Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Today we have Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, CISSN, and Dan Feldman, MS, RDN on the podcast to discuss the following topics:0:15- Dan Feldman’s background1:30- Changes in symptoms vs changes in the microbiome7:30- Bias when interpreting results and data12:50- The medical aspect of prescribing dietary changes15:00- Oxalates, lectins, nightshades and problems with vegetables18:00- The difficulty of elimination diets and determining what is causing issues24:00- Inflammatory potential of diets26:40- Anecdote from my time on carnivore diet34:00- The tendency of gut microbiome to remain unchanged over time37:00- Setting oneself up for negative reactions39:15- How will I go forward from carnivore diet42:15- Supplements for gut health48:20- Getting started improving your gut healthWebsite 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...

Here is the 3rd and final installment with Dr. Scott Stevenson. Enjoy!0:15- Implementing specific meal timing to bulk with GI issues2:30- Specifics on DC Training12:30- Extreme Stretching15:00- Intraworkout/periworkout nutrition23:00- Blood flow restriction / constant tension38:00- Extreme protocols for calvesWebsite 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...

00:15- Is changing exercises frequently helpful?6:00- The need for a calorie surplus and hitting higher body fat levels11:40- Dealing with the desire to remain lean25:00- The benefits of holding gains for years30:00- Individual variability and looking beyond study averages36:00- Examples of bringing up weak body parts. 44:45- My run with DC Training 48:45- Refeeding strategy for maintaining leannessWebsite 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. Scott Stevenson is back! We discuss:1:00- Placebo effect11:20- Training to and beyond failure20:00- Creating more of a stimulus as an advanced trainee28:00- Differences in response to high vs low frequency and volume32:00- Epigenetic changes over time 38:30- Determining if you’re advanced Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Scott's Webpage: http://drscottstevenson.com/fortitude...Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_t...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on muscle hypertrophy. The 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer of the Year is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won multiple natural bodybuilding titles. As a personal trainer, he has worked with numerous elite-level physique athletes, including many top pros.Schoenfeld is an associate professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, and is director of the graduate program in human performance and fitness. He also serves as a sports nutrition consultant for the New Jersey Devils hockey organization.0:30- Dr. Brad Schoenfeld intro4:40- Dunning Kruger effect in fitness9:50- Misapplying study designs to individuals’ training12:30- Blood flow restriction training19:00- mTOR signaling and when we want it high21:00- Transient increases in hormones and signaling proteins24:00- Protein desensitization and training changes with age 29:15- Nonresponders to training and recommended volume32:45- Dr. Schoenfeld’s new book36:20- New topics for research38:00- Where does the research not align with Brad’s beliefs. Dr. Schoenfeld's new book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...Dr. Schoenfeld's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradschoenf...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Darren Candow is one of the world's leading researcher on creatine. 0:30- Intro to Dr. Candow and Creatine 2:00- Creatine vs Protein 9:30- Why do so many people not respond to creatine 12:20- Dosages for muscular benefits vs brain and bone health 13:20- Perspective for being a nonresponder 15:00- Higher doses of creatine 19:10- Creatine on kidney function 20:00- Creatine and hair loss 25:00- Influencers putting out misinformation 32:00- Cycling creatine  40:30- Creatine use while dieting 46:20- Non muscular benefits to creatineWebsite 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/brainsandgainsHPSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...I do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.

Part 2 with Lyle is here! Topics down below 0:00- I s 1lb of fat really 3500 calories? 13:00- How muscle mass retention affects weight loss 19:00- Using thyroid hormones if you aren’t using anabolics 20:00- ECA stack 24:00 Twice per day training / hitting your genetic limit 56:00- Would genetic testing be a good thingWebsite 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/brainsandgainsHPSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...I do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.SHOW LESS

Lyle McDonald, researcher and author on nutrition and fat-loss physiology, explains why weight can stall despite dieting. He covers the whoosh and delayed fat-loss effect, the role and risks of refeeds and diet breaks, sex differences in rapid fat loss, extreme metabolic adaptations, genetics versus effort, muscle response variability, and how NEAT shapes real-world weight change.

Today I speak with Steve Pulcinella, an accomplished Highland Games competitor, bodybuilder, and gym owner of IronSport Gym. He is the cousin of bodybuilder Dave Pulcinella and bodybuilding videographer Mike PulcinellaWebsite 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/brainsandgainsHPSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...I do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Layne Norton and Dr. Stu Phillips. We discuss research in the field and the difficulty of trying to have flawless studies. We then get into specific research and discuss a new paper on protein distribution. 0:40- Research that is funded 6:00- Is research rushed to get publications? 15:00- “Experts” on social media 22:50- People just wanting confirmation of their beliefs 24:00- Prolific researchers not being on social media 28:15- Getting fed up with social media 33:15- Layne discusses new protein study, 38:00- I discuss my criticisms of the study 45:00- The power of suggestion / placebo 47:00- Stu’s opinion of the new study 1:05:00- “Perfect” routines and nutrition getting you to the end goal faster 1:11:00- Outro Layne's IG: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/ Layne's Site: https://www.biolayne.com/ Layne's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/biolayne...Layne's Store: http://www.biolaynestore.com Carbon Diet Coach: http://www.joincarbon.comStu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mackinprofStu's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mackinprof/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channe