Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

I talk with Steve Hall and Pascal Flor of Revive Stronger1:00- retroactive perspective on busy times of life 4:00- Speaking as an authority in the fitness space 11:00- People becoming a coach when they’re new to lifting 16:30- Will there ever be strict regulations for fitness coaches? 22:00- Can you be an effective coach without having competed? 43:40- Steve and Pascal’s future competition plans 50:00- Having another job while coaching Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/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. I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.

Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro and I cover a myriad of topics (timestamps below) today. I really enjoyed this podcast as we branched out quite a bit from the normal points of conversation.  0:30- Intro and charity 5:20- Fecal Transplants 13:45- How to stay motivated during the gym closings + being weight inclusive 24:45- The psychology behind fitness goals 28:00- What makes an effective coach 33:00- Forcing yourself to move when you don’t want to 36:30- What is responsible for happiness (rant lol) 45:15- Pathologizing normal human behavior 49:00- Happiness while lean vs bulked up 57:10- Telling a client when they shouldn’t be dieting Charity: https://www.facebook.com/donate/47496...Gabrielle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd/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...

John Meadows and I discuss how we're doing with today's current issues, then delve into exercise selection and primarily talk about old school vs new school bodybuilding, and how bodybuilders today might be losing some of the essence of what bodybuilding used to be. 0:20- Charity donation 0:50- Training changes during this time / home workouts4:00- What truly causes muscle growth6:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding nutrition10:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding training25:00- Old school vs new school bodybuilding AAS usage and conditioningJohn's channel for part 2: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountain...John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Animal Shelter: https://secure.aspca.org/donate/ps-gn...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Copy of the recent podcast between myself and fellow podcaster and YouTuber Abel Csabai. We discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting everyone's lives, then delve into how significantly hunger can affect one's ability to get and stay lean as well as individual variation. Time stamps:0:00 - coronavirus and how things are going to be 08:10 - home workouts and what we've done so far13:40 - dieting is challenging when you're sitting around all day21:21 - Dave's history with low thyroid and high hunger levels28:00 - People with crazy high or crazy low levels of hunger37:27 - The hedonic response to food and how that's individual41:21 - Maintaining a new low body fat percentage44:33 - Cheat meals cheat days and your psychologyMy Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Abel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Matty Fusaro is an online coach, fitness YouTuber and Instagrammer, and natural bodybuilder. 0:30- Charity Donation 2:00- Matty’s background 5:00- Delusional expectations in fitness 7:20- What “good genetics” really mean 10:00- False hope comparing to social media 20:00- Obsessive clients and lifters 31:30- The psychology behind steroid use 45:00- How do you stay motivated as an advanced trainee?Matty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyfusaro/Breast Cancer Foundation: https://ww5.komen.org/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...

Beach season is around the corner and we have the industry's two Erics with us to debate who is the realist Eric and how to get lean the fastest and most efficient way possible. 0:20- Introduction to the Erics4:30- Why not just lose fat rapidly, then gain the muscle back later?25:15- Calorie ranges while bulking vs cutting 30:20- NEAT and relation to constrained energy model43:30- Coaching and taking on clients46:20- Metabolism / calorie expenditure changes with age 48:50- When to track calories1:09:30- Charity donationWalk MS: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/...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...

0:10- Do any of the studies showing high volume is superior use long rest times? 21:40- “Do you need to add weight to the bar to grow” 38:40- Genetics Training routine 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...

Paul Kanu is a bodybuilder as well as a YouTuber and Instagrammer. He has competed in several shows at this point, nearly going pro. Here we talk about his decision to go from natural to enhanced, training sessions with Mike Israetel, the importance of genetics, and the future of Paul's competition career.                  0:00- Bodybuilder Paul Kanu and his competition history 3:50- Making the decision to be enhanced 7:20- Training with Mike Israetel 12:45- Spending too much time on the science 20:00- Muscle shape / genetics 30:45- Where Paul is going from here https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/ https://www.youtube.com/user/2RBeastWebsite 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...

Lyle McDonald is back to discuss the new hip thrust vs squat study and his thoughts on Bret Contreras' feedback. We were unable to get Bret on at the same time but hopefully Bret can provide his own side as well at some point. I have not spoken to Bret directly at this point so I can't comment much on his thoughts here.  0:20- Charity donation to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary 1:00- Controversy with Bret Contreras Link to charity: http://www.cottonbranch.org/give.htmlWebsite 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...