Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE Jordan is an online fitness coach and the host of the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast. In this episode we discuss: -(0:00) Update on him. -(4:05) Current training and training experiment. -(16:50) Takeaways from previous training experiment (keeping exercises the same). -(29:00) Things to consider when setting up a home gym. Where to find Jordan: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/where-optimal...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Should you change your training during a cut? -What to do if you gained too much weight in a building phase? -Will higher reps decrease strength?...
Jan 09, 2023•18 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Things that influence how much training volume you should do for muscle growth.
Jan 06, 2023•20 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE We chatted about: -(0:45) Body comp readers and their limitations -(9:25) What to track instead of body fat percent. -(16:50) High body fat levels still dont blunt hypertrophy. -(30:15) Are there downsides to gaining too much weight in a bulk? Where to find him: https://macrofactorapp.com/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Should you prioritize weight loss or muscle gain first? -5/3/1 program thoughts, and 1RM thoughts. -Should a 13 year old take creatine?...
Jan 02, 2023•21 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -3 ways to get your body to build more muscle.
Dec 30, 2022•19 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE We chatted about: -(0:00) Update on him. -(8:50) Update on his training/nutrition. -(13:00) Protein and satiety. -(23:34) Strategies to maximize proteins effect on satiety. -(31:55) Does protein need to be as high as some people say? -(48:30) How focusing on protein can increase your diet quality. -(52:05) Importance of protein sources. Where to find him: https://macrofactorapp.com/ https://www.strongerbyscience...
Dec 28, 2022•57 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -What should training volume look like after a deload. -Can cardio help you break through a fat loss plateau? -Is low training volume ok for muscle growth?...
Dec 26, 2022•19 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -4 signs its time to switch out an exercise for muscle growth.
Dec 23, 2022•19 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE In this episode, I am joined by Menno Henselmans. We discussed: -(0:00): Update on him. -(5:50) Update on his back injury. -(17:00) Injury management techniques. -(18:55) His training goals moving forward. -(21:25) Maintaining muscle mass. -(31:00) Downsides of always cutting. -(37:10) His thoughts on the P-Ratio. -(55:00) Practical applications to improve P-Ratio. Where to find Menno: Website: https://mennohenselmans.com/ Yout...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Hit protein goal and go over cals, or fall short on protein during fat loss? -How to progress week 1 of a new training phase. -How to get better at pull ups....
Dec 19, 2022•13 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -9 ways to make your calorie deficit easier to manage.
Dec 16, 2022•25 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE In today's episode, I am joined by AJ Morris. He is a natural Pro Bodybuilder, and founder/owner of Team Made By Morris. We chatted about: -(0:00) His background. -(20:45) Things he would do differently at the beginning of his bodybuilding career. -(29:05) His current training. -(37:37) Downsides to his way of training. -(42:20) What his training volume looks like. -(51:15) Why his bodyweight is so high right now. -(1:04:30) Ch...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Neutral vs pronated grip for chest press machine? -How do I avoid injury when lifting? -Should I eat before training, or add to my 3 meals later in the day?...
Dec 12, 2022•13 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -9 reasons you struggle to see results (that dont have to do with your training/nutrition protocols).
Dec 09, 2022•27 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE In today's episode, I am joined by Jeffrey Su. He is a health coach and founder/owner of First Call Out Fitness, LLC. He is also a co-host of the podcast "The Excellence Cartel". We chatted about: -(0:00) Update on him. -(11:10) Weight loss resistance, what is it and what to do. -(41:25) Practical applications for weight loss resistance. -(47:55) Overview of semaglutide. -(58:45) Side effects. Where to find Jeffrey: Instagram: ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -My thoughts on supersets. -How to overcome low hunger levels during a building phase. -Should you change protein in a deficit or surplus?...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -8 strategies to breakthrough your muscle building plateau.
Dec 02, 2022•22 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Today I am joined by Brandon DaCruz and Jeremiah Bair. We took questions from Instagram followers and answered them. We discussed: -(0:00) Update on us. -(34:50) Why do you think there has been a lot of debate between reverse dieting and recovery diets? -(47:30) How you would define a reverse diet and a recovery diet? Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/?hl=en Check out Brandon's website: https://www....
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -My weight plateaued in a building phase, how come? -Can you do a hack squat and leg press in the same workout? -Do higher reps have their place in building muscle?...
Nov 28, 2022•18 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Why increasing calories can cause weight loss.
Nov 25, 2022•19 min
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: -(0:00) Update on his home gym. -(10:25) Why he doesnt listen to music when he works out? -(18:25) What his training/nutrition looks like. -(30:02) Once you get to a certain level of leanness, does it get easier to get there again? -(42:45) Things he has changed his mind on t...
Nov 23, 2022•55 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Is it weird to have more hunger during a reverse diet? -Can you lower protein when building? -Should you increase calories when you have more steps while building?...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -Why fat loss diets dont work for you.
Nov 18, 2022•29 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE We chatted about: -(0:00) Update on him -(15:50) Massing methods he is super confident in now. -(25:05) Downsides of taking too many mini cuts. -(32:15) Plans coming up for his training/nutrition. -(37:50) Current training. -(45:20) Full range of motion, has he changed his mind? -(55:55) What are myo-rep match sets? Where to find him: Instagram: @revivestronger Website: https://revivestronger.com/ Podcast: https...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -Should you aim for more protein if you are underweight? -Does pasta/bread count towards protein? -Should you "catch up" on calories if you undereat one day....
Nov 14, 2022•16 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -How to bring up a lagging muscle group.
Nov 11, 2022•20 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE We chatted about: -(0:00) His background. -(7:45) His current training/nutrition. -(21:00) Metabolic adaptation overview. -(28:25) When metabolic adaptation happens. -(32:00) Things he has changed his mind on with metabolic adaptation. -(42:45) How to offset metabolic adaptation. -(49:00) Should you keep dieting or reverse out? -(59:05) Does metabolic adaptation last forever? -(1:05:05) What role does muscle pla...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be answering 3 questions from my Instagram audience. I will be doing these weekly on Monday. Topics: -How to stay insulin sensitive during a building phase. -Is carbohydrate intake important for body composition? -Should you eat less than your RMR for weight loss?...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min
Apply for 1 on 1 online coaching HERE To get more details click HERE Email list HERE In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics: -7 Building phase misconceptions.
Nov 04, 2022•29 min