The Improvement Season Podcast

We're back with another video. This time we're talking about deadlifts and hypertrophy (again). That's basically all we're covering :D Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:10 Beauty of twice-daily training 24:06 Deadlift for hypertrophy 33:10 Needs analysis and looking at it in a vacuum 39:02 Cost of deadlifting 45:51 Anecdote vs. a belief 50:34 This is not against Deadlifts or you! DON'T take it personal 5...

We're back again with another episode of the Coaching Corner. This time we have coach Jess and Physio Mike on the podcast, talking about female athletes. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:39 The Female Athlete Triad 09:37 Bodyfat and health 12:09 Bodyfat settling range and post show period 18:20 Mike's experience with competing 22:37 Leanness, self-perception and mindfulness around food 29:45 Relationshi...

We're back with another episode in which we're talking about ego lifting, set progression, intensity and much more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro Scale weight talk and how the gaining is going 09.49 Twice daily training set progression 10:57 Autoregulative approach with set increase 13:33 Getting complacent in the gym 17:51 Mindset, psychological health and training with the right intensity 30:39 When d...

We're back with another episode talking about the gyms...not having reopened in the UK, direct trap work, rep ranges and the single biggest thing for training. Timestamps: 04:09 Gyms not reopening in the UK 08:02 Taking deloads when appropriate 14:10 Relationship with the scale 19:45 Pictures vs. Mirror 23:07 Bodybuilding shows and privilege 31:44 Selfishness 40:45 Rep ranges and how to approach i...

We're back with another episode! This time we're talking about Steve's 10 year transformation, fructose to help glucose uptake & Research and Bodybuilding. 00:10 Henry Cavill, Standing desk, new home and new gym! 10:05 Gyms re-opening in the UK 15:34 Joe Rogan & Ronnie Coleman 18:54 Steve's 10 Year Transformation 37:47 Fructose to help glucose uptake 42:47 What are our Strength & Weaknesses and ho...

Welcome to Coaching Corner! Join the coaches of team Revive as they venture into different topics around coaching each and every month. This podcast is to give you, the listener, a view into how coaches approach their work, the challenges, the beauty about it, the methodologies and much more. From the nutritional considerations to the periodisation of training & all the struggles/rewards of workin...

We're back with another video. This time, we're talking about that gyms are Re-Opening all across the globe and what you can/need to expect when getting back to the gym. Timestamps: 12:35 What to expect when getting back to the gym 14:25 Strength drop after lockdown 17:01 Three takeaways of what to expect 20:23 Changes to gym-culture 22:42 Gym equipment nerding 30:11 Quick nutritional overview and...

We're back with another episode. This time we're talking about gyms reopening, what makes a successful mass and does being stronger automatically mean you're bigger? Timestamps: 00:10 Gym are reopening 10:07 Steve talks about his mass 13:34 Not feeling like an adult 18:52 The great benefits of having a recording device 22:34 Strength carryovers to hypertrophy, ie. Strength=Hypertrophy? 33:24 Minds...

We're back with another video. This time we're talking about soreness as an indicator for hypertrophy, mini cuts and the last dance! Timestamps: 05:31 Soreness as an indicator for hypertrophy 16:24 The last dance 27:30 Myo Reps for isolation movements in a low volume block 30:37 How much does skipping breakfast/Lunch have on hyper 34:18 mini cut as a Resensitisation block 45:41 Protein in addition...

We're back with another episode. This time, we're talking about overcoming barriers, slow vs. fast rate of weight gain and G-Flux. Timestamps: 00:20 Scope of practice 12:53 MFP calories inaccurate 19:06 Slow vs. Fast gain 26:40 Overcoming barriers 30:53 Taking progress pics during the offseason to keep yourself accountable 34:50 G-Flux 45:58 Stronger equals more muscular? 53:06 RDL's vs. Hyperexte...

We're back with another episode! This time, we're talking about the fallacy of cutting too often, enhanced vs. natural bodybuilding, adapting to walking and much more. Timestamps: 00:58 Beginning of the gaining phase 03:49 Silver lining of having started a contest prep 07:40 Progress with minimum equipment at home 13:20 Do you REALLY want it?! 19:07 Purchasing equipment now or wait? 22:17 Pascal t...

We're back with another episode! This time, we're talking about the age old question, to gain or to cut? How to decide what rep range to use & Deadlift for back development? Timestamps: 00:20 To gain or to cut? 29:08 Left the gym pushed too hard? 32:33 Busy schedule and set progression 39:13 Deadlift for back development? 44:37 How to decide what rep range to use 49:21 Protein intake dependant on...

