The Mind Muscle Connection

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:-Why I spent years spinning my wheels. -Something to consider the next time you have a diet lapse. 

Dr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. He has published more than 150 scientific papers and abstracts (in academic journals) related to sports nutrition and physique enhancement. In addition, he is a paid consultant to professional sport team organizations, sport entertainment corporations.His research is focused on improving exercise performance and enhancing physique through the synergism of resistance exercise, nutrition, and dietary supplements.-(0:00) What he has been up to. -(10:25) Rapid fat loss study overview. -(26:10) His current protein study. -(40:46) Diet break study with resistance-trained females. -(47:00) What's next for his lab. -(49:05) When companies get their supplements tested. Where to find Dr. Campbell: Instagram: @billcampbellphd

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:-5 traits of a hard gainer. -Update on the constrained energy model. Blog HERE. 

Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERETo get more details click HEREIn this episode, we did a little Q&A. Here is what we discussed:-(0:00) Update on him-(2:45) Why fat loss phases can be more motivating than maintenance/building. -(12:55) How much fiber you should aim for in a building vs cutting phase.  -(18:48) Can you do 5 high days 2 low days when cutting?-(25:00) Hip range of motion in a squat-(31:45) Clients' inches are going down but their weight is not, what to do?-(39:05) Is it normal to have a 5lb fluctuation from one day to the next?-(43:45) Should you weigh pasta before or after cooking?-(48:40) Thoughts around Turkesterstone/TRT-(56:56) How long should your mesocycle be?-(1:06:02) If you could be the number 1 draft pick or play a sport what would it be?Instagram: @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:-5 life lessons I learned from bodybuilding. -Rep ranges for muscle growth. 

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 his most recent seminar. -(7:30) His thoughts on the constrained energy model. -(18:00) P-ratio/what is it?-(22:45) How p-ratio has been misinterpreted. -(33:00) Nutrient partitioning and p-ratio. -(37:05) Factors that influence p-ratio. -(49:50) How does body fat level influence p-ratio?-(59:45) How does body fat affect inflammation? -(1:05:00) Relationship between body fat and metabolic flexibility. -(1:08:40) Should bulk or cut?-(1:17:25) What if you are "skinny-fat"?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:-8 signs it's time to take a break from fat loss dieting. -Is it beneficial to weight train more than 3x per week?

In this episode I am joined by Cody Moxley. He is a coach and project manager at N1. He is also a certified sports nutritionist through the ISSN. We discussed:-(0:00) His background-(6:50) What is N1?-(10:20) What his current training/nutrition looks like. -(18:40) The three types of hypertrophy-(41:00) Do you always need to train with full of motion?-(48:50) How important is the mind-muscle connection?-(51:15) The difference between muscular tension and sensation. Where to find Cody and N1 stuff: Instagram: @cjmoxleyBlogs:  https://n1.training/blog/?cat=454Hypertrophy Videos: https://n1.training/hypertrophy-types-part-1/Free at home training membership: https://n1.training/membership_plans/quarantine-training-membership/ 

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 manage your fitness/nutrition with a busy and inconsistent schedule. -Thoughts on pump covers. 

In this episode, I am joined by Sal Di Stefano.  Sal is a personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information.We discussed:-(0:00) His background.-(8:30) His current training and nutrition. -(13:10) His experience using testosterone replacement therapy. -(28:00) Why he wrote his book. -(31:30) Where the resistance training stigma comes from. -(38:45) The role of genetics when it comes to building muscle. -(45:20) Cardio will slow your metabolism. -(47:15) Muscle memory. -(48:30) The body builds muscle only if you need it. -(52:50) How the body adapts to cardio. -(1:00:00) Practical applications for resistance training and cardio. Where to find him:Podcast: https://mindpumppodcast.com/Instagram: @mindpumpsalBook: https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com/