LOSE THE GUT: The Podcast For Men To Lose The Gut

FST intensity? What's the since behind 30 seconds between sets, and does the value go down if it's 45 seconds or a minute? Does it depend on exercise group (for example Lat Pull downs have a cool down of 90 seconds per set)  How to do deal with bored eating Workout volume vs workout intensity - what is more important ? I find myself snacking at night and having a lot of urges. What should...

What’s the point of intensity techniques like drop sets, rest pauses, triple clusters? Programming for chest - what exercises and order do you typically program in and why? How I use myfitnesspal and meal planning to get the best results? How to set calories/macros? When is it time to adjust the total intake? If you are way over or way under on calories one day, does it make sense to make up for i...

Why do we have workout vs non-workout day meal plans instead of consistent calories spread each day? How to maintain fitness/diet while travelling I am taking an army of supplements - Is there such a thing as too many?  Ones you consider core?  Do you have a macro split you like to use for the following phases- cutting, maintain, bulk. if not, how do you decide on the splits Best options to eat ou...

Positive mindset exercises  Switching around training days (I.e assigned to Tuesday but completed on Wednesday) More discussion about de-loading (since this week was the first time I actually did it in my programs)  Thoughts on using those fat handle attachments (I always see those “N-Gage grips)  Eating pre and post workout. How much, what, when? What it matters.  What is the target heart rate ra...

Managing cravings/meal replacements when going out for food Supplements that help with joint health, joint health stretches and exercises  With busy gyms approaching, what are your thoughts on swapping out smith machine work for alternative barbell alternatives? (Squats, lunges, incline chest press, etc). I often finding the smith machine is one of the more difficult pieces of equipment to get acc...

Subbing for back squats with hack/leg press/goblet if you feel knee twinges  Good moderation of having small amounts of sweets. Tips on how to not go overboard with snacking.  How to push through and push yourself for the extra rep, like what does max effort loook like while also not over doing it.  What should last rep look like on each set, second to last rep look like? Mental tricks for it.  Ho...

Basics of lean bulking and when to do it  napping and such in terms of sleep catchup and prep how many days is the max you’d say you can do without a rest day if you’re moving workout days around  Supplements that work Mind muscle: Shoulder  edition I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm here to teach you what it takes to finally lose that weight and be the best version of yourself. S...

Are hydration drinks worth it, if you’re getting your daily water intake. What kinds are good, what kinds to stay away from, etc. If recommended, when should you have them during the day?  How many’s sleep is good and is it good to take melatonin to sleep  Good choice of snacks  Is it important to have protein right after a workout MIND MUSCLE CUES : Chest Edition I have been a fitness coach for 6...

Meal prepping for vacation  Tips for when you are low on time and trying to squeeze a full workout in. Protein intake norm while cutting and while bulking Best swaps for potatoes and rice for their nutrients if not available,  best cardio to protect knees,  thoughts on the science of 12-4-30 walking to burn fat Eating during holiday dinners.  Pre workout and post workout protein and carb intake sc...

Benefits of Aminos/BCAA/etc.  soreness how sore should i be What to do when you just don’t feel like working out Recovering from injuries Can you mix up a bcaa whenever to curb a sweet craving? Thoughts on cutting and bulking - should they be done in cycles or should you just focus straight bulking for example.  How much is too much in the gym ? I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm...

good healthy alternatives when your on the road and forget or don’t have time to prep. How to improve sleep, am and pm routines  meal prep strategies  Thoughts on rowing machines compared to other cardio type machines  Which burns more fat, longer cardio or higher intensity, if you're looking to boost burn Differences in training during a cut versus during a “bulk”? I have been a fitness coach...

Doing Forms on exercise property  Is using a sauna daily a good activity? Using bands for stretching. Are there any pros and cons.  Are there good bodily indicators for when you're drinking enough water to match protein intake?  Suggested stretching technique pre/post workout?  Feelings about the effectiveness of planks?  When should you take rest for injuries? And when is right time to start...

Is chewing gum good or bad when trying to lose weight spicing up ways to eat the same foods day in and out Getting stuck at a certain weight and breaking through plateau  What supplements are good and bad Do you have a continuous plan after your initial program time is up? I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm here to teach you what it takes to finally lose that weight and be the bes...

