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1

If We Could Only Do One Exercise Per Muscle Group

2

Understanding Your Training Logbook (are you actually stalled + how quick should progression be?)

3

What Does It Actually Take to Do a Bikini, Fit Model, or Figure Show?

4

7 Fat Loss Mistakes Nobody Talks About (And Why They're Keeping You Stuck)

5

Inside Andrea’s Bikini Competition Prep: What’s Different, What’s Harder, & What She’s Learning

6

Coaching Q&A: Advice for New Coaches, Better Check-Ins, HRT Pros/Cons, & More

7

How To Structure 12-18 Months Of Phasic Body Recomposition

8

Rapid Fat Loss with Brandon DaCruz (Pt. 2): Diet Framework, Cardio, Fat Loss Supplementation, & More

9

Rapid Fat Loss with Brandon DaCruz (Pt. 1): A Smarter Approach to Aggressive Dieting

10

Why Your Building Phase Isn’t Working

11

Is Overtraining Hurting Your Progress? (Or Is It Something Else?)

12

Listener Q&A: Reverse Dieting, Yohimbine, Metabolism Recovery + Maintenance Adjustments, & More

13

Your 2026 Transformation Roadmap (Primer → Recomp → Fat Loss → Lean Build)

14

2026 Physique Game Plan: Our Training + Nutrition Phases for the Year

15

Training Mistakes Pt. 8: TRICEPS

16

Training Mistakes Pt. 7: BICEPS

17

Brandon DaCruz - (PT. 2) Specialization Training Phases: Exercise Selection, Example Programs, Nutrition Considerations & More

18

Brandon DaCruz - (PT. 1) Specialization Training Phases: How to Bring Up Lagging Muscle Groups *AUDIO CORRECTED*

19

Bodybuilding Prep, Reverse Dieting, Bikini vs Figure Training, & How We Chose Our Coaches (Q&A with Andrea & Natalie)

20

Training Mistakes Pt. 6: DELTS

21

Training Mistakes Pt. 5: QUADS

22

Training Mistakes Pt. 4: PECS

23

Training Mistakes Pt. 3: HAMSTRINGS - How To Get The Hamstring Hang

24

Aaron Straker - Advanced Fat Loss Methods

25

Training Mistakes Pt. 2: LATS - Why You’re Not Building the V-Taper You Want

26

Training Mistakes Pt 1: GLUTES - Why They’re Not Growing

27

How To Reverse Diet The Right Way (ft. Natalie’s Post-Show Strategy)

28

How Natalie Won Her First Two Bodybuilding Shows (And Built a Stage-Winning Physique)

29

Why Most Lifters Don’t Have Visible Abs (and How to Fix It)

30

How To Get Stage Lean: Natalie’s Peak Week Q+A

31

Hard Lessons From The Last Year of Coaching: What We’d Do Differently

32

The BEST Training Splits for Maximum Gains (3, 4, or 5 Days/Week)

33

LISTENER Q+A: Combining CrossFit & Lifting, Overrated Training Tactics, Intuitive Eating, and More

34

LISTENER Q+A | Conflict in Our Team, Hybrid Training, Digestive Red Flags, Insulin Resistance After 40, and More

35

How We Use High Carb Refeeds To Get Clients Leaner, Faster

36

TROUBLESHOOTING ADHERENCE: Why Clients Aren’t Sticking to the Plan (And How to Fix It)

37

Elite Coaching Part 2: Phasic Nutrition, Optimal Training, & Body Recomp

38

The Coaching Secrets Behind Elite-Level Client Results

39

[Listener Q+A] Cardio Timing, RDL Fixes, Insulin Resistance, How Frequently Should You Train a Muscle, & More

40

The 8 Biggest Mistakes We Made Coaching Our First 100 Clients

41

Move More // Eat More: The Best Protocol To Get Leaner While Building Muscle

42

Why Most Women Never Get As Lean As They Want

43

Is Training Too Much Killing Your Gains? Smarter Hypertrophy with Kyle Baxter

44

The Leanest Clients Nail This: Training + Diet Synergy Explained

45

[Replay] How To Use Pictures, Measurements, & The Scale To Assess Your Physique Progress

46

Pt. 3: Fixing Quad Dominance To Build Your Glutes - Movements, Cues, & Program Design

47

What You Can Learn From Contest Prep x Natalie’s Journey to the Stage

48

Pt. 2: Fixing Glute Dominance To Build Your Quads - Movements, Cues, & Program Design

49

From Building to Fat Loss: Mistakes to Avoid When You Start Dieting

50

PT 1: Why You're Glute OR Quad Dominant (and how to fix it)

51

[ft. Kyle Baxter] Building Better Glutes: Programming, Biomechanics, and Technique Fixes

52

[CASE STUDY] How Jaune Built a Stage-Ready Physique Without Constant Dieting

53

How Natalie Grew Her Lats & Quads

54

The Truth About Getting Lean & Staying There

55

Nick Ridpath - Why Your Training Isn’t Working: Optimizing Movement For Hypertrophy

56

Jeremiah's 16 Week Photoshoot Prep + New Fat Loss Protocols

57

Q+A: Best Training For Fat Loss, Maintenance Phases, Tendon Pain, And More

58

How Andrea’s Built Her Lower Body (as a hard gainer)

59

Listener Q+A: When to Train to Failure, Balancing Training With Running, How Quickly Do You Lose Muscle, & More

60

Photoshoot Q+A: Peak Week, Tans, Reverse Dieting & The Surprising Lessons

61

What We’ve Learned Pushing Our Own Physiques to the Next Level

62

Andrea’s Photoshoot Journey To Her Best Physique Ever

63

When to Add Cardio vs Drop Calories for Fat Loss

64

(*updated audio) MASTERING BODY RECOMPOSITION [Pt. 2]: Nutrition & Cardio Strategies For Advanced Clients

65

4 Signs You’re Not Training Hard Enough To Build Muscle

66

MASTERING BODY RECOMPOSITION [Pt. 1]: Training Strategies For Advanced Clients

67

[Pt. 2] Coaching Beginner Clients: Nutrition & Training Protocols

68

Our Updated Approach To Ab Training: High Frequency, Stomach Vacuums, And More...

69

The Best Nutrition Strategy to Stay Lean While Traveling

70

[Pt. 1] Beginner Clients: How to Coach, Motivate & Get Them Results

71

High Energy Flux, Applications For Low Carb Dieting, TRT, and more

72

Jeremiah's Fat Loss Phase: 5 Key Adjustments & Takeaways

73

Exercise Swaps & Order: When to Pivot vs. Stick to the Plan

74

The Most Efficient Meal Prep System For Easier Fat Loss

75

Q+A | Do High Steps Hurt Muscle Growth, Managing Hashimotos, Building Shoulders, Diet Breaks, And More

76

Cardio vs. Steps: Which Is Better for Fat Loss & How to Use Both

77

How Do You Know If You're Actually Building Muscle? (7 ways to tell)

78

Andrea & Jeremiah's Current Fat Loss Phases: Keys To Successful Dieting

79

Listener Q+A | The Truth About CrossFit vs. Bodybuilding, Optimal Training Volume For Building Muscle, Best Fiber Sources, Choosing a Coach, and More

80

How Much Should the Scale Go Up in a Lean Building Phase?

81

Listener Q&A: Underrated Gym Machines, Build Phase Nutrition, Contest Prep in Your 40's, and More

82

Why Your Fat Loss & Muscle Growth Has Stalled: Do You Actually Need a Health Phase?

83

8 Mistakes You're Making With Your Hypertrophy Training

84

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 6) How To Keep Your Results After The Photoshoot

85

Underrated Aspects of Fat Loss: 5 things that're often overlooked but crucial for successful fat loss

86

How Aggressively Should You Be Dieting?

