Copy of the recent podcast between myself and fellow podcaster and YouTuber Abel Csabai. We discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting everyone's lives, then delve into how significantly hunger can affect one's ability to get and stay lean as well as individual variation. Time stamps: 0:00 - coronavirus and how things are going to be 08:10 - home workouts and what we've done so far 13:40 - dieting is challenging when you're sitting around all day 21:21 - Dave's history with low thyroid and high hu...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Matty Fusaro is an online coach, fitness YouTuber and Instagrammer, and natural bodybuilder. 0:30 - Charity Donation 2:00 - Matty’s background 5:00 - Delusional expectations in fitness 7:20 - What “good genetics” really mean 10:00 - False hope comparing to social media 20:00 - Obsessive clients and lifters 31:30 - The psychology behind steroid use 45:00 - How do you stay motivated as an advanced trainee? Matty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyfusaro/ Breast Cancer Foundation: https://...
Mar 14, 2020•54 min
Beach season is around the corner and we have the industry's two Erics with us to debate who is the realist Eric and how to get lean the fastest and most efficient way possible. 0:20 - Introduction to the Erics 4:30 - Why not just lose fat rapidly, then gain the muscle back later? 25:15 - Calorie ranges while bulking vs cutting 30:20 - NEAT and relation to constrained energy model 43:30 - Coaching and taking on clients 46:20 - Metabolism / calorie expenditure changes with age 48:50 - When to tra...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min
0:10 - Do any of the studies showing high volume is superior use long rest times? 21:40 - “Do you need to add weight to the bar to grow” 38:40 - Genetics Training routine Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P......
Feb 29, 2020•53 min
Paul Kanu is a bodybuilder as well as a YouTuber and Instagrammer. He has competed in several shows at this point, nearly going pro. Here we talk about his decision to go from natural to enhanced, training sessions with Mike Israetel, the importance of genetics, and the future of Paul's competition career. 0:00 - Bodybuilder Paul Kanu and his competition history 3:50 - Making the decision to be enhanced 7:20 - Training with Mike Israetel 12:45 - Spending too much time on the science 20:00 - Musc...
Feb 22, 2020•33 min
Lyle McDonald is back to discuss the new hip thrust vs squat study and his thoughts on Bret Contreras' feedback. We were unable to get Bret on at the same time but hopefully Bret can provide his own side as well at some point. I have not spoken to Bret directly at this point so I can't comment much on his thoughts here. 0:20 - Charity donation to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary 1:00 - Controversy with Bret Contreras Link to charity: http://www.cottonbranch.org/give.html Website and Coaching: https:...
Feb 21, 2020•33 min
Repost of the podcast I recently did with Abel Csabai, great dicussion on current events in the fitness industry, genetic limitations (our favorite topic), and how aggressively to bulk Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P......
Feb 07, 2020•52 min
Eric Trexler has a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and a PhD from UNC. He has numerous related publications and awards. Not only is he intelligent but he clearly demonstrates his passion about his research and bodybuilding on the whole. Today We get into his competition history, observations of post-contest bodybuilders, and numerous supplements. 0:10 - Who is the real Eric 1:20 - GoFundMe for my friend’s father recently diagnosed with brain cancer 1:45 - ...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
James Krieger is the founder of Weightology. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition. He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology. In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he w...
Jan 18, 2020•50 min
Martin MacDonald is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www.Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www.Mac-NutritionUni.com. 0:25 - Martin’s background 6:00 - Charity of choice 7:40 - How rapidly can we lose fat? Formula 25:30 - How training age effects fat loss rate 27:15 - Long...
Jan 11, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Today we talk with Mike Israetel and Steve Hall in a roundtable podcast discussing the following: 0:30 Appetite on antibiotics 2:30 - Debate with Greg Doucette 14:45 - Health issues with bulking up 29:15 - Keto bulking + cholesterol 39:45 - How to plan specialization phases 48:45 - Neck training Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
Dec 28, 2019•57 min
Dr. Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health. He has spoken at various locations such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, the SPARK/Biohacker Summit in Toronto, and a US Naval Special Warfare event. Article: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/ 0:00 - Intro to the debate 6:30 - Sleep length relating to lifespan and cancer 11:30 - Is sleep data reliable? 12:00 - Sleep deprivation benefits 16:00 - Other errors pointed out in the article 30:30 - Sleep’s effect on metabolic heal...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Steve Hall is the founder of ReviveStronger, a well respected coach, and a fellow podcaster. Here we delve into the following topics: 0:10 - Appetite issues while bulking 8:20 - Melatonin for reflux vs sleep 12:00 - Making progress as an advanced lifter 15:00 - Volume variations in a meso cycle 22:30 - Time before changing exercises 27:00 - Psychological vs physiological benefit 33:30 - What exercises are most amenable to poor form 37:30 - Genetic elite focusing on details vs genetically average...
