Ep 167 Muscle for Life ft. Mike Matthews

Send us Fan MailThis episode is for all those muscle loving guys and gals! Building lean muscle and getting into the best shape of your life isn’t as complicated as the fitness industry often makes it sound. Regardless of your genetics and exercise discipline, there are a few constants that cannot be overlooked for most men and women. Strength Coach at Critical Bench and co-host of the Strong by Design podcast, Chris Wilson, explores all things MUSCLE with bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger and host of the #1 podcast, Muscle for Life, Mike Matthews. Listen in as Mike gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever!   "Your body's muscle building machinery doesn't work well when the body is under slept." -Mike Matthews   Time Stamps 0:04 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:50 – Host Chris Wilson and guest Mike Matthews share their thoughts on the COVID-19 situation 9:14 – COVID-19: Understanding your risk profile 13:42 – Get to know Legion Athletics’ CEO Mike Matthews, and how he got into the fitness industry 15:40 – The origins of ‘Bigger Leaner Stronger’ 24:31 – The connection between sleep and muscle growth 31:59 – Effects of sleep deprivation on the physiology of muscle building 36:15 – De-load Week: What is it and why is it important? 40:00 – The difference between training in your 20s, 30s and 40s 49:25 – Mike on how to overcome fitness challenges 53:40 – Muscle and strength gain: Why it is important to start training in your 20s 55:00 – Mike on building muscle in your 30s, 40s and beyond 1:02:28 – How genetics affect your fitness and health goals 1:05:36 – Connect with Mike Matthews through his social media channels, official website     Resources LegionAthletics.com Muscle for Life Podcast   Connect w/ Mike: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com