Brian is a natural pro bodybuilder, coach and powerlifter. He also has a MS in Health and Exercise Science and is certified through the CSCS and NSCA. Thus like many of our guests Brian walks the walk as well as talks the talk. Recently Brian has been putting out some fantastic work on his blog and instagram, I wanted to share this with you. We discuss some of the most basic but underrated concepts when it comes to understanding the stress response of training and delve into some nuanced topics ...
May 15, 2018•55 min
Dr Scott Stevenson; bodybuilder, coach & writer. Scott has a PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology and has published peer-reviewed scientific literature. He is also a competitive bodybuilder with plenty of success, with four overall titles, including the 2009 NPC Mr. Arizona, and four top 5 national level showings. With over 30 years lifting experience and more than 2 decades of coaching Scott blends the science with anecdote to get results. His philosophy is to keep an open “beginner’s minded”...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 25 min
The Deload Roundtable: Dr. Mike Israetel, Dr. Eric Helms and Menno Henselmans get into a discussion around the general principles and understanding of deloads. Talking about things such as what exactly deloads are, ways to deload, how to set up your nutrition during a deload and the importance of deloading. Timestamps: 02:38 Eric defines what a Deload is 05:00 Menno talks about how he implements deloads with his clients and himself 12:16 Mike shares his thoughts on deloads 21:29 Eric responds to...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 2 min
John Meadows aka the mountain dog is a fantastic bodybuilder. He says himself that he doesn’t have elite genetics or even the best physique out there, but he has the best physique he could possibly have. We delve into how he has been so successful, from the use of science and anecdote to the individual experiments he has had on himself and clients. Key to Johns success has been his longevity in the sport, we touch on how he has kept on going. John has been competing in bodybuilding since the age...
Apr 23, 2018•41 min
I first came across Leigh Peele many years ago on the fit cast, she was one of the co-hosts to what is still one of the biggest fitness podcasts out there. I loved her no BS approach and could tell she was incredibly intelligent. Since I purchased several of her books, including Starve Mode, which we discuss in depth. Leigh is certified through the national academy of sports medicine and delves through research daily. We go into depth discussions on everything from fitbits to your metabolic rate...
Apr 16, 2018•55 min
This time, Mike is talking about the differences of active vs. full range of motion, he shares his thoughts on the importance of macro composition for meal timing and implementing and periodising palatable food. Timestamps: 02:06 Mike talks about motor pattern learning 13:08 Mike gives his opinion on active range of motion 28:00 Mike speaks about losing the mind muscle connection 31:52 Mike covers the question if food order is important during a meal 35:40 Mike shares his thoughts on differences...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Dr. Carl Juneau is an exercise scientist with a PhD in physical activity epidemiology. He's been a coach and a lifter for 16 years. He's also the founder of Dr. Muscle. Dr. Muscle is a new phone app that helps you build muscle faster using AI. It's like a personal trainer in your pocket that's 10 times cheaper than a human trainer, available 24/7, and always up to date. https://drmuscleapp.com/steve Timestamps: 06:12 Carl talks about what "effective reps" are 14:53 Carl shares his thoughts on fa...
Apr 03, 2018•34 min
Dr. Eric Helms is a pro natural bodybuilder, PHD, author and coach. This is another Q&A with Dr. Helms. In this episode Eric talks about the importance of carb timing during refeeds, his take on high carb massing and if you should count veggies and fibre intake during contest prep. • Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ • Eric’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ • MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD __ Timestamps: 03:35 Eric talks about ways to detect overreaching 11:05 Eri...
Mar 26, 2018•59 min
This time, Andrea Valdez from 3DMUSCLEJOURNEY joins us for a Q&A. Andrea talks about psychological aspects of being a successful physique athlete, body-fat distribution and how to overcome challenges in life. Andrea Valdez; figure competitor, powerlifter, bodybuilding coach (for 3DMJ) and well a hell of a lot more. 3DMJ YouTube/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ Muscle & Strength Pyramids: http://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/av_...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 6 min
The Dr's roundtable: Dr. Mike Israetel and Dr. Eric Helms get into a discussion around the overload principles. Talking about things such as what progressive overload actually means, ways to progressively overload and additionally to that the doctors debate about the importance of muscle damage in regards to hypertrophy. Timestamps: 00:32 Eric defines what exactly progressive overload is? 02:36 Eric then talks about different ways to progress specifically for hypertrophy 05:50 Mike shares his th...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 28 min
This week we are joined by Miguel Blacutt. Miguel is a very smart and humble guy, who is currently studying Nutritional Biochemistry, is an online coach and has contributed to some large publications including Alan Aragon's Research Review (AARR). A bit more about Miguel: Intern at Bayesian Bodybuilding Contributing Writer at BioLayne LLC Chief Science Officer and Coach at Physique Development Studies Nutritional Biochemistry Time stamps: 02:49 Miguel describes what exactly MPS (Muscle Protein S...
