405: Can 5-6 Week Meso's Be Effective for Training? - The Improvement Season

In this episode of the Improvement Season podcast, hosts Steve Hall and Michael Challis discuss their personal updates, including their current training and nutrition. They delve into the world of bodybuilding competitions, sharing insights on federations, client progress, and the importance of flexibility in diet. The conversation also touches on the psychology behind training and nutrition, as well as upcoming competitions and future goals for themselves and their clients. In this conversation, Michael Challis and Steve Hall discuss various aspects of training, competition preparation, and audience questions. They emphasize the importance of time in coaching, the role of tempo in training, and the potential for muscle gain even in a caloric deficit. The discussion also covers the balance between volume and recovery, the significance of strength and skill, and the impact of small muscle work on overall training effectiveness. They conclude with reflections on recent competitions and the state of natural bodybuilding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:53 Bodybuilding Competitions and Federations 05:57 Protein Powder Preferences and Recommendations 09:13 Client Progress and Coaching Insights 11:53 Injury Management and Rehabilitation 15:10 Nutrition Flexibility and Food Choices 17:54 Client Show Results and Achievements 28:29 Preparing for Competition: Timing and Strategy 30:03 First-Time Competitors: Expectations vs. Reality 31:56 Experiencing the Unknown: Lessons from Fainting Episodes 32:59 Reflections on Recent Competitions and Judging Dynamics 35:02 Changes in Leadership: UKDFBA Transition 36:58 Emerging Training Trends: Sartorius and Hip Flexor Training 39:00 Upcoming Competitions: Yorton Cup and Client Preparations 40:17 Client Roster: Preparing for Future Competitions 42:40 Q&A Session: Food Choices and Training Techniques 53:58 The Art of Lifting: Finding Your Own Style 56:43 Muscle Growth in a Caloric Deficit: Myth or Reality? 59:42 Drop Sets vs. Straight Sets: Finding the Right Balance 01:02:49 Strength Loss After Changing Rep Ranges: Understanding the Transition 01:07:12 Joint Health and Recovery: Balancing Volume and Isolation Work 01:16:10 The Importance of Variety in Training: Avoiding Overuse Injuries 01:18:03 Natural Bodybuilding: Celebrating Progress and Conditioning Join the hypertrophic time chamber to ask questions: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbazLhBRouBrMkCq/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices