Heads up! In the introduction of this episode, we were planning a conversation around dealing with training injuries and setbacks. But as our conversation unfolded there was a lot of great context in the conversation on the backend of Bryan’s recently wrapped up calorie deficit and photoshoot. Specific periods of nutritional periodization such as dieting to uncommonly low levels of body fat and attempting to game time a physique for a photoshoot provide excellent opportunities to have conversati...
Jul 12, 2022•50 min
Today’s episode topic is all about how we approach coaching clients, and in what ways we account for these three components: evidence-based, personal preference, and anecdote. Do we tend to use all three equally? Or do we put more credence in one more? We break this topic into our two main pillars, of course, training and nutrition. And detail our coaching approaches respectively for each. This episode ends up being a very productive and insightful conversation into the limitations of applying s...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We kick off this week’s episode of Eat Train Prosper with Bryan detailing some of the challenges this diet has presented him. Then, we move into some not-so-commonly discussed factors influencing when you might take a deload. Psychological fatigue versus waiting for a loss of performance. We also talk a little bit about approaches for ending “very hard” sets. Grinding through reps vs. cutting a rep once momentum stops and leveraging lengthened partials. Then we wrap up with some points around th...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week on the podcast we are covering our top 5 important aspects to consider implementing to create the most productive gaining period you possibly can. We go into depth on the reasoning behind each of these top selections and important considerations for each. This episode ranges from gaining based on your training age, how much muscle you are attempting to put on, what changes to your training would be more practical during gaining, and what you should be considering from a nutrition stand...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week we are back with another monthly edition of the Instagram Q&A episode format. This is definitely a favorite recurring format that we will continue to do. The questions covered this week: Training with slow perfect reps with stretch/contract versus fast explosive reps with more weight? What courses do you feel a trainer should do or the best ways to educate himself? Do you think there is a per-session training stimulus that must be achieved within that given in order to see gains in...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min
This is a bit of a different episode. We take a devil’s advocate stance to where nuance simply might not matter. It’s an introspective conversation exploring the simple question of, “What if this all doesn’t actually lead to more hypertrophy?” That question becomes an interesting conversation for sure. Thanks for listening! Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-performance-protocol Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min
What started out as an Instagram Q&A box question has become a full-length pod episode where we walk you through some of our mechanical tension / same muscle group superset pairings. We get into the contexts for which each pairing may be most appropriate and some of the deciding factors that went into our choices. Thanks for listening! Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-performance-protocol Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️ https://straker...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Today’s episode is jam-packed and full of updates. It’s been a few weeks and there has been a lot going on between Aaron heading to the other side of the world, Bryan breezing through his diet to previous diet low weigh-in numbers and a brand new hypertrophy cycle. The episode is sprinkled with insights of self-reflection, training realizations, and an aside about when dieting may actually be good for you?! Thanks for listening! ✌️ Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Today we have Alberto Núñez on the podcast and we have a follow-up episode to last week’s episode talking about going from Advanced to Elite. Berto is a professional natural bodybuilder and one of the head coaches at 3D Muscle Journey. He provides us with some of his personal and coaching insights into what physical and mental commitments are required to really push yourself to the next level. Thanks for listening! ✌️ Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-performance-pr...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 17 min
What are the key factors to break past the intermediate lifter phase? It seems that many get stuck in the lifetime intermediate stage. So, how do you go from intermediate to advanced? In today’s episode, we break down this very question. We approach this question from various aspects both inside and outside of training. In addition to providing our personal anecdotes which have helped us breakthrough that intermediate plateau. We also provide some of the pitfalls of why some never do. Thanks for...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week on the podcast we get into some recent updates for Bryan’s end of systemic metabolic training as he shifts into a local metabolic phase. Aaron shares a (likely) final update on his lower back injury. Then the conversation shifts into our respective “Endgames.” The short, medium, and long term goals for our times spent in the fitness industry at large, and what we hope to provide back to a space that has given us both so much value in our lives. Thanks for listening! ✌️ Coaching with Aa...