87

How To Build Your Own Flexible Meal Plan For Easier Fat Loss

88

What To Do If You Don't Feel The Target Muscle Working In An Exercise

89

The NEW Coaching Strategies That Helped Our Clients The Most In 2024

90

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 5) Fine Tuning Your Peak Week + Photoshoot Day For The Best Result

91

[Replay] How To Lower Hunger While Dieting

92

[Replay] Building Glutes: The Best Exercises, Strategies, & Mistakes To Avoid For Developing Glutes

93

Lessons, Wins, and Goals: Reflecting on 2024 and Preparing for an Even Better 2025

94

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 4) How to Go from Lean to Ripped: The Final Push of Photoshoot Prep

95

Is Poor Food Quality Slowing Your Fat Loss? (it's more than just calories)

96

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 3) Establishing diet structure + timeline, cardio, and more

97

The Courses, Mentors, & Experiences That’ve Helped Us Grow The Most As Coaches

98

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 2) The Most Underrated Phase for Getting Photoshoot-Ready

99

Mastering Training & Nutrition Synergy for Optimal Fat Loss Results

100

(Replay) How To Use Mini Cuts For Rapid Fat Loss

101

(PHOTOSHOOT PREP SERIES PT. 1) Why Do A Photoshoot & Who's A Good Candidate?

102

The Quickest Way To Get Your First Pull-Up

103

The Mistakes Keeping Most Coaches Stuck (why your clients & business aren't progressing)

104

Which Phase Of Nutrition Is Best For You? (based on body fat, muscularity, biofeedback, & more)

105

The 5 Reasons You’re Not Making Progress In Your Fat Loss Phase

106

Mastering The Post-Diet Recovery Phase To Stay Lean + Build Muscle

107

Mastering The Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat For More Glute & Quad Gains (Movement Deep Dive)

108

The Best Calorie Cycling Strategies For Quicker Fat Loss

109

(Coaches Roundtable) Weight Vests For Fat Loss, Photoshoot Prep, REDs and more

110

How To Know If You Should Start In A Fat Loss, Building, or Body Recomposition Phase

111

(Top 5 List) Favorite Movements In Our Training Programs Right Now

112

Ultimate Glute & Delt Training Guide: Programming Tips for Maximum Muscle Growth

113

What You’re Holding Onto Is What’s Holding You Back

114

Coach Tass's Guide to Staying Lean Year-Round

115

[Deep Dive] Body Recomposition Strategies For Women

116

Can You Really Eat More and Stay Lean? The Truth About Boosting Your Metabolism

117

The Most Common Character Traits Of Clients Who Get Ripped

118

Next-Level Lean: What Bodybuilding Prep Teaches You About Fat Loss

119

Building Phases For Women: How Much Weight Should You Gain?

120

[Part 3] Hypertrophy Training Deep Dive: Fine-Tuning Intensity and Volume for Next-Level Muscle Growth

121

Mastering The Reverse Diet: Post-Fat Loss Phase Tips & Tricks

122

[Part 2] Hypertrophy Training Deep Dive: Techniques + Strategies For Breaking Progress Plateaus

123

How to Maximize Physique Progress in the Last Half of 2024

124

[Part 1] Hypertrophy Training Deep Dive: How To Know If You're Building Muscle, How Quickly Should You Be Getting Stronger

125

Body Recomposition At Maintenance Vs. Fat Loss & Building Phases - Which Is More Effective For Women?

126

TROUBLESHOOTING STALLED FAT LOSS: Making The Right Macro + Cardio Adjustments

127

How To Use The Phasic Approach For Physique Transformation (Interview On The Nutrition Coaching And Life Podcast)

128

Do Women Need To Diet Differently Than Men? (a smarter approach to female fat loss)

129

Andrea's Building Phase Success Secrets

130

Cardio Secrets: Boosting Fat Loss & Muscle Growth Efficiently

131

5 Key Things To Accept When Pursuing Physique Goals (how to stop making it harder than it needs to be)

132

Advanced Female Fat Loss Strategies: Fasted Cardio, Carb Cycling, and More

133

How To Manage Travel Nutrition (without tracking your food)

134

Time-Efficient Training: Using Dropsets, Supersets, and Myo-Reps

135

Mastering The Romanian Deadlift For More Glute & Hamstring Gains

136

The Best Strategies For Managing Restaurant Meals In A Fat Loss Phase

137

Our Dieting Prerequisites (do these things for quicker fat loss)

138

(Coaches Roundtable) Unique Dieting Strategies, Coach Methods for Bodybuilding vs. Lifestyle Clients, and More...

139

How Lean Is Too Lean? (healthy vs. unsustainable body fat)

140

Tass’ Advanced Fat Loss Phase: How To FINISH A Fat Loss Phase (go from lean → ripped)

141

Is Not Eating Enough Stalling Your Fat Loss? (undereating vs. underfueling)

142

Andrea’s Lower Body Focused Building Phase (full training + nutrition breakdown)

143

[PT. 8 - Phasic Dieting For Women] The Final Fat Loss Phase (8-16 weeks)

144

(Pt. 2) How To Get The Best Results Working With A Coach

145

Coach Chelsea's Journey - Mindset & Physique Development Lessons From Overcoming An Autoimmune Disease & Eating Disorder

146

Tass’ Advanced Fat Loss Phase: when to drop calories, how quickly should you be losing, and more...

147

[PT. 7 - Phasic Dieting For Women] The Lean Building Phase (12-14 weeks)

148

The 3 Keys To Getting The Best Results Working With A Coach

149

[PT. 6 - Phasic Dieting For Women] Reverse Diet Phase (6-8 weeks)

150

(Advanced Fat Loss) Coach Tass’ Strategy To Go From Lean To Shredded

151

[PT. 5 - Phasic Dieting For Women] Fat Loss Phase (12-16 weeks)

152

Understanding Weight Fluctuations When Reverse Dieting & Transitioning to Maintenance

153

[PT. 4 - Phasic Dieting For Women] WEEKS 9-12 RECOMPOSITION PHASE: Building Muscle & Getting Leaner (without dieting)

154

[PT. 3 - Phasic Dieting For Women] WEEKS 1-8 PRIMER PHASE: Priming Your Body For Quicker Fat Loss & Muscle Building

155

Beyond the Basics: Optimizing Upper Body Training for Women

156

Phasic Dieting For Women [PT. 2]: Developing A 12 Month “Phasic Diet Roadmap” To Transform Your Physique

157

Beyond the Basics: Optimizing Lower Body Training for Women

158

Phasic Dieting For Women [PT. 1]: Why a Phasic Approach Is Superior For Fat Loss, Building Muscle, Hormones, & Metabolism

159

Changing Perspective On "Doing Hard Things"

160

LISTENER Q+A: How quickly should you be gaining weight in a Building Phase, best pre-workout meal if you train early, does gut health impact fat loss, and more...

161

8 Things That Need To Be Normalized (on your physique development journey)

162

[pt. 7] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: When To End Your Building Phase + What To Do Next

163

Optimizing Hamstring Training: Best Movements, Mistakes To Avoid, And More

164

[pt. 6] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: The Essential Mindset For Building Phase Success (stop sabotaging your building phase)

165

[pt. 5] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: Tracking Your Progress & Making Adjustments In A Building Phase

166

(Coaches Roundtable) Jeremiah's Building Phase Deep Dive, How Quickly Should You Gain In A Building Phase, And More

167

[pt. 4] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: How To Design The Most Effective Training Plan For Muscle Growth

168

Tass Herrera - Physique Development For Women, The Best Mindset For Transformation, And More

169

[pt. 3] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: Optimizing Nutrition & Hormones For Your Building Phase

170

Natalie's Body Recomposition Transformation (how she did it)

171

[pt. 2] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: Lean Building vs. Advanced Building Phases - Which Is Best For You?

