The Muscle Mentors Podcast

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & James run through their takes on how we can approach training and nutrition whilst away on holiday. Want to come and learn with us in person in the UK? Make sure to add yourself to the waiting list for our upcoming events here: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/sold-out-page During this podcast episode, we discussed how we can: - Utilise hand measurements instead of using food scales and accurately tracking calories. - Approach nutrition without any real tracking at all. - Take a more intuitive approach to our training and still make progress. - Perhaps not train at all when we're away on holiday... If you want to interact with us in person, make sure to get involved in our Education Portal and take part in the Live Education Sessions we hold on there; we hold them very Thursday at 7 PM (UK Time). Find our Education Portal here: www.themusclementors.co.uk. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. – The Muscle Mentors. –––––––– Find more from us here: ONLINE COACHING - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/coaching EDUCATION SERVICES - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKDo7gO3XPbh_ZyYgCB_yw INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/themusclementors/?hl=en PODCAST (Spotify) - https://rb.gy/grbwkz

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, James & Ross talk about all things Motor Units, Motor Unit Recruitment, The Force-Velocity Relationship, and how these areas all relate to hypertrophy. Want to come and learn with us in person in the UK? Make sure to add yourself to the waiting list for our upcoming events here: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/sold-out-page During this podcast episode, we discussed: - What Motor Units actually are, - How Motor Unit Recruitment works, - How this ties into The Force-Velocity Relationship (and what this relationship is referring to), - How this can all be applied to coaching, training, and delivering exercise. As we mention in the podcast, if you want to explore this stuff more, head over to our Education Portal where, in addition to a recently delivered webinar on this topic, you'll find a tonne of lectures that go into things in a lot more depth and help you understand just how important this stuff is for your coaching work! Find our Education Portal here: www.themusclementors.co.uk. As a member, you'll gain access to the Live Education Sessions that we hold every Thursday at 7 PM (UK Time). These are great opportunities to take your learning to the next level as well as interact with us in person and other members of the awesome community of exercise professionals we've managed to build. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. – The Muscle Mentors. –––––––– Find more from us here: ONLINE COACHING - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/coaching EDUCATION SERVICES - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKDo7gO3XPbh_ZyYgCB_yw INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/themusclementors/?hl=en PODCAST (Spotify) - https://rb.gy/grbwkz

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & James run through questions from our Instagram followers: Want to come and learn with us in person in the UK? Make sure to add yourself to the waiting list for our upcoming events here: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/sold-out-page During this Q&A episode, we covered some seriously important topics...: - Where to draw the line with transformations, and how hard to push clients. - Who would be the winner in a Muscle Mentors 7-man Wrestling Match? - Is training to failure a cop-out in terms of programming? Are coaches being lazy by using this method? - What is the biggest animal we could each beat in a fight? - Would a converging chest press be better for hypertrophy than a non-converging chest press? - If we had 3 wishes for the fitness industry, what would they be and why? If you want to interact with us in person, make sure to get involved in our Education Portal and take part in the Live Education Sessions we hold on there. You can join the Portal here: www.themusclementors.co.uk. We hold the Live Education Sessions every Thursday at 7 PM (UK Time). Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. – The Muscle Mentors. –––––––– Find more from us here: ONLINE COACHING - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/coaching EDUCATION SERVICES - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/themusclementors/?hl=en PODCAST (Spotify) - https://rb.gy/grbwkz

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, James & Ross talk about all things Training Volume. You know, that age-old question: "How many sets per week/session are best for X muscle(s)?". That's what we're chatting about here. Want to come and learn with us in person in the UK? Make sure to add yourself to the waiting list for our upcoming events here: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/sold-out-page We chatted about: - How training volume is classically defined and measured. - The issues with the majority of the research into this area. - A new and interesting way we could start viewing training volume going forwards - what Luke recently termed 'The New Paradigm for Training Volume' on our Education Portal. We recently delivered an in-depth webinar on this topic on our Education Portal. Make sure to get involved in these Live Education Sessions by joining the Portal here: www.themusclementors.co.uk. We hold them every Thursday at 7 PM (UK Time). Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. – The Muscle Mentors. –––––––– Find more from us here: ONLINE COACHING - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/coaching EDUCATION SERVICES - https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/themusclementors/?hl=en PODCAST (Spotify) - https://rb.gy/grbwkz

