The Revive Stronger Podcast

Coaches Steve & Mark have Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodisation to give you guys the scoop on Specialisation Blocks for Bodybuilders. ~ We cover: - Symmetry now vs. later and its implications for overall development. - The impact of training age on programming. - Limited total system MRV, yet higher individual muscle group MRV and it’s implications. - Specific microcycle programming for prioritising body-parts. - Genetics role in weak-points and the need for accepting realistic limitations. - Definitions for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced trainees. - Fat Free Mass Index (FFMI) and it’s relevance for training advancement. - A persons strength or muscularity doesn’t necessarily relate to their knowledge base. - Slight tangent: The importance on looking at those who have been successful. - Specific programming methods for specialisation blocks (no. prioritised, adaptive resistance etc.) ~ • Mike's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel • RP Diet Book: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/the-renaissance-diet/ • Scientific Principles of Strength Training: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/scientific-principles-of-strength-training/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coaches Steve & Mark have Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodisation to give you guys the scoop on Programming for Bodybuilding Prep. ~ We cover: - How to best maintain muscle mass when cutting/in a hypocaloric diet. - Training implications, interpretations of the scientific literature. - The importance of keeping an open mind & the value of experience & those who have 'been there & done that' successfully - Deloading; calories & frequency during a contest prep & the mental battle that comes with that. - How to best transition out of your dieting phase. ~ • Mike's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel • RP Diet Book: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/the-renaissance-diet/ • Scientific Principles of Strength Training: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/scientific-principles-of-strength-training/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Me & Mark talk about the important of Nutrient Timing. - Where it comes in our priorities. - How me & Mark time our meals. - Mark used to have protein shakes in the shower. - The most 'optimal' protein dosing strategy. - How small changes can lead to big results. - Timing of carbs & fat, is it important? - How key it is to individualise timing. COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Me & Mark talk about the Olympics. - Cupping and placebos. - The role of genetics in the Olympics. - The reality of drug use. - The importance of focussing on self and not others. - Balancing inspiration vs. comparison. COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Me & Mark discuss what superfoods are and are not. - What are superfoods? - Should we eat superfoods? - How important are superfoods? - Is it just clever marketing? - Can you get the benefit elsewhere? - Where do superfoods lie within our nutritional priorities? - Changes we have made to our diets that have made a positive difference. COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debating the value of BCAAs in muscle gain. Importance of individualized diets before turning to supplementation. Critiquing a study comparing HMB to steroids. Exploring the benefits of creatine for powerlifters and bodybuilders. Dispelling misconceptions about supplement use in a balanced diet.

Me and Mark talk about our current training and nutrition, we're both looking to get big and stay lean. We talk about the need for a calorie surplus, our current training splits, why progressive overload is so important and how long you should look to bulk for. COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Me and Mark go over the recent trend that is Pokemon Go and how the gamification of exercise is something very positive. We also touch on how important NEAT is as a contributor to total calorie burn and how we track it with our clients. COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays show I am excited to introduce Merat Tafreshi; Studied Nutrition & Sports Science at St.Marys University, Nutrition & Strength Coach for Tenacity Fitness, he holds the all time UK Cross-fed raw with wraps squat, won two British titles and two world titles and recently competed in Bodybuilding for the first time. Topics we covered: - How Merat started off lifting with a Bodybuilder, who told him to train for Powerlifting. -How a recent injury lead to an interest in Bodybuilding, to satisfy his need for competition. - Which is harder Powerlifting or Bodybuilding? - The Importance of having a base of Muscle for both Powerlifting & Bodybuilding. - Difference in length between a Powerlifting prep and Bodybuilding pre. - Cardio differences between Powerlifting & Bodybuilding. - Merat's Peak week. - Eating for performance vs. eating for a look. - Lifestyle differences, bodybuilding and how it can take over. - Nutritional lessons from Bodybuilding that can be used for Powerlifting. - Differences in Periodisation for Bodybuilding and Powerlifting. - Next steps for Merat's training. Thank you Merat it was a pleasure. ~ More from Merat: https://www.facebook.com/merat.tafreshi.7 ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Newcombe talks about his experience surviving cancer and how he regained control via training and nutrition. Topics we covered: - Who Mark is and where he has come from. - How we found nutrition & training to gain control of our lives. - Why you need to be careful where you take your nutrition advice from. - How to use mini goals to develop a long term/process focussed mindset. - Why doing something is better than nothing. - The importance of Nutrition & Training principles. - How to keep yourself from getting disheartened with your results. - Getting out of your comfort zone is required to see results. Thank you Mark it was a pleasure. ~ More from Mark: https://www.facebook.com/mark.newcombe ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices