#381 Dr. Eric Helms - How Much Muscle Can The "Average" Person Build?
Dr Eric Helms is one of the most respected and influential educators in muscle building training and nutrition. Eric guests with detailed and nuanced answers about:-How much muscle can the average person expect to build in a year or across a lifetime-Are there differences between men’s and women’s ability to build muscle -Why some distrust has grown toward science and science backed muscle building communicators-Why we see a battle ground between old school bodybuilding and evidence based tribes-Thoughts on differences between natural and enhanced bodybuilding -Unhelpful ideas that come out of the bodybuilding world-Traditional bulking nutrition -Are there health risks associated with high protein diets-And much more01:37 Muscle Building Expectations05:28 Men vs. Women in Muscle Building09:13 Genetic Potential and Training Response26:36 The Role of Social Media in Fitness41:54 The Evolution of Macro Tracking in Bodybuilding43:08 Integrating Research with Practice in Sports Science45:04 Challenges in Communicating Scientific Findings47:45 Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Bodybuilders51:13 The Impact of Training Protocols and Drugs on Recovery01:03:19 Bulking and Cutting Cycles: Are They Necessary?01:14:40 Debunking Myths About High Protein DietsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
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#380 Zack Zillner - Lessons For The Everyday Lifter From Training Elite Athletes
Zack Zillner is the Director of Sports Performance at The University of Miami for men's basketball and co-host of the Coach Em Up PodcastZack joins to talk about:-The problem with movement cults-Why we sometimes see people overvalue trends popularized by high level athletes, like cupping and kinesiotape -Managing off season vs in season training for athletes-What matters for recovery for the athlete and the every day person-What qualities does an everyday athlete need to train and maintain to stay active in sports-Qualities Zack hopes to install in the young athletes he workouts with, outside of the sports skills-And much more01:29 Movement Cults: A Critical Discussion03:30 Injury Risks and Misconceptions07:37 Functional Movement Patterns and Dogma09:28 Athleticism vs. Training Methodologies15:20 Balancing Training and Recovery23:28 Effective Recovery Strategies24:52 Realizing the Importance of Nutrition in Your Thirties26:01 Balancing Party Life and Athletic Performance26:30 Educating Young Athletes on Drinking Habits29:14 The Impact of Alcohol on Recovery and Performance29:57 Adapting Training as You Age35:06 The Role of Speed and Power in Aging Athletes36:51 Incorporating Athletic Training for General Population41:41 Developing Life Skills Through SportsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
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#379 Amanda Thebe - Menopause Masterclass
Amanda Thebe is one of the most trusted voices in menopause advocacy and education. Amanda guests to take a blowtorch to the exploding volume of menopause misinformation online. Amanda shares:-How her strength training maybe have prevented broken bones after being hit by a car-Why we are seeing this explosion in menopause and women’s hormonal health misinformation-Debunking myths around cortisol and weighted vests as these relate to menopause-Red flag claims to be wary of with menopause influencers-Her most trusted resources (some popular figures are NOT on her list)-The problem with supplements marketed to women for menopause -The importance of exercise for improvement in menopause symptoms-The value of zone 2 cardio and who you shouldn’t listen to people who create fear around it-What men can do to support women in menopause-Facts and myths about menopause hormone therapy-And much more01:04 Amanda's Recent Accident and Strength Training Benefits03:37 Sponsored Segment: Macros First App05:42 The Importance of Resistance Training for Women10:23 Mental Health and Fitness: Amanda's Personal Journey14:24 The Menopause Information Explosion19:12 Identifying Good and Bad Players in Menopause Advocacy33:38 Introduction to Rucking and Media Influence34:33 Misrepresentation in Studies and Integrity Issues35:58 Menopause Supplements: A Billion Dollar Business37:07 The Menopause Gold Rush and Supplement Skepticism42:26 Empowerment Through Strength Training46:59 Supporting Women Through Menopause55:41 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Facts and MythsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
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#378 Brad Dieter - How to Lose Excess Weight and Keep It Off
Brad Dieter is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Macros Inc.Brad shares his expertise on:-What years of client data suggests about the people who lose the excess weight and keep it off are doing to be successful-What happens when people are misled by the allure of fad diets and overpromised diet marketing-How do rewire the narrative that other life success must come at the cost of our own health-The importance of being resilient on a bad day-Why you should lean into the gym when life gets hard-What happens when you remove peoples support structures like coaching -Is resistance training essential for long term fat loss maintenance -And much more
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#377 Jeb Stuart Johnston - How To Build Emotional Eating Skills
Jeb Stuart Johnston specializes in working with people who struggle with emotional eating. Jeb joins me to share:-Understanding emotional eating and why its a significant driver of our obesity crisis-Important skills for managing emotional eating-Why he approaches emotional eating with non-judgemental curiosity -If GLP-1 Agonist drugs help with emotional eating-Why some people struggle with emotional eating more than others-Why overeating may be a coping mechanism that’s turned on you-The nervous systems role in eating-His frustration with narcissistic influencer self-aggrandizement-Plus a bonus discussion about some fitness industry thoughts between old friends-And much more03:10 Emotional Eating and Societal Obesity06:13 The Role of Emotions in Decision Making08:31 Practical Skills for Emotional Regulation16:38 Childhood Influences on Emotional Eating30:25 GLP-1 Agonists and Emotional Eating34:21 Athlete's Weight Management Journey34:56 Compact Resources on Specific Topics35:05 Personal and Professional Insights36:45 Transformation and Mentorship37:58 Nervous System and Emotional Eating43:37 Impact of Social Media and Outrage Culture48:55 Building Meaningful ConnectionsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
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