The Improvement Season Podcast

We're back with another episode. This time we dive deeper into our preps, talk about diet breaks, having a coach and much more! Timestamps: 00:57 Steve talks about his first part of his comp prep 02:38 Diet breaks and risk of losing muscle mass if not taking them? 21:42 Having a coach 28:31 Pascal talks about his diet break and compound vs machine work? 47:24 How many carbohydrates can you consume...

We're back with another episode about our prep. This time we're answering some questions and talk about diet breaks Timestamps: 47:25 Do you guys talk about clients much between each? 49:25 Can you lose weight in a diet break? At Maintenance? 54:18 Expectations 57:50 The best case scenario for a beginner with little exercise experience would generally be to get a decent coach. But what if they can...

Today we're back after a short xmas & new years layoff, which you didn't notice at all ;) We'll be talking about our prep, lifting belts and how to get the most out of them and lacking front delts Timestamps: 44:46 How would you go about training around a lower back injury? 47:19 Any tips for how to effectively use a lifting belt on squat, bench, and deadlift? 53:33 I find my belt gets tighter aft...

This week we're joined by competitive bodybuilder & physio on the team Mike Challis. We discuss his career path, bodybuilding aspirations and much more. If you want to learn more about Mike or want to book a consultation with him, head over to our website! https://revivestronger.com/physiotherapy/ Timestamps: 00:53 Mike starts off with talking about himself 11:45 Why physiotherapy and educational...

This time, Steve and Pascal let the year come to an end and give a quick update on the beginning of both of their preps. 06:35 Pascal shares his first stages of prep 09:46 Current steps, kcals, etc. 14:48 Cardio 16:16 Day of eating 20:38 Weighted NEAT 29:12 Steve gives a short update on his prep Submit Questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Thanks, please comment, like and subs...

This time we have Coach Harry Smith on. We talk about the upcoming season and why he decided to go with Men's Physique after all. No timestamps this time because we're basically just touching on that :) Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM:...

This time we're talking about coaching, cutting, gaining muscle in a deficit and if you experience newbie gains even if you're intermediate...yeah I know, sounds confusing. Timestamps: 37:46 Is there a good time in my daily routine to consume creatine to get the most out of it? 41:03 How have you reoriented your sense of purpose in the gym to overcome unplanned or unwanted roadblocks? 47:40 How do...

Another week, another episode! This time we're talking about cutting phase, performance and if heat helps to burn more calories. Timestamps: 28:33 Does heat help to burn more calories? 31:36 As you guys go deeper into your cutting phases, do your big compound movements take a hit? And how do you prefer to make your overload progressions during this time? 37:41 Is there any problem with a wider var...

This time we're back with another episode! In this episode we're talking about holiday season coming up, how to train on holiday and as always genetics. Timestamps: 23:03 How beneficial is using slow-release protein at night? 27:34 I was in hospital last week with bad cellulitis on IV antibiotics. Struggled to get sufficient daily protein for those 5 days and won’t be able to train for another wee...

We're back with another episode. This time we're delving into a lot of questions. Some of them being, true failure on the last week of the meso? Calories during a deload and habits that became bad ones! Submit Questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Timestamps: 21:02 Is there anything better than Lebkuchen? 23:21 Is it worth mini cutting to get in one more planned meso of massin...

We're back with another episode. This time we're talking about the often quoted genetic potential and whether training "just hard" is enough Timestamps: 11:33 Building muscle mass 15:43 Genetic Potential 25:32 When did Steve & Pascal first step into the gym 30:42 Is "just train hard" the right advice 46:28 Ownership and responsibility Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://r...

Once again we're back with talking primarily about the next competitive season, favourite pose to hit, if RDL's can improve hamstring mobility and when are you not natural anymore Timestamps: 19:08 Did you already plan out your next competitive season Steve Hall? 27:21 Favorite pose to hit? Why? Alternatively, if you were a hotdog would you eat yourself? 36:04 How do you get that grainy muscle loo...