Apr 26, 2022•53 min
This week on the Eat Train Prosper podcast: taking ownership of your own health. Bryan and Aaron go into some details of a recent set of labwork from Bryan. Aaron covers some interesting findings of Bryan’s Testosterone levels, and we explore potential reasonings as to why and why not this might matter. Aaron shares thoughts around why it’s important to take ownership of your own internal health and to get things looked at. We share our anecdotal findings of subjective positives of the recent Me...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Today we have an episode featuring Jordan Lips. Jordan is an online fitness and nutrition coach who does a fantastic job at balancing the optimality with the practicality of situations. His Instagram exercise breakdown demonstrations are some of the best you’ll find on the gram. Today we dive into Jordan’s background, how he ended up in the coaching space, his advice on running group coaching programs at scale, big considerations to take when piecing together your home gym, and some nuance aroun...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min
We kick off today’s episode with a small fix to an answer we provided during episode #61 Q&A regarding adding additional sets as a method of increasing stimulus. We also touch on RP’s “Compound-Isolation Sandwich Training” and decide whether cycling carbohydrates during periods of overfeeding has applicable utility. In coordination with the upcoming Evolved and Paragon training cycles that Bryan provides, we cover what you need to know about metabolic training, whether systemic or local. And...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Following up on episode #60 (Prepping Your Summer Shredz) we have a long format conversation exploring the various lengths at which a calorie deficit might be most appropriate for you based on: The ambition of your goals Your current proximity to said goals The hierarchy of importance of where this fits into your life Its potential impacts on others How much your health stands to benefit from a deficit (or potential lack thereof) And a few special uses cases If you’ve been enjoying the show and ...
Mar 29, 2022•46 min
This week is our March edition of the Instagram Q&A format. This is a popular monthly episode format, so we will continue delivering these. If you ever want to get your question featured on the podcast please reach out to Bryan or Aaron directly on Instagram. This month's questions… Do you think there is a rationale to limit the number of fats and/or carbohydrates per meal to a certain number? Do you consider adding a set for an exercise as a way to “increase stimulus?” What is the differenc...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Summer will be here before we know it and your boys here at Eat Train Prosper want to make sure you are well informed, early and successful in your summer body endeavors. In today’s episode, we give you two approaches (one more subjective, one more objective) for planning and tips around executing your deficit to be beach-ready in June. We also provide you with some structure on planning conservative timelines, rates of loss and when you should plan to get started! Thanks for listening Coaching ...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min
Today’s episode is inspired by a recent Instagram post from Aaron comparing two recent DEXA scans. On the surface, it looks like muscle mass was lost…but was that truly the case? Can hypertrophy training mechanism temporarily shift the measurable amount of lean body mass? In this episode we introduce and cover the two types of muscle hypertrophy, myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic. As well as the three main mechanisms of action that drive muscle hypertrophy. Three Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy: 1....
Mar 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 59
This week we are covering the various approaches we might take for a deload period and factors that might influence which approach we take. Additionally, we provide suggestions for how you might want to approach changes to nutrition during deloads (if any.) Ultimately, the goal of our deloads are to reduce acute fatigue accumulation to levels again sufficient to allow for continued positive adaptations to occur prolonging progress. Where Optimal Meets Practical - with Bryan & Jordan Lips ⬇️ ...
Mar 01, 2022•48 min
Are you training hard enough? How do you know? What are some of the clues you can use to subjectively perceive “enough” in the middle of a set? These are concepts we explore and provide personal feedback on in this episode. Additionally, we answer the remaining questions from episode #56 consisting of missing bicep pumps, Bryan’s new personal program on Paragon, is LMNT a good idea, how much Vitamin D to take, and eating less on rest/non-training days. Episode Questions: 1. My bicep pumps are go...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr
Today we have another edition of our Coaches Q&A segment where other nutrition coaches, in-person and online trainers submit questions. If you’re a new/established coach or looking to get into the space feel free to DM us question specifics to be covered on future Coaches Q&A episodes. 1. What do you guys think about training abs before the primary workout? 2. What’s the order of training? Is it conditioning, strength then hypertrophy? 3. Would love to know how you phase training between...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min
A fresh and health-focused viewpoint on taking vacations. After a recent poll on Bryan’s Instagram we realized losing weight during short trips and vacations is very common for us. We also realized that we follow a few simple “pillars” on these trips that largely facilitate this outcome. Vacation is often stigmatized as a time that “sabotages” client progress and adherence so today we’re offering a simple framework of how to thrive on vacation with your nutrition, training and health-first lifes...
