Muscle for Life

In this podcast I interview Dr. Spencer Nadolsky about various medicines and medical issues that make it hard to lose weight, like birth control (18:50), antidepressants (7:45), PCOS (30:15), hypothyroidism (34:45), menopause (41:08), and more!   SPENCER'S WEBSITE: http://docswholift.com/ ORDER SPENCER'S BOOK: http://goo.gl/2KahIO Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I talk about all the popular post-workout supplements like protein, BCAAs, dextrose, beta-alanine, and more, and explain which are worth the money and which aren't and why. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Lose Fat Faster With Fasted Cardio (and Keep Your Muscle): https://legionathletics.com/fasted-cardio/ The Ultimate Guide to the Best Protein Powders: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-protein-powders/ How Insulin Really Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-insulin-works/ The Definitive Guide to Beta-Alanine Supplementation: https://legionathletics.com/beta-alanine/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about all things protein powder: which types I like and recommend, which I don't, how to avoid "amino spiked" powders, and more. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Top 4 Scientifically Proven Benefits of a High-Protein Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-protein-diet/ How to Make Meal Plans That Work For Any Diet: https://legionathletics.com/diet-meal-plans/ How Many Calories You Should Eat (with a Calculator): https://legionathletics.com/how-many-calories-should-i-eat/ How Much Protein Do I Need? The Definitive (and Science-Based) Answer: https://legionathletics.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need/ How to Find the Best Protein Powder For You: https://legionathletics.com/best-protein-powder/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about what it takes to keep making gains after the "newbie phase" and how to avoid getting stuck in a rut and more! ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The Definitive Guide to Mobility Exercises: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mobility-exercises/ The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/ How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week: http://www.muscleforlife.com/deload-week/ How Training to Failure Can Help You Build More Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-to-failure/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

This episode is a recording of my latest Legion live Q&A and in it...in my awesome Halloween costume...I take questions on carb sensitivity, increasing T, fasted training, and much much more... If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: 01:20 – When finishing a bulk, should any "slowing down" be done before cutting? 03:26 – How long did it take you to start noticing viewers to your website? 06:20 – What role does Jeremy play within the company? 09:35 – I'm 22 years old and had my testosterone tested at 332 ng/dl which I think is pretty low. What do you think I should do? 14:57 – How long does it take to get a new "body fat set point?" 22:21 – When bulking, should I continue to eat a surplus of calories during the week I am deloading? 23:27 – When bulking, you recommend a deload week about every 8 weeks. I've reached the 10 week mark since my last week off and I'm really in a groove right now. Would you still recomm

In this episode I talk about what I do and don't like to see in a pre workout supplement and why (what actually improves performance and what doesn't). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Learn more about Phoenix: https://legionathletics.com/pulse/ 4 Caffeine Benefits & BS “Facts” That Justify Your Addiction: http://www.muscleforlife.com/caffeine-benefits/ The Simple Science of Losing Belly Fat…For Good: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-lose-belly-fat/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ Why the BCAA Supplement is Overrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/bcaa-supplement/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I talk about some of the common ingredients found in "fat burner" supplements and which actually help you lose fat faster and which don't. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Learn more about Phoenix: https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/phoenix/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ 4 Caffeine Benefits & BS “Facts” That Justify Your Addiction: http://www.muscleforlife.com/caffeine-benefits/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ Garcinia Cambogia Meta Analysis: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21197150 Green Coffee Extract Meta Analysis: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20871849 Naringenin, Synephrine and Hesperidin: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21537493 Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I talk all about "deloading" and/or taking time off the gym: how to know when you should, why it's necessary, how to do it right, and more... ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week: http://www.muscleforlife.com/deload-week/ How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much): http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-cardio/ How to Measure and Improve Your Body Composition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-composition/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I interview nutritionist, trainer, and podcaster Ben Coomber and we talk about the pros and cons of various diet fads (5:59), the importance of recovery (19:33), being objective with your results (33:03), and more! BEN'S WEBSITE: http://bencoomber.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

A new episode of the podcast is up! This episode is a recording of my last live Q&A I did over at Legion and in I take questions on how we make new supplements, upcoming products, reverse dieting, finding gym partners, and more... If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: https://legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: 00:54 – How about a training video with you and Brittany Perillee? 01:30 - How do you get back into lifting after few weeks of a break? 03:54 - What's your research process when considering a new product for Legion? 10:53 - I love the mixability of Legion's Whey but I find it has a slightly bitter aftertaste. Is that because of the stevia? 15:05 - How long does your ab circuit typically take? 16:09 - What is the Stacked beta release date? 19:30 - What do you think of intermittent fasting on weekends while eating at a moderate surplus the rest of the week to keep fat gain to a minimum, and be able to eat out once or twice a day with famil

