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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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Oct 8, 2018 • 1h 5min
123: Mike Israetel - Why are Crossfitters so Jacked?
This time, Mike is talking about why Crossfit athletes are so jacked. Furthermore, Mike talks about choosing exercises based on your mind-muscle connection and shares his opinion on forearm training.
Timestamps:
00:25 Mike talks about new changes to his views, beliefs and methodologies.
12:41 Mike furthermore speaks about his current observation of people becoming more sceptical and the fallacy of "it depends"
26:52 Mike answers the question of whether to choose an exercise based on your mind muscle connection or not
38:14 Mike speaks about heavy alcohol consumption on progress
48:01 Mike shares his opinion on forearm training
57:06 Mike covers the question why Crossfitters look so jacked
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Scientific Principles of Strength Training
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Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
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Understanding Healthy Eating
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Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 21min
122: Lyle McDonald - The Generic Bulking Routine Part 2
Disclaimer: Lyle's sound wasn't the best but we still wanted to give you this piece of gold because it was frequently requested by the community that Lyle talks about the Generic Bulking Routine.
Lyle McDonald is back on the show for part 2 in which we go deep into his generic bulking routine.
He has been interested in all aspects of human performance physiology since becoming involved in competitive sports as a teenager. Pursuing a degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA, he has spent almost 20 years of his life studying human physiology and the science, art and practice of human performance, muscle gain, fat loss and body recomposition.
Through his books, articles and his forum, he has helped thousands lose fat, gain muscle and get stronger or perform better.
Timestamps:
00:36 Lyle continues where he left off and further talks about continuing progressing with exercise selection/variation and the impact of the crossover effect
22:47 Lyle goes back in talking about the setup of the Generic Bulking Routine
36:40 Lyle talks about progressing as an intermediate
57:30 Lyle elaborates how to programme specialisation cycles
01:06:42 Lyle shares his thoughts on advanced trainees and their personal observations
Lyle’s website: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/
Lyle's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053/
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Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
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Sep 26, 2018 • 36min
121: Jose Antonio - High Protein Diets
Jose Antonio, PhD FISSN FNSCA CSCS is the CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org).
Dr. Antonio is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Exercise and Sports Science program at Nova Southeastern University in beautiful South Florida. In his past life, he was the Science Editor for Muscle & Fitness magazine, worked in the marketing department of MET-Rx, and owned a coffee company.
In today's episode, we dig into why high protein diets are not only perfectly healthy for most but also a viable strategy for dieting.
Timestamps:
02:15 Jose starts with talking about high protein diets
05:12 Jose talks about long-term protein studies
07:37 Jose elaborates on the myth of protein and kidney damage
10:17 Jose shares his observation of higher protein intake on body composition
13:39 Jose speaks about whey protein sources
14:54 Jose furthermore speaks about whether whey is a superior protein source
16:04 Jose speaks about if protein is a "free food"
17:08 Jose continuous with talking benefits of whey protein
18:17 Jose moves on speaking about interesting research coming out
21:33 Jose's take on the upper limit of how much protein you can eat
24:58 Jose talks about his view on post-workout protein intake
27:08 Jose's recommendations on nutrient timing
28:28 Jose gives insight into future projects
http://www.theissnscoop.com/author/drjoseantonio/
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RP Books
• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
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Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE)
• https://denovosupps.com?aff=6
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Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 1min
120: Individualisation Roundtable w/ Eric Helms, Mike Israetel & Menno Henselmans
Dr. Mike Israetel, Dr. Eric Helms and Menno Henselmans get into a discussion around the general principles of individualisation. This implies things like individual differences, genetics, training response and much more!
Timestamps:
01:08 Mike talks about the genetic elements of individualisation
06:31 Menno elaborates on his method to find what's optimal
16:39 Mike touches on the MRV concept
21:11 Eric shares his experience on environmental influences
25:44 Menno responds to Eric's comments on the importance of sleep
28:30 Mike continuous with emphasising sleep and its impact on progress
32:23 Menno gives his take experience on sleep
35:46 Eric speaks about "optimal"
42:56 Eric talks about how the industry takes advantages of people looking for optimisation
48:48 Mike further gets into the things Eric brought up
51:16 Menno mentions that you have to be sceptical when it comes to supplements
55:01 Eric expands on the topic around supplements
57:58 Eric ends with summarising what individualisation implies
• Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/
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RP Books
• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
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Sep 10, 2018 • 49min
119: Andy Galpin - Myology: Muscle Fibre Types & Non-Specificity for Hypertrophy
Today Steve interviews Dr. Andy Galpin.
Andy has a degree in exercise science, masters in human movement sciences and a PhD in human bioenergetics. So as you can tell already, he is incredibly well educated and what I love about Andy is that he thinks a little outside the box (more in the episode!).
He also has his own lab and focuses his attention on teaching classes, running this lab, weightlifting, grappling and American football. In today's episode, we dig into muscle fibre types, what the most important variables are to consider when growing muscle and why you might want to stop your bodybuilding programme now and then to maximise muscle growth!
Timestamps:
01:39 Andy talks about exciting new findings in their research
03:10 Andy elaborates on his quote "The most perpetuated myth is that fibre type can’t change with training." and further gives an insight into fibre types.
14:11 Andy shares his thoughts on why bodybuilders & powerlifters might be different in size
19:12 Furthermore Andy talks about his thoughts on periodisation
25:04 Andy talks about specificity and non-specificity
33:05 Andy speaks about general progress
37:11 Andy explains what he means with what consistency actually means
39:42 Andy's take on "hard work"
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Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
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Sep 3, 2018 • 59min
118: Broderick Chavez - Blood Work!
This time, Broderick talks all about Blood work and its importance for every athlete.
