Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Abel Csabai, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, and Natural Hypertrophy are back for another podcast. In part 1 we discuss the following: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Catching up with everyone 1:00 - Cardiovascular conditioning bulked up vs cut down 7:15 - Is there a per session volume requirement? 26:30 - Is it better to give blunt truth or mislead for the greater good? Abel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/a...

            0:00- Intro             0:45- Social media connections             2:00- Coming across Alex             6:30- Who is Alex Bromley?             11:00- Limitations of online training             13:00- Alex’s stats / Strongman numbers             21:30- PEDs in strongman             28:00- Mentality of elite athletes             9:00- Differing opinions in the industry             11:00-...

            0:00- Intro             2:30- Balancing lifting with work             6:15- Early names in the fitness industry             8:30- Expensive coaching             12:00- Coaching             13:30- Newer names in the industry             17:30- Pete Rubish’s PED history             20:00- Blood work analyses             20:50- Natty or not videos             23:45- Natural potential    ...

             0:00- Intro             2:00- Bryan’s bloodwork             23:00- Aaron’s bloodwork             55:00- Hitting peak health             1:09:50- Do we feel getting older yet?

Dr. Eric Helms is back on the podcast to discuss all things calf training! 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - AFSP Donation 3:30 - Calf experimentation 18:00 - Is stretching additive or redundant 23:30 - How painful is the stretch 27:00 - Stretching 33:15 - Maxing out stretch progress 38:00 - Blood flow restriction 43:00 - The safety of stretching 45:30 - Eric’s measurements 46:30 - My calf experiments 52:00 - L...

Pete Rubish is back to discuss the following:   0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Catching up with Pete 3:00 - Difficulty of a YouTube career 9:00 - Coming off all PEDs 13:00 - Reviewing Pete’s bloodwork 21:00 - Pete’s loss of progress coming off all PEDs 28:00 - Back to blood work 52:10 - High natural testosterone levels 58:00 - My training and gym life 1:01:00 - Lifestyle conversation 1:08:00 - Former goals W...

Menno is back to discuss his recent comments on TRT use: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Intro to Menno 2:00 - Dispersing information on testosterone 8:00 - How helpful is true TRT? 11:15 - TRT in a natural competition 35:00 - Making up for bad genetics 37:00 - Opening the door to a slippery slope 39:00 - Doctor prescribed TRT 44:00 - High fat diet to increase testosterone 47:20 - Is there a “need” for TRT 50...

Q&A 11 with Abel Csabai is live! 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Memory foam mattress 2:00 - Abel’s weight 9:45 - Programming tips for unpredictable schedules 18:20 - Do small calves have smaller growth potential? 24:15 - Thoughts on preworkouts 26:30 - Best routines for natural lifters 35:45 - Experience with fatigue during/after an intense session 40:00 - Positive psychological feedback Part 2 on Abel&a...

Today we are joined by Marie Raea, Bostin Loyd's mother.   0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Intro to Marie 2:00 - Bostin’s genetics 2:40 - When did Bostin start PEDs? 9:30 - Did Boston want help? 11:00 - Bostin’s father 13:30 - Pushing drugs at an early age 16:00 - Leaving family behind 17:40 - Coming to terms with the problem 22:00 - Shelby Starnes 24:00 - Coming to terms with the problem  Website and Co...

0:00- Intro 0:20- Catching up 1:00- Olympia 2022 5:30- Exposing Liver King 27:00- YouTubing  47:30- Are steroids overestimated or underestimated? 52:00- Coaching specifics 1:02:30- Would Steve have gone on gear again if he could do it over? 1:03:50- Social media pressure 1:09:00- Anecdotal bias 1:13:40- Fertility 1:17:15- Psychology of losing size 1:34:30- Olympia 2022 wrap up 

Today we are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon of Maui Athletics   0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Intro to Dr. Allan Bacon 5:00 - Issues with social media fitness 19:00 - Reasons for nutrition related stalls 39:50 - Reasons for fitness related stalls  42:00 - Appetite 45:00 - Neural Adaptation 47:30 - Reasons for fitness related stalls 54:00 - Goal Setting 1:01 ;00- Deloads Allan's website: https://mauiathletic...

Today we have our first 4-person roundtable to discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Liver King fiasco 35:00 - Leaning away from “evidence based fitness” 50:00 - Determining what actually works 1:05:00 - Deviation from traditional lifting form 1:16:15 - Bulking up 1:32:00 - Why PED users downsize Abel's IG: Geoff's IG: NH's IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype... We...

Abel Csabai and I are back for another talk:   0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Chiropractors 11:00 - Strong biases 19:00 - Pain 22:45 - Jordan Peterson diet advice 36:00 - Back training experiments 52:00 - Workout timing 1:00:00 - Closing out Abel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzGVKv513I6... Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P... -For thos...