Equipment! What do I need to properly do weighted dips? Do you like wrapping knees for squats?  How often should I wear the back belt? How to do supersets.  Benefits of using lower weights with full reps, compared to higher weight and 1/2 or 3/4 reps.  Avoiding eating out and drinking at parties  Stacking pre workout with pump and the differences of pre workouts  Mind muscle connection cues for le...

Today I talk about : Is there seasoning thats should be avoided? Cold baths  To stay consistent and motivated  Do we lose adipose tissue as we sleep? How does fat loss work ? I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm here to teach you what it takes to finally lose that weight and be the best version of yourself. So if you want to  to lose weight and get your abs showing for the first tim...

Best ways to diagnose why strength isn’t improving in some areas as expected (ie shoulders) snacks other than protein shakes and jerky in a jam Workout while traveling  Thoughts on “greens” (shakes) and preworkouts?  Body fat Avoiding or tending to sports injuries like tendonitis How to plan for a vacation while being in a calorie deficit  I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm here t...

Today I talk about:  Managing pain using painkillers vs just gritting through it - any adverse effects on muscle growth? How to work flexibility training into workouts and best intervals to focus on them (like ankle flexibility to help with squats, etc). A water can get boring! How can we spruce it up a bit and not lose track of calorie management? Tips or ways to use your legs during bench press ...

Today I talk about:  What’s the effect of being low on fat and carbs, even if protein is on track, for calorie deficit diet?  How do you tackle one arm being significantly weaker (5 lbs) in exercises?  When is it best to start targeting muscle subgroups (different parts of shoulder, I.e). More acutely? Are lifting straps, hooks or any other type of accessory, beneficial. Machines versus - free wei...

Today I talk about: Principles about how hard to go after being sick Making up for missed workouts in those rare cases How to do an proper leg curl  Discuss different supplements/vitamins/foods and their benefits that we might not know about. Example - you mentioned adding cinnamon to some of your meals. I add this everyday to my oatmeal because of all the major benefits.  How does artificial ingr...

Today I talk about: How to make meals easy to make and more edible. Different recipe ideas.  Eating a hour before bed - is it bad ? Are protein bars, drinks, and powder’s equivalent replacement for actual food? Feelings on low sugar protein milks? (Okay to use as supplement vs only powder? Protein powder differences - Whey, casein, vegan Tips to get more focused in workouts  I have been a fitness...

Today I talk about: Stress from work place to every day thing’s effects on your body’s  How to properly track when we don’t have a scale on us. How does alcohol affect fat loss? The details and language of weight lifting. What is eccentric, what does tempo do to the muscle? Proper supplements and when throughout the day to take them  Pre/post workout vs non workout days and during workouts  Gettin...

TODAY I TALK ABOUT : What to do when we are not at our usual gym & How to adapt our workouts when we don’t have the correct equipmen Core/ab workouts - are they effective for getting abs? Frequency of training  Intermittent fasting - good or bad? Can it  create issues?  Like say digestion? How does weed affect your training / progress  I have been a fitness coach for 5 years and I'm here t...

TODAY I TALK ABOUT : Navigating mental health days  How much does muscle soreness relate to a good workout  What happens if I don’t eat enough protein or under eat my protein goal ?  Do cold showers help? Benefits and disadvantages? Do I have to train to failure ? Long period (weeks) travel and managing hunger vs overrating!  I have been a fitness coach for 5 years and I'm here to teach you wh...

TODAY I TALK ABOUT : Fighting difficult digestion/gas,  switching from cut to bulk properly,  when to do medicine ball/plyometrics/explosive intensity exercises  How you know when the weight is perfect to build  Combat snacking / sugar cravings Should I eat before gym or after? How much too? Are all fruits good ? Are there any to avoid or limit? How to combat bloat/sodium sudden water retention? P...

TODAY I TALK ABOUT : Under eating is it bad and why What are the best protein bars to have in between long meals Creatine - What does it do?  When should you take it ? how much to take ? Easiest ways to increase protein intake  Why We Have Cravings and how to deal with them  I have been a fitness coach for 5 years and I'm here to teach you what it takes to finally lose that weight and be the b...