172

9 Dieting Tools & Strategies That've Helped Our Clients The Most

173

[pt. 1] BUILDING PHASES FOR WOMEN: Who Should/Shouldn't Do A Building Phase, Mistakes To Avoid, & More

174

6 Ways To Get Better Results Out Of Your Building Phase

175

(build muscle quicker) How To Implement Progressive Overload In Your Training

176

Optimizing Quad Training: Best Movements, Mistakes To Avoid, And More

177

[PART 5] The Female Body Recomposition Blueprint - The Best Cardio & Supplements For Body Recomposition

178

Optimizing Digestion For Easier Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

179

[PART 4] The Female Body Recomposition Blueprint - The Best Way To Train For Recomp (movements, training splits, volume, & more)

180

[PART 3] The Female Body Recomposition Blueprint - Nutrition For Recomp (calorie cycling, peri-workout meals, & more)

181

Optimizing Lat Training: Best Movements, Mistakes To Avoid, And More

182

7 Traits Of People Who Don't Make Progress

183

[PART 2] The Female Body Recomposition Blueprint - Optimizing Your Foundation (hormones, thyroid, & more)

184

How To Use Our Phasic Approach For The Quickest Fat Loss & Muscle Growth In 2024

185

[PART 1] The Female Body Recomposition Blueprint - Understanding Recomp​ + Finding The Best Approach For You

186

Helping Women Create Big Physique Transformations (Interview on the Create Your Shape Podcast)

187

The Definitive Guide to Glute Exercises: A Deep Dive into the Best and Worst Exercises For Building Glutes

188

A Deep Dive Into Fat Loss (Interview On The Jack Hallows Podcast)

189

Optimizing Delt Training: Techniques, Tips, and Secrets for Optimal Shoulder Growth

190

How To Reach Your Potential As a Coach & Get Your Clients Incredible Results

191

The 5 Essential Strategies For Successfully Navigating The Holidays

192

The 7 Most Underrated Elements of Building Muscle

193

The 6 Biggest Female Physique Development Mistakes You're Making

194

From Feeling “Non-Responsive” To Fat Loss → Losing 12% of Her Body Weight in 15 Weeks (Reya's transformation)

195

The Biggest Challenges & Most Pivotal Moments In Our Personal Fitness Journeys

196

The Complete Guide To Core Training (for optimal performance & aesthetics)

197

Why Perfectionists Never Get Results (overcoming the all or nothing mindset)

198

The Hidden Consequences Dieting Too Frequently Has on Women's Fat Loss

199

What's In Our Gym Bags? (gym bag essentials for more effective training)

200

How To Stop Quitting On Yourself & Your Goals

201

[replay] Coach Natalie - The Recovering CrossFitter's Guide To Building Muscle

202

(replay) Brandon DaCruz - A Deep Dive Into Losing Stubborn Body Fat & Improving Your Physique In A Fat Loss Phase

203

Navigating Injuries: Understanding Prevention, Management and Recovery for Continued Progress

204

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 7] Optimal Cardio & Resistance Training Strategies For Fat Loss

205

Aaron Straker - FAT LOSS CAMP [Mastering Your Mindset + Nutrition for Fat Loss]

206

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 6] The 7 Essential Habits For A Successful Fat Loss Phase

207

Unlocking Lean Gains: My Top 10 Lessons From The Last Year for Maximum Results

208

Building A Stronger Mindset (3 things that've helped me most)

209

My Relationship With Alcohol & Food: How I Stopped Over-Consuming

210

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 5] Optimizing Your Fat Loss Results: Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition, & Meal Timing Strategies

211

[TEAM ROUNDTABLE] Our Training + Nutrition: Recent Progress, Challenges, and Personal Growth

212

Jeff Su - Striking the Balance: Achieving a Lean Physique Between Gen Pop and Competitor Goals

213

How Close Do You REALLY Need To Stick To Your Diet For Fat Loss? (realistic expectations for getting lean)

214

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 4] Essential Principles & Priorities For A Successful Fat Loss Phase

215

Specific Tips & Techniques For Women Who Want To Build Muscle (how to optimize your hormones, digestion, training plan + more)

216

Coaches Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Does Zone 2 Cardio Help Muscle Growth, Intuitive Eating For Fat Loss, Our Current Approaches To Training + Nutrition, & More

217

Are You REALLY Training Hard Enough To Get The Physique You Want? (how to know)

218

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 3] How To Eat To Support Your Thyroid and Hormones + Common Mistakes To Avoid

219

Fat Loss While Reverse Dieting, Using Top Sets Vs. Backoff Sets, The OMAD Diet, And More

220

Body Recomposition For Women: Strategies for simultaneously building muscle and losing fat

221

Brandon DaCruz - [THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 2] Unlocking Fat Loss, Hormone Health, and Metabolism: Overcoming Common Nutrition Mistakes for Women's Optimal Body Composition

222

Why You're Losing Inches But Not Weight, The Best Mindset To Stop Overexercising & Undereating, And More

223

The 3 Reasons Your Body Isn't Changing/Building Muscle (even though you’re in the gym constantly)

224

The Mindset, Traits, & Habits of Our Most Successful Clients

225

Brandon DaCruz - THE FEMALE FAT LOSS SERIES PART 1: Priming Your Body For Fat Loss

226

Coaches Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: How Often Should You Train To Failure, Using Lengthened Partials In Training, How Hard Should You Push Clients, And More...

227

Aaron Straker - Building Phases: What Many Clients (and Coaches) Get Wrong

228

Brandon DaCruz - SEMAGLUTIDE: Understanding The Dark Side, Potential Benefits, & Who Should/Shouldn't Use It

229

Cameron Cheek - Dieting Women To Stage Lean, Calorie Cycling, Cultivating A Mindset For Success, And More..

230

Overrated/Underrated/Appropriately Rated With Jack Hallows - CrossFit, Nutrient Timing, Tracking Macros, Zone 2 Cardio, And More...

231

Brandon DaCruz - The Great Food Quality Debate: Are All Calories Created Equal When It Comes To Fat Loss?

232

Brandon DaCruz - How To Manage Meals Out While Dieting, How To Know You've Recovered From Your Diet, And More...

233

Q+A: Mindset For A Successful Health Phase, Increasing Calories Vs. Decreasing Cardio In A Reverse Diet, And More…

234

Jeremiah's Mini Cut Summary (-12 lbs in 4 weeks)

235

Q+A: Best Lat Movements, Should You Start At Maintenance Or In A Building Phase, How Important Is The Mind-Muscle Connection, And More

236

Brandon DaCruz - Why The Scale Isn't Moving In Your Fat Loss Phase (understanding the woosh effect)

237

Q+A: When/How To Add Cardio For Fat Loss, How To Train Your Deep Core, Optimal Post-Workout Nutrition, And More...

238

Brandon DaCruz - How To Be A Great Coach

239

Q+A: Improving Digestion Issues, Building Muscle With Limited Equipment, Training For Fat Loss, And More

240

Nicole Ferrier - Finding The Balance Between Fat Loss & Health

241

How To Decide Which Phase Of Nutrition You Should Start In: Fat Loss, Building, Maintenance, Or Reverse Diet

242

Brandon Dacruz - Our Current Training & Nutrition, Common Training Mistakes Slowing Progress, And More...

243

Q+A: Meal Plans Vs. Macros, Who Shouldn't Enter A Building Phase, Different Approaches To Reverse Dieting, And More...

244

Brandon DaCruz - Implementing Mini Cuts, How Long Should You Spend In A Building Phase, And More...

245

How Low Calorie Is "Too Low", Signs You Need To Enter A Health Phase, How Genetics Impact Results, And More

246

(Coaching Deep Dive) Andrea's Health Phase

247

Q+A: How Much Weight Should You Gain In A Building Phase, How To Know If You're Recovering Well From Your Training, Training 7x/Week, And More

248

John Gorman - What It Really Takes To Get Extremely Lean

249

Q+A: How To Stop Overeating At Maintenance, Core Training For Aesthetics & Stability, Best Protein Powders, And More...

250

Brandon DaCruz - Using Lengthened Partials & Bloodflow Restriction Training, Best Way To Implement Cardio, And More...

251

Q+A: Can You Prevent Metabolic Adaptation While Dieting, Managing Hunger & Stress, Why You're Not Building Muscle, And More...

252

Q+A: Is Too Much Flexible Dieting Hurting Your Progress, Improving Endurance, Sugar Vs. Artificial Sweeteners, And More...

253

How To Know You're Gaining Muscle (not just fat) In A Building Phase, Is It Ok To Train Fasted, And More...

254

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Implementing Mini Cuts, Nutrition Periodization, And More...

255

Q+A: Balancing Alcohol & Physique Goals, Training Around Back Pain, And More...

256

Coach Julie - Achieving Your Physique Goals As A Busy Mom

257

Brandon DaCruz - Total Vs. Net Carbs, Application For Continuous Glucose Monitors, Is Erythritol Safe, And More...

258

Brandon DaCruz - How Important Is The Pre-Workout Meal, How Often Should You Train A Muscle, And More...

259

Coaching Case Study - Natalie's Mentorship Experience

260

Laurin Conlin - How To Become A Great Coach

261

Q+A: Should You Take Casein Before Bed, Should You Eat If You're Not Hungry, Managing Training + Nutrition While Traveling, And More...

262

How To Get The Best Possible Results From Working With A Coach Or Mentor

263

Bryan Boorstein - How To Bridge The Gap Between Aesthetics & Health

264

Q+A: Why/When Use Refeeds, Maximizing Quad Training, Finding A Mentor, And More

265

How We Became The Coaches We Are Today (Our Top Mentors, Courses, & More)

266

Anna Mitchell - Understanding PCOS: Types, Root Causes, And How To Manage It

267

Q+A: What To Do When Your Nutrition Habits Don't Align With Your Partner's, Best Stress Management Techniques, And More...

268

[ANNOUNCEMENT] We're Bringing Back Our Mentorship Program For New Coaches

269

Brandon DaCruz - Do You Need To Get Sore To Build Muscle, Will Varying Rep Ranges = More Gains?

270

Q+A: Signs You're NOT Ready To Diet, Our Favorite Training Splits + Current Physique Goals, And More...

271

Sue Bush - How To Take Your Physique From Good To Great

272

Brandon DaCruz: Can You Build Muscle With Low Testosterone, Managing Endometriosis, And More

273

Q+A: Building a Coaching Company In 2023, When Should You Gain Fat To Improve Health, Improving Mind-Muscle Connection With Glutes, And More...

274

Peter Fitschen - The Latest Research On Diet Breaks & Refeeds, How Hard Do You Need To Train To Build Muscle, And More....

275

Jack Hallows - Optimizing Your Glute & Delt Training, Finding The Best Movements For Building Muscle, & More…

276

Q+A: Will Dieting For Too Long Hurt Your Metabolism, Properly Timing Diet Breaks, Are "Net Carbs" BS, And More...

277

The Complete Guide To Hitting Your Macros + Training While Traveling

278

Training Focused Q+A With Brandon DaCruz - How Many Movements Should You Do Per Muscle, Choosing The Best Rep Ranges, And More

279

Q+A: Mindset For Getting Photoshoot Lean, Optimizing Peri-Workout Nutrition, How To Push Harder In Your Training, And More....

280

5 Training Mistakes Stopping You From Building Muscle

281

Ruth Maleski - Applying Nutrition Periodization For Quicker Female Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

282

Q+A: Losing Fat/Building Muscle In Menopause, The Best Mindset For Fat Loss, Navigating Fat Loss Stalls, And More...

283

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: How Does Alcohol Impact Muscle Growth & Fat Loss, Our Current Training + Nutrition, And More

284

Should Women Use Intermittent Fasting, "I'm Lean But Still Can't See My Abs?", How To Get The Most Out Of A Fat Loss Phase, And More

285

Brandon DaCruz - Improving Metabolic Flexibility, Are Varied Phases Of Training Better For Muscle Growth, And More...

286

Q+A: How Much Weight Should You Gain In A Building Phase, Losing Weight On A Reverse Diet?, How Important Is Protein Quality, And More...

287

Coach Natalie - How To Use Maintenance Phases To Prime Your Body For Quicker Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

288

Q+A: Body Recomposition Protocols, How To Develop Your Lower Abs, Tracking Food & Disordered Eating, And More...

289

John Gorman - When/How To Use Refeeds, Best Dieting Practices For Women, Improving Insulin Sensitivity, And More

290

Q+A: How Lean Is "Too Lean" For Sustainability, German Volume Training For Glutes, Adjusting Training Around Menstrual Cycle, And More

291

Brandon DaCruz - Male Vs. Female Training Differences, Our 2023 Goals, And More...

292

Q+A: What Should You Focus On During Maintenance Phases, How To Stop Mindless Eating, Cardio Vs. Steps, And More...

293

Q+A: When/How To Reverse Diet, How Much Protein Powder Is Too Much, Our 2023 Goals, And More...

294

Jordan Lips - When/How To Change Your Training Program, What To Do If You Don't "Feel" A Movement, When To Add Load Vs. Improve Form, And More...

295

Q+A: How To Know If You Should Cut Or Build, Improving Client's Consistency With Nutrition, And More

296

Brandon DaCruz - Meal Timing For Metabolic Health, How Long Should You Work With A Coach, The Carnivore Diet, And More...

297

Q+A: Troubleshooting Weight Loss Stalls, Are Low Fat Diets Unhealthy, Best Post-Workout Foods, And More...

298

5 Fat Loss Lessons From Jeremiah's Photoshoot Prep

299

Q+A: How We Stay Motivated, Can You Make Progress At Maintenance Calories, Training Around Knee Pain, And More...

300

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Reverse Dieting Vs. Recovery Dieting & The Application Of Each

301

Brandon DaCruz - Setting Clients Up For Success From Day 1, Best Metrics To Measure Progress, And More...

302

The Reverse Dieting Debate: Is Reverse Dieting Even Necessary? [W/ Aaron Straker & Bryan Boorstein]

303

Q+A: Best Core Exercises, Should Artificial Sweeteners Be Avoided, Cables vs. Plate Loaded Machines, And More...

304

Brandon DaCruz - Jeremiah's Photoshoot Wrap-Up + Peak Week Process

305

Q+A: When To Use HIIT Cardio, Structuring A Building Phase, How To Eliminate Bloating, And More

306

Coach Natalie - The Keys To Female Physique Development

307

Q+A: Benefits Of Zone 2 Cardio, How To Stay Full While Dieting, Is Mustard A Salad Dressing, And More...

308

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: How/When To Add Volume To Your Training Program, Reverse Dieting Best Practices, How To Hit Your Macros While Traveling, And More

309

Q+A: Recomposition Phases Vs. Building Phases (which should you do?), How The Menstrual Cycle Impacts Biofeedback, And More...

310

Q+A: Favorite Movements For New Clients, Best Nutrition Approach For Building Phases, Do You Need To Eat Breakfast?, And More...

311

Brandon DaCruz - The Benefits Of Diet Breaks, And How To Use Them In Fat Loss Phases

312

Q+A: Overcoming Fear Of The Scale, Cardio After Lifting?, BCAAs Vs. EAAs, And More...

313

Brandon DaCruz - Stubborn Body Fat & How To Get Rid Of It, Should You Avoid Artificial Sweeteners, Are Fat Burners Effective, And More...

314

Q+A: How Much Should Weight Fluctuate, Realistic Rates of Fat Loss, Adjusting Macros/Training When Sick, And More...

315

Sam Miller - Optimizing Thyroid For Fat Loss, Stress & Insulin Resistance, And More...

316

Q+A: CrossFit For Building Muscle?, How To Apply The Different Phases Of Nutrition, Deload Week Nutrition, And More...

317

Bill Campbell - Do Diet Breaks & Refeeds Preserve Muscle & Metabolism While Dieting?

318

Q+A: Troubleshooting Stalled Fat Loss, Adaptive vs. Rigid Metabolisms, Optimal Meal Timing, And More

319

Brandon DaCruz - The Most Common Fat Loss Mistakes You're Making

320

Q+A: Calorie Cycling Strategies, Plate Loaded Machines Vs. Cables, Meal-Timing For Building Phases, And More...

