Eat Train Prosper

They talk about the real challenges of keeping training quality while on the road and creative ways to structure workouts during travel. They describe gym discoveries across Shanghai, Bangkok, and San Diego and highlight equipment and techniques worth trying. They cover how to manage nutrition while away and how to reset your baseline when you return home.

In Episode 212 we answer our March Instagram questions across a full spectrum of training and nutrition topics. We cover how we'd approach movement assessments with in-person clients, managing a reverse diet after significant fat loss, and our takeaways from Scott Stevenson's discussion on mind-muscle connection versus training to failure. Same-muscle-group supersets, rep tempo and the fatigue cost of slow negatives, exercise selection consistency, and the hypertrophy merit of low-rep cluster sets with heavy loads.On the nutrition side, we address the macros versus calories debate for body recomposition, how we handle missed rep or RIR targets mid-session, and what it realistically takes to improve abdominal definition at low body fat.Enjoy!Timestamps:00:01:40 - Why did you hop on TRT? Were you experiencing signs of low test? 00:16:30 - If you train a client in person, what kind of movement screen or assessment would you do? 00:20:14 - Post long diet (down 8kg and ~10% bf so far). Fats are at .6 per kg. Prefer increase in carbs for reverse diet? 00:25:44 - You mentioned Scott Stevenson discussing MMC versus failure. Can you elaborate your takeaways? 00:31:32 - When doing same muscle group supersets (iso to compound), should you take the first movement to failure or stop at 1-3 RIR? 00:35:59 - What’s your perspective on rep tempo? Specifically the negative. I feel like slow negatives are super fatiguing…00:40:42 - Keep exercises the same or change them frequently? Why? 00:45:20 - What do you think of taking a heavy weight (Like 5-6 RM), and doing a buncha sets of 2-3 reps? Good for hypertrophy? 00:48:43 - You’re def looking bigger and more jacked since TRT. What do you think? 00:54:34 - Order these in terms of systemic stress: Upper body lift, lower body lift, Zone 2 cardio, HIIT cardio. 00:58:55 - If you miss a rep or RIR target, do you prefer to drop weight or rest longer for the next set?01:01:55 - What is more important for body recomp, Macros or calories?01:05:56 - How to tighten the abdominal area? 39 years old. Female. 5’2. 112 lbs. 13% body fat but soft abs/no definition. No kids. Lifts 5x week. Cardio 3-4x. Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

They debate tracking lifts versus training by feel and whether ditching the logbook signals experience or a mistake. They unpack nuanced progressive overload ideas and why muscle connection and stimulus quality can beat raw load. They discuss seasonal training shifts, when beginners need structure, and how advanced lifters can safely lean into intuitive progression.

Eat Train Prosper 210 is about your environment. And how your environment is either working for you or against you. This week we get into why willpower is largely a losing strategy and how a well-designed environment removes the need for it. We cover ambition contagion, the real cost of where you live and those around you. And why the gym you choose matters more than most people think. If you're constantly fighting yourself to stay consistent, changing your environment might be the actual variable to change the tide in your favor.Timestamps:00:00 Episode Introduction and Personal Updates 09:58 Impact of Environment on Personal Development18:31 Optimizing Productivity Through Environment19:01 The Role of Geography in Life Choices30:27 The Impact of Environment on Goals34:08 Household Challenges in Health and Fitness45:03 Choosing the Right Gym for Success55:33 Balancing Convenience and Motivation in Training Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

They share first-person experiences starting and living on TRT, including why they chose it and how expectations matched reality. They debate symptom management versus optimization culture and discuss practical long-term commitment concerns. Topics include energy and cognitive changes, physical effects like weight and recovery, estrogen management challenges, and fertility implications.

