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Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the days of going to the grocery or drug store, heading over to the magazine rack, and flipping through the latest issue of Muscle and Fitness or Flex to see how guys like Arnold, Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman trained. Because in the 90’s and early 2000’s, […]
Continue ReadingCharles Ashford on Nutrition Periodization and Dialing in Body Comp for Basketball Players
As strength or performance coaches, it’s easy to focus all of our energy on training. Because sure we want to help our athletes get bigger, faster and stronger – but what if they’re doing all the hard work in in the gym, yet not taking care of business in the kitchen? Kobe was famous for […]
Continue ReadingDr. Greg Wells on 24-Hour Athletes, The Habit-Clearing Vacation, and the Power of 1 Full Breath
As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about training… …but why does it feel like we still under-value the importance of recovery? Well if you’re looking for ways to clear the mental fog, recover more efficiently, and really take your game to the next level, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the […]
Continue ReadingCody McBroom on Turning the Nutritional Dials to Improve Your Body Comp
Are you looking to build muscle or shed body fat in the New Year? OR do you want to help your clients and athletes get into great shape in 2024? If so, today’s podcast with Cody McBroom is definitely going to get you started on the right foot! Cody is the Founder and CEO of […]
Continue ReadingBrian St. Pierre on the Fundamentals of High-Performance Nutrition
Brian St. Pierre is the Director of Performance Nutrition at Precision Nutrition, working with a host of fitness professionals, elite athletes, and professional sports teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Browns, and more. Prior to his work with Precision Nutrition, Brian worked for three years at Cressey Sports Performance as the head Sports Nutritionist and as a Strength and Conditioning […]
Continue ReadingPhysical Preparation with Mike Roussell
Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. He’s an adjunct professor at Penn State, and the Director of Nutrition at Peak Performance in New York City. In this show Mike and I talk about his […]
Continue ReadingThe Supplement Hierarchy for Athletes
When I graduated high school and got into college, I had one serious goal: To get bigger and stronger. In my quest to achieve this goal, I read every imaginable book or magazine I could get my hands on. Flex. Muscle and Fitness. And of course, Muscle Media 2000. The last one really stood out, […]
Continue ReadingMy Thoughts on Nutritional Supplements
It’s time for a little rant. People ask me all the time, “Mike, what supplements do you take?” “Mike, what are your thoughts on supplements?” “Mike, what supplements should I take to get JACKED?” When people ask me about supplements, I kind of feel like AI felt about pratice. There are a few very specific […]
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