Massenomics Podcast Ep. 445: Greg Nuckols, MacroFactor, & His Crazy Strong Family
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Oct 14, 2024 In this episode, Greg Nuckols, a renowned strength and conditioning coach and founder of the MacroFactor app, shares insights about his unique family legacy in strength sports. He dives into the fascinating story of Cleve Dean and the strongest family many don’t know. Greg also discusses nutrition trends among athletes, including the transition towards low-carb diets. The podcast touches on the evolution of the MacroFactor app, emphasizing personalized tracking and user experience. Expect humor and familial anecdotes alongside insights into fitness and nutrition!
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Switched From Powerlifting To Play Sports
- Greg stepped back from powerlifting intensity to protect his back and keep playing pickup basketball.
- He says truly chasing top powerlifting numbers would require near full-time training and recovery blocks.
From Spreadsheets To A Smart App
- Greg traced MacroFactor from a 2015 spreadsheet 'training toolkit' to an alpha built in late 2020.
- The beta started June 2021 and MacroFactor launched publicly in September 2021.
Use Weekly Modules To Catch Logging Errors
- Use MacroFactor's weekly coaching modules to flag partial logging before they distort your targets.
- Fix or exclude low-intake days so calorie and expenditure updates stay accurate.