The Benefits of Eating At Maintenance w. Brandon DaCruz | Ep 725

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Cruz, a seasoned coach, fitness enthusiast, and host of the Chasing Clarity podcast, with over 20 years of experience in training, nutrition, and metabolic health to discuss about The Benefits of Eating At MaintenanceWe talk through why maintenance is often misunderstood and why spending time there can be one of the most powerful tools for improving body composition including the difference between maintenance calories and maintenance phases, the metabolic and physiological benefits of eating at maintenance, and how this phase can support long-term progress as well as for women.If you want a clearer understanding of how to use maintenance calories to improve performance, recovery, and long-term physique results, this episode is a must listen.Let’s talk about:IntroductionUpdate on Jeff’s trainingVolume cyclingImportance of experimentation in trainingConditioningTotal testosterone levelsHow SHBG affects testosterone availabilityThyroid markersSupplementsBrandon’s trainingEating at maintenanceHormonal and thyroid benefitsPerformance and recoveryUse of maintenance during fat loss phasesMaintenance for women and hormonal healthLevine studyFemale physiology and body fat regulationWhere to find Jeff and BrandonFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE