409: How to Auto-Regulate Training Volume - The Improvement Season

In this episode of the Improvement Season podcast, hosts Steve Hall and Mike discuss various aspects of bodybuilding, including personal health updates, training progress, nutrition strategies, and future competition goals. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong immune system, the impact of deloading on training performance, and the significance of setting realistic bodybuilding goals. The conversation also touches on engaging with listeners through Q&A sessions and the evolving landscape of bodybuilding competition. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various topics related to fitness, nutrition, and personal experiences. They explore the complexities of autophagy and fasting, the challenges of weight management and body image, and the importance of having a coach for support. The discussion also covers tendon health in relation to training volume, auto-regulating training intensity, and personal insights on dating and relationships. Additionally, they address nutrition strategies between bodybuilding shows and the impact of social media on body image perceptions. The conversation concludes with thoughts on exercise preferences and the importance of enjoyment in fitness routines. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:50 Health and Immune System Insights 05:28 Training Updates and Progress 08:35 Nutrition and Dietary Adjustments 11:35 Competing Considerations and Future Plans 16:53 Bodybuilding Levels and Personal Growth 20:50 News Segment and Community Engagement 27:10 The State of Fitness News and Updates 29:51 Anime Recommendations and Discussions 33:18 Nutrition Tips for Morning Athletes 39:25 Fasting and Autophagy Insights 41:59 Navigating Weight Gain and Body Image 47:20 Auto-Regulating Training Volume 57:45 Navigating Personal Relationships and Social Media Presence 58:50 Dating Life and Experiences 01:04:50 Training Experience and Age in Bodybuilding 01:05:30 Nutrition Management Between Shows 01:09:08 Fictional Physiques and Aspirations 01:11:54 Paranormal Encounters and Beliefs 01:13:23 Training Methods: Percentage-Based vs. Intuitive 01:15:05 Social Media's Influence on Bodybuilding Perceptions 01:18:20 Cardio and Step Tracking in a Bulk 01:19:24 Exercise Preference: Sticking to What You Love 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