 0:00- Intro             0:30- Alberto’s current season             2:00- Phone usage 6:00- Alberto’s current season 12:00- Cardio 16:00- Future contests 21:00- Volume over time 29:00- Exercise form             38:00- What has caused progress?             41:15- Genetics video             52:00- Feeling intensity and pain differently 

Dr. Eric Trexler is back to discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Prepping for guests 3:15 - Mindfulness /Buddhism 8:30 - Visualization 21:05 -Holding onto gains    31:00 - Eric’s competition history 37:40 - Keeping training interest forever 1:03:00 - Variation in individual response 1:25:00 - Where to find Eric / MacroFactor Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitn... Str...

0:00- Intro             0:30- Very minimalist training             7:15- Our splits             17:55- When did I stop seeing clear progress 19:20- Determining low vs high volume 24:00- Determining what makes a difference 29:30- Going straight to Bear Mode 36:30- Keep dieting or begin to lean bulk? 42:45- What bulking protocol would you recommend after 25yr of lifting experience?             57:00...

Milo Wolf is a natural bodybuilder, PhD candidate, and coach. Today we discuss the following topics:   0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Milo’s background 3:45 - Being introduced to Milo 5:30 - Genetic influence of calves 22:00 - Self experimentation 28:30 - Problem with the fitness industry 34:15 - ROM / Lengthened sets 44:30 - Isometrics / stretching 50:00 - Emphasizing different ROMs 56:00 - Flawed and misle...

0:00 - Intro 0:20 - My genetics video 10:30 - Portraying what is accurate vs what is good 17:00 - Comparisons to others / social media 26:30 - Comparing to similar cohorts 31:00 - The idea of maxing out in 4-5 years 34:30 - Feedback loops 43:30 - Good genetics leading 54:45 - Truth vs helpful advice 58:00 - Methods of influence 1:12:00 - Benefits of awareness of genetics NH's channel: https:/...

We're back with Alex Leonidas of AlphaDestiny and Geoffrey Verity Schofield! Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/ BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconi Discount code: DAVE12OFF Hormone testing and other panels: 30% off coupon: BRAINS Male Hormone Panels: http://trylgc.com/brainsandgains Female Hormone Panels: https://trylgc.com/brainsandgainsfem...

0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Operation Smile 1:00 - Dean St. Mart’s background 7:15 - The natural route / emotional decision making 10:15 - Dosing relative to natural levels 28:00 - Recovering from “addiction” to PED use 36:00 - Cognitive issues with PED use 49:00 - Steroids at an early age 56:00 - Gender of children of enhanced fathers 59:55 - Supplement company Dean's IG: https://www.instagram.com/d...

Dr. Mike is back! For the following topics: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - More exposure for Renaissance Periodization 2:00 - Debating Joel Seedman and Greg Doucette 7:40 - IQ and ADHD diagnosis 15:30 - Have the cons of PED use been different than Mike expected? 24:30 - Are enhanced lifters any more satisfied? 27:30 - Downsides of being so big 34:30 - Does being obese make you unhappy? 39:00 - Depression / G...

Holly Baxter is a dietitian, coach, and competitor. Today we discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - The Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation 1:15 - Holly’s background 8:00 - Holly poster story 10:15 - Women’s competitions 12:30 - Implants in competition 14:15 - Mental health in the industry 25:00 - Acceptance vs goal achievement 29:30 - Religion 33:30 - One’s identity 39:00 - Motivat...

Today we're back with Cornelius Parkin, bodybuilder and coach.   0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Bostin Loyd 2:30 - Research chemicals / turkesterone 7:40 - Downsizing for health and athleticism 13:00 - Should we be a fan of DC training? 22:20 - Variation in exercise selection 25:00 - Adding volume and strength over time 28:30 - Fake progress 31:45 - Nutrition with Steve Hall / Revive Stronger 35:30 - Ma...

Today by popular request we get Balm Omniman on the podcast! 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - How Paris got the name Bald Omni-man 3:50 - Paris’ social media growth 15:30 - Paris’ physique and strength 19:10 - How Paris trains clients 25:30 - Paris on nutrition 30:00 - Making Youtube / Fitness your career 38:30 - Motivation to get into serious training  41:30 - How long has Paris been training 43:20 - Where to...

Jeff Alberts of 3DMJ is back for another podcast 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - How many bodybuilding seasons has Jeff Alberts had? 2:10 - Maintaining / missing the fire within 6:50 - My experience getting coached with Steve Hall / Revive Stronger 8:30 - Final efforts to gain muscle 11:00 - Holding back in training 19:00 - Experiments with high vs low volume 26:30 - Individuality with coaching 34:00 - Approp...