Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Mario Tomic is back to discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Mario Tomic 1:00- People getting deleted off of Instagram 3:00- Max strength testing 11:00- Strength differences at different weights 12:40- The importance of having goals to work towards 16:30- Setting priorities 18:00- Discipline vs consistency 23:10- Mario’s recent changes to lead to strength increases 27:00- 1RM calculators 29:00- Working with Steve Hall  37:00- How we look at different body fat levels 41:00- Meeting people in person vs online  44:30- Form/Biomechanics/Stretch mediated hypertrophyMario's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariotomich/Mario's Website: https://www.tomic.com/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi 

Today we're joined by Geoffrey Verity Schofield and Alex Leonidas to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro  0:30- Introduction to AlphaDestiny 2:30- Operation smile donation 2:50- Bear Mode 9:00- Alex bulking up 10:30- Progressive overload over time 12:50- Gains after year 5 17:00- Compliments from others 21:00- Understanding why you want to get lean 24:25- Is it worth it? 29:00- What you want influencing what impresses you 31:40- What physique do women prefer? 35:00- Neck gains 41:50- Neck harness vs holding plates 44:30- Adding side flexions 46:25- Partials 54:00- Which movements to use partials for 55:30- Pull ups 1:00:00- Goals for 2022 Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Today we're back to talk with Chris Barakat about the following topics:  0:00- Intro 0:30- Human performance lab 3:00- Chris’s competition season 8:00- Competing naturally in the NPC 9:30- Recomping pre-contest 15:00- Maintaining muscle during a cut 19:15- Fatigue from large free weight exercises 22:40- Collab with Kassem Hanson’ 25:15- Unilateral 28:15- Non-responders 31:00- Psychology relating to misbeliefs 40:30- Future physique improvements 44:30- Natural bodybuilding shows 49:30- Gameplan for the next season 51:00- Stubbornly sticking to exercises 53:00- Peak week for naturals Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Kassem Hanson, founder of N1 Education, is back on the podcast. Timestamps below: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Addressing the Doug Brignole controvery / comments/ conversations 8:30- Kassem’s stance 10:45- Prime machine demo / failure at different points 12:50- Internal hemodynamics 15:00- Where to take failure / ROM 18:00- Calf study / positioning changing muscle emphasis 22:00- Asymmetries 25:00- Ability to see changes from different methods 32:00- Stimulus to fatigue 41:00- Failure vs fatigue 49:30- A question on Doug’s behalf 53:20- Commentary between Kassem, Mike, Lyle, etc 1:01:45- Functional medicine 1:07:00- Benefits of noveltyWebsite and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Today we sit down with Mike Dolce, a professional weight management coach and UFC trainer with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of pro athletes as well as ordinary people hit their weight loss goals. 0:00- Intro 0:20- Intro to Mike Dolce 4:00- Evidence based fitness industry 4:55- Mike’s disputes with Layne Norton 10:30- Mike’s opinion on artificial sweeteners 16:30- More on Mike’s methods 20:30- Stan Efferding / Vertical Diet 23:00- Jon Jones 26:00- Who is the greatest MMA fighter ever? 29:00- Chael P Sonnen 33:00- GSP vs Khabib 34:00- Conor McGregor 38:30- How Mike track’s client’s results 47:40- Athletes who don’t follow a healthy lifestyle 51:30- Where to find Mike DolceMike's Website: https://thedolcediet.com/Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedolcediet/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Marc Lobliner is currently Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com, a 2012/2013/2014/2015 INC. 500/5000 company as well as Owner/CEO of one of the fastest growing supplement companies, MTS Nutrition. Marc is Partner in Ambrosia Nutraceuticals and Owner of Machine Training Solutions Body and Life Coaching Services. Alongside this, Marc is a Professional Bodybuilder.  0:00- Intro 1:00- Medical / dental  2:40- Marc’s birthday / Charity donation to Special Olympics  7;00- Marc and his wife’s medical care / breast explant surgery 11:00- Marc’s YouTube channel and YouTube drama 18:30- Breaking out in the industry today 21:30- Working with Sylvester Stallone 23:10- Marc boxing 25:15- Being competitive 27:00- Marc’s return to bodybuilding 27:45- Marc being very lean year round 33:00- How much did PEDs add to Marc’s stage weight? 35:00- Being disciplined 44:40- Marc’s input on RIR / keeping reps in the tank 51:00- Mentality of a championMarc's website: https://marclobliner.com/Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TigerFitnessMarc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marclobliner/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi 

Marc Lobliner is currently Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com, a 2012/2013/2014/2015 INC. 500/5000 company as well as Owner/CEO of one of the fastest growing supplement companies, MTS Nutrition. Marc is Partner in Ambrosia Nutraceuticals and Owner of Machine Training Solutions Body and Life Coaching Services. Alongside this, Marc is a Professional Bodybuilder.  0:00- Intro 1:00- Medical / dental  2:40- Marc’s birthday / Charity donation to Special Olympics  7;00- Marc and his wife’s medical care / breast explant surgery 11:00- Marc’s YouTube channel and YouTube drama 18:30- Breaking out in the industry today 21:30- Working with Sylvester Stallone 23:10- Marc boxing 25:15- Being competitive 27:00- Marc’s return to bodybuilding 27:45- Marc being very lean year round 33:00- How much did PEDs add to Marc’s stage weight? 35:00- Being disciplined 44:40- Marc’s input on RIR / keeping reps in the tank 51:00- Mentality of a championMarc's website: https://marclobliner.com/Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TigerFitnessMarc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marclobliner/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi 

Geoffrey Verity Schofield is back to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 1:30- Neck training 12:00- Genetic structure 17:00- Where to take muscular measurements 22:20- Geoffrey’s diet to bulk 30:00- Maintaining / maingaining 38:15- Drug protocols affecting diet protocols 39:30- PED users forgetting what it’s like to be natural Geoff's website: https://www.verityfit.com/Geoff's IG: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyver...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/