We're back with another episode. This time, we're as always rambling a little bit about unimportant stuff and go into the discussion around intra workout carbs & EAA's. Timestamps: 08:57 NHS Clapping 13:08 Time flies by quickly and home gym equipment 23:08 Intra workout carbs & EAA's 34:03 Refractory period and eating protein once vs. more frequent meals 40:02 Structuring chest training and exerci...

We're back with another video in these crazy times. This time we're talking about this is the new normal, muscle imbalances, saving clients from themselves and much more. Timestamps: 00:20 This is the new normal 34:31 Muscle imbalances 40:12 Should Bread & Butter movements ever be removed? 44:36 Things that'd never use with your clients but yourself 50:42 Saving the client from themselves Thanks,...

We're back with another episode during the lockdown! This time, we're talking about the age old story about the scale & the current state of the fitness industry and how tiresome it can be. Timestamps: 12:25 Age old story about the scale 22:40 Not defined by achievements. Will your life change when stepping on stage? 37:22 Estrogen beneficial for muscle gain? Staying in your lane/scope of practice...

This time we're talking about the times of uncertainty and mostly why starting strength or stronglifts are not good programmes for hypertrophy! Timestamps: 00:20 We're talking about our current state 33:44 Starting strength, 5x5 42:52 Can both of you relate to something that you discovered over the years (nutritionally or training-wise) that personally works for you, but for majority of people tha...

We're back with another episode. In times of uncertainty, we will always be there. This time, we're talking about dedicated arm days, training from at home, membersite and of course, what goes on in the world. Timestamps: 00:20 General discussion and what will change 16:28 Update on training & nutrition 43:51 Can an arm day be beneficial if they are a priority 52:35 If muscle maintenance is the pr...

We're back with another episode. This time, we'll be talking about our shows being cancelled due to thing that may not be named on youtube. What next? Still continuing with the diet? Are we going back to gaining? Etc. Timestamps: 00:10 Shows cancelled, what next? 15:50 Home workouts 24:27 Opinions on fitness YouTubers 30:45 Favourite back movement 36:54 Plate loaded machines vs. normal machines 46...

We're back with another video. This time, we're talking about the current situation in the world, Pascal's past, refeeds and much more! Timestamps: 00:20 Just chat about what's going on in the world right now (Skip if you don't want to listen to it) 19:04 When to start posing practice? 30:33 Pascal talks about his past 45:34 Calorie amount that is too low? 52:36 Refeeds and the new study by Bill C...

We're back with another episode and as everyone, we're talking about the one thing that is going on at the moment. Also, talking about mind-muscle connection, per muscle group exercise amount, cardio, etc. Timestamps: 11:17 Diet break and deload 19:02 Steve talks about his diet break 23:31 Metabolic adaptations 30:14 Mind muscle connection gets worse in a meso 39:25 Mind muscle connection on elite...

Today Steve is joined by coach Harry Smith. They talk about gainenance, intra-workout supps & fruit post and pre-carb absorbing, Carb intake & carb sources and much more Timestamps: 01:00 Gaintenance 16:25 Intra-workout supps & fruit post and pre-carb absorbing 31:01 Carb intake and carb sources? 37:03 How far out from a show starting to shave, buying posing trunks, etc 41:25 Picking shows for fir...

We're back with another episode. This time we're talking about the length of diets, self-doubts and sharing struggles and when are supplements worth it. Timestamps: 01:58 Diet breaks and maintenance periods 11:21 Self-doubts 17:58 Sharing struggles 21:44 Length of diet 27:38 Power of a coach 39:32 Supplements worth it 48:33 Balancing family and lifting Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! C...

This time we're talking about diet breaks, loose skin and bodybuilders mindset, in particularly the hyperfocus of athletes. Timestamps: 00:20 Talking holiday and stress 09:51 Loose skin and surgery 22:06 Diet break 32:58 Struggles of family & prep 40:02 Pre-/Post exhaust exercises 44:09 Protein from poor protein sources 56:23 Personal set numbers vs. others 01:03:45 Favourite pre-workout carbs Tha...

This time, Steve is joined by Coach Ryan Solomon! This time we're talking about bodyfat settling point, favourite parts of being a coach, using carb cycling and much more! Timestamps: 00:20 Steve kicks off talking about his prep and rate of loss 06:54 Bodyfat settling points 12:57 Ryan talks about his diet phase 16:03 Favourite part of being a coach? 22:28 Use of carb cycling? 47:52 Formerly obese...

This time we're joined by bikini athlete and intern Jess Dalgish! 03:17 Jess talks about how everything started for her 06:48 Goal oriented mindset and realistic expectations 17:20 Self-awareness & making other people responsible for your failure 19:05 Jess Prep outlined 28:08 How hard was the prep and post show period 39:07 Dissatisfaction of outcome and competition 45:19 Not winning is a blessin...