321

William Grazione - A Healthier, More Effective Approach For Female Fat Loss

322

Q+A: Traits Of Our Most Successful Clients, Signs It's Time To Reverse Diet, Planning a Maintenance Phase, And More

323

[REPLAY] Brandon DaCruz - Decoding Metabolism & Avoiding Metabolic Adaptation

324

Q+A: When (& How) To Change Exercises In Your Program, Troubleshooting Digestion Issues, Dealing with Emotional Eating, And More

325

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Should You Use IIFYM For Fat Loss, Best Periodization Model For Building Muscle, And More

326

Q+A: German Volume Training, Working Through Mindset Blocks With Clients, How To Know If Your Building Phase Is Working, And More

327

Q+A W/ Brandon DaCruz - Best Advanced Training Techniques, Fasted Cardio For Fat Loss, When Should You Increase Sets, And More

328

Q+A: Should Women Use Intermittent Fasting, How Quickly Should You Reverse Diet, Weight Loss In Menopause, And More

329

Brandon DaCruz - Does Food Quality Impact Fat Loss, Is High Or Low Volume Training Better, Should You Count Total Or Net Carbs, And More

330

Building Muscle Without Gaining Fat, Should You Take A Diet Break Or Reverse Diet, Meal Frequency In Building Phases, And More

331

Brandon DaCruz - How To Minimize Muscle Loss While Dieting

332

Q&A: Dieting With An Adaptive Metabolism, Avoiding Water Retention, Not Losing Weight After Reverse Dieting, And More

333

Training, Nutrition, & Mindset For A Lean, Strong Body (W/ Jeff Hoehn & Ruby Cherie)

334

Q+A W/ Brandon DaCruz: Is It Ok To Diet On <1200 Calories, Reverse Diet vs. Recovery Diet, Do Our Volume Needs Increase Over Time, And More

335

Why I'm Using A Meal Plan Instead Of Flexible Dieting For My Mini Cut

336

Q+A: Best Nutrition & Training Strategies For Fat Loss, Writing An Effective Program Without Cables, Best Dog Breed, And More...

337

Q+A: How Meal-Timing Impacts Muscle Growth & Fat Loss, Best Training Methods For Aesthetics, And More

338

Q+A: Does Macro Cycling Impact Hunger, How Quickly Should You Reverse Diet, And More

339

How Much Does Food Quality Impact Your Fat Loss?

340

Q+A: Not Losing Fat But Eating Healthy, Do Percentage Based Diets Work, And More

341

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Best Ab Exercises, Can You Ruin Your Metabolism, And More...

342

Q+A: When To Use Dropsets & Myo-Reps, Should You Train For Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy, And More

343

[REPLAY] Lifting Lindsay - How To Build Muscle As A Woman

344

Brandon DaCruz - Specialization Training Phases For Lagging Body Parts

345

Q+A: Staying Motivated During Fat Loss Phases, How To Feel Your Glutes During RDLs, Programming For Overweight Clients, And More

346

Brandon DaCruz - How To Design The Most Effective Training Program For Muscle Growth

347

Q+A: Implementing Free Meals, How Important Is Training Frequency, Dealing With Emotional Eating

348

Jordan Lips - Will Using Different Training Phases (Neuro, Metabolic) Help You Build More Muscle?

349

Q+A W/ Coach Andrea: How To Adjust Training For Fat Loss, Program Design For Building Glutes, And More

350

Bryan Boorstein - Are Supersets Better or Worse For Muscle Growth & How Should We Use Them?

351

Our System For Troubleshooting Stalled Fat Loss

352

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Building Muscle On Keto, How To Maintain Fat Loss, And More...

353

How To Use Nutrition Periodization For Fat Loss

354

Key Considerations When Using Supersets For Muscle Growth

355

Brandon DaCruz - How To Maintain A Lean Physique Year Round

356

Q+A W/ Coach Andrea: Programming Neuro Phases, Adjusting Training & Nutrition Around Your Cycle, Productivity Tips, And More...

357

The Best Exercises For Building Glutes

358

Kortney Riedy - The Fundamentals To Physique Development You're Missing

359

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Restoring Menstrual Cycle, Fixing "Skinny Fat", And More...

360

[REPLAY] Laurin Conlin - Fat Loss For Women: A Smarter Approach

361

[REPLAY] Bryan Boorstein & Aaron Straker - The Stubborn Muscle Solution For Your Delts, Quads, Hamstrings, and Back (Finally See Growth!)

362

Our Biggest Training + Nutrition Mistakes W/ Coach Andrea

363

Brandon DaCruz - ENERGY FLUX PT. 2: Living Lean With The High Energy Flux Approach

364

Q+A: When To Add Calories & Cardio During A Cut, Staying Motivated To Train, Benefits of HIIT, And More

365

Brandon DaCruz - ENERGY FLUX: Why Eating More + Moving More Is The Key To Better Health & Body Composition

366

Aaron Straker - WHY FAT LOSS FAILS: Overlooked Aspects For Improving Client Outcomes

367

Sam Forget - The Psychology Of Successful Fat Loss

368

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: Benefits Of Fasted Cardio, Top 3 Supplements, Best Way To Build Quads, And More...

369

Kailey Moonen - How To Build Muscle & Lose Fat On A Plant-Based Diet

370

Brandon DaCruz - The Ultimate Guide To Nutrient Timing (Part 2)

371

Brandon DaCruz - The Ultimate Guide To Nutrient Timing (Part 1)

372

Katie Clementi - How To Build Muscle & Lose Fat Postpartum

373

Ocean Trail - Hypertrophy Training For Women, How Important Is Soreness, Reverse Dieting, And More...

374

Q+A W/ Coach Andrea: When Should You Do MORE In The Gym, Optimizing Macro Timing, And More...

375

Coaching Roundtable W/ Brandon DaCruz & Jeff Hoehn: How Much Volume Should You Do, Fat Loss & The Menstrual Cycle, Making Fat Loss Phases More Successful, And More...

376

Brandon Dacruz - The Lean Gains Blueprint (Part 2)

377

Building Your Self-Esteem, Why You Need To Take Time Away From Dieting, And More (Interview On The Transformation Talks Podcast)

378

Q+A (W/ Jeff Hoehn): Calorie Cycling For Fat Loss, How Long Should A Training Phase Last, Losing Inches But Not Weight, And More

379

Brandon Dacruz - The Lean Gains Blueprint (Part 1)

380

Q+A W/ Andrea: How To Know If You're Ready To Diet, Fixing Bloating, Determining Fat Loss Macros, And More

381

Sue Bush - Optimizing Building Phases For Women

382

Q+A: How Often Should Your Program Change, Setting Macros For Building Phases, Effective Glute Training At Home

383

Alex Bush - The Glute Growth Blueprint

384

Jordan Lips - Q+A: Staying Motivated To Train, Movement Selection For Building Glutes, Training When Injured, And More...

385

Q+A: How To Make “Lean Gains”, Fixing A Fat Loss Plateau, What To Do If You Can’t Feel A Muscle Working

386

How To Change Your Body Fat Set Point

387

Coaching Roundtable: The Most Common Mistakes We See Stopping Women From Losing Fat & Building Muscle

388

[DEEP DIVE] How To Master Romanian Deadlifts For Better Glutes & Hamstrings

389

Q+A W/ Andrea: Is It Ok To Overeat Protein, How To Use Different Phases Of Training For Better Results, Our Stories, And More...

390

Brandon DaCruz - Should You Cut Or Build? (Understanding P-Ratio)

391

Q+A: Systemic Training Phases, Nutrition For Shift Workers, How Long To Regain Muscle

392

Q+A (W/ Jeff Hoehn): 2022 Goals, Cutting/Building Macro Hacks, Building Phase Macros, And More

393

The Best Diet To Get Lean In 12 Weeks

394

How To Get Great Results Training Only 3x/Week (example program breakdown)

395

Q+A: Understanding Bloodwork, Should You Reduce Training When Cutting, Stopping Self-Sabotage, And More...

396

Marci Nevin: Mastering Your Mindset To Improve Your Body, Dealing With Trigger Foods, And More

397

Q+A: Can Advanced Lifters Make Newbie Gains, Fixing Low Energy Levels, How To Get The Most Out Of Coaching, And More

398

The Best System To Actually Achieve All Of Your 2022 Goals

399

Q+A W/ Andrea: Who Should/Shouldn't Do A Mini-Cut, Best Rep Tempo For Muscle Growth, Favorite Books, And More...

400

Q+A: Fixing Ankle Mobility Issues, How To Handle A Building Phase Mentally, Best Way To Warm-Up

401

Ruth Maleski - The Best Training + Nutrition Strategies For Women Building Muscle

402

How To End A Diet (Without Losing Your Results)

403

Online coaching for hypertrophy: Ways to progress across a mesocycle, volume prescriptions for online clients, rep ranges, and RIR/RPE discussion (From Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast)

404

Q+A: Should You Do Stomach Vacuums, At Home Leg Curl Subs, Aggressive Fat Loss W/ Frequent Refeeds?

