports nutritionist through the ISSN. We discussed:-(0:00) His background-(6:50) What is N1?-(10:20) What his current training/nutrition looks like. -(18:40) The three types of hypertrophy-(41:00) Do you always need to train with full of motion?-(48:50) How important is the mind-muscle connection?-(51:15) The difference between muscular tension and sensation. Where to find Cody and N1 stuff: Instagram: @cjmoxleyBlogs:  https://n1.training/blog/?cat=454Hypertrophy Videos: https://n1.training/hypertrophy-types-part-1/Free at home training membership: https://n1.training/membership_plans/quarantine-training-membership/ 

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 your fitness/nutrition with a busy and inconsistent schedule. -Thoughts on pump covers. 

In this episode, I am joined by Sal Di Stefano.  Sal is a personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information.We discussed:-(0:00) His background.-(8:30) His current training and nutrition. -(13:10) His experience using testosterone replacement therapy. -(28:00) Why he wrote his book. -(31:30) Where the resistance training stigma comes from. -(38:45) The role of genetics when it comes to building muscle. -(45:20) Cardio will slow your metabolism. -(47:15) Muscle memory. -(48:30) The body builds muscle only if you need it. -(52:50) How the body adapts to cardio. -(1:00:00) Practical applications for resistance training and cardio. Where to find him:Podcast: https://mindpumppodcast.com/Instagram: @mindpumpsalBook: https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.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:-Why you're always hungry. -Dont neglect how full a food/meal makes you feel. 

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.-(17:30) His goals for 2022.- (31:45) What are metabolic phenotypes?- (45:10) Can stress make you fat?-(52:30) Is nutrient timing important during a deficit?-(1:02:02) Should you count net carbs or regular carbs?-(1:09:10) How to stop macro tracking but still maintain weight?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:-7 Sneaky Fat Loss Killers. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREJordan is an online fitness coach and the host of the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast. In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) Update on him.-(13:50) Variables for hypertrophy-(15:00) Relative intensity-(26:00) Volume-(31:50) Technique -(35:35) Rest times and rep ranges-(43:15) Exercise selection-(47:00) Tempo-(50:33) Training splits/frequency Where to find Jordan:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/Instagram: @jordanlipsfitness

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:-7 Simple Nutrition Habits to Help You in 2022.