FW 49 - Training and Nutrition during lockdown with Eric Helms

Today I welcome previous guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey. Eric is a PhD, accomplished online coach, writer, natural bodybuilder and powerlifter, and an all-round nice guy. 2:10 minutes - we have an introduction to Eric, who he is and what he is doing. 4:50 minutes - we start to discuss the lockdown situation and how Eric is handling it. 8:30 minutes - we discuss managing with limited equipment and bodyweight. 18:30 minutes - we discuss how you can still actually grow muscle with just bodyweight if you develop a routine and progress your movements. 23:00 minutes - we cover the risks of overtraining and also low motivation. 32:40 minutes - we talk about the risks of over doing it when we can get back to the gym. 36:00 minutes - we talk about the challenges faced by power lifters and other athletes who require very specific equipment and ways to manage that. 40:00 minutes - we discuss having an introductory period when you return to the gym, a graded exposure to build back to where you were. 45:00 minutes - we discuss nutrition, the challenges of boredom and stress. Also the risk of being so strict that you cannot maintain your new routine outside of lockdown. 50:00 minutes - finally we talk about the benefit of other things, such as podcasts, books, time with family.