The Next Set Podcast

What does it actually mean to "train like an athlete"?In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir breaks down the real meaning behind athletic-style training and how evidence-based periodization can help everyday adults build strength, resilience, performance, and longevity.Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s+, trying to lose fat, build muscle, improve functional fitness, or stay competitive in sports and life, this episode explains how structured programming can take you from deconditioned to high-performing without guesswork.Topics covered:• What periodization actually is• Macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles explained• General preparation vs hypertrophy vs strength vs performance phases• Why most people stay stuck in ineffective training cycles• How to build real-world athleticism safely• The role of mobility, strength, endurance, and recovery• How phased programming improves health, performance, and injury resilienceIf you’re tired of random workouts and want a smarter system, this episode gives you the foundational framework.Train with purpose. Perform for life.📅 Book a discovery call to build your custom performance system: www.rehantahir.com📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.rehantahir📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thenextsetpodcast🌐 Website: www.thenextsetpodcast.com

Celebrity nutritionist, bodybuilding champion, and supplement formulator Rehan Jalali joins Dr. Rehan Tahir on Next Set for a 30-year-deep conversation on what actually builds muscle, what's marketing noise, and the non-negotiables every serious lifter should be running.This isn't fitness influencer talk. Rehan Jalali was the first person to bring creatine to the U.S. supplement market in 1995, has formulated 150+ products (including the first protein candy in 2001), trained at the University of Texas under powerlifting legends Jan and Terry Todd alongside Mark Henry, won Mr. Texas as a natural competitor, and has worked with Hollywood's biggest stars. Dr. Tahir digs into how he did it — and what he'd tell anyone trying to get serious results today.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN— Why "intensity builds immensity" still beats every new training trend— The three non-negotiables Rehan Jalali won't let any client skip— The real story on creatine, protein, and the kidney-damage myth— Why most fad diets (keto, carnivore, gluten-free) are repackaged ideas from 30+ years ago— How to think about supplement formulation, marketing, and what's actually worth your money— The South Asian genetics conversation almost no one in fitness is havingGUESTRehan Jalali — Celebrity nutritionist, biochemist, and supplement formulator. Mr. Texas. Author and product developer behind Abolean, Glucagon Lean Results, and dozens of category-defining sport nutrition products.Follow Him on Instagram: @sixpackdietplanHOSTDr. Rehan Tahir — PhD, Health & Human Performance | NSCA CSCS, TSAC-F | NASM CESOnline coaching at Apex Tactical Athletics: [your link]Apply for 1:1 coaching: [your link]If this episode hit, do me a favor — subscribe, leave a review, and share it with one lifter who needs to hear it. New episodes weekly on YouTube and Spotify.#RehanJalali #NextSetPodcast #Creatine #Protein #Bodybuilding #FitnessPodcast #ApexTacticalAthletics #StrengthTraining #SupplementScience

Season 1, Episode 7 is now live!In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, I sit down with Coach Alex Jamal for a conversation that cuts through the noise in the fitness industry.We get into:mindset and consistency, why real results still come from discipline, the truth about GLP-1s and shortcuts, why muscle matters more as you age, how social media keeps recycling bad fitness advice, and why evidence-based coaching still wins.Alex brings a rare combination of real-world coaching experience, competitive experience, and a deep respect for science. This was a strong conversation on what actually works, what people keep getting wrong, and how to build a body and mindset that lasts.A few takeaways: You do not need perfection. You do need consistency. Nothing grows in your comfort zone.And no supplement, fad, or shortcut replaces the work.You can find Alex on IG @thetraineralex and @fitnessresultscoach or visit his website: https://www.fitnessresultscoach.com/Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Visit www.thenextsetpodcast.comTag someone who needs to hear this one.#TheNextSetPodcast #AlexJamal #FitnessResultsCoach #EvidenceBasedFitness #StrengthTraining #NutritionCoach #MindsetMatters #GLP1 #FatLoss #MuscleMatters #TacticalAthletics #ApexTacticalAthletics

Guest: Chad CoyStrongman Athlete | Coach | Educator | Director of Business Development, Parisi Speed SchoolIn this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir sits down with Coach Chad Coy — strength coach, strongman athlete, educator, and Director of Business Development for Parisi Speed School.Chad shares his journey from discovering strength training as a young athlete to building a career in performance coaching, education, and mentoring coaches around the world.The conversation explores:• Why strength training changes lives at any age• The difference between training and coaching• How speed, strength, and movement are skills that can be developed• Why mastering the basics beats chasing advanced techniques• The untapped opportunity in training older adults and seniors• The role of confidence and belief in athletic and personal developmentChad also shares powerful lessons from decades in the field — including why every athlete and coach should hire a mentor, invest in education, and commit to continuous learning.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone who simply wants to train smarter and live stronger, this episode delivers practical insight and real-world perspective.

In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir sits down with Coach Jeremy Hare for a conversation on coaching, leadership, sports performance, and how the principles of great coaching extend far beyond athletics.Jeremy shares his journey from athlete to youth and college coach, and how those lessons now shape the way he leads high-performing sales teams in the professional world. They discuss the power of relationships, why attitude and effort still matter most, how failure builds confidence, and what it really means to lead people instead of just manage them.This episode is for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone trying to improve performance, build trust, and bring out the best in others.Topics covered include:The evolution of Jeremy’s coaching philosophyWhy coaching is done in practice and management happens in the gameFailure, feedback, and building resilienceAdapting leadership style to different personalitiesWhy great coaches create future leadersThe importance of slowing down to improve performanceJeremy is active on LinkedIn under his name, Jeremy Hare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-hare-ms-143b964/

Are GLP-1 type medications“cheating", or are they simply tools working within human biology?In this episode, we break down the science behind hunger, satiety, and fat loss, without hype or moral judgment.GLP medications can amplify satiety. They cannot replace behavior.Understanding the receptor → integrator → effector framework changes how you approach fat loss, whether you use medication or not.📘 Want more info? Download the full guide here:https://apextacticalathletics.com/the-hunger-satiety-blueprintTrain with purpose. Perform for life.#GLP1 #WeightLossScience #FatLoss #MetabolicHealth #APEXTacticalAthletics

This first episode of The Next Set Podcast is a personal one.I share my background and how I first got into health and fitness, the experiences that shaped my perspective, and the period where I lost my health and direction along the way. We talk honestly about what that cost me, what I learned from it, and what it took to rebuild.I also lay out the philosophy, mission, and vision behind my work today, and why The Next Set represents more than just training. It’s about reemergence, accountability, and choosing to step forward with purpose after setbacks.This episode is an introduction to who I am, how I got to this point, and what's the future direction. Follow us:Instagram: @thenextsetpodcastOn The Web: The Next Set Podcast

Welcome to The Next Set Podcast, where strength isn’t a destination — it’s a process. Each episode dives into training principles, mindset, recovery, and real-world adaptation, showing how the same concepts that build athletic resilience also build resilience in life.We explore progressive overload, stress and recovery, movement patterns, and coaching insights, and we talk with athletes, coaches, scientists, and everyday lifters about what it really takes to keep showing up — in the gym and beyond.Whether you’re chasing personal records, mastering coaching craft, or navigating the everyday grind, The Next Set Podcast gives you actionable ideas to train smarter, think deeper, and handle whatever comes next.Strength, stress, and adaptation, inside and outside the gym.