Dec 06, 2019•52 min
Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guard...
Nov 23, 2019•47 min
Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guard...
Nov 16, 2019•56 min
Dr. Brad Dieter is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his a post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate mole...
Nov 10, 2019•48 min
Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P......
Nov 02, 2019•44 min
Dr. Scott Stevenson has a masters and PhD in exercise physiology. He is ACSM and NSCA certified, has a graduate certificate in gerontology and is a licensed acupuncturist. Scott has been training for over 30 years and has competed in bodybuilding extensively. 0:10 - Who is Scott Stevenson 3:50 - Getting off electronics / stimulation early 9:15 - Blue blocking glasses / Eliminating blue light 18:45 - Sleep as a recovery tool 22:40 - Are there any big breakthroughs on the horizon? 28:00 - Genetic ...
Oct 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Women's Sports Foundation: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.or... Lyle McDonald is well known in the fitness industry, having become interested in human performance and physiology from the time he competed in sports as a teenager. He studied Physiological Sciences from UCLA and has spent the better part of 2 decades studying human physiology, hypertrophy, fat loss, and related topics. A a coach Lyle has worked with endurance athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. Lyle has written many books...
Oct 19, 2019•41 min
Women's Sports Foundation: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.or... Lyle McDonald is well known in the fitness industry, having become interested in human performance and physiology from the time he competed in sports as a teenager. He studied Physiological Sciences from UCLA and has spent the better part of 2 decades studying human physiology, hypertrophy, fat loss, and related topics. A a coach Lyle has worked with endurance athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. Lyle has written many books...
Oct 12, 2019•54 min
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the all-around impressive Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro of Renaissance Periodization. We discuss counting chemicals, the ability to manipulate the gut microbiome, the effect of artificial and "natural" sweeteners, and more! Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC, is a Renaissance Periodization coach, ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. She is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College, and holds a PhD i...
Oct 06, 2019•43 min
Miguel has a Bachelors in nutritional science and is a Masters student at Columbia University, where he conducts biomedical research. He is also a research assistant at the Yale School of Medicine. In the fitness world he has worked with Menno Henselman, Layne Norton, Jeff Nippard, Alan Aragon, and others. He was a coach with Revive Stronger and continues to provide educational content for them. 1:15 - Charity explanation (Safe Horizon) 2:00 - Miguel’s background 13:00 - Evidence against failure...
Sep 22, 2019•48 min
Myself, Jacob Schepis, and Steve Hall discuss adjusting training and eating when on vacation or during particularly stressful periods 1:00 - Adjusting training to life stress 8:00 - Neurological vs muscular adaptations 13:50 - Training recommendations during holiday/vacation 24:00 - Nutrition recommendations during holiday/vacation Jacob's channel for part 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6a... Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...
Sep 14, 2019•42 min
Brad Loomis is a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. While he has been successful in both of these areas he considers his best talent to be his ability to coach. He is an esteemed coach with 3DMJ and has coached many athletes to the bodybuilding stage and powerlifting platform. Today we discuss numerous topics including why he now leans more towards powerlifting, how to get around injuries, mental hurdles involved in competitive lifting, and more. 0:30 - St. Jude’s Charity donation...
Aug 24, 2019•30 min
Andrew Vigotsky is currently getting his PhD in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He is a respected colleague among many of the well known science-based practitioners in the fitness community and is continuing to help publish relevant research in the field. 0:30 - Andrew’s background 4:00 - Does hypertrophy truly contribute to strength? 10:40 - What factors contribute to getting stronger? 15:30 - Moment arms and biomechanics 28:00 - Future research Variable gearing in pennate mu...
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Lyle McDonald, Sumi Singh, and I discuss the changes seen in lifting / fitness culture in recent years. Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P......
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