E. 156 20 Training Questions Answered (Nutrition, Recovery, Hypertrophy & More)

In this episode, I answer 20 training-focused questions covering everything from pre-workout nutrition, hypertrophy vs running, training timing, and recovery, to common gym frustrations and technique issues.I break down how to optimize performance, make better training decisions, and remove overthinking—whether it’s choosing the best time to train, progressing lifts, managing fatigue, or navigating real-world scenarios like missed sessions, poor workouts, or gym distractions.This is a practical Q&A designed to help you train smarter, stay consistent, and get more out of your workouts long-term.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 03:19] – Q1: Favorite pre-workout meal?- [03:20 – 04:59] – Q2: How to handle unsolicited gym advice from partner?- [05:00 – 06:25] – Q3: Running goals vs hypertrophy.- [06:26 – 08:24] – Q4: Mobility and stretching.- [08:25 – 10:04] – Q5: B-stance RDL technique.- [10:05 – 11:23] – Q6: Missing a lower body session: When to skip vs adjust your split?- [11:24 – 13:07] – Q7: Best time to train?- [13:08 – 14:54] – Q8: Training during PMS.- [14:55 – 18:19] – Q9–10: Increasing weight + lower back pain.- [18:20 – 21:22] – Q11–12: Hip mobility + intra-workout carbs.- [21:23 – 25:18] – Q13–15: Bad sessions, sleep trade-offs & lifting shoes.- [25:19 – 29:00] – Q16–17: Workout partner distractions + exercise frustration.- [29:01 – 36:23] – Q18–20: Post-workout nutrition, training frequency & muscle growth.Links & Resources:Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink