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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 1H 34M

As a Coach Sometimes You Have to be Cruel to be Kind - Steve & Mike

from The Improvement Season Podcast · host Revive Stronger

In this episode, Steve and Magic Mike discuss their recent experiences with travel, fitness progress, and personal growth. They share insights on overcoming fears, optimizing routines, and enjoying life's small victories, making it a valuable listen for anyone looking to improve their lifestyle and mindset. They discuss training focus, injury management, habit change, AI tools for tracking macros, and insights from sports psychology and coaching. They share practical tips and personal experiences to help listeners optimize their fitness journey. Join the hypertrophic time chamber to ask questions: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbazLhBRouBrMkCq/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 09:00 Health and Wellness Experiences 19:54 Training Progress and Injury Management 22:58 Content Creation and Community Engagement 25:10 Exploring Invincible: Seasons and Characters 26:39 Pets and Responsibilities: A Personal Reflection 29:13 Mid-Year Reflections: Highlights and Anticipations 32:46 Travel Excitement: Bali Adventures Ahead 33:01 Fears and Thrills of International Travel 37:56 Jet Lag and Travel Preparations 39:58 The Importance of Sleep: Eye Masks and Rest 42:09 Focus in Training: Overcoming Distractions 49:11 Empathy vs. Compassion: Coaching Clients Through Injuries 57:19 AI in Nutrition: A Tool for Tracking Macros 59:23 The Role of AI in Food Tracking 01:01:40 Intra-Workout Carbohydrates: Are They Worth It? 01:05:09 Adjusting Caloric Surplus for Muscle Gain 01:07:30 The Importance of Patience in Coaching 01:08:08 Exploring Habit Change in Coaching 01:09:22 Choosing the Right Coach for Lifelong Guidance 01:10:33 Lessons Learned from Being Coached 01:14:37 Cauliflower Oats: A Unique Recipe 01:16:49 Managing Sleep During Late-Night Events 01:18:31 Increasing Female Representation in Fitness 01:20:03 The Future of WMBF in France 01:20:58 The Value of Wearable Fitness Technology 01:25:32 Calories from Fats vs. Carbs in Muscle Building 01:27:17 Minimal Fats: How Long is Too Long? 01:29:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com?snowball=STRONGER • 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 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

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