Lifting Nerds

Send a text If you are on a caloric deficit, does mean we reduce the amount of food you intake. Here the host talk about the actual practical solutions on how to deal with hunger levels within a fat loss phase and also when you are a competitive bodybuilder.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text Here the host speak about how the barbell glute bridge was an overrated glute exercise and now there have been studies that it may not be the answer to growing your booty. They dig deep into the glute anatomy to identify what the function of the glutes and then dissecting them on what type of glute exercise has shown to be efficient and some are junk volume. Support the show IG: @lifti...

Send a text Here the host talk about a sensitive matter but yet not enough people talk about it, they talk about natural bodybuilding and enhanced bodybuilding. There has been different perspectives in how people look at enhanced bodybuilders. However, the host are here to share advantages and disadvantages of both sides and also how to tell if a person is enhanced or natural. Support the show IG:...

Send a text Here the host talk about a lot of mistakes people make. By training too much! The host dig deep into what is volume and what is within it. Some things on common volume mistakes and also what is a much efficient approach to training volume for muscle hypertrophy. The host will also talk about volume will also vary depending on the sport like Powerlifting or weightlifting. Support the sh...

Send a text The host talks about how it's been a tradition to set New years resolution. So exactly what is it? and why do the majority of people give up their resolution before the month of January. The host will talk about different paths of goal settings in order to make your new years resolution more sustainable and practical ways to help goal setting. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Yo...

Send a text This episode the host talks about the older we get, our body reaction will change. And here the host explains the causes of why individuals' body composition change as they get older, due to the relationship of energy expenditure. The big question is where the older we get the more out of shape we are. This is a myth or is there a scientific explanation?  Support the show IG: @lif...

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Send a text We have so many literature about RPE and RIR, the host is going to briefly talk about it, but more importantly, the host talks about the proximities to failure and how to use the RPE/RIR in training.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text The gym is made for all sorts of people and they use it differently. Here the host is going to analyze and breakdown the training techniques and information for athletes who want to train in the endurance department. Athletes like marathon runners, triathlon etc. They have a specific way and frequency of training, which we will dissect and conclude. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Y...

Send a text If you haven't worked with a personal trainer, or didn't think of working with one. Here the host talk about the benefits and drawbacks of what a personal trainer can do and what their scope of practices are. Some personal trainers are not qualified to do so and here we shine some light to what they are. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma...

Send a text If your looking to compete in a physique sport this epside is for you. Brandon talks about all the things you need to check off before you start a prep. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text In this podcast one of the hosts (Brandon) talks about what intuitive eating is and how he is currently using it and how he gets his client to use it. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text Here the host Adrian talks about some of the struggles that couples may go through if one is dedicated to a fitness goal, and the other is not. There may be potential fights and arguments between the two, and how we we deal with them? Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text The host as online coaches have heard many individuals don't really take rest days from workout. Specifically hearing it from gym bros who never takes days off. The host talks about the science behind the reason for rest days, and also how it can benefit your gains. The host talks about different things you do on rest days, not just sit on your couch, and also depending on your li...

Send a text There is a difference between these 2 sleeping schedules, some people respond better in the morning and some people respond better to the night time. Which of these will be more beneficial? which of them is actually better? All here, the host will dissect the science on how we became who we are.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text Brandon shares his struggle with sleep and talks about the 3 main reasons causing it. He discusses what he is going to do to improve his quality of sleep so he can recovery better and start having productive days again. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text Here the host talk about practical things you can do to keep your summer body on things u can bring to beaches or events. Also we talk a little bit about mentality of attending to friend events and cutting down intake.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text The host Adrian talks about a movement that an American plus size model has made her way to the top with a movement. This movement is called #effyourbeautystandards and how this movement has changed many lives. For the better or worst? This host will discuss this and how this movement has made fitness world so different.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_...

Send a text Do you find yourself training hours on end in the gym and not seeing any results? If yes, this episode for you! Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text The host talk about how natural bodybuilding competition has changed over the years. Then they the host will discuss pros and cons on natural bodybuilding and why they full support the idea of it. If you want to get into natural bodybuilding and some day compete. Then listen to this episode.  Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text The host Adrian begins talking about what plant based diet is. As this has been a trend for a couple of years now. There hasn't been much success to it, there are so many benefits to a plant based diet, but why are people still not getting the health they are looking for? Or looking for the body composition they were seeking. Adrian breaks down the science of its advantage and how...

Send a text In this podcast Brandon explains why solely eating clean food when trying to lose body fat isn’t a good idea. He briefly touches up on energy balance and talks about other approach to dieting that are proven to work. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie

Send a text Have you had that friend who always gets high? That friend who smokes cannabis before he goes in training and tells you its the best lift ever? The 2 host talks about the science behind what cannabis does to your brain and also what it affects. Then by using these facts relate them to athletic training and how it can improve or affect your fitness level.  Support the show IG: @liftingn...

Send a text The host, Adrian talks about the main supplements a lot of trainers get asked the most. And even the most highly pushed supplements in the market right now. The host talks about what the definition of these supplements are, and also when is a good time to take these supplements depending on the individual's goals. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adr...

Send a text In this episode of Lifting Nerds Brandon dives into why you shouldn’t solely focus on the scale when measuring your progress. He goes over the other forms of progress that should be use along side it. Support the show IG: @liftingnerds Youtube: liftingnerds Host @_adrianma @brandonemslie