The Mind Muscle Connection

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome back two familiar faces who've graced our podcast before - Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland! They will talk about Training Intensity, Rep ranges, and Supersets for Muscle Growth. Zac and Josh provided an in-depth and informative discussion on this topic, drawing from their extensive research and diving deep into the su...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: Can Reverse Dieting Work For Fat Loss? Are There Any Side Effects To Women Taking Creatine? How Quickly Does The Scale After Starting Creatine And What’s A...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you currently working on strengthening your back muscles and searching for ways to enhance your training?  If so, you're in the right place because this episode has got you covered! I will discuss the 5 Back Training Tips For Muscle Growth, where I will provide detailed information and guidance on what you can do to improve your training.  Yo...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Have you been considering training to failure or wondering if it's the right approach for you? Did you know that you can also apply RIR to enhance your training? In this episode, we are once again joined by Martin Refalo, who delves deep into the topic of Training to Failure Update, Practical Applications For Using RIR. Martin shares valuable ins...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: When working on losing fat, is it better to keep your calories lower or hit macros? How bad is red bull? I’ve been lifting for three years, can I still rec...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you working on shedding weight and fixating on the scale? Did you know that this approach might actually work against you?  In today's episode, I'm going to delve into the 5 Reasons Focusing Just On Scale Weight Loss Can Backfire. I’ll walk you through the ins and outs of why this may not be the best move and provide you with practical s...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Bryan Boorstein and Jordan Lips. They will be diving deep into the topic of Concurrent Training - Muscle Growth and Cardio. They will guide you through a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of cardio, including their personal training approaches, client programming strategies, insights a...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: Can I start with upper body on my lower body days? Is Regression normal? Does strength training programming differ from bodybuilding versus lifestyle goals...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you experiencing a constant struggle, putting in all the effort, yet seeing no progress on the weighing scale? It might be time to reflect on your habits and their impact on your goals. In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial topic - the 7 Common Reasons Clients Struggle with Fat Loss. I will discuss why you might be facing these...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! We are thrilled to have Jade Teta joining us as our guest in today’s episode! He will be discussing all about metabolism.  He will delve into the concept of metabolism itself, how it operates, and the factors that influence its function, as well as eating behaviors, portion control, movement intensity, and their impact on weight management.  If you&ap...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: Best Rep Range for Muscle Growth My body recomp is doing great but how do I lose belly fat? Advice for fixing skinny fat Follow me on Instagram for more in...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you finding yourself less than satisfied with your appearance, despite maintaining a consistent workout routine, a balanced diet, and a healthy lifestyle? If this sounds familiar, you might be making some mistakes! In this episode, I discuss the 3 Biggest Body Recomp Mistakes that could be hindering your progress toward achieving your desired resu...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today's highly informative episode, I'm thrilled to have Jordan Lips join us once again. He will delve into Cardio and Hypertrophy, offering in-depth insights. Jordan will walk us through his training, sharing strategies and advice that may align with your muscle-building or fitness goals. Additionally, he'll provide valuable insight...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics:  Do diet breaks have to be seven days or a certain length of time?   How much weekly do you recommend for Zone 2 cardio? Can it be done after a workout? Sh...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you in your 30s or 40s and feeling like it's too late to make a change? Well, I’m here to shatter that misconception! In today's episode, we're addressing the 5 Reasons You Struggle To Get And Stay In Shape In Your 30s and 40s and Beyond. You might be overlooking these factors that could be holding back your progress. So, if you&apo...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today's episode, we're joined by the esteemed Dr. Mike Nelson, an expert in his field. He's here to discuss Metabolic Flexibility, HRV, Cardio and More! He's revealing these insights exclusively on our podcast for the first time. This means you're getting a special sneak peek into valuable information that hasn't been...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: How to know if you are ready to exit Maintenance and transition to a Builder Cut? Is a six-day push-pull leg split with 16 sets per day too much volume? Ha...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Are you tired of feeling stuck in your fat loss journey, despite pushing harder and harder? Or do you find yourself dealing with low energy, uncontrollable cravings, and even a plummeting libido? If so, it might be time to ask yourself: Are you ignoring the signs that your body is desperately giving you? In today’s episode, I will talk about the 7 Sig...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Wondering if training to failure, and deload, is the key to unlocking your maximum gains? Is there even a 'sweet spot' for training intensity that could maximize your muscle growth? In today’s exciting episode, we are joined again by Dr. Eric Helms, who will thoroughly walk us through his Training Update, Training to Failure, Deloads, and Mo...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: How would you find new maintenance calories when your lifestyle changes?  When should I try to deload? Two sets versus three sets of an exercise – the posi...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In today’s episode, I will talk about the Lower body movements! I break them down into 3 categories with practical tips on exercise variations and typical volume recommendations. Tune in to this episode to discover effective strategies to strengthen and sculpt your lower body! Let’s talk about: Introduction Lower body movements Category #1: Staples Ca...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Brace yourselves for another exciting episode with Greg! He’ll be talking ALL About Supplements! This is actually the third part of our Supplements Series with Greg. You can listen to episode 279 for Part 1 and episode 294 for part 2.  Even if supplements aren't your thing, fear not! Greg covered some fantastic alternatives for those seeking natu...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self! Topics: In a fat loss phase do you change training or continue to lift with progressive overload? Tips/Tricks For Falling Asleep, Getting Better Sleep An example o...

In today’s episode, I will talk about the Upper  Body Movements That are in Each Client’s Muscle Building Program. I will also mention a variety of exercises that you can incorporate into your routine to improve and attain your fitness needs per category. You definitely don't wanna miss out on this super info-packed episode loaded with valuable insights and some seriously practical tips to ta...

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast! Join us in this exciting episode as we welcome back Steve Hall, who will take us on a deep dive into his personal training journey and share his valuable expertise on Deloads, Training to Failure, Long Muscle Length Training and More! Throughout the conversation, Steve brings to the table the diverse viewpoints and insights he has gathered from his ch...