405

Q+A (W/ Jeff Hoehn): Transitioning Away From Tracking Macros, Are Glute Finishers A Waste Of Time, And More...

406

Q+A W/ Andrea: When To End A Building Phase, Determining Genetic Potential, Best Programs For Beginners, And More

407

Jordan Lips - How Low Should You Take Calories, Preventing Weight Regain, Who Should Try To Recomp, And More

408

PART 2: Q+A W/ Chaz: Best Hypertrophy Supersets, Measuring Progress When Building, Pull-Ups vs. Chin-Ups, And More...

409

Q+A W/ Chaz: How Long Does It Take Your Metabolism To Adapt To Dieting, Most Effective Way To Use Supersets, Keeping Abs While Building, And More...

410

How To Use Diet Breaks & Refeeds For Easier Fat Loss

411

Should Women & Men Train Differently?

412

The 6 Keys To Building Muscle For Women

413

(DEEP DIVE): Coach Andrea's Photoshoot Prep

414

Q+A (W/ Jeff Hoehn): Calorie Cycling When Building, Managing Cravings, How To Know If You're Losing Muscle, And More...

415

Q+A W/ Andrea: Why Use Different Training Phases, Importance Of Meal Frequency, Training While Sick, And More...

416

Should You Cut, Bulk, Or Recomp First?

417

Q+A: How Much Muscle Can You Gain Per Month, Digestive Enzymes, Losing Weight But Not Inches, And More...

418

Adam Neth - Optimizing Your Physique As A Natural Athlete

419

Andrea Rogers - Physique Development For Women

420

Q+A (W/ Brandon DaCruz): Strategies For Glute Growth, Carbs vs. Fats For Building Muscle, "Peak Week" Methods, and More

421

PART 2: Q+A W/ Chaz - Can You Build Muscle While Maintaining Bodyweight, Optimizing Testosterone Naturally, And More...

422

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman]: Troubleshooting Challenging Clients, When (and how) To Deload, Is Fruit OK Post-Workout

423

Optimizing Your Building Phase, Male Vs. Female Training Differences, Tracking Artificial Sweeteners, And More... [Interview On The Mind-Muscle Connection Podcast]

424

Q+A: Troubleshooting Digestive Issues, Adding Cardio vs. Cutting Calories, Best Lifting Tempo, And More...

425

Bryan Boorstein - Training To Build Muscle: A Masterclass

426

4 Ways To Lose Fat Faster (without cutting calories)

427

Brandon DaCruz - How To Reverse Diet To Avoid Body Fat Overshooting

428

The Definitive Guide To Nutrition Periodization

429

Brandon DaCruz - The Body Fat Overshooting Effect (why so many people gain the weight back)

430

When To Reverse Diet, Adaptive Metabolisms, Most Effective Rest Periods, And More...

431

PART 2: Q+A W/ Chaz - Do High Stress Clients Need More Food, Is "Starvation Mode" Real, And More...

432

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman] Training A Muscle Lengthened vs. Shortened, Best Cardio For Fat Loss & Performance

433

Why Your Macros Aren't Working For Fat Loss

434

Q+A: Macros To Optimize Hormones While Dieting, Max Amount Of Protein Per Meal, Creating A Long-Term Fat Loss Plan, And More... (From The Mind-Muscle Connection Podcast)

435

"I LIFT BUT DON'T LOOK LIKE IT" (6 mistakes you're making)

436

Q+A: Fixing A Down-Regulated Metabolism, How Much Fat Is Too Much, And More

437

How To Build A Flexible Dieting Meal Plan For Faster Fat Loss

438

Q&A: Setting Macros For Body Recomposition & Changing Your Body Fat Set Point

439

Q+A [W/ Coach Andrea]: Supersets Vs. Straight Sets, When To Return Calories To Maintenance, Deloads, And More

440

Will Wearing A Weighted Vest Help You Lose Weight Faster? (My Results)

441

Q+A: Should You "Lean Build", Best Time Of Day To Train, Is Mobility A Waste Of Time, And More

442

Q+A [W/ Jeff Hoehn]: How to Maximize Your Look for a Photoshoot/Vacation, Weighted Vest for Fat Loss, Plus More.

443

Cody Moxley - How To Use Varied Training Phases For Constant Progress

444

Q+A: Beating Imposter Syndrome As A Coach, Why You're Training Hard But Not Seeing Progress, And More

445

The Best Pre-Workout And Post-Workout Meals, According To Science

446

Q+A [W/ Coach Andrea]: Are Bro Splits Back, Is lifting Barefoot Better, Muscle Loss While Dieting

447

PART 2: Q+A W/ Chaz - How Often Should You Adjust Calories, What A Day Of Eating Looks Like For Us, And More...

448

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman]: Fat Loss Results From The Weight Vest Experiment (so far), Marketing As Online Coaches, And More...

449

Brandon DaCruz - The 7 Step System To Optimize Your Body Composition & Health

450

Q+A: Do Greens Supplements Work, Are Supersets More Effective, Should You Track Veggies, And More

451

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman]: When To Deload, Managing Hunger Fluctuations, And More

452

Q+A W/ Chaz: Weight Vests For Fat Loss, Planning Long-Term Periodization (Fat Loss, Building, & Maintenance Phases)

453

Q+A [W/ Andrea Rogers]: Shoulder Building Secrets, Keeping Hunger Low On A Diet, And More...

454

Gabrielle Fundaro - Gut Health Protocols & Supplements: Science or Sham?

455

Q+A: What To Do After Overeating, My Body Fat Set Point, Creatine, And More

456

Allen Cress - Why Your Diet/Training Isn't Working, And What To Do

457

Q+A: Design Your Own Fat Loss Phase, Macros For Body Recomposition, When To Deload, And More

458

Peter Fitschen - The Art & Science Of Getting Bodybuilding Stage Lean

459

Q+A: Should You Calorie Cycle, Reverse Dieting, And The Hip Abduction Machine

460

Luke Leaman - LEAST MODE: The Missing Ingredient Slowing Your Results?

461

Q+A [W/ Andrea Rogers]: Fixing Protein Farts, Troubleshooting Binge Eating, And More

462

[Overrated/Underrated W/ Chaz] Smith Machine, Fasting, Macros, And More!

463

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman]: Is Coaching Worth It?, Training The Aerobic System, And More

464

Jeff Hoehn - How To Build Muscle Faster

465

Q+A: High/Low Days While Building, How Fast Should You Lose Weight, Do You Need To Deload

466

How To Minimize Hunger On A Diet

467

Q+A: Is Organic/Grassfed REALLY Better, Best Books For New Coaches, And More

468

Do You Need To Reverse Diet? [When/Why/How]

469

Q+A [W/ Coach Andrea]: Do Maintenance Phases Aid Muscle Retention?, Programming Rest Days For Full Body Training, And More

470

Jake Boly - The Ultimate Guide To Powerbuilding

471

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman] Training For Fat Loss Vs. Muscle, Fat Loss For Under-Eating Clients, Making Squats Glute-Biased, And More

472

Muscle Fiber Types (How They Impact Training + Nutrition)

473

3 Daily Habits For Success

474

Q+A: Biggest Nutrition Mistakes, Fasting During A Building Phase, And More...

475

Thoughts During A Building Phase (Interview On The Mind-Muscle Connection Podcast)

476

Q+A: Training Movements 3x/Week?, Tracking Raw Vs. Cooked, & How Long Should You Stay At Maintenance

477

Purpose That Pulls You Forward (Interview On The True North Nutrition Podcast)

478

Adam McDonald: Essential Mindset Shifts For Sustainable Progress

479

Q+A: [W/ Andrea Rogers] P-Ratio, Smith Machine Training, & Handling Weight Fluctuations

480

Smarter Program Design For Ex-CrossFitters & Functional Gyms (Interview On The It's. All. Day. Podcast)

481

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman] Should You Avoid Deadlifts, Can Stress Stall Fat Loss, & Smart Bulking

482

Thyroid Health 101

483

Jack Rayner - Hypertrophy At Home (Effective Training W/ Minimal Equipment)

484

Nutrition For Aesthetics [beyond the basics]

485

Aaron Straker - Nutrition For Hypertrophy

486

Q+A: Supplements For Fat Loss/Building, Collagen Protein?, Tracking Macros At Restaurants, and More

487

Stimulus To Fatigue Ratio: How To Individualize Exercise Selection For Better Results

488

Mike Matthews - Building A Business, Productivity, Mindset, And More...

