The Improvement Season Podcast

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...

Oh Alberto, what have you done...this time, we're talking about Myo-reps, helping family member with their fat loss and an interesting question about time under tension. Timestamps: 29:56 Thoughts on Myo-Reps as a main training strategy for hypertrophy 34:36 Stance for smith machine squats? 39:38 Should I train with a common cold? 42:28 If muscle damage is doubted to be a contributing factor for m...

This week, Pascal becomes a father..well, you know what we mean. Timestamps: 29:05 How to avoid being overwhelmed by a goal 38:25 How do you convince your female clients to repeatedly commit to massing? 47:29 Do you think it is possible there is a higher risk of joint issues when using progression schemes involving volume and load (compared to a constant volume approach midway between MEV and MRV)...

This time, we're talking about Bodyfat levels and visual cues, broken metabolisms and stuff stuff stuff Timestamps: 20:28 Bodyfat level visual cues, abs vs. veins? 26:20 What to do when stagnating? 38:55 Super low BMR? 53:06 Implementing core lifts in metabolite blocks? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestrong...

This time, we're talking about training for aged individuals, exercise selection and mind-muscle connection and if we've seen better gains with lower frequency? Timestamps: 19:05 Lingering fatigue from the last mesocycle? 22:29 Adding and maintaining muscle after age 50 29:14 How much cardio for bulking and cutting? 31:37 How it's ok to not be normal 43:08 How to restructure your training for a bu...

Happy New Year guys! This time, we're talking about carb cycling, exercise selection and mind muscle connection and if we've seen better gains with lower frequency? Timestamps: 03:52 Best way to programme for strength and hypertrophy in the same week 36:12 Favourite exercises equal strong points? 40:05 Ever seen better gains with lower frequency? 44:00 Consistent carb intake? 48:22 Tracking Tonnag...

This time, we're snarky pricks...enjoy! Timestamps: 28:20 Posing for recreational bodybuilders? 30:55 Helping to learn to gauge RIR 37:30 Thoughts on Brexit? 42:19 What to do when you aren't able to progress with load 50:26 Partial and cheat reps to increase workout intensity? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.reviv...

The Ultimate Coach Seminar 2019 http://revivestronger.com/the-ultimate-coach-seminar/ This time we're talking about heart health, living life, things such as scars and tattoos for competing Timestamps: 35:21 Operation scars detrimental? 39:50 Metabolite technique frequency 47:45 how to gauge when to make adjustments Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/on...

This time we're talking about the best exercises you aren't doing right now! Timestamps: 14:27 Periodisation and deloads for beginners? 20:42 Recommendation for temporarily reducing training volume 23:19 Volume progression from meso to meso 34:10 Resting Heartrate when dieting 41:31 Rack pulls, Front laterals, Decline Benches Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestron...

This week, both Steve and Pascal are in a deload so finally more time to cover some questions. Here are a couple of them: Timestamps: 17:51 Control electrolyte intake 23:30 Fasting to counteract a binge? 29:40 Intra workout nutrition? 37:52 Reasons why scale weight is impacted by sickness 46:16 Quad development without squats? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestro...

This time, I mean, as always, we're catching up about our last week but furthermore, we're going to talk about if your metabolism is going to slow after a minicut and the question everyone wants to hear...how much are we charging for coaching? Ps. Couldn't put the link into the video after all ;) Timestamps: 19:56 Different exercise order from meso to meso 23:50 What to do when a person in the gym...

This week...nothing happened...ok, not for Steve but Pascal went through a lot. I have the feeling that it's always like that. Idiot, poor soul? Well, find out yourself! Ah, btw. furthermore, we get into some listener questions such as high carb/low setup. strength phases for bodybuilders and much more. 29:30 Strength phase for bodybuilders? 32:45 Insight into how to set up high carb/low fat intak...

This week we're talking about whether we're adjusting our calories when you're more active, females and chest training and intuitive eating. Timestamps: 26:50 Adjusting caloric intake based on fluctuating daily activity 35:15 Finding the right volume and training progression? 43:30 Is intuitive eating possible? 52:54 Chest training for female athletes? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! C...