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Living Lean — 672 episodes

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1

Why You Keep Quitting Before You Get the Physique You Want

2

Should Your Coach Meet You Where You’re At… Or Push You?

3

Why You’re Not Losing Fat Even Though You Feel Like You’re Nailing The Plan

4

12 Things Our Clients Who Build The Most Muscle All Do Differently

5

Listener Q+A: Cortisol & Fat Loss, Net Carbs, Labs, Photoshoot Rebound, & Fixing Lagging Delts

6

She Eats 2,500 Calories and Stays Lean… So Why Can’t You?

7

Listener Q+A: How Much Do Maintenance Calories Decrease Post-Diet, Weight Loss Resistance, Deloads, & more...

8

PT. 2 - How To Build The Bikini Competitor Physique With Coach Andrea

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The Best Food Framework For Fat Loss (staple foods I want in all diet plans)

10

PT. 1 - How To Build The Bikini Competitor Physique With Coach Andrea

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The RDL Masterclass: Every Mistake Killing Your Glute Growth

12

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

13

Listener Q+A: When to Cut vs. Build, Assessing Diet Readiness, Preventing Metabolic Adaptation, & More

14

PT. 2: Brandon DaCruz - Are Women More Capable Of Body Recomposition Than Men? (application to diet + program design)

15

PT. 1: Brandon DaCruz - Are Women More Capable Of Body Recomposition Than Men? (The Science + Coaching Experience)

16

If We Could Only Do One Exercise Per Muscle Group

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

How To Structure 12-18 Months Of Phasic Body Recomposition

23

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

24

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

25

Why Your Building Phase Isn’t Working

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

Training Mistakes Pt. 8: TRICEPS

31

Training Mistakes Pt. 7: BICEPS

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

Training Mistakes Pt. 6: DELTS

36

Training Mistakes Pt. 5: QUADS

37

Training Mistakes Pt. 4: PECS

38

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

39

Aaron Straker - Advanced Fat Loss Methods

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

The Coaching Secrets Behind Elite-Level Client Results

54

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

55

The 8 Biggest Mistakes We Made Coaching Our First 100 Clients

56

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

57

Why Most Women Never Get As Lean As They Want

58

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

59

The Leanest Clients Nail This: Training + Diet Synergy Explained

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

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How Natalie Grew Her Lats & Quads

69

The Truth About Getting Lean & Staying There

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

Andrea’s Photoshoot Journey To Her Best Physique Ever

78

When to Add Cardio vs Drop Calories for Fat Loss

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

The Best Nutrition Strategy to Stay Lean While Traveling

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

The Most Efficient Meal Prep System For Easier Fat Loss

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

8 Mistakes You're Making With Your Hypertrophy Training

99

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

100

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

101

How Aggressively Should You Be Dieting?

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

[Replay] How To Lower Hunger While Dieting

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

Mastering Training & Nutrition Synergy for Optimal Fat Loss Results

115

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

116

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

117

The Quickest Way To Get Your First Pull-Up

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

The Best Calorie Cycling Strategies For Quicker Fat Loss

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

Coach Tass's Guide to Staying Lean Year-Round

130

[Deep Dive] Body Recomposition Strategies For Women

131

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

132

The Most Common Character Traits Of Clients Who Get Ripped

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

How to Maximize Physique Progress in the Last Half of 2024

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

Andrea's Building Phase Success Secrets

145

Cardio Secrets: Boosting Fat Loss & Muscle Growth Efficiently

146

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

147

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

148

How To Manage Travel Nutrition (without tracking your food)

149

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

150

Mastering The Romanian Deadlift For More Glute & Hamstring Gains

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

Understanding Weight Fluctuations When Reverse Dieting & Transitioning to Maintenance

168

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

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

170

Beyond the Basics: Optimizing Upper Body Training for Women

171

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

172

Beyond the Basics: Optimizing Lower Body Training for Women

173

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

174

Changing Perspective On "Doing Hard Things"

175

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...

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

6 Ways To Get Better Results Out Of Your Building Phase

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

Optimizing Digestion For Easier Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

7 Traits Of People Who Don't Make Progress

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

The 5 Essential Strategies For Successfully Navigating The Holidays

207

The 7 Most Underrated Elements of Building Muscle

208

The 6 Biggest Female Physique Development Mistakes You're Making

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

How To Stop Quitting On Yourself & Your Goals

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

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

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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...

