Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Repost of the podcast I recently did with Abel Csabai, great dicussion on current events in the fitness industry, genetic limitations (our favorite topic), and how aggressively to bulk 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...

Eric Trexler has a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and a PhD from UNC. He has numerous related publications and awards. Not only is he intelligent but he clearly demonstrates his passion about his research and bodybuilding on the whole. Today We get into his competition history, observations of post-contest bodybuilders, and numerous supplements. 0:10- Who is the real Eric1:20- GoFundMe for my friend’s father recently diagnosed with brain cancer1:45- Game Changers spoof 6:30- Preworkouts and Betaine  24:45- Why aren’t there longer studies?34:30- LeanGains Intermittent Fasting study 47:00- Using surrogate markers54:30- Going to failure https://www.gofundme.com/f/dabhhg-tea...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...

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology.  In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.  James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches.  In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major events such as the AFPT Conference and NSCA Personal Training Conference.Eric is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach himself who has been in the game for nearly 2 decades. He has been coached by James and recently experimented with wearing a weighted vest during his contest prep.  0:30- Charity donation 1:00- Eric and James’ background 5:00- Working with a coach at an advanced level 15:00- Weighted vest and how to use it to diet 26:40- Constrained energy model 32:30- Practicality of weighted vests 36:00- Fitness industry being misleading about genetic limitations 47:00- Best coaches often don’t have the best genetics 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...

Martin MacDonald is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www.Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www.Mac-NutritionUni.com. 0:25- Martin’s background 6:00- Charity of choice7:40- How rapidly can we lose fat? Formula25:30- How training age effects fat loss rate 27:15- Long diet breaks 37:20- Lack of significant benefits in studies39:30- Curcumin and keto for anti-inflammatory effects52:40- Why we see benefits from low carb56:10- Alcohol recommendations 1:09:00- Where to find Martin + his petitionCharity of choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNwLj...Martin's Petition: https://www.change.org/p/privy-counci...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...

Steve Hall, coach and fitness creator with hands-on bodybuilding experience, and Mike Israetel, sport scientist and hypertrophy educator, join the conversation. They debate a high-profile YouTube clash and the logic of exercise rules. They explore health trade-offs of big bulks, keto/carnivore bulking and cholesterol spikes. They explain how to plan specialization phases and efficient maintenance strategies, plus practical neck training notes.

Dr. Greg Potter, PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health and sleep coach, joins to dissect Matthew Walker critiques. He debates sleep length and cancer links. He questions reliability of sleep data and wearables. He covers sleep deprivation used in depression therapy, naps, circadian rhythms, testosterone links, exercise effects, and who truly needs more or less sleep.

Steve Hall is the founder of ReviveStronger, a well respected coach, and a fellow podcaster. Here we delve into the following topics:                0:10- Appetite issues while bulking 8:20- Melatonin for reflux vs sleep 12:00- Making progress as an advanced lifter 15:00- Volume variations in a meso cycle 22:30- Time before changing exercises 27:00- Psychological vs physiological benefit 33:30- What exercises are most amenable to poor form 37:30- Genetic elite focusing on details vs genetically average 46:00- What factors will result in a client being turned away 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...

Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body. 1:00- Ray’s presentation (focusing on foods rather than macros) 27:30- Broken metabolism / “the right diet” 30:00- Fasting vs low calories        40:00- Cold stressWebsite 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...

Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body. 0:00- Ray’s background and mission 12:20- Ray’s choice of charity 13:30- Fasting / intermittent fasting 27:00- Feeling different on different diets 34:00- Maximizing performance/physique vs maximizing health 38:00- Not lifting during fat loss phaseshttps://www.amazon.com/Raymond-J.-Cro...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...

Dr. Brad Dieter is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and  completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his a post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and is involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. In addition to his laboratory and biostatistics work, Dr. Dieter runs Macros Inc and is passionate about scientific outreach and educating the public through his role on Scientific Advisory Boards and regular writing on health, nutrition, and supplementation.2:00- Gamechangers documentary / vegan diets7:50- Bioavailability of nutrients 10:00- Genetics vs Diet13:00- Iron supplementation14:30- Carnivore diet 19:45- Red meat study 26:00- Farm raised vs wild meats/fish31:25: Cancer as a metabolic disease41:30- Surprising trends in the last year Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/http://support.rmhc.org/site/PageNavi...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...