Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Helen Kollias, PhD, is Precision Nutrition's science advisor and coauthor of Precision Nutrition’s Level 1 Certification textbook, The Essentials of Nutrition and Coaching. An exercise physiologist, Dr. Kollias earned her doctorate in Molecular Biology from York University in Toronto, specializing in the area of muscle development and regeneration. She has a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, and has taught exercise physiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry at the university and college level. Before joining Precision Nutrition, Dr. Kollias held research positions at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, including Johns Hopkins and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. She has been published in 10 scientific journals in exercise physiology and molecular biology. 0:30- Dr. Helen Kollias’ background 3:00- Biggest loser case study / keeping fat off after it’s lost 11:30- Will subsequent diets become easier or harder? 17:30- Brown fat 25:00- Manipulating or administering leptin 29:45- “Carb intolerance” 36:00- Genetic individuality 42:30- The future of fat loss research 48:00- Calorie calculatorsDr. Kollias' author page: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/au...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder. Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. Stan conducts seminars all over the country for various sports and nutrition and training techniques. He has appeared in many magazines and writes for Muscular Development, Flex Magazine, and Power Magazine. Stan is also a successful Entrepreneur having built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies.0:00- Charity of choice, Fit Ops3:00- Stan’s background 6:15- Vertical diet versus a standard bodybuilding diet23:50- What’s the #1 benefit people have found from Vertical Diet?34:40- Is cardio useless for fat loss and health?39:15- Health concerns with peak performance 55:30- Genetic potential and ability to reach the bestFitOps Charity: https://fitops.org/Stan Efferding Website: https://stanefferding.com/Stan Efferding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Lyle McDonald, a fitness and nutrition expert, discusses falsified research in fitness studies, the psychology of refeeds, and the impact of drastically different caloric intake on different days. The podcast dives into the controversies around the Barbala study, questions data integrity in Brazilian labs, analyzes high volume fitness studies, and explores refeeding strategies for muscle growth and maintenance.

Fan favorite Lyle McDonald is back! Here is part 1, topics below:0:30- Letter to the editor regarding Mike Israetel’s paper25:15- VO2 Max31:00- Sarcoplasmic vs Myofibrillar hypertrophy 42:40- What are average genetics?Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Hormone testing and other panels:30% off coupon: BRAINSMale Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsFemale Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsfemaleHome Page: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsHPI do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Alberto Nunez of 3DMJ is back on the podcast! Topics below 0:00- How online coaching and training has been affected during the pandemic 3:00- Finding out how little you can maintain on 4:50- Marvel movies 6:00- Keeping reps in the tank while dieting 11:20- Mentality of progression as an advanced lifter 16:15- Super low calories while dieting, and muscle maintenance 18:30- The idea of another dreamer bulk 21:20- Step counts becoming popular, versus LISS cardio 29:00- Refeeds 38:00- Upcoming seasons and having an important “why” 42:30- How is training evolving when you know you’re near your peak 49:00- Massive psychological benefits of bodybuilding 54:00- Where to find more of Alberto and 3DMJWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:10- 100th episode!2:20- Meeting people in the fitness industry5:00- The perceptions of ourselves affecting our personalities10:00- Extreme water retention to dieting19:45- The downside of trying to stay nearly contest lean26:00- Refeeds every 3rd-4th day to stay lean41:50- Mindset of a lifelong lifterEric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/3DMJ: https://3dmusclejourney.com/MASS: https://www.massmember.comWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Melissa Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience. Her work has been featured in Scientific American, published in high impact, peer reviewed journals, and recognized by faculty of 1000. She has made a lifelong scientific-hobby of studying sport science and is a life-long athlete and scholar. She is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Giva Santana at One Jiu Jitsu, and is a multiple time IBJJF Master World Champion. She has also represented the United States in the international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition on multiple occasions. Dr. Mel has experience with physique competition, distance running, and dance as well.Her specialty is helping clients learn to effectively utilize the tools she gives them to lose fat, gain muscle, and perform. 0:30- Dr. Mel Davis’ background 5:00- Balancing lifting with BJJ / sports 8:00- Size vs strength in combat sports 11:45- Diet breaks vs refeeds vs no breaks 20:00- Handling clients with contrasting goals 26:30- Guilt associated with indulging in food 34:20- Is there a time to be neurotic about the small details? 37:40- Future research Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Gordon Lithgow is Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He sheds light on the mechanisms of aging by identifying agents that provide for more healthy, productive years of life and prevent age-related disease.  He has discovered a range of factors that can lengthen life in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis Elegans, and he applies these findings to studies in human cell cultures. Dr. Lithgow received his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Glasgow, Scotland.  He completed postdoctoral training at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.  Dr. Lithgow was a Senior Lecturer in Molecular Gerontology at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester in England before coming to the Buck Institute in 2001.  He is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Buck Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Consortium on Geroscience.  He is also the Principal Investigator of the Larry L. Hillblom Network on the Chemical Biology of Aging and is the Coordinator of the Hillblom Center for the Biology of Aging Support Award. 0:20: Dr. Lithgow’s background 2:00- How scientists vet compounds for longevity 7:00- How C. elegan data relates and is applicable to humans 12:00- Caloric restriction for longevity 16:00- Determining what works for athletic vs sick populations 19:40- Vitamin D for health and longevity 27:30- Hormetic responses to stress 32:30- Blood tests, and iron supplementation 40:30- Future compounds for longevity and future lifespan expectationsThe Buck Institute: https://www.buckinstitute.org/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:15- Dr. Loenneke’s background 8:30- Intro to implementing Blood Flow Restriction 18:00- Health risks of BFR training 22:30- Can BFR add benefits on top of traditional training 25:00- The fallacy of continuous gains and the silver lining 32:15- The volume debate 38:00- True volume vs listed volume 41:15- Resensitization phases 47:00- The mental relief of many factors not mattering 59:00- Correlation between size & strengthWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Jacob Schepis from JPS Health & Fitness joins us today to go over the following topics: 0:30- Living and lifting during the closures 3:00- Mood while dieting 7:00- Diet breaks 12:45- “building your metabolism” 20:00- Paying attention to NEAT 23:00- Individual differences in difficulty of getting lean 31:00- Minimalistic training 35:00- Letter to the editor from Eric Helms, Jacob Schepis, Brian Minor regarding Mike Israetel’s paperWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.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!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...