Feb 08, 2022•43 min
In this episode we discuss a brand new programming offering from Bryan and Paragon Training Methods. Starting mid February you will now have the option to follow Bryan’s personal training program exactly as he runs it. This will be most appropriate for the higher intermediate or advanced trainee. All the styles of training you see Bryan doing in his IG stories you will now be able to follow exactly yourself via the Paragon Training Methods app. Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.c...
Feb 01, 2022•54 min
Today we have a very special guest and friend on the podcast by the name of Jenn Ryan. Jenn is highly sought integrative health and nutrition coach, RN, and 5-time CrossFit Games athlete. She joins the podcast today to talk about her evolution as an athlete, what it takes to stay on top, listening to your body and how important recovery is for longevity. Jenn provides a lot of takeaways during this conversation together. Coaching with Jenn Ryan ⤵️ https://jennlifelineperformance.wufoo.com/forms/...
Jan 25, 2022•59 min
We are joined today by Mike Millner and we have a very interesting conversation around aspects of your personality and how they are tied to neurotransmitters. Mike is a coach and owner of Peak Optimization Performance, and today's conversation focuses on "neurotyping" and how Mike leverages this when tailoring coaching for clients. Thanks for listening! ✌️ Take Mike's Neurotype Assessment ⤵️ https://neurotypetraining.com Mike on Instagram ⤵️ https://www.instagram.com/coach_mike_millner Mike's Po...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
A slightly different style of episode today! Focusing in on more of prosperity versus eating or training for once. We have a conversation of introspection and reflection today where we cover some of our habits, strengths, weaknesses and belief systems that have helped us reach where we currently are. We cover these mostly from three different avenues: Business, Personal Development, and of course Training & Nutrition. Thanks for listening! ✌️ Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco...
Jan 11, 2022•42 min
Milestone episode number 50 landing right as we head into a brand new year. To kick the year off we have a rapid fire style Q&A segment and we cover a lot of different topics. Let’s jump into the questions! 1. Aside from not getting a variety of minerals, etc. from different food sources (and possible food boredom) is there anything not optimal about eating the same foods day after day for let’s say a month or longer at a time if they meet your macro goals? 2. Programming perspective/beliefs...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Following up with part 2 covering our experiences at the N1 Education Practical. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, it’s recommended to listen to that episode first to pick up the context of today’s conversation. The Practical consists of 4 consecutive days in-person at the N1 Training headquarters going DEEP on human anatomy, biomechanics, and how by gaining a better working understanding on each you can improve your own training, and your clients training. You can search dates for upcoming...
Dec 28, 2021•49 min
Today’s episode is the first part of a 2-part episode following our completion of the N1 Education Practical. The Practical consists of 4 consecutive days in-person at the N1 Training headquarters going DEEP on human anatomy, biomechanics, and how by gaining a better working understanding on each you can improve your own training, and your clients training. You can search dates for upcoming N1 Practicals here. Coaching with Aaron ⬇️ https://strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-performance-protocol D...
Dec 21, 2021•45 min
Welcome to the monthly ETP listener Q&A episode! Each month we take questions from listeners via our Instagram accounts (@aaron_straker / @bryanboorstein) and provide context-specific and nuanced answers in long format. This month we cover: 1. How to prioritize a muscle group when following generalized programming. 2. Body fat set-point. 3. Things we wish we knew sooner in our coaching careers. 4. How we might effectively divide quadriceps and hamstrings training throughout a week. 5. How to...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
