The Mind Muscle Connection

In this episode, I am joined by Austin Current. Austin graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and earned his NSCA-CSCS and ISSN-CISSN certifications. Since then he has been coaching lifestyle and competition prep clients alongside traveling around the world as an educator to personal trainers/coaches. He is also the author of the book “Science of Strength Training” and an IFBB pro. In this episode we discuss:-Austin's background in fitness. -His internship opportunities. -What he focuses on in his training at the moment. -Why trying to use bodybuilding competitions to get in shape is a bad idea. -Why you need to constantly challenge yourself. -The importance of exercise technique when it comes to staying injury-free. -Some mistakes people make with exercise technique. -Importance of building muscle. -How to improve exercise technique. Where to find Austin:Instagram: @austincurrent_Book: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Strength-Training-Understand-physiology/dp/0744026954

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-Can exercise cause you to burn less calories?-Fasted cardio.-How to break through your weight gain plateau.  Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In 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:-His background.-What his coaching is based around.-What his training is like now. -Main problems that happen with diets. -Does being leaner cause more metabolic adaptation. -What is a reverse diet?-How to go about finding your new maintenance level calories. -How to ensure post-diet success.-Importance of resistance training post diet. Where to find Brandon:Instagram: @brandondacruz_Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-How to enjoy tasty food and stay on track. -How and when to deload. -The importance of a maintenance phase for long-term fat loss. Click here to read "6 Ways To Enjoy Tasty Food And Stay On Track"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

Alex is the co-founder and a coach at Physique Development. He graduated from USI in 2017, with a degree in Exercise Science. He now resides in Kentucky with his wife, Sue, and Pups, Gus & Tucker.In this episode we discussed:-His fitness background.-What he is currently training for. -Background of Physique Development. -What's important in terms of building muscle. -Programming differences between men and women when it comes to building muscle. -Exercise selection considerations for females. -Top glute exercises for building muscle.-Overrated glute movement. -How to fix your squat if your low back hurts. -Two biggest mistakes clients make when it comes to improving their physique. Where to find him:Instagram:  @Alexbush__@Physiquedevelopment_Training App: https://physiquedevelopment.app/

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-How to manage hunger on days when you are extra hungry. -How to get back on track after vacation?-Is protein or resistance training more important for recomping?Click here to read "How To Manage Days When You Are Extra Hungry"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Roberts. Brandon is a Captain serving in the U.S. Army as a Research Physiologist in the Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. CPT Roberts has a BS in Microbiology, MS in Human Performance, and Ph.D. in Muscle Biology, all from the University of Florida. He is also a writer for the Weightology research review. In this episode we discuss:-His fitness background. -What he is currently researching. -His role with the US Army. -Coolest takeaways from doing research with the US Army. -Overview of the study he reviewed about how much muscle you can gain while bulking. -Why an untrained person can eat more calories when bulking.-Importance of being in a surplus for building muscle. -Will you expend more energy in a surplus?-Figuring what the right surplus is for you. -The importance of protein during a bulk. -Can you speed up the muscle-building process?-How important is muscle to getting stronger?-Why some people are just stronger than others. Where to find Dr. Roberts:Instagram: brob_21Email: Robertsb21@gmail.com

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-How to maximize muscle growth with limited time. -How often should you train a muscle group?-Should you eat protein every 3 or every 4 hours?Click here to read "Tips to Maximize Muscle Growth With Limited Time"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, Im joined by Jeremiah Bair. Jeremiah is the owner of Bairfit and the host of the podcast "Living Lean".  In this episode, we did a little Q&A. Here is what we discussed:-What's going on with him currently. -Protein recommendations for overweight clients. -Maximum amount of protein to take in at one meal. -Macro split to help with testosterone levels during a cut. -How to set up a long-term fat loss plan. -What's coming up for him. Instagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id1488015698Weighted vest blog: https://www.bairfit.com/blogs/news/weighted-vest-for-fat-loss

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics:Building a balanced physique for your upper and lower body. Click here to read "How to Build a Balanced Physique (Upper Body Edition)"Click here to read "Building a Balanced Physique (Lower Body Edition)"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.