The Mind Muscle Connection

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:-What he is up to. -How he managed his bout with Covid-19. -Adjustments nutrition-wise with Covid.  -How he is managing his training during this prep. -How he is managing his nutrition during this prep. -Why he is implementing a diet break and refeed this prep. -How he implements prep into his life. -Supplements during this prep. How to find Steve:Instagram: @revivestrongerWebsite: https://revivestronger.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-revive-stronger-podcast/id1145138636

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-Do processed foods cause you to eat more?-How to train your abs.-How I motivate for myself for the hard sets, reps, nutrition, etc. Click here to read "What Everybody Ought to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.Click here to read RP Ab Training. 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Guillermo Escalante. He holds a Doctor of Science in Athletic Training, an MBA with concentrations in marketing and healthcare management, a BS in Athletic Training with a Biology minor, and is a certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and sports nutritionist. Dr. Escalante is currently an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at California State University. In this episode we discuss:-His background. -What his paper on body recomposition focused on. -Why it's important to look at a trained population vs. untrained. -Who is more likely to recomp?-How big of a role training plays in recomping.-How big of a role nutrition plays in recomping. -The importance of recovery when it comes to recomping. -Is there a genetic component to recomping?-What does their caloric intake look like?-How to measure progress during recomp?-What his paper on fasted cardio found.Where to find him:Instagram: @doctorgfitEmail: gescalan@csusb.eduBody recomposition paper: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Fulltext/2020/10000/Body_Recomposition__Can_Trained_Individuals_Build.3.aspxFasted cardio paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341494761_Fasted_Versus_Nonfasted_Aerobic_Exercise_on_Body_Composition_Considerations_for_Physique_Athletes

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to set up a rapid fat loss phase. Click here to read "Rapid Fat Loss Guide".Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

Matthew is currently a doctoral candidate in the Energy Balance and Body Composition Laboratory at TexasTech University studying under Dr. Grant Tinsley. He also has his Masters in Applied Exercise and Health Sciences, and his Bachelors in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSMCPT), a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.In this episode we discuss:-Matthews fitness background.-What are the different types of fasting. -What is the main benefit of fasting?-Any health benefits?-What the research says about IF and weight loss. -What the research says about IF and muscle gain/performance. -Practical applications if you want to implement IF. -Potential downsides of IF. Where to find Matt:Twitter: @MTSstrength89Email: Matthew.Stratton@ttu.edu

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-Calorie cycling for fat loss-Can you stay at maintenance forever? Or should you cut at some point?Click here to read "Calorie Cycling For Fat Loss".Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

Cody is the founder & CEO / DIRECTOR OF COACHING of the Tailored Coaching Method. A Lifestyle Coaching Company, focused on fitting the training and nutrition to the client and not the other way around. He is also the host of the Tailored Life Podcast. In this episode we discuss:-Why networking is important in the fitness industry. -Background of the Tailored Coaching Method. -What exactly is nutritional periodization. -What does it look like when a new client starts?-Some things to pay attention to before starting a diet. -Things to track during a maintenance phase. Where to find Cody:Website:  https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Instagram:  @codymcbroom

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics:-Why you should train a muscle group more than 1x per week. -Favorite Push Pull Leg exercises.-Should you train if are sore?Click here to read "Why You Should Stop Training a Muscle Group Just Once Per Week". 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:-Why he is wearing a weighted vest. -Can a weighted vest help you stick to a fat loss diet?-How to maximize looking good for a photo shoot and/or vacation. -Should you take a diet break the week before a vacation after dieting?-What to do coming out of the diet?-People that we look up to in the fitness industry.-Difference between post-workout meal when building vs cutting. -What type of research would we look into when it comes to fitness/nutrition? Instagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id1488015698

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-ISSN conference takeaways (Diet breaks, rapid fat loss, intermittent fasting, caffeine etc.)-How to maintain your fitness if you are busy.-Do I train from MEV to MRV?Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.