The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!
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...
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....
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen. Peter has a PhD in Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry. He has been a part of many peer-review papers. He is also a competitive natural bodybuilder and the co-owner of Fit Body Physique. In this episode we discuss: -What he has been up to. -What his training is like currently. -Intro to nutrition recommendations during the offseason. -What is the offseason/timeframe? -Downsides...
In this episode, we will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -11 Ways to make your calorie deficit easier to manage. -Update on my mini-cut. Click here now to read "11 Ways to Make Your Calorie Deficit Easier To Manage" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I am joined by Chaz Spackman. He is the founder and head coach at Lost & Lifting. He is Pn1 & Nasm Certified, has +10 years of experience in-person & online, and coached 100’s of clients to successful transformations. In this episode we discuss: -How his coaching business came about. -Why mindset is so important. -How he had developed his mindset. -Types of clients they work with. -Does every client go into a fat loss phase or are there prerequisites? -The skill of d...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Why random 1RMs are a poor use of time. -Questions to ask yourself before starting a fat loss diet. -Should you bulk or recomp if you are new to training? Click here now 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: -What is Jeremiah up to with his training/nutrition. -The things people don't see when you are dieting for fat loss or muscle gain. -Importance of nutrient timing for fat loss. -Tension headaches/exertion headaches. -Favorite tricep exercises. -What is a JM press. -Supersets for building muscle. -Can supersets...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -How to combine cardio and weights so they don't interfere with each other. -How I program unilateral training for hypertrophy. Click here to read "How to Combine Cardio and Weight Lifting". Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
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 e...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -How to man your nutrition while traveling. -How long do "newbie" gains last? -How to set up a good training program. -Alcohol's effect on the body. Click here to read "How To Manage Your Nutrition On a Trip" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I'm joined by Jason Helmes, for the second time. Jason is the owner/founder of Anyman Fitness. In this episode we discuss: -What Jason has been up to. -His outlook for his 40s. -Two different types of people during COVID. -His thoughts on getting back into the gym. -How COVID made us more sedentary. -Reasons you aren’t losing weight on your diet and how to fix them. -His main takeaway from this conversation. How to find Jason: Website: http://anymanfitness.com/ Twitter: @anymanf...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -What is skinny fat, and how to avoid it? -How to get back into training/nutrition after surgery. -When to add/decrease sets. Click here to read "What Is Skinny Fat? And How To Fix It?" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I am joined by Aaron Jeffery. He is a professional athlete, training in mixed martial arts and other combat sports, he is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) with the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and he received his Medical Sciences Degree (BSc) from Brock University. Aaron has worked with professional athletes in mixed martial arts, to assist in weight cutting and performance nutrition. In this episode we discuss: -His background, recent fight, and future...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Should you do a fast or slow approach for weight loss? -Do you need to increase calories on workout days? -Can you have too much protein at one meal? Click here to read "Fast or Slow Approach for Weight Loss?" Click here to read "What is Nutrition Periodization and Why You Should Do It" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In today's episode, I am joined by Jonathan Goodman. Jon launched the Personal Trainer Development Center in 2011; published Ignite the Fire, the first of his 11 books for personal trainers, in 2012; and founded the Online Trainer Academy, the first-ever certification for online fitness and nutrition coaches, in 2016. Originally from Toronto, Jon spends his winters traveling the world with his wife Alison and son Calvin. They’ve lived in 10 countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Thail...
In today's solo episode I dive into some topics I find interesting. Topics: -How to set up a long-term powerbuilding program, plus pros and cons of it. -How to lower your injury risk when lifting. Click here to read "How to Setup a Powerbuilding Plan" Click here to read "How to Figure Out Your Macros in 4 Steps." Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Vlahogiannakos. Jon is a parent, husband, weight loss coach, and the owner of Strong Jon Fitness. In this episode we discuss practical ways to help with weight loss plus: -How he is from Toronto and a Canadiens fan. -His fitness background. -How he managed his training during covid. -Main weight loss principles for clients. -How to not spiral out of control after one meal. -How to plan ahead when it comes to your meals. -Weekend nutrition. -Tips for clients who...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -The important training principles for building muscle. -Chicken or a protein shake after a workout? -How to quit overthinking. Click here to read "The Most Important Training Principles to Build Muscle" Click here for Steve Hall episode. Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I'm joined again by Martin Refalo. Martin is a coach based out of Australia with 6+ years of experience, he is also the education coordinator for JPS Health & Fitness, as well as a natural bodybuilder. He has an intense passion for the fitness industry and the science behind training and nutrition. In this episode, we discuss his new paper "Influence of resistance training load on measures of skeletal muscle hypertrophy and improvements in maximal strength and neuromuscular ...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Strategies to build your arms. -Benefits of tracking during the week and not the weekend. -Typical bulking mindset myths. Click here to read "7 Strategies to Build Better Arms" Click here for Steve Hall episode. Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In today's episode, I am joined by Laurin Conlin. Laurin is an IFBB Pro Bikini competitor and the owner of Team LoCoFit. She earned her B.S. from Florida State University and her M.S. from the University of South Florida, both in Exercise Science. She continues to serve as a research assistant to Dr. Bill Campbell’s Physique Enhancement lab at USF. Laurin has worked through the struggles of eating disorders, years of competing as a physique athlete, and managing her health while continuing to le...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -What is Metabolic Adaptation. -How to stay sane if you cant go to the gym for a week. Click here to read "What Is Metabolic Adaptation?" Click here to read "Are You Using the Scale as Your Only Form of Progress?" Click here to read "An Effective Fat Loss Method You’re Probably Not Using" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, Kade Howell and I team up for some Q&A. We dive into a few topics including steroid & creatine use, tracking calories vs tracking macros, our thoughts on the Paleo Diet, and more! Enjoy the show! Apply for online coaching: Click here How to find Kade: Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1183283 Instagram: @howell_fit
Today we will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topic: The diet principles (in order if importance) for changing your physique. Click here to read "Diet Principles for Changing Your Physique" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. He is also the co-host of the RP Strength podcast with wife - and RP colleague - Lori Shaw. He is a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder, Nick has also personally coached numerous world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and Navy SEALs. In this episode we discuss: -RPs recent growth. -Ethan Suplees transformation. -Nicks's background. -How ...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Top training splits for building muscle. -Go-to meals when going out. -How to know when to take a deload, and for how long? -Top shoulder exercises for building muscle. Click here to read "3 Most Effective Training Splits For Building Muscle" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen. Peter has a PhD in Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry. He has been apart of many peer-review papers. He is also a competitive natural bodybuilder and the co-owner of Fit Body Physique. In this episode we discuss: -His fitness background. -What he has learned working with Cliff Wilson and Layne Norton. -Why the offseason is more important than contest prep. -Focus on beating yo...
It's Q&A time. We will be taking a deep dive into all your most burning questions and a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Does "yo-yo" Dieting Damage Your Metabolism? -Should you take beta-alanine? -Is red meat ok to have? Click here to read "Does Weight Loss Get Tougher If You Have Dieted Multiple Times Before?" Click here now to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, Im joined by Jeff Alberts. Jeff is the head coach and co-founder of 3DMJ. He started lifting weights back in 1986 and has competed in natural bodybuilding since 1993. He has put an emphasis on making sure his approach to the sport is balanced both in and out of the gym for his athletes. His success stems from that balance and by working with a sound structure for his athletes’ training, nutrition, and recovery. In this episode we discuss: -Jeff's fitness background. -How bodybui...
