The Mind Muscle Connection

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, I discuss the UPDATED version of my online coaching service. -Who I work with.-Initial strategy call. -Nutrition protocol.-Training protocol.-What communication is like.-Some FAQs when it comes to my service. 

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) Who has the best "pec pop".-(3:20) Fasted cardio. Is it beneficial for me to lose body fat?-(12:25) Exercises to build the vastus lateralis for the quads. -(24:30) Top three supplements you would recommend. -(48:40) Do you think steps can hurt muscle growth?-(1:07:15) How to know when to end a building phase and go into a cut?-(1:17:09) I tend to go hypoglycemic when I eat carbs pre-workout. Any suggestions you could make to help me manage this?Link to nutrient timing episode: HERELink to lean gain episodes: HEREFollow 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/id1488015698

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:-Top mistakes people make post diet. -You're stressing your cardiovascular system, not your muscles when you do this. Nutrition Periodization blog: HERE. 

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.-(13:20) Progression for hypertrophy.-(46:30) If you drink alcohol will you not burn fat for 36 hours?-(53:05) Gauging how many warm-up sets and how many working sets you need per exercise. 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:-Most common mistakes clients make when thy are in a fat loss diet. -When you see someone who is lean, keep these things in mind. Website: jhhealth.net

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) Update on him/his training. -(16:15) Our mindset during workouts. -(21:30) Doing things when you dont want to.-(26:30) Fitness is more than just improving your look. -(41:30) Life lessons we learned from bodybuilding.-(55:20) The little things add up/daily process. -(1:02:50) You are only in competition with yourself. -(1:10:45) Get outside of your comfort zone. 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 am sharing my guest appearance on the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast. I discussed the common mistakes in a body transformation. Hope you enjoy! 

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) His fitness background-(15:45) How come Crossfit style of training can be so hard on the body. -(19:00) His current training and nutrition. -(42:20) How do you need to feel after a good hypertrophy workout. -(1:00:50) Background of "own your rep"-(1:06:05) His ab experiment. 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 (Updated) Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat & Gain Muscle-Do you need a pre workout meal if you workout at 530a?Read the Body recomp guide HERE. 

In this episode, I am joined by Menno Henselmans. We discussed:-(0:00) Where he is currently located.-(5:25) What his daily routine looks like. -(13:55) Does he cycle caffeine?-(16:05) What his current training/nutrition looks like.-(29:30) His current views/literature on melatonin. -(37:30) His current views/literature on ashwagandha. -(42:50) Practical applications of a protein-sparing modified fast. -(56:15) His current views on the interference effect. Where to find Menno:Website: https://mennohenselmans.com/Instagram: @menno.henselmansBook: https://mennohenselmans.com/book-the-science-of-self-cont