242

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

243

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

244

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

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

Brandon DaCruz - How To Be A Great Coach

254

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

255

Nicole Ferrier - Finding The Balance Between Fat Loss & Health

256

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

257

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

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

(Coaching Deep Dive) Andrea's Health Phase

262

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

263

John Gorman - What It Really Takes To Get Extremely Lean

264

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

265

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

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

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

270

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

271

Coach Julie - Achieving Your Physique Goals As A Busy Mom

272

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

273

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

274

Coaching Case Study - Natalie's Mentorship Experience

275

Laurin Conlin - How To Become A Great Coach

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

The Complete Guide To Hitting Your Macros + Training While Traveling

293

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

294

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

295

5 Training Mistakes Stopping You From Building Muscle

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

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

301

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...

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

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...

310

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

311

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

312

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

313

5 Fat Loss Lessons From Jeremiah's Photoshoot Prep

314

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

315

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

316

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

317

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

318

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

319

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

320

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

321

Coach Natalie - The Keys To Female Physique Development

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

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

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

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

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

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

340

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

341

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

342

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

343

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

344

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

345

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

346

Brandon DaCruz - How To Minimize Muscle Loss While Dieting

347

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

348

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

349

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

350

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

351

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

352

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

353

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

354

How Much Does Food Quality Impact Your Fat Loss?

355

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

356

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

357

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

358

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

359

Brandon DaCruz - Specialization Training Phases For Lagging Body Parts

360

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

361

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

362

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

363

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

364

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

365

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

366

Our System For Troubleshooting Stalled Fat Loss

367

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

368

How To Use Nutrition Periodization For Fat Loss

369

Key Considerations When Using Supersets For Muscle Growth

370

Brandon DaCruz - How To Maintain A Lean Physique Year Round

371

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

372

The Best Exercises For Building Glutes

373

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

374

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

375

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

376

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

377

Our Biggest Training + Nutrition Mistakes W/ Coach Andrea

378

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

379

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

380

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

381

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

382

Sam Forget - The Psychology Of Successful Fat Loss

383

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

384

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

385

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

386

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

387

Katie Clementi - How To Build Muscle & Lose Fat Postpartum

388

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

389

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

390

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...

391

Brandon Dacruz - The Lean Gains Blueprint (Part 2)

392

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

393

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

394

Brandon Dacruz - The Lean Gains Blueprint (Part 1)

395

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

396

Sue Bush - Optimizing Building Phases For Women

397

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

398

Alex Bush - The Glute Growth Blueprint

399

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

400

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

401

How To Change Your Body Fat Set Point

402

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

403

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

404

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

405

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

406

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

407

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

408

The Best Diet To Get Lean In 12 Weeks

409

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

410

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

411

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

412

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

413

The Best System To Actually Achieve All Of Your 2022 Goals

414

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

415

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

416

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

417

How To End A Diet (Without Losing Your Results)

418

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)

419

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

420

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

421

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

422

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

423

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

424

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...

425

How To Use Diet Breaks & Refeeds For Easier Fat Loss

426

Should Women & Men Train Differently?

427

The 6 Keys To Building Muscle For Women

428

(DEEP DIVE): Coach Andrea's Photoshoot Prep

429

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

430

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

431

Should You Cut, Bulk, Or Recomp First?

432

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

433

Adam Neth - Optimizing Your Physique As A Natural Athlete

434

Andrea Rogers - Physique Development For Women

435

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

436

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

437

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

438

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

439

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

440

Bryan Boorstein - Training To Build Muscle: A Masterclass

441

4 Ways To Lose Fat Faster (without cutting calories)

442

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

443

The Definitive Guide To Nutrition Periodization

444

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

445

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

446

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

447

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

448

Why Your Macros Aren't Working For Fat Loss

449

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)

450

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

451

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

452

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

453

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

454

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

455

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

456

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

457

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

458

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

459

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

460

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

461

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

462

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

463

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

464

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

465

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

466

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

467

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

468

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

469

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

470

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

471

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

472

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

473

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

474

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

475

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

476

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

477

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

478

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

479

Jeff Hoehn - How To Build Muscle Faster

480

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

481

How To Minimize Hunger On A Diet

482

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

483

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

484

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

485

Jake Boly - The Ultimate Guide To Powerbuilding

486

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

487

Muscle Fiber Types (How They Impact Training + Nutrition)

