Living Lean

The team discusses the nuances of weight gain outside of dieting, focusing on what to expect during different phases like maintenance, reverse dieting, and building muscle. It emphasizes understanding physiological factors, psychological mindset, and practical strategies for managing weight fluctuations effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to weight gain expectations post-diet 00:28 Normal sca...

About Jeremiah shares insights on coaching, business growth, content creation, and mindset for coaches looking to elevate their practice and build a sustainable business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 03:08 Communication and expectation setting with clients 04:30 Investing in mentorship over business mentorship 05:51 Focusing on client results and coaching mastery 07:13 Handling...

About The team discusses their biggest personal + coaching takeaways from personally being coached, the challenges of self-coaching, and whether a coach should “need” their own coach? Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Coaches for Coaches 02:57 Challenges of Self-Coaching 06:09 Learning from Coaching Experiences 08:47 The Value of Coaching Beyond Certifications 12:01 Pushing Limits and Tough Love in...

About Jeremiah shares eight essential rules for women to successfully build muscle during their building phases. He covers needs analysis, training strategies, nutrition, and mindset tips to optimize physique transformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Building Phases for Women 04:10 Starting with a Needs Analysis 07:37 Ensuring Responsiveness and Starting in a Good State 12:08 Movement Quality...

About Jeremiah and Natalie take a deep dive into exercise selection for achieving hypertrophy. They explore the criteria for effective hypertrophy exercises, the significance of understanding movement dysfunction, and how to balance functional movements with hypertrophy goals.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Exercise Selection Master Class 04:19 Understanding Hypertrophy Exercises 14:50 Movement D...

About Deep dive into when to repeat exercises (and for how long) vs. when to change them to maximize gains. Chapters 00:00  Team check-in and contest-prep updates 16:10  Exercise repetition vs. variety for muscle growth 20:35  Equipment availability and exercise selection 27:40  Beginners: repetition, skill, and movement mastery 29:20  Advanced lifters: individual preference and priority muscles 3...

About Jeremiah and Andrea discuss the concept of maintenance as a goal, exploring its potential drawbacks and the mindset that often accompanies it. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Maintenance as a Goal 02:54 The Mindset Behind Maintenance 06:07 Sustainability vs. Intentionality 09:00 The Reality of Physique Transformations 11:45 The Importance of Phased Approaches 14:51 Balancing Lifestyle and Physi...

A deep dive into how to execute your leg presses for the best gains, without pain Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 08:18 The Importance of the Leg Press 11:42 Common Mistakes in Leg Press Execution 24:01 Optimizing Leg Press Technique 26:57 Understanding Time Under Tension 30:05 Assessing Range of Motion in Leg Press 35:01 Breathing Mechanics and Stability 37:27 Exploring Leg Press...

It's Parkinson's LAW. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shredding Goals 03:02 Dani's Journey and Conditioning Goals 06:02 Prerequisites for Getting Shredded 08:58 Understanding Muscle Mass and Fat Loss 12:07 The Importance of Client Readiness 14:46 Body Fat Levels and Mental Resilience 18:06 Skill Set and Adherence in Coaching 20:55 Mindset and Coping Mechanisms for Success 28:27 Emotional Maturity a...

About The team breaks down whether various body composition change tools & techniques are overrated or underrated.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Life Updates 03:07 Casual Approaches to Fat Loss 05:51 Adapting Diets and Meal Strategies 08:54 Training Frequency and Health Updates 11:58 Overrated vs. Underrated: GLPs Discussion 22:05 Heart Rate Monitors for Cardio 25:01 Glute Bridges: Overrate...

Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellameans/ About Coach Dani joins the show to discuss her backstory + why she joined the team. We discuss her journey to becoming a world champion powerlifter, winning her bodybuilding pro card, and dig into her training evolution, motivation, and the challenges she faced along the way.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coach Danny 02:01 Danny'...

Finishing up the listener Q+A questions. Chapters 00:00 Client Shoutouts and Introductions 01:27 Core Training Insights: Vacuums and Rib Pain 08:34 Fasted Cardio vs. Weight Training: Understanding the Differences 15:42 Breaking Free from Tracking Macros: Maintaining Your Physique 19:33 Choosing the Right Coach: Finding Your Fit 22:35 Nutrition and Activity Management Around Surgery 26:07 Strength...

Listener Q+A. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:28 Andrea's Reverse Diet and Show Experience 02:23 Focus on Glute Development and Training Goals 04:50 Training Intensity and Effort Levels 06:23 Jeremiah's Trip and Maintenance Strategy 11:01 Progressing in Fat Loss and Building Phase 20:31 Deciding When to Compete and Long-term Goals 34:55 Calf Building and Accessory Work 42:48 Ca...

