The Improvement Season Podcast

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...

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...