Mar 05, 2018•45 min
Mike talks about dietary adherence, inspiration and motivation. Furthermore, he gives an insight into the upcoming Renaissance Periodisation Diet Book 2.0. Time Stamps: 01:35 Mike Israetel talks about if there's a maximum amount of mini cuts you can run? 07:00 Mike Israetel explains how to set up your training for a transitioning 11:30 Mike Israetel talks about dietary adherence & motivation 35:03 Mike Israetel gives a brief insight into the upcoming RP Diet E-book 2.0 45:34 Mike Israetel di...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Dr. Eric Helms is a pro natural bodybuilder, PHD, author and coach. This is the first of hopefully many to come Q&A's with Dr. Helms. In this episode Eric talks about how he's progressively overloading with his clients and recommendations for individuals, carb cycling, fat cell physiology and more. • Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ • Eric’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ • MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD 02:43 Eric talks about progressive overload with clients a...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Broderick Chavez is the ‘Evil Genius’ and he is back talking about the comments being made on the previous episode! Watch here https://youtu.be/tbutiVOebro He replies to the feedback and critique being made. Broderick goes more in depth about his latest statements. He explains his methodologies and reasoning behind his approaches and answers the follow-up questions the listeners had. 00:55 Broderick's response to the last episode's feedback 07:41 Broderick talks about calorie cycling on a cut 15...
Feb 13, 2018•47 min
Jeff Nippard is back on the podcast! We talk about Jeff's offseason and whether or not he intends to step on stage this year. From his neck training, current diet set up and how he has been embracing bear mode. Jeff is a professional drug-free bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry Jeff's channel & podcast https://www.youtube.com/user/icecream4PRs https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/ 03:55 Jeff talks about his nutritional ap...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min
James Hoffman comes onto the podcast to talk all things recovery. From the importance of sleep, de-stressing to the efficacy of massage therapy and more. Time Stamps: 05:05 James Hoffman explains why recovery is important. 10:38 James Hoffman tells us what he finds most interesting within the topic of Recovery 20:20 James Hoffman goes over the recovery hierarchy 30:24 James Hoffman explains when might be very good times to keep stress low 38:00 James Hoffman tells us how best to handle training ...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Broderick Chavez is the ‘Evil Genius’ is back talking about high carb, low fat massing! From why this approach might be superior to just aiming to hit protein and calories, to why separating carbs and fats from one another might be a good idea and what we should do with our carbs on rest days. This is a subject Broderick is very passionate about and I think that was clear in todays Podcast. Time Stamps: 01:30 Broderick Chavez answers; what is the high carb low fat mass? 11:35 Broderick Chavez ex...
Jan 22, 2018•58 min
Mike dispels myths on narrow food selection, tells you how to find the least you need to grow, responds to recent critiques of MRV and much more. Time Stamps: 02:20 Mike Israetel explains how to find your MEV in a single mesocycle 16:05 Mike Israetel explains why we might want to avoid fats post workout 23:50 Mike Israetel dissects a 'vertical diet' approach for optimising digestion 35:32 Mike Israetel address some recent critiques of MRV 52:25 Mike Israetel answers "how does meal frequency chan...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Borge Fagerli is a Leading expert in the field of muscle growth. We go over myo-reps in depth, from it's creation to how you can create your own programme using it. Get the ebook here: https://gumroad.com/a/505590899 Time Stamps: 08:16 Borge Fagerli explains how myo-reps came to be & a summary of the method 16:05 Borge Fagerli's myo-rep method summarised in practical terms 18:10 Borge Fagerli explains the difference between myo-reps and Blood Flow Restriction training 24:25 Borge Fagerli def...
Jan 08, 2018•46 min
Dan Pardi gets deep into everything from what impact sleep has on your nutritional choices to how that nutrition is dealt within the body, to circadian rhythm and more. Time stamps: 03:55 Dan Pardi explains sleeps role in fat loss or fat gain 22:50 Dan Pardi provides the importance of structure for sleep 25:46 Dan Pardi tells us how to make sure our sleep is of high quality 34:10 Dan Pardi talks about the benefits of fasting for sleep Links from Dan: humanOS.me Podcast: Soundcloud.com/humanOSRad...