488

3 Daily Habits For Success

489

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

490

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

491

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

492

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

493

Adam McDonald: Essential Mindset Shifts For Sustainable Progress

494

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

495

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

496

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

497

Thyroid Health 101

498

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

499

Nutrition For Aesthetics [beyond the basics]

500

Aaron Straker - Nutrition For Hypertrophy

501

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

502

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

503

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

504

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

505

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

506

How To Fix Stalled Fat Loss

507

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

508

The 3 Best Training Progression Models For Hypertrophy & Aesthetics

509

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

510

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

511

Top Life Lessons From 2020

512

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

513

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

514

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

515

Mike McDonald - Glute Training 101 (Butts N Donuts)

516

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

517

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

518

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

519

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

520

The Ultimate Guide To Flexible Dieting

521

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

522

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

523

Matt McLeod - How To Live A Happier Life

524

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

525

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

526

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

527

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

528

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

529

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

530

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

531

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

532

The Best Nutrition Protocol For Building Muscle

533

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

534

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

535

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

536

Meet The Team: Andrea Rogers

537

Hormones 101: Are They Killing Your Results?

538

Courtney Ustrzycki - Lifestyle Optimization

539

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

540

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

541

How To Get Photoshoot Ready [Peak Week Guide]

542

Alex Bush - Female Physique Development

543

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

544

Sam Miller - A Masterclass On Metabolism & Reverse Dieting

545

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

546

Cory Gregory - How To Achieve Greatness (Mindset Manual)

547

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

548

Bryan Boorstein - Advanced Training Strategies For Building Muscle

549

The Core Training Blueprint

550

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

551

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

552

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

553

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

554

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

555

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

556

The Ultimate Mini Cut Guide [Rapid Fat Loss]

557

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

558

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

559

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

560

Does Insulin Make People Fat?

561

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

562

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

563

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

564

Diet Breaks 101 [What / Why / How]

565

Chris Barakat - The Complete Guide To Body Recomposition

566

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

567

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

568

The Shoulder Training Blueprint

569

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

570

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...

571

The 6 Worst Nutrition Mistakes You're Making

572

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

573

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

574

The 5 Movement Pattern Framework For Building Your Own Training Program

575

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

576

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

577

The Rapid Fat Loss Protocol

578

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

579

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

580

My Favorite Training Model For Intermediate & Advanced Clients

581

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

582

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

583

The Body Composition Change Blueprint

584

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

585

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

586

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

587

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

588

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

589

[Program Design Masterclass] The Full Body Split

590

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

591

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

592

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

593

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

594

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

595

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

596

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

597

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

598

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

599

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

600

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

601

[Program Design Masterclass] The Upper/Lower Split

602

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

603

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

604

Calorie Cycling 101: 6 Methods To Get You Leaner

605

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

606

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

607

Nutrition Programming 101 [The Fat Loss Blueprint]

608

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

609

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

610

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

611

Mike Millner - The Personality Diet

612

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

613

How To Fix Your Gut Health & Digestion

614

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

615

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

616

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

617

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

618

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

619

Why Fat Loss Stalls (And What To Do)

620

Christina Rice - How To Build Your Online Business

621

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

622

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

623

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

624

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

625

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

626

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

627

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

628

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

629

How To Periodize An Entire Year Of Nutrition

630

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

631

Paul Clingan - Mindset Mastery (Down Dog Athletics)

632

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

633

10 Mindset Principles For Happiness, Growth, And Success

634

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

635

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

636

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

637

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

638

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

639

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

640

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

641

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

642

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

643

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

644

Steve Hall - Revive Stronger

645

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

646

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

647

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

648

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

649

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

650

Bryan Boorstein: Mastering Program Design (Evolved Training Systems)

651

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

652

Tommy Clark - Nutrition For Elite Performance

653

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

654

Do You Need To Reverse Diet?

655

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

656

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

657

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

658

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

659

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

660

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

661

How To Change Your Body Fat Settling Point

662

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!

663

Top 5 Lessons From The Impact Collective

664

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

665

Fat Loss For Women

666

The 7 Things Your Training Program Is Missing

667

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

668

Matt McLeod - Living A Deep Life

669

Why You DON'T Need To Be Scared Of Carbs

670

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

671

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

672

Intro