The Revive Stronger Podcast

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

Me and Scott Tousignant discuss how to use 'muscle confusion' to spur gains. Topics we covered: • Why you should listen to Scott. • What is muscle confusion? • How can muscle confusion be used badly? • How to correctly programme for muscle confusion. • Using frequency, volume, intensity & exercise selection, to direct variation correctly & effectively. • Scott's favourite ways to vary his programmes. Thank you Scott it was a pleasure. ~ More from Scott: www.http://metabolicmasterpiece.com/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Steyn and I discuss whether or not bodybuilders should really compete every year. Topics we covered: • When did we last compete & how many times have we competed? • What we fill our off-seasons with (Mini-Cuts, Powerlifting, Weight Gain). • How contest prep differs to mini cut (diet breaks talked about in depth). • Length of a contest prep and the aim to be ready early. Thank you Denver it was a pleasure. ~ More from Denver: www.denversteyn.com Snapchat: BiggyDee213 Instagram: BiggyDee ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Nippard, a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter, shares his journey from martial arts to fitness stardom. He delves into nutritional periodization and common pitfalls that hinder progress for intermediate trainees. Jeff discusses the balance between optimal and practical training methods, his thoughts on mobility, and advice for aspiring bodybuilders. He also reflects on his near-experience with steroids, emphasizing hard work and consistency over shortcuts. A candid conversation packed with insights for fitness enthusiasts!

Steve Hall & Mike Samuels interview Mike Israetel & James Hoffman on all aspects relating to training, nutrition & recovery in anticipation for their UK seminars. Plus an extensive Q&A segment covering: Q1) What are the main differences between programming hypertrophy for bodybuilders vs. powerlifters? Q2) As a bodybuilder how does training differ between mass gain and fat loss? (also touched on fat loss for a powerlifter) Q3) How often should a beginner train their muscle groups if his goal is maximal hypertrophy? (training frequency discussion) Q4) How often should someone incorporate pump training with single joint movements if his goal is maximal hypertrophy? Q5) Can I drink 1/4 glass of wine in the evening while on my weight loss diet? Q6) What's better whey or Collagen for muscle growth and recovery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices