COACHING ROUNDTABLE Q&A: PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT DETERMINE FAT LOSS READINESS, HOW TO IMPROVE RECOVERY & REDUCE SORENESS WITH JEFF HOEHN OF THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION | EP. 204

On this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, Jeff Hoehn and I kick off a new monthly collaboration series where we break down listener questions and dive into the strategies that actually move the needle for physique progress, fat loss, recovery & long-term health.We start with personal updates, then move into one of the most important conversations in physique coaching — why most people try to diet before their body and lifestyle are ready.THIS EPISODE COVERS:JEFF’S “HOLDING PHASE” APPROACH TO TRAINING & HEALTHBRANDON’S 24–28 WEEK BUILDING PHASE, TRAINING SPLIT & CALORIE INTAKEWHY A PRIMER PHASE IS CRITICAL BEFORE FAT LOSSPHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT DETERMINE FAT LOSS READINESSMETABOLIC ADAPTATION & DIETING HISTORYHUNGER & APPETITE REGULATION BEFORE DIETINGTHE NEED FOR TIME OUT OF A DEFICITBUILDING MUSCLE BEFORE GETTING LEANMANAGING A TIGHT SCHEDULE WHILE TRAININGCIRCADIAN RHYTHM, MEAL TIMING & EVENING TRAININGADVICE FOR TAKING BETTER CHECK-IN PHOTOSHOW TO IMPROVE RECOVERY & REDUCE SORENESSPERI-WORKOUT NUTRITION & PERFORMANCE RECOVERYWHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HIGH-QUALITY SUPPLEMENT COMPANYTHIRD-PARTY TESTING, LABEL TRANSPARENCY & GMP STANDARDSIf you’re someone who wants to approach fat loss, physique development & performance with a health-centric, evidence-based strategy, this series is for you.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.comMy Reading Recommendations: THE MUSCLE & STRENGTH PYRAMIDS https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1l54og96lf1ccw