3D Muscle Journey

Ever wondered about the "behind the scenes" operations of 3D Muscle Journey? In today's episode, Andrea, Brad and Alberto talk about the various communication methods they use to best support their athletes. Topics include: What information is collected prior to working with a new athlete, how their weekly coaching system works, and the rationale and [...]

How would you define a mini-cut? If someone asked you what the purpose of a mini-cut was, what would you say? In today's episode, Eric, Andrea and Alberto answer these questions, and more. The coaches cover pretty much anything you could ever want to know about mini-cuts: Should they be slow or aggressive? What is [...]

In this week's episode, Andrea, Brad and Jeff sit down to talk about the initial stages of a bodybuilding career. Topics addressed, include: Issues with wanting to complete before having enough training experience, learning the "tools" while you aren't in a deficit, letting go of "the number", having realistic expectations, and the importance of patience. [...]

In today's episode, Andrea and Eric are joined by Steve Taylor, the team 3DMJ Registered Dietitian. Eric interviews Steve on a variety of topics related to the field of dietetics. These include: What the process is like for becoming an RD. What sets an RD apart from a "nutritionist". And how Steve has found his [...]

After a full month of traveling, the 3DMJ coaches are back with another Q&A session. This week, Andrea, Alberto and Jeff sit down to answer five subscriber asked questions, regarding: – Deloading guidelines – Minimizing sleep disturbances while dieting – How to determine which division is best for you – Low self-esteem and bodybuilding – [...]

This engaging conversation dives into critical bodybuilding questions! The hosts tackle protein intake, suggesting a focus on total daily protein over strict leucine targets. They candidly discuss their commitment to staying natural in a sport rife with drug use. Listeners are also treated to insights on refeed strategies and the balance between compound and isolation exercises. Plus, they emphasize the importance of progressive overload and careful planning when returning from injury or long breaks. A must-listen for fitness enthusiasts!

It's easy to read the quote, it's much harder to actually live the philosophy. In today's episode, Jeff, Andrea and Brad discuss each of their own personal philosophies, and how these philosophies have lead them to pursue their passion, rather than take the "safer" route. In especially great detail, the group discuss Andrea, whose addition [...]

What does it mean to be "evidence-based"? What else besides research reviews, meta-analysis and individual studies, fall into this category? Once we have the evidence, how should we go about actually applying it? It today's podcast, Eric, Andrea and Alberto talk about the up and coming era of evidence-based bodybuilding, within the natural community. Although [...]

"Success is in the details." As a high-level athlete, the details matter. Not all of them, but some. Some details matter a lot, and others not so much. But which ones? In today's podcast, Brad, Andrea and Alberto go over just this. What details/variables actually matter when it comes to "getting the most out of [...]

The way in which we identify ourselves is the way we behave, derive our sense of self-worth, and spend the majority of our time and focus on. Identifying ourselves as an athlete can be very beneficial, however, if it is the only "hat" we wear, and if our identity is centered solely around our awards, [...]