The Mind Muscle Connection

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn todays episode, I am joined by Aaron Straker. He is an online nutrition coach and educator. The founder of Straker nutrition company. And is the co-host of the Eat Train Prosper podcast with Bryan Boorstein. In this episode we talk about: -(0:00) How he ate 50 hot wings in one sitting. -(4:55) His background. -(17:15) His current training/nutrition. -(23:50) His switch from Crossfit to his current training. -(29:30) How to optimize your metabolism. -(35:55) There is not as much information for men on how to lose weight properly. -(39:20) What he commonly sees from his clients when they first come to him. -(45:40) How he deals with his clients who "ego" lift. -(49:50) What happens hormonally for males when you are working hard but undereating. -(52:22) How low testosterone levels are going to hurt muscle growth and fat loss. -(56:15) How high-stress levels will hurt body composition. -(1:00:15) Practical applications for optimizing your metabolism. Where to find Aaron: Instagram:  @aaron_strakerWebsite:  https://strakernutritionco.com/Podcast: https://www.eattrainprosper.com/

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to know your workout was effective for building muscle.-Testosterone levels for a body transformation. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREJordan is an online fitness coach and the host of the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast. In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) Update on him.-(8:10) Why he stopped his fat loss phase. -(12:25) Definition of shortened/lengthened position and resistance profiles. -(23:50) Fatigue considerations for shortened/lengthened position-(28:00) Different phases for hypertrophy.Where to find Jordan:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/Instagram: @jordanlipsfitness

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-Things that will affect how hungry you get. -Even mild dehydration can negatively affect training. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Gabrielle holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech. She currently runs Vitamin PhD Nutrition full-time while working part-time as a researcher for Examine. She is also known for her expertise in gut health. Topics: -(0:00) Background. -(7:55) Current training/nutrition. -(26:30) What is gut health?-(32:45) Common misconceptions around gut health. -(40:45) Signs your gut health is off. -(44:30) What's a normal frequency for bowel movements. -(48:15) How poor gut health can affect body composition. -(55:50) Practical applications for gut health. Where to find Gabrielle: Instagram: @vitaminphdBook: https://rpstrength.com/science-of-gut-health

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to build your abs/make your midsection appear leaner. -Is training more days per week better for muscle growth?

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HERESarah Bishop has been working as a Coach in the Fitness Industry for 4  years and has been an online Nutrition & Training Coach for the last 3 years. She graduated from the University of South Florida in December of 2019 with her Master's in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. She studies under Dr. Bill Campbell and was involved in several studies in his Lab.-(0:00): Her background. -(15:15): Her current training. -(18:25) Hormonal responses to fat loss dieting. -(22:10) Thyroid responses. -(27:05) Cortisol. -(30:05) Leptin/ghrelin. -(34:10) Testosterone. -(36:15) Estrogen/Progesterone. -(38:15) How hormones affect digestion. -(41:00) How to manage your day to day and weeks to mitigate these effects. -(48:15) Things to consider when setting up a fat loss diet. -(53:00) What to do post-diet. Podcast episodes discussed: Missing Period? Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Episode: HEREThe (not so) Woo Woo Side of Health and Fitness Episode: HEREGut Health Journey Episode: HERE Insta: @sarahfordbishop

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-Times when you dont have to be in a calorie surplus to build muscle. -Why your upper body might be more responsive to muscle growth. Blog on this topic: HERE

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREToday I am joined by Brandon DaCruz and Jeremiah Bair.  We took questions from Instagram followers and answered them.We discussed:-(0:00) Update on us. -(22:30) Restoring menstrual cycle. -(45:30) Fixing "skinny fat"-(1:00:32) Intermittent fasting for fat loss. -(1:13:06) Dumbest things we have done fitness-wise/things we wish we would've done sooner. Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/?hl=enCheck out Brandon's website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/Email Brandon: bdacruzfitness@gmail.comInstagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id14880156

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-JH Building phase laws: What needs to be included for a successful build. Blog on this topic: HEREMetabolic adaptation blog: HERE