Timestamps:
05:39 Broderick elaborates why you should listen to an expert and why you should get blood work done
13:41 Broderick take on the validity of finger prick blood-testing
15:46 Broderick shares and goes over his blood work
11:45 CBC (Complete blood count)
23:10 Thyroid values
27:52 BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
31:08 Minerals & Vitamins
31:56 Liver Enzymes
36:53 Lipids
39:49 Testerone Hormonal Panel
44:44 Prostate values
45:21 IGF-1
46:56 Vitamine D
48:17 Estrogen
51:50 Other valuable readings
54:54 Broderick talks about things you can easily change for your overall performance and health
Broderick's website: https://www.teamevilgsp.com/
Broderick's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamEvilGSP/
Broderick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamevilgsp/
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Scientific Principles of Strength Training
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Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
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Aug 27, 2018 • 1h 1min
117: Lyle McDonald - The Generic Bulking Routine Part 1
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, Lyle's sound wasn't the best but we still wanted to give you this piece of gold because it was frequently requested by the community that Lyle talks about the Generic Bulking Routine.
Lyle McDonald is back on the show, today we go deep into his generic bulking routine.
He has been interested in all aspects of human performance physiology since becoming involved in competitive sports as a teenager. Pursuing a degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA, he has spent almost 20 years of his life studying human physiology and the science, art and practice of human performance, muscle gain, fat loss and body recomposition.
Through his books, articles and his forum, he has helped thousands lose fat, gain muscle and get stronger or perform better.
Timestamps:
01:16 Lyle starts with talking about how he got into creating The Generic Bulking Routine
05:46 Lyle talks about labelling lifting status
07:49 Furthermore Lyle describes how he defines beginner, intermediate & advanced
11:12 Lyle explains what he means with "Productive Training"
26:18 Lyle's opinion on adding weight to the bar as a necessity for progressive overload
30:01 Lyle shares his thoughts on functional overreaching
42:46 Lyle take on junk volume
Lyle’s website: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/
Lyle's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053/
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Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
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• https://denovosupps.com?aff=6
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Aug 20, 2018 • 1h 8min
116: Gabrielle Fundaro - The Ins & Outs of Gut Health
Gabrielle has a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise.
She specifically studied the role of probiotics on gut health and skeletal muscle metabolism and that is what we delve into during today’s podcast. Furthermore, Gabrielle is a Renaissance Periodization coach and has dabbled in quite a few sports, running the gamut of endurance to power.
Timestamps:
02:36 Gabrielle starts with talking about how she got into things, gives a little bit of insight in the 2.0 Renaissance Diet book and furthermore touches on metabolic flexibility
15:06 Gabrielle talks about gut colonisation & microbiomes
22:11 Gabrielle shares her observation of gut permeability "leaky gut" and dietary interventions
31:21 Gabrielle speaks about dietary-fibres
34:46 Gabrielle furthermore elaborates on insoluble and soluble fibres
35:43 Gabrielle's opinion on gluten sensitivity
38:50 Gabrielle continuous with talking about pre- and probiotics
45:20 Gabrielle speaks about the impact of anti-biotics & artificial sweeteners on the gut microbiome
50:50 Gabrielle's take on the gut microbiome and dietary predisposition
53:50 Gabrielle shares insight about activity and it's effect on the gut
57:56 Gabrielle's opinion on pasteurised foods
59:56 Gabrielle's take on how to go about if you're having digestive issues
Gabrielle's Website: https://vitaminphdnutrition.com/
Gabrielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.fundaro
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RP Books
• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
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Recommended supplements:
Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE)
• https://denovosupps.com?aff=6
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Aug 13, 2018 • 1h 11min
115: The Rest, Tempo, Pump Work Roundtable - Mike Israetel & Menno Henselmans
Hypertrophy experts Dr. Mike Israetel and Menno Henselmans discuss rest times, lifting tempo & pump work for optimal muscle growth. They cover optimal rest intervals, the impact of rest on performance, using pauses for hypertrophy, training with bands, and the importance of exercise technique and individualization. They also challenge misconceptions around perfect form, range of motion, and momentum in exercise. The hosts stress the need for evidence-based practice and focusing on overall principles in fitness.

Aug 6, 2018 • 51min
114: Brad Schoenfeld - A case for Hypertrophy
Brad Schoenfeld the hypertrophy expert is back on the show.
Brad is one of the top in the field when it comes to the development of muscular hypertrophy. An active researcher, author and trainee himself. We’re delighted to have him back on the show to talk about the ‘gainz pyramid’ and what our priorities are when it comes to growing maximal muscle tissue.
Timestamps:
00:56 Brad elaborates on his quote “A majority of maximizing muscle growth - perhaps as much as 70% - is obtained from simply training hard and eating right. The other ~30% is what separates good physiques from great ones”
02:52 Brad explains what "Hard work" means in his understanding
06:51 Brad shares his thoughts on whether to go to failure or not
11:45 Furthermore Brad talks about his opinion on overreaching
16:18 Brad's take on the adequate approach of a gaining phase
23:16 Brad shares his thoughts on bodyfat %
27:16 Brad talks about common misconceptions
30:34 Brad's approach to exercise & programme variation
36:07 Brad's opinion on deadlifts for hypertrophy
38:08 Brad speaks about less useful exercises for bodybuilding
41:12 Brad shares insight into his progression style
45:41 Brad's take on the hypertrophy pathways
Brad's Website: http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv9VtY2IJic
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Books we recommend!
RP Books
• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
• http://bit.ly/2w3th4D
Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook
• http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU
Understanding Healthy Eating
• http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8
RP + Members site
• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/
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Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE)
• https://denovosupps.com?aff=6
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