Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this episode, I catch up with Dr Eric Helms, a natural bodybuilder, coach with Team 3DMJ, and co-director of a sports research institute in New Zealand, to talk about How to Keep Making Progress During Busy Seasons

He discussed his recent competitive season, his new leadership role, and how that has changed the way he trains. We get into auto-regulation at a deeper level, how to train effectively with a busy schedule, and what actually matters when progress starts to slow down. He also shares insights on recovery, volume, and how advanced lifters should think about long-term progress.

If training has started to feel harder to manage with real life or progress feels slower than it used to, this is a must listen.

Let’s talk about:

Introduction
Update on Dr Eric Helms
Realization After Turning Pro
Co-Director at Sports Research Institute (AUT)
Impact of Stress + Lifestyle on Recovery
ADHD, Focus, and Mental Load
Training Philosophy Shift
Efficient Training Methods
Current Volume + Set Breakdown
Advanced Training Insight
Why He Trains Smaller Muscle Groups More Now
“Investment Portfolio” View of Training
Current Training Volume
Maximizing Growth Under Constraints
Dr Eric’s Future Plan

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How to Keep Making Progress During Busy Seasons w. Dr Eric Helms | Ep 729