

The Revive Stronger Podcast
Revive Stronger
Welcome to the Revive Stronger Podcast your go-to podcast when it comes to evidence-based training & nutrition practices.Together we delve deep into everything related to training, nutrition, bodybuilding and much more. Talking to the brightest minds in the fitness industry, elite coaches, top tier athletes and dispensing world-class knowledge to the public. Coaches and trainees this is the podcast for you!
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Mar 11, 2023 • 47min
354: A Deep Insight Into The Supplement Industry - Ben Esgro
Ben Esgro, an expert in the supplement industry, discusses the misleading marketing tactics and challenges within the supplement industry. Topics include influencer marketing, science as a marketing tool, and the importance of being an informed consumer. The conversation touches on the nuances of fitness supplements, ethical considerations in fitness marketing, and insights on supplement regulation and product safety.

Mar 4, 2023 • 1h 3min
353: Thermic Effect Of Feeding & Changing Exercises - Bill Campbell
Bill Campbell is back on the show and here we’re discussing two new research studies. One looks at the impact of routine eating on the thermic effect of feeding and the other looking at the manipulation of training variables and impact on muscle growth.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:10 Thermic effect of feeding04:41 High protein diets better?11:19 Does more evidence support the findings?14:49 Real-life applications in a deficit and gaining?18:38 How important is nutrient timing?22:39 Regularity of meals and time of meals and what comes next?28:28 Changes resistance training frequently better for gains?38:22 Results and downsides to changing things frequently42:52 How often to change exercises46:58 High carb study for a diet55:12 Physique education coursehttps://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd/https://www.billcampbellphd.com/Studies:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34555151/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35092084/NEW RSS FEED for the Improvement Season Podcast. Please subscribe:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon't like Patreon, go to Paypal!• https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4__________________________________________________________________Our Ebooks!Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/Primer Phase Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/__________________________________________________________________Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!MASS (Research Review):• https://goo.gl/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGFor more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 18min
352: The Health Benefits Of Cardio - Greg Potter
This week I am back talking with Greg Potter about some very interesting topics. Everything from cardio & how bodybuilders can get the health benefits without any downsides, why you should consider donating blood for your own health and then social media and the potential benefits of psychedelics.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (02:29) Pro/Con of cardio for bodybuilders(15:39) Strength adaptations and interference effects(17:55) Health benefits of cardio(25:39) Giving bloods and potential health benefits(37:22) How to start donating blood(43:26) Social media and mental health(53:49) Psychadelics for bodybuilders?(01:04:18) Is it dangerous?https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd/https://gregpotterphd.com/Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon't like Patreon, go to Paypal!• https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4__________________________________________________________________Our Ebooks!Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/Primer Phase Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/__________________________________________________________________Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJDRP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGRP Books• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0RP + Members site• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/For more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2023 • 1h 14min
351: Genetics, Hard Work & Evidence Based Practice - Joe Bennett "The Hypertrophy Coach"
Joe is back on the show after 3 years & we catch up about some of the recent literature supporting training at long muscle lengths & how he trains Terrance Ruffin to be better & much more. A view on genetics, hard work and evidence based practice.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:18) Training not being a priority(08:50) Stretch-mediated hypertrophy and training at long muscle lengths(16:39) Interesting thought process of what's most effective(22:28) Anecdotal evidence and examples(24:58) Does it apply better for some muscle groups than others?(28:34) Training Terrence and a different approach to usually training others(42:04) What sets Terrence apart from other IFBB's(45:36) Genetics and working hard(49:00) Joe's own educational background and how to apply knowledge(01:06:37) Different camps and what knowledge/experience should dohttps://www.instagram.com/hypertrophycoach/https://www.youtube.com/@HypertrophyCoachThanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon't like Patreon, go to Paypal!• https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4__________________________________________________________________Our Ebooks!Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/Primer Phase Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/__________________________________________________________________Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJDRP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGRP Books• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0RP + Members site• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/For more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 11, 2023 • 1h 15min
350: The Search For Optimal - Eric Helms
Eric Helms, a science communicator, coach, and competitive bodybuilder from 3DMJ, returns to share insights on his recent calf muscle growth experiment. He discusses the impact of stretching on hypertrophy and whether it can be beneficial for different muscle groups. The conversation delves into optimizing training techniques and individual variability in responses. Eric also emphasizes a flexible approach to nutrition during contest prep, balancing goals with personal experience. Exciting projects and social media plans round out this engaging discussion!

