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!
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -What needs to be in every client's fat loss diet. -Can doing too much exercise hurt your fat loss progress? Click here to read "What Needs To Be In Every Fat Loss Diet"...
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Matt is a registered dietician graduating from the University of Kentucky, and an online coach. He coaches people on how to look great naked, be proud of who they are, & enjoy life. He is also the host of the More Than Fitness Podcast. In this episode we discuss: -His background. -The difference between an RD and a nutritionist. -His thoughts on meal plans. -How to work through social situations and stay on track. -His "hea...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -Lessons I learned from cutting weight multiple times. -How to avoid getting overly sore from training. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team. Click here to read "12 Lessons I Learned From Cutting Weight"...
In 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: -Update on Brandon. -Quick review on new Ponzter Metabolism study. -What is energy flux. -What types of energy flux can we achieve? -Can high-intensity workouts cause you to be in a low energy flux? -How...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -How to make adjustments when weight loss stalls. -Refeeds: How much weight will you gain, is it long term. how many calories/carbs to add. -Overcoming mental hurdles. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team. Click here to read "How to Make Adjustments When Weight Loss Stalls"...
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 his training has been like. -Training differences between men and women. -Lessons learned during building phases. -Chad Ocho Cinco's diet. -Water weight gain from creatine. -Do you need to track artificial sweeteners? -Thoughts on Oura ring/best tracking device for activity. Instagram: @jeremiahbair Web...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -Why tracking macros isn't working for you. -Train to failure during a deload? - Alcohol during a building phase. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team. Click here to read "Why Tracking Macros Isn’t Working For You"...
In this episode, I am joined by Greg Potter. Greg attended the University of Leeds, doing a PhD about circadian rhythms, sleep, nutrition, and metabolism. He is also the founder of Resilient Nutrition, which leverages cutting-edge science to produce foods and supplements that make feeling and performing better simple and delicious. In this episode we discuss: -Greg's background. -What got him interested in sleep. -Importance of sleep. -How poor sleep can affect appetite. -Sleep and building musc...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -Why you are having trouble sticking to your fitness goals. -My current training/nutrition struggles. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team. Click here to read "8 Reasons Why You Struggle Sticking To Your Fitness Goals"...
In this episode, I am joined by Austin Current. Austin graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and earned his NSCA-CSCS and ISSN-CISSN certifications. Since then he has been coaching lifestyle and competition prep clients alongside traveling around the world as an educator to personal trainers/coaches. He is also the author of the book “Science of Strength Training” and an IFBB pro. In this episode we discuss: -Austin's background in fitness. -His internship opportunities. -What he focuses o...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -Can exercise cause you to burn less calories? -Fasted cardio. -How to break through your weight gain plateau. Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.
In 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: -His background. -What his coaching is based around. -What his training is like now. -Main problems that happen with diets. -Does being leaner cause more metabolic adaptation. -What is a reverse diet? -H...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -How to enjoy tasty food and stay on track. -How and when to deload. -The importance of a maintenance phase for long-term fat loss. Click here to read "6 Ways To Enjoy Tasty Food And Stay On Track" Click here to apply for online coaching with our team....
Alex is the co-founder and a coach at Physique Development. He graduated from USI in 2017, with a degree in Exercise Science. He now resides in Kentucky with his wife, Sue, and Pups, Gus & Tucker. In this episode we discussed: -His fitness background. -What he is currently training for. -Background of Physique Development. -What's important in terms of building muscle. -Programming differences between men and women when it comes to building muscle. -Exercise selection considerations for fema...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -How to manage hunger on days when you are extra hungry. -How to get back on track after vacation? -Is protein or resistance training more important for recomping? Click here to read "How To Manage Days When You Are Extra Hungry" Click here to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Roberts. Brandon is a Captain serving in the U.S. Army as a Research Physiologist in the Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. CPT Roberts has a BS in Microbiology, MS in Human Performance, and Ph.D. in Muscle Biology, all from the University of Florida. He is also a writer for the Weightology research review. In this episode we discuss: -His fitness background. -What he is currently researching. -...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -How to maximize muscle growth with limited time. -How often should you train a muscle group? -Should you eat protein every 3 or every 4 hours? Click here to read "Tips to Maximize Muscle Growth With Limited Time" 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: -What's going on with him currently. -Protein recommendations for overweight clients. -Maximum amount of protein to take in at one meal. -Macro split to help with testosterone levels during a cut. -How to set up a long-term fat loss plan. -What's coming up for him. Instagram: @jeremiahbair Website: https://ww...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: Building a balanced physique for your upper and lower body. Click here to read "How to Build a Balanced Physique (Upper Body Edition)" Click here to read "Building a Balanced Physique (Lower Body Edition)" Click here to apply for online coaching with our team....
In this episode, Im joined by Steve Hall. Steve is the owner/founder of Revive Stronger and the host of the podcast "The Revive Stronger Podcast", he is also a natural competitive bodybuilder. You will learn about: -What he is up to. -How he managed his bout with Covid-19. -Adjustments nutrition-wise with Covid. -How he is managing his training during this prep. -How he is managing his nutrition during this prep. -Why he is implementing a diet break and refeed this prep. -How he implements prep ...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions. Topics: -Do processed foods cause you to eat more? -How to train your abs. -How I motivate for myself for the hard sets, reps, nutrition, etc. Click here to read "What Everybody Ought to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods" Click here to apply for online coaching with our team. Click here to read RP Ab Training....
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Guillermo Escalante. He holds a Doctor of Science in Athletic Training, an MBA with concentrations in marketing and healthcare management, a BS in Athletic Training with a Biology minor, and is a certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and sports nutritionist. Dr. Escalante is currently an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at California State University. In this episode we discuss: -His background. -What his paper on body recompositi...
In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -How to set up a rapid fat loss phase. Click here to read "Rapid Fat Loss Guide". Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.
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 (CS...
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 att...
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 ind...
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 ...
