The Revive Stronger Podcast

Mike is back with another fantastic episode. We're talking about some of the recent tragic events in bodybuilding, the risks and responsibilities of the sport and the dangers of diuretics. Furthermore, we talk about some of your guys questions. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:47) Supplement protocol and the reality of certain compounds and results (10:11) Responsibility and risks of taking supplemen...

Laurin Conlin is back on the show to talk about a recently published study where they compared a flexible vs. rigid diet and its effects on body composition and metabolism. We did into this study, its background and what the outcomes were and practical outcomes. https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00452-2 Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:49) Why doing this study? (08:00) Study...

Greg is back on the show for another sleep clinic. In today's episode we talk all about end-of-day nutrition and supplements on sleep. We’ll discuss some things to consider when selecting supplements to help sleep, and we’ll also chat about some of the more popular sleep aids. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:04) Pre-bed supplementation (20:10) Fibre and intake on glycemic index (21:32) Surplus and c...

Menno is back on the show. We dig into his recent mini cut, book release all about self-control and of course answer your questions. Never a bad show with Menno in your ears! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:35) Maingaining/Gaintaining (10:05) The science of self-control (12:41) Diet chapter and psychological traits (21:11) Overlooked things when dieting (28:29) Maximum Fibre intake (31:16) Better ga...

Can you be ready too early? This is a discussion between two natural pro bodybuilders who had different perspectives on this question. We dig into it all the way from considerations for the person's level of advancement to their physiology and psychology. You’re not going to want to miss it. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:37 Bertos statement about his athlete and being ready early 08:48 Andrew's take...

John Jewett is an IFBB heavyweight Pro with a masters of science in nutrition & is a registered dietician. We talk about how he uses science & his experience to propel his bodybuilding & his client's results. Digging into how his training has evolved over time & even some insights into how he peaks. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:17) Anecdotal evidence (06:53) Why John is the way he is (15:01) Inju...

Mike is back with another Q&A. This time we're covering things such as technique for hypertrophy vs. powerlifting, how important the stretch is and much more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (15:56) Technique for Hypertrophy vs Powerlifting. Discussion about good technique (33:06) Focusing on proper form (36:04) How important is it to feel the stretch (41:20) Future of hypertrophy anything revolutionary...

Stu is a prolific researcher with currently more than 32000 career citations and 250 research and review papers. His research is focused on the impact of nutrition and exercise on the mechanisms of human skeletal muscle protein turnover & interest in diet- and exercise-induced changes in body composition. We touch on protein (of course) and dig into some supplements including; HMB, BCAA’s, EAA’s &...

Here is part 1 if you haven't watched it yet: https://youtu.be/D4KUI1E_HaI Scott Stevenson is back on the show. We dig into a recent paper he was part of all to do with peak week. Peak week seems to be a mysterious time for a lot of bodybuilders, we dive into how this study helps tackle this. As ever so much to dig into in this chat with Scott, one not to miss. https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biome...

Scott Stevenson is back on the show. We dig into a recent paper he was part of all to do with peak week. Peak week seems to be a mysterious time for a lot of bodybuilders, we dive into how this study helps tackle this. As ever so much to dig into in this chat with Scott, one not to miss. https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-021-00296-y#:~:text=Bodybuilders%20typ...

Mike is back with another Q&A. This time we're covering things such as what's a reasonable weight gain from maintenance to mass in the first week, argument of naturals needing more rest days per week, when to run a longer cut instead of mini cut and if the anabolic rebound after a cut is real Timestamps: (00:00) Update (05:00) What's a reasonable weight gain from maintenance to mass in the first w...

Another sleep clinic is underway with Greg Potter. This week we cover everything from lucid dreams to how good are tracking devices at differentiating between different sleep stages. If you’re interested in optimising your sleep, this is a must-listen. Timestamps: (00:00) Stages of sleep (24:29) How do fitness trackers identify sleep and how accurate are trackers in general? (45:44) Why still feel...

Hattie, Laurin & Holly are back on the show for a contest prep-specific chat. This is part 2 of the roundtable. Go here for part 1: https://youtu.be/GMWK8FCIGYg We cover how long you should take to get to stage, how to monitor progress, peak week and much more. This is one you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Manipulation to variables in peak week (18:02) Food choices when carbing up (29:19...