Summary Jeremiah and Andrea discuss how to determine if a bad training day, high hunger, frustrating weigh-in, etc. means you should change the plan… or just give it time. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and topic overview 00:23 Why feelings are transient and how they influence behavior 01:17 Common reactions to fat loss discomforts 02:17 Overreacting to temporary feelings and its impact 03:43 The imp...

“Meet your clients where they’re at” sounds like good coaching advice… but is it always? In this episode, Jeremiah and Coach Natalie discuss the difference between supporting a client and enabling the same patterns that are keeping them stuck. We talk through when a coach should take things slow, when it’s time to push harder, and why real progress often requires getting uncomfortable. Because the...

Struggling to lose fat despite following your plan? This episode dives into the nuances of adherence, revealing how small deviations can sabotage progress and how to truly execute for optimal results. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:44 – Real client case study 4:21 – Why adherence is so often overestimated 5:25 – What inconsistent macros reveal 7:41 – Client breakthrough: one week on a meal plan 9:52 –...

Summary In this episode, we explore the key habits and mindsets of clients who successfully build muscle. Chapters 00:00 Personal Updates and Progress Tracking 12:54 Key Habits of Successful Muscle Builders 17:02 Applying Feedback for Continuous Improvement 20:34 Mindset and Growth in Training 25:15 Mastering Muscle Building: The Journey of Progress 27:37 Consistency is Key: The Importance of Trai...

Listener Q+A. Chapters 00:00 Personal Updates and Show Reflections 07:02 Insights on Posing and Competition Dynamics 08:48 Nutrition Adjustments and Lab Recommendations 11:42 Understanding Photo Shoot Prep and Weight Gain 14:45 CNS Priming and Athletic Training Insights 17:45 Choosing Competition Suit Colors 20:51 Net Carbs and Dietary Considerations 23:57 Cortisol's Impact on Fat Loss 27:01...

Why can some people lose & maintain on so much higher calories than others? Over time will you be able to increase your maintenance intake so that it matches or is even higher than theirs? You have questions, today’s episode has answers. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Caloric Disparities 02:53 The Role of Body Size and Muscle Mass 06:01 Non-Exercise Activity and Its Impact 08:46 Health Considera...

Listener Q+A with the whole team. Chapters 00:00 Personal Updates and Competitions 04:00 Training Progress and Body Composition 05:30 Training Strategies for Muscle Maintenance 09:02 The Importance of Mobility Work 10:53 Understanding D-load Periods 15:02 Using Berberine and Recovery Strategies 19:58 Balancing Fatigue and Training Intensity 25:04 Troubleshooting Weight Loss Resistance 28:14 Coachi...

This episode explores the nuances of building a bikini physique, focusing on nutrition phases, training strategies, and mindset for long-term success without necessarily competing. Andrea, Natalie, and Jeremiah share insights on effective building phases, common mistakes, and how lifestyle clients can achieve their fitness goals sustainably. Chapters 00:00 Building the Bikini Physique: Overview 02...

Jeremiah builds a comprehensive framework for selecting foods that make fat loss easier: — Specific food sources — Meal structuring — Practical tips to make fat loss easier and more sustainable. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Fat Loss Framework 02:53 Understanding Food Selection for Fat Loss 05:47 Building a Meal Plan: Key Components 09:00 Essential Food Sources for Fat Loss 11:50 Maximizing Satie...

How to build a physique like a bikini competitor. We dig into:  — Achieving the on proper muscle balance/symmetry — Training strategies — Nutrition approach — Common misconceptions — Much more CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Bikini Physique Goals 01:09 Defining the Bikini Physique 03:12 Key Visual Traits of Bikini Competitors 05:42 Common Misunderstandings About Building Muscle 10:19 The Importance...

A comprehensive deep dive into Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs), covering proper technique, common mistakes, variations, and programming tips to maximize glute and hamstring development while preventing back pain. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Romanian Deadlifts 02:56 Understanding the RDL Movement 06:05 Common Mistakes in RDL Setup 09:08 Bracing and Positioning for RDLs 11:56 Execution and Control in R...

This episode explores the nuances of fat loss for women, and discusses how hormonal, metabolic, and psychological factors influence dieting success. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Women's Fat Loss Strategies 09:21 Understanding Gender Differences in Weight Loss 19:00 Signs of Readiness for Dieting 24:10 Mindset and Control in Fat Loss 25:28 Understanding Body Signals and Fat Loss Desperation...