Feb 4, 2023 • 1h 4min
349: Tracking Tools & Health Markers For Bodybuilders - Greg Potter
Greg Potter is back on the podcast, this time not talking about sleep.
This time we’re talking about what tools can a natural bodybuilder use to monitor and better their health & progress. We cover glucose monitoring, blood tests, performance metrics and more.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro to tracking tools & health markers for bodybuilders with Greg Potter
(01:57) Using your body and physical health
(07:50) Travelling and observations
(12:38) Health and bodybuilding. Blood glucose monitoring
(33:17) Hba1c, blood work on a semi-regular basis
(41:49) How often and when to get blood work
(46:04) What is worth monitoring?
(48:55) More considerations
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Jan 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
348: When Training Is Taken Away From You - Cliff Wilson
Cliff is back on the show.
We talk about what happens when training is taken away from you, his health complications, how he got over them and the lessons that instilled in him. In addition to this, we touch on why it’s important not to have an outwork mentality and Cliff’s soon to be published book.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:29) Working over a long time with athletes
(08:27) Situation of health, how to deal with severe health implications and much more
(20:33) How did it impact work with clients?
(24:51) Lessons learned and what the future brings
(31:50) Bodybuilding mentality and when to pull back
(47:04) Focusing on other things outside of bodybuilding
(51:05) Writing a book and what it's about
(01:00:24) Who is the book for?
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Primer Phase Ebook:
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Jan 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
347: How To Come Back From An Injury - Jackson Peos
Jackson Peos is back on the show and we did into his recovery and how to come back from a severe injury. Jackson shares his story and from that provides a lot of powerful lessons and take homes.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:55) Update on injury and lessons learned
(10:57) Importance of time
(14:19) What has changed about long-term goals
(20:04) Mental challenge being out of the gym and what to do
(32:37) What is pump kitchen?
(39:29) Identity and being an athlete
(44:13) Documenting the comeback and negative comments
(50:17) Should you use steroids or not? What to consider
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Primer Phase Ebook:
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Books we recommend!
Muscle & Strength Pyramids
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RP Books
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For more
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Jan 14, 2023 • 58min
346: Post-/Pre- & Intra-Workout Nutrition - Mike Israetel
I’m back talking with Dr Mike asking your questions, from different skull crusher variations to what Mike will do after bodybuilding & much more.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:55) Skullcrushers, to the face or behind the head and other ways of doing skullcrushers
(11:28) Proper technique and execution
(15:56) What to do after bodybuilding?
(20:20) Post-/Pre- & intra-workout nutrition
(32:00) Longterm expectations for Jared in IFBB & what it needs to become a top bodybuilder
(42:09) Having the right mindset
(45:06) Sore back from Smith machine squats?
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Jan 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
345: A Season Recap Of A Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Andrew Chappell
This week I talk to Andy Chappell all about his 2022 season, from WNFB Worlds to what he thinks could have gone better. Lots of insights into the process of a pro-natural competitor in this episode. A season recap of a pro natural bodybuilder.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:39) Post show struggles and experience
(08:30) Diet fatigue during prep
(14:11) Competition season recap
(23:45) Anxiety and stress when competing
(29:04) Standard of natural bodybuilding
(34:47) Tracking steps and other variables
(41:51) WNBF worlds
(48:14) What are the next plans?
(52:27) What could have been better?
(59:35) Resources
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Primer Phase Ebook:
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Books we recommend!
Muscle & Strength Pyramids
• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG
RP Books
• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
For more
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