Paul Hough, a sport and exercise scientist, shares insights on his upcoming study examining sleep's impact on cognitive and physical performance. They discuss how sleep deprivation affects athletes and professionals, revealing the variability in individual responses. The conversation covers the effectiveness of sleep-tracking tools and the concept of sleep banking. Hough highlights the importance of resistance training for fat loss and emphasizes aligning sleep patterns with personal well-being rather than obsessive metrics.

Dr. Joe, a pioneer in macro tracking since 1993, sheds light on the evolution of dieting practices and the psychology behind macro tracking. He discusses the balance between control and flexibility in dietary habits, emphasizing the importance of mindful eating, especially during celebrations. The conversation also delves into competition prep, evolving insights in natural bodybuilding, and how to approach untracked meals without guilt. Joe shares expert advice to help navigate the complexities of nutrition for sustainable results.

Brian DeCosta, a champion natural bodybuilder and fitness coach, shares insights from his remarkable journey to winning the WNBF Worlds. He discusses the importance of staying natural, the role of mentorship from his coach Paul Revelia, and what bodybuilding means to him. Brian dives into his training evolution, balancing volume and intensity, and reflects on his transition from soccer to bodybuilding. He also highlights his future ambitions and the value of intrinsic motivation in fitness, advocating for a balanced, enjoyable approach to the sport.

Borge Fagerli discusses the Myo-Reps technique, autoregulation, and individual differences in training. He emphasizes the importance of psychology, personal experience, and balance between stimulus and fatigue for optimal muscle growth. The podcast explores the evolution of training methods, ebook relaunch, and the collaboration between coaches and scientists in optimizing training strategies.

Dr. Eric Trexler discusses fat loss strategies, optimal calorie deficits, protein intake impact on satiety, food choices, questionable behaviors, and fat loss supplements like L-Carnitine and Yohimbine. Explore innovative ways to include cauliflower in your diet and stay updated with the guest through various channels.

Geoffrey Verity Schofield discusses his remarkable muscle growth journey, critiques excessive focus on technique. Topics include training without competition, defining good technique, managing fatigue, applying scientific principles, and deciding on bodybuilding competition. They also touch on the natty or not debate and the lengthened partial experiment in training.

World champion physique competitor Hattie Boydle discusses overcoming anorexia, flexible nutrition, and navigating misinformation on social media. She shares insights on self-leadership, personal growth, and the complexities of sharing progress online.

Dr. Andrea Love, PhD in Immunology and Microbiology, discusses navigating dietary supplements in the fitness industry, exposing misleading marketing tactics, and the risks of supplement dependency. Topics include discerning credible information, quality of evidence, regulation, contamination, and recommended brands. Practical tips for consumers to make informed choices

Menno Henselmans, a force in fitness, talks about his journey, imposter syndrome, and ghostwriting. He delves into physique marketing, credibility, and content creation team. Discusses future plans like app development and personal passions.

Brandon Kempter, a sports nutritionist, discusses extreme leanness, the debate over the necessity of flatness during prep, and the value of 1% improvements. He explores the importance of details, tracking variables, macros, weight classes, and the impact of language in bodybuilding.