The Mind Muscle Connection

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Stephan Guyenet. Stephan is the author of the book "The Hungry Brain." He has his BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia, and completed a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, then went on to study the neuroscience of obesity and eating behavior as a postdoctoral fellow. In this episode we discuss:-(0:00): His background. -(5:50): Overview of how energetically costly the brain is. -(7:15): His thoughts as to why obesity is a current problem.  -(19:31): What are calorie-dense foods?-(32:00) What is food reward?-(33:25) Optimal foraging theory. -(38:45) The fat thermostat. -(48:40) His thoughts on leptin resistance. -(52:50) How sleep and stress play a role in what we eat. -(1:03:11) Practical applications for managing the hungry brain. Where to find Stephan:Twitter: @sguyenetWebsite:https://www.stephanguyenet.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 increase your metabolic rate so you can lose or maintain weight on more calories. Blog on this topic: HERE

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Brandon Da Cruz. Brandon is an online nutrition and physique coach, internationally published fitness model, National Level NPC competitor, and the National Sales Manager for a New York-based sports nutrition company called Innovapharm.In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) Overview of part I and muscle growth in general. -(2:45) Training mistake #1. -(14:20) Training mistake #2.-(27:30) Training mistake #3. -(46:30) Other training mistakes. -(49:00) Lifestyle mistake #1. -(1:07:15) Lifestyle mistake #2. -(1:16:15) Lifestyle mistake #3. Where to find Brandon:Instagram: @brandondacruz_Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.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:-3 Step Model we use to get clients results. Blog on this topic: HEREOther blogs mentioned in the episode:3 most common client avatars: HERE

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I am joined by Brandon Da Cruz. Brandon is an online nutrition and physique coach, internationally published fitness model, National Level NPC competitor, and the National Sales Manager for a New York-based sports nutrition company called Innovapharm.In this episode we discuss:-(0:00) Some catch-up.-(4:29) Will you burn more calories running or walking?-(13:45) His definition of a building phase. -(23:30) Nutrition mistake #1 during a building phase. -(36:00) Nutrition mistake #2.-(48:20) Mistake #3. -(1:10:00) Mistakes #4 and 5. -(1:17:00) Mistake #6. Part II will go over training and lifestyle mistakes. It will drop 4/27. Where to find Brandon:Instagram: @brandondacruz_Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.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:-Mindset traits of a successful fat loss phase. Blog on this topic: HEREOther blogs mentioned in the episode: How to get your body to burn body fat: HEREWhat needs to be in every fat loss diet: HERE

Today I am joined by Sam Miller. Sam has spent over the last decade in the health, fitness, and nutrition coaching space, and now helps other coaches improve their client results, retention, and revenue through his programs and podcast, Sam Miller Science. He is also the founder of the FNMS course for coaches. -(0:00) His fitness background-(7:00) His experience with a brain injury. -(13:30) Current training/nutrition goals. -(18:45) Overview of stress-(23:03) Other forms of stress besides perceived stress. -(28:30) Two different types of dieters and how it can be stressful on the body. -(30:40) Does GI issues cause stress?-(32:35) Circadian stress-(37:35) How stress negatively affects a body transformation. -(47:00) Drains and charges. -(50:45) The big rocks when it comes to stress and managing it. Where to find Sam: Instagram: @sammillersciencePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-miller-science/id1484363220Website: https://www.sammillerscience.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 mentally deal with a building phase. -Failure or nonfailure training for muscle growth. Blog on this topic: HERE

Bryan has trained at the top level, the CrossFit Games, while also working with some of the world’s premier athletes, including NFL players, and WWE superstar John Cena. He is also the founder of Evolved Training Systems. What we chatted about: -(0:00) Update on his training. -(6:00) How to make adjustments when the equipment you want is being used. -(9:30) How he determines his non-negotiable movements. -(17:48) Other tips for making a change to your workout based on availability. -(23:30) Things to consider when switching gyms. -(27:30) Challenges that he didn't foresee with switching gyms. -(31:15) How he determined if he needed to switch up volume. -(38:45) Any challenges going back to his home gym?-(41:40) Challenges in regards to nutrition while he is gone for 5 weeks. -(46:05) Activity levels. -(50:45) Has he seen a decrease in recovery from his increase in activity levels?Where to find him: Instagram: @bryanboorsteinProgram: https://paragontrainingmethods.com/paragon/paragon-paragon-training-methods/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-train-prosper/id1545657828

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:-The 3 most common client avatars I work with and how I get them results. You will learn what a 6-12 month program will look like for each avatar. Blog on this topic: HERE