Jan 02, 2018•47 min
Mike Israetel is back on the podcast again for the last Q&A of the year. Another fantastic episode in which Mike Israetel touches on everything from the efficacy of blood glucose monitoring to how best to identify a good coach. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! Time Stamps: 01:10 Blood glucose monitoring, relevance to the natural or enhanced trainee? 17:25 Discussion on natural athletes being impatient & then looking for minutia. 29:25 Discussion on picking a high quality coach...
Dec 26, 2017•51 min
This week on the podcast I talk with Jeff Alberts, the godfather & posing expert. We go over posing in detail you'll never have heard before. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! Time Stamps: 01:41 Jeff Alberts tells us why is posing important for a bodybuilder? 06:42 How Jeff Alberts set up the posing timeline/planning in contest prep 14:20 Does Jeff Alberts use a mirror or not? 18:18 How does Jeff Alberts recommend we initially learn how to pose? 21:52 Jeff Alberts takes us through ...
Dec 18, 2017•56 min
Another Q&A with Dr. Mike Israetel; training daily to glucose disposal agents. SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Time Stamps: 04:00 Mikes take on daily training, do we need a rest day? 14:45 What would be the maximal sets a week for the same exercise? How many times a week should we do a certain exercise? 24:15 Inducing large amounts of muscle damage to get past plateaus? 31:45 Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs) do they have efficacy? Supplement recommendations i...
Dec 11, 2017•52 min
Menno Henselmans is an online physique coach, fitness model and scientific author. Menno Henselmans is a former business consultant who specialized in advanced statistical data analysis, but traded that for what he’s truly passionate about: helping serious trainees attain their ideal physique. His background in science and statistics helped him to develop his Bayesian Bodybuilding method. Menno has published academic papers, is a speaker at some of the world’s biggest fitness events and is a gue...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Alberto Nunez from 3DMJ has just completed his 2017 natural bodybuilding pro season, Steve delves into his lessons & takeaways. Time Stamps: 03:55 Alberto reflects on his season & summarises 16:30 Did starting early pay off? 20:55 Intuitive eating into contest prep 23:10 Consecutive refeeds, his experience & use 30:34 Use of diet breaks 40:30 How did Albertos training change over his prep? 42:40 How flexible was Alberto's diet over prep? 47:50 Did Alberto use any calorie free items? ...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! Time Stamps: 03:40 Water weight discussion 27:35 In depth discussion on body image dysmorphia If anyone is interested in learning more about volume and programming, I highly recommend the latest book by James Hoffmann & Mike Israetel: "How much should I train?" ↳ http://bit.ly/2hfaPhl ⇨ Instructions on how to find your personal training Volume Landmarks ⇨ Guidance on how to optimize your Volume Landmarks while dieting ⇨ Includes worksheet templates...
Nov 20, 2017•59 min
Steve interviews Melissa Davis who has a PhD in Neurobiology and Behaviour, in addition she has a focus on combat sport & is highly competitive winning many championships. She is also a consultant for Renaissance Periodization and was one of the authors of the RP-produced book: “Renaissance Woman: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth and Performance Through Scientific Eating.” Time Stamps: 03:40 Female fat loss speed & implications 06:55 How to get client buy-in 09:20 Why we should use % target weigh...
Nov 13, 2017•53 min
Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! Time Stamps: 01:15 What to do if you overshoot you bulk? 18:42 Shorter masses and more frequent mini cuts, successful? 28:50 How frequent do we need maintenance phases? COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnes...
Nov 06, 2017•52 min
Steve talks to Laurin Conlin about the developments within bikini. Laurin is a IFBB Bikini professional and a Master's candidate in Exercise Science. She is an online coach, entrepreneur and owner of LoCoFit LLC. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! 04:40 How has bikini changed over the years? 10:05 What is the 'tie in' & why is it important? 14:35 The main difference between bikini & figure? And how to pick which suits you? 17:35 How has Laurin dealt with the development of eatin...
Oct 30, 2017•42 min
Steve & Broderick talk coffee! Alan Aragon conference: https://www.mac-nutritionuni.com/a-day-with-alan-aragon/ Time stamps: - 05:57 A look at coffee & it's variants & how the location, harvesting etc. all impact what you eventually get in your cuppa joe - 24:03 How does your brewing method impact what you get from your coffee? - 28:32 What is coffee doing to help us in terms health benefits? - 52:07 Do you need to be concerned about drinking too much coffee? - 58:18 How much coffee ...
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 14 min