Episode #208 is our Instagram Q&A episode for February 2026. Find us on IG to get your personal training and nutrition questions covered in an upcoming episode!Timestamps:00:00:28 - Do you like the idea of one main cue for each lift or do you use multiple cues when coaching a lift? 00:02:17 - I’m seeing so many elite natural bodybuilders using unexpectedly light weights for exercises. Seemingly to increase mind muscle connection?00:07:16 - Bryan, with this brosplit, how many warm-up sets are you performing per exercise? Also, what are the rest periods between sets?00:09:41 - I was training overhead tricep extension single arm and with EZ bar high volume high frequency. Now I have a tear of rear delt (rotator cuff) pain and can’t do anything overhead pressing without pain.00:11:57 - Most recent update with TRT please? Impacts on all aspects of life and fitness? 00:16:27 - Heard Dorian discussing weed on the recent Huberman pod. Did you listen? Thoughts? 00:20:15 - You mentioned you talked about your recent experiments with Glucose monitoring on a recent pod. As someone in the pre-diabetic range, I’m curious what you learned about yourself?00:26:51 - Is there a possibility of overtraining with cardio as well?00:28:54 - Any update on Aaron’s move to the states?00:32:54 - What do you think of having a calorie range with minimums for each macro?00:34:39 - Who are some other people in the fitness space that you really like? 00:37:17 - Can you provide some good cues to take the traps out of delt movements?00:38:53 - Do you like high or low reps with shoulder movements for clients?00:40:31 - Do you track calories? I just wanna be jacked but feels like tracking is so neurotic. 00:41:29 - How important are warm-up sets? There’s a big push from some influencers saying they are a waste of time.00:45:01 - What’s the biggest thing each of you have changed your mind on in the last year?00:50:37 - Any upper back specific training principles? Lats seem to take over the majority of the time.00:54:19 - How would you guys design a powerbuilding program?00:57:29 - What’s a good swap for seated/lying leg curl to hit the short head of hams? Leg machines suck at my gym.01:00:04 - When I do low-rep work, I sometimes don’t feel my muscles at all. People say the pump doesn’t matter if weight is being moved from A to B. What’s your take on this?01:03:13 - How do you go about progressing a pyramid set strategy?01:06:37 - I’ve plateaued on leg extensions (8 reps). Tried more sets, less sets and can’t seem to break thru. Should I try a higher rep range?01:10:23 - Getting Pregnant, pregnancy, post-kids with children. What fitness and nutrition advice do you have? Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

They unpack a Training Volume Model built on execution quality, recoverability, enjoyment and availability. They compare how skill, exercise choice and mechanics change how many sets muscles tolerate. They discuss mental and joint costs of high-intensity work and how lifestyle, sleep and stress shape recovery. They explain programming strategies like phased high-volume cycles versus sustainable routines.

In ETP #206 we explore some very plausible ways to defend the Bro Split. Whilst highly criticized in the current landscape of the evidence-based fitness scene there are some practical and enjoyable reasons to experiment and even run your training this way over what could be a very long period of time. Timestamps:00:00 Quick Personal Updates09:58 Exploring the Bro Split vs. Higher Frequency Training17:46 Long-Term Training Perspectives and Consistency25:23 Structuring the Bro Split for Optimal Results25:56 Optimizing the Bro Split30:45 The Science of Training Frequency35:58 Genetics and Long-Term Training39:17 The Bro Split and Enhanced Lifters42:18 Training Strategies in Bodybuilding46:19 Personal Reflections on Approaches Over Time Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

Wrapping up 2025 with our final Q&A episode of the year. We’ve got 15 questions answered for you ranging from male and female hormones, 3x weekly programming, whether Ronnie Coleman trained high or low volume, and how we properly differentiate between a warm up set and a working set. A big thank you to all who provide questions and we will see you guys in 2026!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Celebrating Milestones and Gratitude00:06:00 - Updates on Life and Training00:09:18 - Mini cut training principles?00:10:50 - When Aaron trained at camp recently, did he stick to his low volume program or jump in with the other guys’ training?00:15:47 - Do you expect to gain muscle and strength on TRT? I gained 6-8 lbs pure muscle in the first 6 months at 200mg/week!! 00:22:04 - What’s your guys’ favorite movement for each muscle group currently? 00:29:06 - Can I use the big three all the time? You always seem to alternate cycles with and without them. Why?00:31:39 - You also never program workouts with legs 3x/week. Why? 00:34:56 - How to design a 2x/week training program?. How many days a week must one train to make a split “optimal?”00:39:08 - If a female has sub clinical Test levels, does she really need to supplement? Can she build muscle without it? 00:43:25 - If I do my cardio on a bike, how do I know I’m getting cardiovascular adaptations and not just my heart pumping oxygen to my muscles? I should clarify that I’m not very used to cycling. I use it as a cross-training instead of running.00:46:10 - Listening to a recent episode of Revive Stronger with Kenny, it seems many top NATURAL pros train low volume to failure. Why is that such a contrast to what’s advised for the gen pop from those doing and communicating research?00:52:19 - Would you say Ronnie Coleman was a high, medium or low volume type of lifter (per TNF video on youtube) 00:59:43 - How do we set a good standard for what actually counts as a set? Is it sets CLOSE to failure? Or all sets? Or only sets that actually hit failure? 01:01:44 - How do you find quality gyms while traveling? Also, do most gyms have a day pass / drop in rate if you ask? Even if not posted on website? 01:05:46 - What strength number are you most proud of? As in, what lift and how heavy? 01:09:14 - If you’ve been training seriously for like five years but you barely every did direct arm work (no curls or tricep direct work), do you think could still get almost “newbie gains” in your arms once you finally start doing them?  Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

Travel mishaps and cultural takes set the scene before a deep dive into whether you can hit long‑term physique goals without daily calorie, macro, or weight tracking. They debate habit‑based portion control versus precise logging, weigh protein and training’s roles, and discuss how ambition, age, and real‑world social eating shape what level of tracking is actually needed.