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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 43 MIN

Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best | Ep 718

from The Mind Muscle Connection · host Jeff Hoehn

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your BestI walk through healthy body fat ranges for men and women, the real tradeoffs of getting very lean, and why staying shredded year-round can quietly hurt your recovery, hormones, and performance. We talk about how lifestyle, genetics, and training history all play a role in where you feel best. I also explain why building muscle and periodizing your nutrition is almost always the smarter long-term move.If you’ve ever wondered why you still aren’t happy after losing weight or you’re debating pushing leaner… this episode will help you make a smarter decision.Let’s talk about:IntroductionThe Problem With Chasing the Lowest Scale WeightBody Fat PercentagesGet Into a Healthy Body Fat RangeFertility & Body Fat ExtremesGetting Leaner Comes With TradeoffsHormonal & Metabolic Consequences of Being Too LeanYour Ideal Body Fat Is PersonalBuilding Muscle Improves Your Look at Almost Any Body FatFat Loss Needs to Be Done in PhasesThe Real Long-Term GoalWhat If You Lost Weight and Still Aren’t HappyPsychology & Body DysmorphiaFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best I walk through healthy body fat ranges for men and women, the real tradeoffs of getting very lean, and why staying shredded year-round can quietly hurt your recovery, hormones, and performance. We talk about how lifestyle, genetics, and training history all play a role in where you feel best. I also explain why building muscle and periodizing your ...

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