Eat Train Prosper

On today's episode we have our first ever guests, Dr. Dave Maconi and Abel Csabai. Dave and Abel are both very knowledgable about training and nutrition and have valuable insights regarding each. Topics Explored: 1. General thoughts on how much the genetic potential of strength and hypertrophy are related? 2. Conjecture on some potential "strength numbers" that genetically average p...

In this second Q&A style episode Bryan and Aaron cover more questions asked from their Instagram followers. The questions are a solid balance between training, nutrition, and some  of the differences in how men and women can approach training respective to their physiological differences. Questions Answered: If I’m looking to maintain a lean physique but am confused if I’m eating enough or not...

We often talk about topics with a view from above, zooming in on the advanced trainee. But we all started somewhere, and the way in which you start can impact what you learn, how you interpret the information you’re receiving as feedback from your body, and what processes become your guiding principles as you progress through the training journey.  In this episode we discuss some of the basic trai...

Bryan and Aaron provide their take on the protein range debate. Is 0.8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight sufficient? Is there any beneficial potential in eating up to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight.  Are those upper ranges superfluous or is there any merit? What are the important contextual considerations that warrant a lower protein intake vs. the higher end ranges. Questions...

This is part two of a two-part series on how to incorporate better position for improving exercise execution. Bryan and Aaron go into detail on improving mechanics, getting more hypertrophy, and decreasing joint discomfort from the movements you are performing.  Body Parts Discussed: Chest Back Shoulders Triceps Biceps Topics Covered: Intelligently searching for the width/depth and angle that work...

This is part one of a two-part series on how to incorporate better position for improving exercise execution. Bryan and Aaron go into detail on improving mechanics, getting more hypertrophy, and decreasing joint discomfort from the movements you are performing.  Body Parts Discussed: Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves Topics Covered: The importance of moving through a full range of motion for quadricep...

Bryan and Aaron field questions directly from Instagram about nutrition and weight lifting heading into the start of 2021. Questions Answered: Curious your thoughts on how maintenance calories should change when a change in sport occurs. CrossFit to bodybuilding, lifting to endurance, etc.  What is the difference between upper/lower and body part split programming? I work out hard and track macros...

In this very first episode of the Eat Train Prosper podcast Bryan and Aaron discuss their origins around how they first got into weight lifting, when nutrition started to become a priority, and the paces of life that have landed them here, now. Topics Covered: The reason for starting the podcast Introductions to weight lifting Becoming coaches Progressions through different types of training Backs...