489

Q+A: Optimal Fat Intake For Hormones, Are Leg Extensions Bad For Knees, Sugar & Inflammation, And More...

490

How To Build The Most Effective Training Program, Individualized To YOU

491

How To Fix Stalled Fat Loss

492

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman] PCOS Nutrition & Training, Dealing W/ Insecurities As A New Trainer, Intuitive Eating, And More

493

The 3 Best Training Progression Models For Hypertrophy & Aesthetics

494

How To Actually Accomplish Your 2021 Goals (Step-By-Step Guide)

495

Q+A: Using Metabolite Training, Pushing & Pulling Calories, And More...

496

Top Life Lessons From 2020

497

Brian Minor - A Better Way Create Progressive Overload & Training For Muscle Growth

498

Q&A: Why Bro Splits Are Less Effective, HIIT For Fat Loss, Fat Gain When Building, And More...

499

The Fat Loss Triangle Of Awareness (Personality-Based Dieting)

500

Mike McDonald - Glute Training 101 (Butts N Donuts)

501

Q+A: Untracked Meals, Gauging Recovery, Gout, And More...

502

How To Plan A Year Of Training & Nutrition For Physique Development [Periodizing 2021]

503

Finding Your Confidence (Interview On The Howell Fit Perspective Podcast)

504

Q&A: Assessing Progress/Making Adjustments In A Building Phases, When To Take A Diet Break

505

The Ultimate Guide To Flexible Dieting

506

Body Recomposition: What/Why/How (Interview On The Mind-Muscle Connection Podcast)

507

STOP Making These 5 Training Mistakes (And Start Seeing Progress Again)

508

Matt McLeod - How To Live A Happier Life

509

Q&A: Life Lessons From 2020, Lower Body Specialization Training At Home, And More

510

The Definitive Guide To At-Home Training (That Actually Builds Muscle)

511

Celeste Rains-Turk - Fixing Your Relationship With Food, Body Image Issues, And More (Celestial Fit)

512

Q&A: Is Melatonin Safe, Best Training & Cardio Balance, And More

513

The 6 Keys To Building Muscle (Interview On The Mindful Muscle Podcast)

514

Joey Szatmary - Blending Strongman & Bodybuilding, Traits That Make A Successful Leader/Biz Owner, And More... (Szat Strength)

515

Q&A (W/ Chaz Spackman): The One With Technical Difficulties

516

How To Stay Lean Over The Holidays (Your Survival Guide)

517

The Best Nutrition Protocol For Building Muscle

518

Q&A: 5 Year Biz Goals, Best Fat Loss Macros, And More

519

Biggest Takeaways From The Tailored Coaching Method Mastermind (Mindset, Business, Relationships)

520

Q&A: How Often Should You Train To Failure, Getting Better Client Check-In Responses, & More...

521

Meet The Team: Andrea Rogers

522

Hormones 101: Are They Killing Your Results?

523

Courtney Ustrzycki - Lifestyle Optimization

524

Q&A: How My Approach To Mini Cuts Has Changed, How To Market To You Ideal Client Via IG, And More...

525

Cody McBroom - How To Build Self-Belief, Finding Purpose & Staying Focused, And More...

526

How To Get Photoshoot Ready [Peak Week Guide]

527

Alex Bush - Female Physique Development

528

Q+A: Easiest Meal Prep Strategy, Transitioning From Dieting To Building, Who I'm Learning From, And More...

529

Sam Miller - A Masterclass On Metabolism & Reverse Dieting

530

The Complete Guide To Glute Training [Bigger, Stronger Glutes]

531

Cory Gregory - How To Achieve Greatness (Mindset Manual)

532

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman]: When To Decrease Calories, Best Systems For Nutrition Coaches, Setting Refeed Macros, And More...

533

Bryan Boorstein - Advanced Training Strategies For Building Muscle

534

The Core Training Blueprint

535

Q+A: Structuring Refeed Days, Training Vs. Non-Training Day Macros, Strength Curves/Resistance Profiles, And More...

536

From Punchline To Passion (Interview on The Kronic Lifestyle Podcast)

537

Exercise Selection 101: How To Choose The Best Movements For Building Muscle

538

Gareth Sapstead - Proper Training For Great Abs, Business Advice For Coaches, Training Philosophies, And More... (The Fitness Maverick)

539

Q+A: Should You Count "Net Carbs", Eating Back Calories Burned, Easiest Ways To Increase Carb Intake, And More...

540

Cody Moxley - How To Optimize Exercise Selection For Your Body Composition Goals (N1 Training/Education)

541

The Ultimate Mini Cut Guide [Rapid Fat Loss]

542

Jason Brown - Functional Training + The Conjugate Method For A Strong, Lean, Resilient, & Well-Conditioning Body

543

Q+A: How To Escape "Skinny Fat", Fasting During A Building Phase, Optimal Nutrient Timing, And More...

544

Steve Hall - How To Create A Smarter, More Effective Training Program (Revive Stronger)

545

Does Insulin Make People Fat?

546

Danny Lennon - Chrononutrition For Better Health & Body Composition, Slow Vs. Aggressive Fat Loss, And More... (Sigma Nutrition)

547

Q+A: Calorie Cycling, Best 4x/Week Training Split, How Much Protein Is Too Much, And More...

548

Jon Vlahogiannakos - Flexible Dieting For Sustainable Fat Loss, Effective Training For Busy People, And More...

549

Diet Breaks 101 [What / Why / How]

550

Chris Barakat - The Complete Guide To Body Recomposition

551

Q+A: Male Vs. Female Training Differences, Best Tempo For Building Muscle, "Saving Up" Calories, And More...

552

[W/ Chaz Spackman] Beating Anxiety, 90 Day Goal Sprints, Personal Development, And More...

553

The Shoulder Training Blueprint

554

Austin Current - The Training Variables You're Overlooking For Physique Development

555

Q+A: How To Make “Lean Gains”, Fixing A Fat Loss Plateau, What To Do If You Can’t Feel A Muscle Working, And More...

556

The 6 Worst Nutrition Mistakes You're Making

557

Hannah Deindorfer - Working Through Limiting Beliefs, Becoming Your Most Authentic Self, And More...

558

Q+A: Trap Bar Vs. Conventional Deadlifts, Best Breakfast While Cutting, Pescatarian Protein Guidelines, And More...

559

The 5 Movement Pattern Framework For Building Your Own Training Program

560

4 Nutrition Strategies For Faster Fat Loss [Without Cutting Calories]

561

Q+A: The Best Flexible Dieting Strategy For Alcohol, Properly Applying RIR To Your Training, And More...

562

The Rapid Fat Loss Protocol

563

Cody Smith - A Systematic Approach For Building A Better Version Of Yourself

564

Q+A [W/ Chaz Spackman] Ideal Time In A Deficit Vs. At Maintenance, Programming For Bicep Gains, Marketing Strategies, And More...

565

My Favorite Training Model For Intermediate & Advanced Clients

566

Dr. Sean Pastuch - Turning Pro (Active Life RX)

567

Q+A: Reverse Dieting Vs. Jumping To Maintenance, Training For Great Abs, And More...

568

The Body Composition Change Blueprint

569

Brandon Roberts: Diet Breaks & Refeeds - What Works & What Doesn't

570

Q+A: Is Fast Or Slow Fat Loss Better, Setting Macros For Beginner Clients, My Favorite Education Resources, And More...

571

The 6 Most Helpful Things I've Learned In The Last Year [Training, Nutrition, Coaching]

572

Lacey Dunn - Troubleshooting Gut Issues, Intuitive Eating Vs. Tracking, And More...