In this podcast I talk all about workout splits--full-body (00:45), upper/lower (21:00), push-pull-legs (27:22), body part (31:32), and more--and how to know what's likely to work and what's not and what's going to be best for you. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Get Strong Fast With the 5/3/1 Strength Training Program: http://www.muscleforlife.com/get-strong-strength-training/ The Definitive Full-Body Workout Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Best: https://legionathletics.com/full-body-workout/ The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk all about cardio: how much you should do when you're dieting to lose fat, how much for building muscle, how much is too much, what types are best, and more... ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much): http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-cardio/ The Worst Way to Lose Weight: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-quickest-way-to-lose-weight/ The Top 3 Reasons to Do High-Intensity Interval Training: https://legionathletics.com/high-intensity-interval-training/ How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about the most common reasons people stop losing weight and how to fix it. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Measure and Improve Your Body Composition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-composition/ 10 Proven Ways to Relax Your Muscles and Mind: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ways-to-relax/ Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode I interview author, speaker, and entrepreneur Chip Conley about how the pursuit of peak experiences has helped him build businesses, find his calling, and get the most out of life. CHIP'S WEBSITE: https://chipconley.com/ ORDER CHIP'S BOOK: http://amzn.to/1MmUYpH Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I conduct a live Q&A and take a variety of questions ranging from how much muscle and fat you should gain on a bulk to weighing food before or after cooking to drinking calories and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: What LBM (lean body mass) to fat ratio can you expect to gain while bulking? Is it bad/dangerous for my health to steal from my fats to add to carbs, leaving me getting around 10-15% of my daily calories from fat? When is Phoenix coming back in stock? I'm not progressing on my squats as fast as the rest of my body. Can I add squats to Day 1 and Day 3 on BLS? Or is that too much volume? Whenever I try to work my chest, I only really feel it in my "front" delts area. How come? How can I fix it? Can you talk a little bit about your fiction writing? Thoughts on CLA supplements? How is your Stacked App tracking? You recommend liquid calories like fruit juice for hard gainers. Is all

In this podcast I talk about what it really takes to get that "six pack," including how to build your core muscles properly, how to lose belly fat, and how to beat bloating. The Ultimate Ab Workouts: The 5 Best Ab Exercises for Getting a Six Pack: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ab-workouts/ The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How the Afterburn Effect Actually Works (And Why It’s Overrated): http://www.muscleforlife.com/afterburn-effect/ Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is Unnecessary and Even Unhealthy: http://www.muscleforlife.com/why-gluten-free-diet/ The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Refeed Day: When Dieting Should Include Overeating and Why: http://www.muscleforlife.com/refeed/ How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week: http://ww

In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of various fad diets like Paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb (1:33) as well as how to create effective meal plans (29:38). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Which Weight Loss Pills Actually Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-weight-loss-pills-actually-work/ Why Gluten Free? A Balanced Look at the Benefits and Drawbacks: https://legionathletics.com/why-gluten-free/ How to Get the Body You Want With Flexible Dieting: https://legionathletics.com/flexible-dieting/ The Definitive Guide to Pre-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/pre-workout-nutrition/ The Definitive Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-post-workout-nutrition/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lo

In this podcast I take a few questions from listeners regarding changing up your workout routine (1:09), dealing with tight muscles due to too much sitting (30:56), and tips for starting a fitness business (42:45). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ The Ultimate Chest Workout: Chest Exercises for Awesome Pecs: http://www.muscleforlife.com/chest-workout-best-chest-exercises/ The Definitive Guide to Mobility Exercises: Improve Flexibility, Function, and Strength: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mobility-exercises/ How to Improve Flexibility and Mobility for Squatting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-improve-flexibility-and-mobility-for-squatting/ 5 Foam Roller

In this live Q&A I answer questions about my upcoming supplements, how to recover from workout injuries, the "choice" between being really strong and being really lean, and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: https://legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: When cutting do you cycle or take a break from supplements eg. Forge and Phoenix? If so, when and for how long? Tell us more about GENESIS, your new green supplement. Can't wait for it! Deload VS. Week off? When will Stacked be released? Hey brother, been on your book for about a year. Best results ever... BUT, with shoulders, side raises, I feel I work my traps more than my shoulders, Tips? Read your book and you recommend taking 1.2g of protein/lb during cutting. I find it hard to stick to that? Any recommendation? I'm curious, which professional athlete do you admire most and why? Will fat gain during a bulk be more evenly redistributed? Or will stubborn areas gain fat first? Do you feel that

In this podcast I take two questions from readers and dive into how energy expenditure changes when you're cutting and what you need to do to keep the scale moving down and the health implications of cutting and bulking for long periods of time (28:36). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting” (And How to Do It Right): http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ How to Accurately Measure Body Fat Percentage: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-measure-body-fat-percentage/ 4 Strategies for Losing Stubborn Fat for Good: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-truth-about-stubborn-fat-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strengt