The Mind Muscle Connection

Matthew is currently a doctoral candidate in the Energy Balance and Body Composition Laboratory at TexasTech University studying under Dr. Grant Tinsley. He also has his Masters in Applied Exercise and Health Sciences, and his Bachelors in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSMCPT), a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.In this episode we discuss:-Matthews fitness background.-What are the different types of fasting. -What is the main benefit of fasting?-Any health benefits?-What the research says about IF and weight loss. -What the research says about IF and muscle gain/performance. -Practical applications if you want to implement IF. -Potential downsides of IF. Where to find Matt:Twitter: @MTSstrength89Email: Matthew.Stratton@ttu.edu

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-Calorie cycling for fat loss-Can you stay at maintenance forever? Or should you cut at some point?Click here to read "Calorie Cycling For Fat Loss".Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

Cody is the founder & CEO / DIRECTOR OF COACHING of the Tailored Coaching Method. A Lifestyle Coaching Company, focused on fitting the training and nutrition to the client and not the other way around. He is also the host of the Tailored Life Podcast. In this episode we discuss:-Why networking is important in the fitness industry. -Background of the Tailored Coaching Method. -What exactly is nutritional periodization. -What does it look like when a new client starts?-Some things to pay attention to before starting a diet. -Things to track during a maintenance phase. Where to find Cody:Website:  https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Instagram:  @codymcbroom

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics:-Why you should train a muscle group more than 1x per week. -Favorite Push Pull Leg exercises.-Should you train if are sore?Click here to read "Why You Should Stop Training a Muscle Group Just Once Per Week". Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, Im joined by Jeremiah Bair. Jeremiah is the owner of Bairfit and the host of the podcast "Living Lean".  In this episode, we did a little Q&A. Here is what we discussed:-Why he is wearing a weighted vest. -Can a weighted vest help you stick to a fat loss diet?-How to maximize looking good for a photo shoot and/or vacation. -Should you take a diet break the week before a vacation after dieting?-What to do coming out of the diet?-People that we look up to in the fitness industry.-Difference between post-workout meal when building vs cutting. -What type of research would we look into when it comes to fitness/nutrition? Instagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id1488015698

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-ISSN conference takeaways (Diet breaks, rapid fat loss, intermittent fasting, caffeine etc.)-How to maintain your fitness if you are busy.-Do I train from MEV to MRV?Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Mike is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel​ holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University.  In this episode we discuss:-Dr. Mikes's current training and goals. -Benefits of an active rest phase. -What to do if you feel like taking a deload or active rest phase will ruin your progress. -What is RIR.-Why RIR is important for building muscle. -What RIR number seems to be best?-What exactly is failure?-What does 3-4 RIR look like?-Is this more of an advanced tool?-How RIR can increase your quality of training. -Dr. Mike's favorite "junk" food on his mass. How to find Dr. Mike:Instagram: @rpdrmikeYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RenaissancePeriodization

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to get more protein in your diet. - Two ways to speed up your metabolism. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

Today is part 2 of 2 going over nutrition recommendations during the off-season for the physique athlete with Dr. Peter Fitschen. Check out part 1 with Dr. Peter Fitschen here.In this episode we discuss:-Should you ever diet in the offseason?-How to know its time to diet in the offseason. -Should you track your nutrition in the offseason?-Most important macronutrient to pay attention to. -Downsides to going to the extreme with carbohydrates or fats. -Importance of nutrient timing during the offseason. -Training differences between offseason and prep. -Supplements during the offseason. Where to find Peter:Instagram: @fitbodyphysiqueWebsite: http://www.fitbodyphysique.com

In this episode, we will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-7 Nutrition Commandments for Building Muscle and Improving Performance.Click here to read "7 Nutrition Commandments for Building Muscle and Improving Performance"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.