573

Q+A: Periodizing Nutrition For Gains, Best Training Split For Fat Loss, LISS vs. HIIT, And More…

574

[Program Design Masterclass] The Full Body Split

575

The Coaches Journey, Finding Your Purpose, and What Makes Great Coaches Great [Interview On The Create Yourself Podcast]

576

Q+A: [W/ Chaz Spackman] HR Zones For Fat Loss, Weight Loss Stalls Due To Undereating, Advice For New Online Coaches, And More...

577

How To Program The Most Effective Cardio For Your Clients [Energy Systems 101]

578

Matty Fusaro - Delivering Truly Individualized Online Coaching, Content Creation Strategies, And More...

579

Q+A: Body Composition Strategies For Vegan Clients, How To Create More Content, Favorite/Least Favorite Body Parts To Train, And More...

580

The Body Recomposition Guide [Build Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously]

581

Abel Csabai - The Psychology Of Dieting, Application For Ad Libitum Eating, The Reality Of Being Shredded, And More...

582

Q+A: Post-Injury Nutrition, How To Manage Lots Of Online Clients, And More...

583

7 Nutrition Coaching Mistakes That Are Killing Your Client's Results

584

Caroline Ofenstein - Building The Female Physique, Periodizing Nutrition, Improving Your Relationships With Food, And More... (Tailored Coaching Method)

585

Q+A: Thoughts On Starting Strength, Delivering High-Value Nutrition Coaching, The Best Way To Build Shoulders, And More...

586

[Program Design Masterclass] The Upper/Lower Split

587

How To Get From Where You Are, To Where You Want To Be [8 Lessons]

588

Q+A: How To Reverse Diet, Are Insulin Spikes Fattening, Principles Of Successful Coaching, And More...

589

Calorie Cycling 101: 6 Methods To Get You Leaner

590

How To Keep Making Progress After Your First Two Years Of Training

591

Q+A [w/ Chaz Spackman] When To Use Intermittent Fasting, Who Can Bench More, Best Time Of Day To Train, And More...

592

Nutrition Programming 101 [The Fat Loss Blueprint]

593

Sue Bush - The Women's Guide To Body Transformation (Physique Development)

594

Q+A: Alcohol & Fat Loss, Building Glutes, Knowing When Clients Are Ready To Diet, And More...

595

Strength Training For Men Vs. Women - What Are The Differences?

596

Mike Millner - The Personality Diet

597

Q+A: Transitioning To Intuitive Eating, Journaling, Podcasting Tips, And More...

598

How To Fix Your Gut Health & Digestion

599

Ryan Solomon - Changing Body Fat Settling Point, Optimal Training For Building Lean Muscle, And More... (Revive Stronger)

600

Q+A: Optimizing Sleep, Prescribing Macros Vs. Calories, Content Creation 101, And More...

601

Training Program Design 101 [Monthly, Weekly, & Daily Design]

602

Sam Miller - Optimizing Hormones For Fat Loss & Better Body Composition

603

Q+A [w/ Chaz Spackman] Average VS. Great Coaches, Morning Routines, Band Training, And More...

604

Why Fat Loss Stalls (And What To Do)

605

Christina Rice - How To Build Your Online Business

606

Q+A: Biggest Diet Mistakes, Favorite Podcasts, Best Tracking Apps, And More...

607

What I Learned Following Low Carb, Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, And IIFYM Diets

608

Sal Di Stefano - Coaching For Lasting Results, Building A Fitness Career With Integrity, And More. (Mind Pump)

609

Q+A: Why You Can't Hit Your Macros, Programming HIIT, The Perfect Meal, And More...

610

Kasey Jo Orvidas - Cultivating A Growth Mindset, Making/Breaking Habits, And More...

611

Q+A: (From The Lost & Lifting Talk Podcast) Overdoing A Calorie Deficit? How Much Cardio Should You Do? What's The Hype w/ Collagen?

612

Jill Coleman - Intuitive Nutrition Strategies, Advice For Coaches During Covid-19, And More... (JillFit)

613

Q+A: Adjusting Calories For COVID, Digestive Enzymes, & Pandemic Protein Sources

614

How To Periodize An Entire Year Of Nutrition

615

Q+A: Best Advice For New Online Coaches, Taking Fearless Action, And Best Books Of 2020

616

Paul Clingan - Mindset Mastery (Down Dog Athletics)

617

Q+A (feat. Chaz Spackman): Ending A Deficit Without Fat Gain, Overcoming Social Anxiety, Building A Coaching Career Admist COVID-19, And More...

618

10 Mindset Principles For Happiness, Growth, And Success

619

Karon Hawkins - Re-Thinking Your Approach To Mobility & Creating Pain-Free Aesthetics

620

Q+A: Building Muscle In A Calorie Deficit, How To Train At Home, And When To Adjust Macros

621

Jordan Syatt - How To Simplify Fitness Results, Become A Better Coach, And Help More People

622

Q+A: Spiking Insulin, Spot Reducing Fat, Avoiding Back Pain, And Rest Periods

623

3P: The Proven Fat Loss Method I Use With Online Clients

624

Q+A: Impact Collective Takeways, Cardio & Building Muscle, Fat Loss Strategies, And More...

625

Ben Novak: Building Relationships, Creating Success As A Trainer, And Showing Up Every Day

626

Q+A: When To Add Cardio, Losing Fat Without Tracking, And Periodizing Training For Fat Loss

627

Eric Trexler: Metabolic Adaption, Optimizing Fat Loss, And Reverse Dieting (Stronger By Science)

628

Q+A: Best Macro Splits, Cheat Days, Systems Coaches Need, And More!

629

Steve Hall - Revive Stronger

630

Q+A: Importance Of The Mind-Muscle Connection, Best Recovery Strategies, And What To Do When Fat Loss Stalls

631

Cody McBroom - Building A Career Coaching, Content Creation, & The Tailored Coaching Method

632

Q+A: Changing Client's Eating Habits, Breaking Cycles Of Overeating, & Easy Meal Prep

633

How To Break The Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Results, And Design Your Environment For Success

634

Q+A: Are Artificial Sweeteners Ok, Best Glute Finishers, Heart Rate Training, Tracking Non-Scale Progress, And More!​

635

Bryan Boorstein: Mastering Program Design (Evolved Training Systems)

636

Q+A: The Low FODMAP Diet, Intra-Workout Supplements, And 1x/Week Training

637

Tommy Clark - Nutrition For Elite Performance

638

Q+A: Dealing With Mindless Eating, How Often Should You Switch Up Training, And More!

639

Do You Need To Reverse Diet?

640

Q+A: Why Undereating Stalls Fat Loss, Losing Weight While Eating Carbs, And Building The Perfect Training Day

641

How To Periodize Your Nutrition For Better Hormones, A Healthier Metabolism, And Sustainable Results

642

Q+A: Becoming An Online Coach, Training Around Shoulder Injuries, Firing Your Core Properly, And More!

643

How To Change Your Life In 2020 (My 2019 Review)

644

Carter Good - The Art Of Coaching, Lessons From Losing 140+ Lbs, And Balancing Lifestyle & Fitness

645

Q+A: How To Reverse Diet, Does Eating At Night REALLY Make You Fat, And Effective Training In < 30 Mins

646

How To Change Your Body Fat Settling Point

647

Q+A: The Impact Of Hormones & Gut Health On Fat Loss, Strategies For Cravings, What To Do When You Aren't Seeing Results, And More!

648

Top 5 Lessons From The Impact Collective

649

Q+A: The Paleo Diet, Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition, And The Impact Of Sleep On Progress.​

650

Fat Loss For Women

651

The 7 Things Your Training Program Is Missing

652

Q+A: Diet Breaks, Productivity Tips, & How To Hit Your Macros Every Time

653

Matt McLeod - Living A Deep Life

654

Why You DON'T Need To Be Scared Of Carbs

655

Chaz Spackman - Achieving Sustainable Results, Balancing Family & Fitness, And Taking Imperfect Action.

656

Q+A: What To Do When Clients Aren't Losing Fat, Is It OK To Eat Below Your BMR, And Favorite Books.

657

Intro