We're back with another episode. This time we'll talk about reducing protein for increased carb intake during a cut, axial loading and effective reps. Timestamps: 19:19 TMG (betaine) for its osmolyte properties during a peak week to potentially enhance water stored in the muscle be a viable option for natural bodybuilders? 22:01 Reduce protein intake for carbohydrates during a cut? 25:11 specialis...

This time, we're talking about strength blocks in a hypertrophy cycle, whether mobility is always better and the Joker...but not that much tbh. Timestamps: 23:58 Strength & Hypertrophy blocks 27:30 difference between just doing the workout or intentionally being focussed 31:41 Mobility and ROM for hypertrophy 37:28 Accepting genetics? 45:17 How much fruit in a gaining phase? 56:36 What is your app...

This time, we're joined by the strongest Avenger, the god of Thunder, Harry Smith. Harry is not only the protector of the nine realms but he decided to become the new coach on our team. Submit Questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Due to Harry just having joined us, he still has some coaching spot available. Apply here: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Thanks, pleas...

This time, we're starting to answer the questions collected over in our facebook group. Talking about the muscular potential for older individuals as well as recovery modalities, furthermore, we talk about physiological signs of a deficit, pre-activation sets and much more. Submit Questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Timestamps: 24:37 Getting into lifting after 35+ 29:25 Prog...

This time, Steve and I are sick and we're actually finishing off all the questions! Timestamps: 22:53 Different Progression Methods for exercises? 26:36 Stimulant cycling? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/reviv...

We're back with another episode talking about standing vs. sitting for calorie expenditure, EAA's & BCAA's, how to take care of callouses and the postprandial "crash" Intensity is Everything Seminar: https://revivestronger.com/product/intensity-is-everything/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Podcast Feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgWMGL_61uLQ5H5IyL6klsLABTnPdA...

We're back with another episode talking about rep ranges, doing lots of volume, shrugs and how low you can go on fats. Intensity is Everything Seminar: https://revivestronger.com/product/intensity-is-everything/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Podcast Feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgWMGL_61uLQ5H5IyL6klsLABTnPdAFjTdeaCbmgx3JK67zw/viewform Timestamps: 26:32 Va...

We're back with another episode talking about health in bodybuilding, increasing testosterone levels naturally, training variables and much more. Intensity is Everything Seminar: https://revivestronger.com/product/intensity-is-everything/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Podcast Feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgWMGL_61uLQ5H5IyL6klsLABTnPdAFjTdeaCbmgx3JK67zw/vi...

We're back with another one, talking about training while sore, skinny fats and cutting, forearm training and eating in a sympathetic state. Intensity is Everything Seminar: https://revivestronger.com/product/intensity-is-everything/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 16:57 After a regular cut (not aggressive minicut), how many calories do you typically add back to a cli...

Today we're back with a short episode, in which we basically just cover one question. When is technique "good enough" and when are you too cautious. Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Intensity is Everything Seminar: https://revivestronger.com/product/intensity-is-everything/ Timestamps: 37:11 How do you determine what is good enough technique to stimulate strength and muscle gains,...

This week we're finally back on the Improvement Season Podcast. Basically, we're just catching up and talking about the past two weeks. Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/ugcp-ebook/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger...

Danny is the owner of Sigma Nutrition, a leading content creator and coaching service in the evidence-based fitness sphere. Of course, Danny is also the host of the great Sigma Nutrition Podcast, he also presents internationally and has a master’s in Nutritional Sciences. Today we talk about an area that Danny has been taking a deep look into, that being the circadian rhythm and Chrono nutrition....

This time we're talking about if we count compound movements towards our arm volume, 5/3/1 on a minicut and cardio modalities when cutting. Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/ugcp-ebook/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ Timestamps: 29:40 Do you count compound movements towards arm volume? 31...