Hattie, Laurin & Holly are back on the show for a contest prep-specific chat. We cover how long you should take to get to stage, how to monitor progress, peak week and much more. This is one you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) How to decide someone is ready to compete (06:01) General framework to get someone to stage? (12:06) Diet Breaks & refeeds (18:04) Monitoring progress (21:49) How to...

The week Greg Potter is back on the show and that means we’re diving into sleep. In fact, this is going to be a semi-regular thing you will find on the podcast. Myself and Greg will be holding a ‘sleep clinic’ session where we will cover of your questions, in DEPTH. This week we talk about tips to help with waking up during the night and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:58) Tips against wa...

This week we have Adam Tzur from Sci-Fit. Sci-Fit launched in September 2016 and they publish articles and study collections based on fitness and nutrition research. We talk about why science is important but also some very important limitations of science. Learn today why study results don't always apply to you. Timestamps: (00:00) Philosophy of science (04:08) Study vs. anecdotes (05:51) Survivo...

This week I talk with Chris Barakat. We delve into his competitive season and what are some of the strategies he will use to get into the best shape of his life whilst balancing life’s duties. A fantastic chat you’re not going to want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Why you want to step on stage (04:48) Mental growth of prep (10:02) Getting a pro card overrated? (11:24) Current stats (13:56) Length o...

This week I interview Jason Cholewa. We dig into his background & what got him so interested in ergogenic supplementation. Then we discuss some of the common pre-workout supplements & whether or not they’re worth investing into. If you take or are considering pre-workouts, this episode is for you. https://www.instagram.com/dr.redperformance/ https://jasoncholewa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jason...

Today we introduce to you the WNBF UK and the founders Andrew & Steff. We go over their competitive background & what got them into natural bodybuilding before digging into how the WNBF UK came to be & how it will run. It’s a very exciting time for natural bodybuilders within the UK. https://www.wnbfuk.co.uk/ https://www.wnbfuk.com https://www.instagram.com/wnbf_uk/ https://www.proprepcoaching.com...

Mike is back for another Q&A. This time we're talking about prep, deload and calories, maintenance phases, best bodyfat percentage and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:48) Mike's current training & nutrition (04:44) Deload and calories (17:38) Refeeds on contest prep individuals (23:39) Horizontal and vertical pulling distribution (30:58) 15-20% bodyfat better for gaining than 10-15% (40:2...

Menno is back on the show for a Q&A. Before we dig into questions we get an update on Menno’s bulk and how that’s been going. Within the Q&A we cover everything from muscle imbalances to combo sets and definitions of training to failure. https://mennohenselmans.com/ https://www.instagram.com/menno.henselmans/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro and update on Menno (05:38) Exciting research that is in the wo...

Andy is a coach & the owner of rippedbody.com, he also co-authored the muscle & strength pyramids. In addition he is the author of his own texts including the recently updated diet adjustments manual formally called the last shred. Andy is a very experienced & skilled coach we dive into ‘diet adjustments’ including transitional periods from bulks to cuts & vice versa. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro, An...

Eric is back on the show. This week we touch on what the hell Eric has been up to and whether or not he will step on the bodybuilding stage. But the majority focus of the podcast was on the latest evidence surrounding the efficacy of vegan diets for hypertrophy, some new exciting research has just been released. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro and personal situation (13:58) Vegan Diets: Gamechanger for...

Matt Jansen is back on the show. We dig into his coaching background and what lead him to become a coach. Touching on his athlete check-ins and what data he values and the difference between coaching an enhanced and natural athlete and more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (08:51) Relationships with clients (14:56) Differences of enhanced vs. natural athletes (20:30) Blood work and what to do when it's...

Austin has a degree in exercise science & became an IFBB pro in 2014. He recently wrote a very exciting & unique book to fill a hole within the space called the science of strength training. We dig into Austin’s background & what you can look forward to within the book. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (18:17) People that had a big influence on Austin (32:43) Austin talks about his book (44:27) Stretchin...