The Improvement Season Podcast

This time, we're talking about how to progress with RIR from Meso to Meso, feeling sluggish after carb meals, transitioning to intuitive eating and how to come back after an injury. 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: 28:08 How to progr...

This time we're talking about our new book with the guys from JPS. Furthermore, we talk about weird food habits, pumps and satisfaction and why you aren't seeing progress in a deficit. 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: 29:59 Who would...

This week we're talking about Belgians (only positive of course), increasing calories gradually in a peak week, how to structure a macrocycle, mindful eating vs tracking macros and the truth of being natural. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: htt...

This time, we're talking about cutting to bulking ratios, DUP for hypertrophy, HRV and much more. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ Timestamps: 30:03 Do you lose strength on a 4-week mini cut with 500 calo...

This time, we're talking about the training the midsection before the actual training, Valsalva movements, fat loss supplements, and much more. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ Timestamps: 22:08 Tips for...

This time, we're talking about the training to failure all the time, macro distribution and its importance and if ab training does actually widen the midsection. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Primer Phase Ebook: https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ Timestamp...

This time, we're talking about the potential detriments and downsides of diet breaks & refeeds. Unfortunately, something that is hardly ever talked about in the same breath. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 31:31 At the start of a mesocycle, how do you go about...

This week, we're talking about Blood flow restriction training and nucleus overload(?). Furthermore, we talk a little about other podcasts we listen to and how to deal with a broken rib! Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 33:54 Big weights with BFR and nu...

This week, we're talking about session volume, lifting mentality, adaptive metabolisms and to deload or not to deload. Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 38:43 Is carb tolerance a thing? 45:23 Deloading? 50:44 Session volume and adaptive metabolisms Thank...

This time Pascal is on holiday (on a farm) and we decided to bring on one of our other coaches, Ryan Solomon! Talking about optimization of sleep, calories after a surgery, TRT and cementing periods Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 17:34 What would you say is m...

This time, we're trying to play catch up and answer quite some questions. Building a time machine, stepping on stage as an introvert, horizontal vs. vertical pulling and much more! Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 23:28 introvert and stepping on stage 25:59 Bui...

This time, we're talking about Avengers Endgame (again) and GoT...if you don't care, skip it and go to the next timestamp ;P Other than that we're talking about passive vs. active ROM, squat shoes vs none and stretching for training. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-semina...

This time, we're talking about Avengers Endgame, diapers for adults, adding sets as progression and much more. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 35:59 Progressing via sets 40:14 When to mak...

This time, we're talking about challenging and frustrating aspects of coaching, anterior pelvic tilt and vaping weed. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 22:37 What aspects of coaching do you...

This time, Pascal is a bit grumpy. However, we still talked about training, nutrition and things such as muscle loss, etc. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 24:40 Front vs. Back load 29:37...

Welcome to the 100th episode!! This time, it's just a typical episode though...talking about somatotypes, satisfaction and self-empowerment and lower ab development. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/…/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-p…/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 T...

This time we're talking about Cryolipolysis, forearm training and testosterone levels for a natural guy. Disclaimer; I think I was wrong with saying that Kai Greene was 240lbs naturally ;) London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://g...

This time we're talking about unusual weigh-ins, top tips on how to become an online coach and higher training frequencies during a mini cut. London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Ultimate Contest Prep Seminar in Bath 14th July: https://revivestronger.com/product/ultimate-seminar-to-contest-prep/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 29:03...

This time, we're talking about muscle group volume, role models and how much sodium is too much sodium London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 28:49 Do you count secondary muscle groups towards total set number work for a specific muscle group? 38:02 Role models outside of fitness 47:11 If you could have...

London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ This time, we're talking about martial arts, muscle loss and talk a bit about why we're citing studies in our video descriptions (sorry) Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 31:31 How long does it take to adjust to surplus calories and stop gaining weight? 35:48 If you could only use one metabolite te...

London Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ This time, we're talking about Mini cuts in the winter season, occlusion training for the neck and training splits for calendar weeks Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 31:49 Mini cuts in winter? 43:32 Favourite fitness channel and idol outside of fitness 55:05 Occlusion training on the neck 56:30 F...

This time, we're talking about set progression, coffee (mmh), RDL vs SLDL and much more. Questions? https://goo.gl/forms/7649mOUMoVMkVC763 Timestamps: 24:05 RIR the same and adding sets instead? 33:38 What are your thoughts on the trade-offs of caffeine/coffee 44:46 Frequency and exercise selection 49:56 Can you please explain the benefits of RDL vs SLDL? 57:26 If you get ill in week two or three...

This time...honestly, it's all over the place. I guess, the aftermath of the Birmingham Ultimate Coach Seminar is still around... Anyway, we delve into things such as minicuts, volume for bodyparts and going close to failure if you're having a hard time gauging RIR. Timestamps: 28:22 Rambling and already a name for your baby? 33:43 Cut vs. Minicut impact on hormone levels? 40:55 How do you train a...

This time, we're talking about THE debate, working abroad and still train, bro splits and much more Timestamps: 30:54 psychological struggles with fat gain 37:14 6 weeks working abroad. How to train? 42:14 exertion headaches 47:47 Seasons and their impact on fat loss 55:17 Different frequencies and training modalities for lower & upper body QUESTIONS: https://goo.gl/forms/9taniImaestBXdKq1 Thanks,...

This time, we're talking about junk volume, having "the talk" with clients and Bret Contreras post about body recomping. Timestamps: 25:36 If you are going from MEV to MRV, at some point your fatigue will accumulate and performance will drop. However, if you were to lower the weight (but it still being above 60%1RM) you could probably do more volume (ie.sets) per session and per week. Is this a wa...