Muscle Matters Podcast

🚨 Muscle Matters: The Shocking Truth About Food in the USA vs. Other Countries 🚨 In this episode of Muscle Matters, Steve Suthers is joined by food expert Mike Harvey to explore one of the most eye-opening—and controversial—topics in the world of health, fitness, and nutrition: Why does the food in the USA differ so drastically from other countries? 🍔🌍 Are you tired of feeling confused about w...

[00:00:00] Podcast hosts discuss importance of intense training.  [00:03:37] Training method: intense, focused, efficient workouts.  [00:06:50] Obsessed with heavy training, minimal effort.  [00:11:15] Intense workouts, constant tension, muscle growth.  [00:14:59] Summary: Emphasizing the benefits of supersets and density training for increased work capacity and conditioning.  [00:17:41] Dense wor...

[00:00:00] Tips for staying lean during holidays.  [00:03:50] Wait until after the holidays to start dieting and avoid cheat meals.  [00:07:23] Obsessive points in life, ruined Thanksgiving.  [00:10:00] Advice for achieving fitness goals: front load protein, be sensible with food choices, one indulgent meal won't ruin progress.  [00:13:39] Obsession with food and bodybuilding.  [00:17:11] Competit...

[00:03:46] Musings of a Former Soviet-Era Bodybuilder: Navigating the World of Performance Enhancers [00:05:41] Generational Perspectives: A Former Bodybuilder Reflects on the Evolution of the Sport and the Impact of Performance Enhancers [00:14:57]  Confessions of a Bodybuilder: Navigating the World of Cosmetic Enhancements and the Price of Perfection [00:17:51] Bodybuilding Dilemmas: The Struggl...

In this episode, speakers Blake Burnard and Steve Suthers delve into the fascinating world of athletic development, drawing insights from the Russian "Rule of Three." The Rule of Three, created by the Russians, outlines a systematic approach to identifying and nurturing elite athletes, starting from a young age. The hosts discuss how this method involves filtering athletes every three years, narro...

[00:00:00] Genetic freak wins first Olympia show.  [00:05:00] Not Natty: Testosterone Blotchy Skin [00:08:36] Genetic freak, not natty, not oiled.  [00:12:59] Freakish YouTube star: oil baby?  [00:16:12] Big arms, oil use: cancerous?  [00:19:19] Maddie on cutting agent, not steroids.  [00:22:43] Testing protocols for UFC, Joe Wicks endorsed, Sean Casey baseball, Thomas Ma.  [00:26:12] Lean machine...

[00:00:00] Family Thanksgiving drama: Moist steamy pocket of goodness.  [00:02:26] Eat or be eaten: Thanksgiving.  [00:04:43] Love-hate Thanksgiving; foodie professional eater.  [00:07:57] Drink water, take nap, avoid hunger.  [00:11:14] Coach worries for players' safety, parents called. Six words: Coach cares, parents called, safety first.  [00:14:47] No dad, no quitting: broken families.  [00:17...

Join Mike and Steve as they discuss what kind of music gets them pumped up for iron pumping in the morning, as well as what Christian music they enjoy. Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/

Join Mike and Steve in this bonus episode where they talk about the ways God has given them the strength to persevere, worship music, and more! Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/

Join Steve and Blake as they discuss how and when to determine that's it's time for someone to retire from sports. Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/ Blake's Grindhaus Gym: https://grindhausgym.com/

Join Tom, Steve, and Mike as they talk about leg day, popular legal and illegal workout substances through out the years, and more! Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/

Is Coffee Helpful or Harmful for Fitness? | Muscle Matters Join Tom Steve and Mike as they discuss the effects coffee has on fitness and exercise, and more! Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737

Join Tom and Steve with special guest and co-host Blake Burnard as he talks about his process to refine athletes to become the best they can be! Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/ Blake's Grindhaus Gym: https://grindhausgym.com/

Join Tom and Steve with special guest Richard Ramos, where they talk about how their fitness journey has evolved as they've gotten older- I mean wiser. Enjoy! Check out: parentsonamission.org latinocoalition.com Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/

Join Tom and Steve with special guest Jarie Bolander as he tells the story of losing his wife, the book he wrote honoring her, and how he used exercise to better his life. Enjoy! Check out Jarie's website: jariebolander.com Jarie's book, Ride or Die: https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Die-Through-Tragedy-Husbands/dp/1684632102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25QRHHFXPCX3O&keywords=ride+or+die+jarie&qid=1693945829&sprefi...

Join Mike and Steve where they discuss home gyms, what constitutes as fitness vs. fun, and what's your fitness 'why'? Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737

Join Mike, Steve, and Blake as they convince Mike that working out in the morning is objectively better than working out in the evening. Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Steve's Sportlander West: https://sportlanderwest.com/ Blake's Grindhaus Gym: https://grindhausgym.com/

Join Steve and Blake with special guest Joey Rossi as they discuss how from the amount of rest you get, to the food you eat, all affects your fitness health, and more! Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737

Join Mike and Blake as they discuss the importance and desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle so they can enjoy life with their grand kids, and more. Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737 Blake's Grindhaus Gym: https://grindhausgym.com/

Join Mike and Blake with special guest Cayden Cox as he tells the story of how he tore both ACL's, and still gives God all the glory. Enjoy! Get great coffee for a great cause! https://covenantcoffee.org/ 1700 N Chester ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-829-6737

Join Tom and Steve with special guest Dave Sands as he tells his story of becoming a running addict, and how he traded it in for a iron pumping addiction! Enjoy!

Join Tom and Steve as they're interviewed by Scott Winkler, where they tackle questions about starting from scratch, the difficulties of maintaining your body when you're older, and more! Enjoy!

Join Tom and Steve with special guest Matt White as they discuss the importance of nutrition, hard work, coaching and being coached, and more! Enjoy!

Join Mike and Steve as they dive deep into the pros and cons of a home gym, and what to buy and do in order to maximize your space! Enjoy!