Body Talk with BigMacDaddy

In this episode I talk about peanut and it’s time and place in your nutritional program. #fitness #nutrition #peanutbutter

I have been told I have amazing calves. Thank you and while I would like to think it is all hard work, genetics played a big part in making them one of my better muscle groups.

Is progressive resistance training the best way to approach your training?

An old man on a flight from Hartford to Buffalo gave me a lifetime of advice. “You want to be successful in anything in life, do not make big changes as small changes will give you big results”. Best advice ever. Take a listen. Thanks.

So many people call themselves “bodybuilders” but in my mind, you are not a bodybuilder until you step on the stage.

If you are still calling it a cheat meal, maybe you really need to think this through.

For me, I’ll take consistency over motivation all day long. The spikes of motivation and the highs and lows doesn’t alway get it done, it’s the person that shows up everyday. Take a listen.

For some reason all I see are posts from people wondering about cardio and weight training. This is not rocket science folks. Take a listen. Give me a follow. How about a share. Thanks.

I love to travel and in my 30 plus years with various sports nutrition brands I have been almost everywhere in the US. Training on the road can be great and it can stink. I talk about my thoughts on training on the road. #workout

How much time is the best time between sets? I give you my opinion after many many many years of training and observation.

How many reps per set should you be doing? In this podcast I break it down for you.

After training and competing for decades, there are core movements for each of the 6 major body parts. You have to own them. Do them every time you train that bodypart. I tell you what I think are the 6 core exercises to get a great body.

In this exciting episode I give my opinion on whether in your quest to build a great body, you should be using free weights or machines. I also introduce you to the word “and”. Enjoy

Think about it. Grabbing a handful of almonds can be as much as 500 calories. You know how much cardio you need to do to burn that off? Embrace hunger to get leaner and in better shape.

When do I train and why? The best time to workout is when it is the best time for you to workout. Sure there is some science and bro science saying when is the best time but how about when it is best for you!

Hello. I go to The Vitamin Shoppe in North Haven CT usually every three weeks for something. In this episode I recap the four items I bought.

In my 3 decades being around gyms and athletes and idiots, I have seen and heard just about everything. In this episode I give you three fitness myths. #fitness

In this episode I give you my take on the best protein bar that is “clean”.

I am back! I figured it out. Have somethings to say. Thanks for welcoming me.

In this exciting episode I get specific. My thoughts about partial reps versus full range of movement.

In this episode I breakdown three food sub-categories, nutrition bars, protein shakes and food.

Howdy. Here is my list of the top 5 gyms in the US that I have had the privilege of working out in. Let me know what you think and if your gym is a top gym, leave me a comment. Mike. 💪🏻

The lifelong debate, cardio best before or after lifting to get more toned. Here I break it down and give you my opinion based on being in the health and fitness business for 3 decades. Enjoy.

PRT, a basic of muscle building for decades but does it make sense to train like that? Here are my thoughts, yes and no!

10,000 steps. Sounds good. Maybe it is but if you want more and want to drop bodyfat and get in shape, 10,000 steps may not be enough.