TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and Performance with Aaron Straker | Ep 677

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I catch up with IFBB Pro and coach Aaron Straker to talk about TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and PerformanceWe dig into what it was like to prep while on TRT, how his training evolved through different phases, the signs his body was fighting the bulk, and how he kept performance high all the way to the stage. Aaron also shares his current goals, including a fertility-focused phase and how he’s using low-volume training to maintain muscle without digging a recovery hole.If you’ve ever been curious about what it really looks like to build muscle on TRT, maintain performance during a cut, or how to train smart in a high-stress season of life, this episode is a must listen.Let’s talk about:IntroductionUpdate on AaronAaron’s first bodybuilding show and TRT journeyTRT vs PEDs and blood work monitoringCalorie intake and training volume during bulkPrep Phase, nutrition and cardio strategyBiofeedback during prepPost-show strategyNew maintenance phase + future focusOxidative stressWhere to find AaronFollow Aaron Straker on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aaron_straker/Aaron Straker's Websitehttps://strakernutritionco.com/Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a