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this Q&A-based episode, Luke, Paul, Alex & Ryan answer questions from our followers on Instagram. Want to come and train with us next month? Make sure to book onto our November 2021 Hypertrophy Training Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/hypertrophy-training-camp-booking We answered questions on topics such as: - Who would we Sh*g/Marry/Kill out of James, Calum & Ross?, - What are Dan John's 4 Quadrants, and how can they help you and your clients better navigate the coaching experience? - What are our hobbies and how do we find them to be helpful for us? - When is using knee wraps, knee sleeves, and elbow sleeves inappropriate? Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@themusclementors) if you want to ask questions for future Q&As. Alternatively, you can ask us in person by getting involved in the Live Education Sessions and Study Groups we hold on our Education Portal (www.themusclementors.co.uk) every week. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this Q&A-based episode, Luke, Paul & Ross answer questions from our followers on Instagram. Want to learn more from us? Make sure to book onto our October 2021 Level 1 Practical Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/practical-camp-booking We answered questions on topics such as: - How we've changed our belief systems around training and nutrition over the course of our careers, - Our recommended resources (and approaches) that can help to improve the mindsets of our clients, - How long should DOMs tend to last, and what actually causes them? - How much volume do we need to grow muscle? Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@themusclementors) if you want to ask questions for future Q&As. Alternatively, you can ask us in person by getting involved on the Live Education Sessions and Study Groups we hold on our Education Portal (www.themusclementors.co.uk) every week. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! This week Cal and Ross are joined by Joe Jeffery and Christian Chapman of the Physique Collective, and Tom Hames of Evolution Coaching to talk about diuretic use within the world of bodybuilding & physique competitions. Following tragic recent events within the industry, the guys thought it would be a great idea to spend some time discussing diuretic application in physique sport, the risks, the reasons for deployment, and the mechanisms in play. Also discussed are some alternative methods to peaking, and why perhaps this could be the superior protocol when it comes to driving maximum response whilst maintaining the integrity of health markers. The boys didn't go too heavily into the specifics here as that would be getting beyond the scope of the conversation, but some knowledge bombs to be taken nevertheless. As you'll see, this is part coaching chat, part open discussion, and part general catch up! If you'd like to find out more about the Physique Collective and what they do, visit here - https://www.physiquecollective.com If you'd like to find out more about Tom Hames, head coach at Evolution Coaching, visit here - https://www.evolution-training.co.uk Remember that all the information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Please make sure to consult your healthcare practitioner before implementing any of the things we may discuss. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & James discuss the age-old concept of *Range Of Motion* and how it relates to our own training and work as coaches. Want to learn more from us? Make sure to book onto our October 2021 Level 1 Practical Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/practical-camp-booking Specifically, the guys look at the debate between the approach of always performing exercises with a *Full Range Of Motion*, versus the often misunderstood approach of using *Active Range of Motion*. This episode will help you understand how much nuance there is to the term: *Range of Motion*, and more importantly, how you can start looking at and performing exercises to help ensure you maximise your "lifting longevity", so to speak. Undoubtedly, some feathers will probably be ruffled by this episode (particularly if you're a Full R.O.M advocate). Hopefully, if that's you, you'll still enjoy the episode and take some useful bits away from it. If you have any thoughts of your own, please share them with us below. Similar to last week's conversation, this was great fun. If you want the guys to discuss it further, please drop a comment below, and perhaps consider joining our Education Portal (www.themusclementors.co.uk) so you can be a part of future conversations we may have on there on the topic. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & Ross discuss what it means to train 'to failure', the many different (and often conflicting) definitions of the concept, and what this all means for our training and coaching. Want to learn more from us? Make sure to book onto our October 2021 Level 1 Practical Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/practical-camp-booking The concept of training to failure is always a hot topic in the industry, and rightfully so! There are SO many different versions of it when we get into the nitty-gritty of day-to-day training. This conversation will serve to open your eyes to some of these versions of failure, and how you can use them within your own training and coaching practices. We also get into the weeds a little with respect to how the various conflicting definitions of failure can and do dramatically affect research being done in the area of hypertrophy. We all really enjoyed this conversation, so if you want to hear us discuss it further drop and comment below, and perhaps consider joining our Education Portal (www.themusclementors.co.uk) so you can be a part of the conversation too. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & Ross talk about the importance of the 'other stuff' - the hobbies, the downtime, and being able to chill out. Want to learn more from us? Make sure to book onto our October 2021 Level 1 Practical Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/practical-camp-booking Also, make sure to head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal for 100+ hours of educational videos and early access to the podcast: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ Hobbies and things we value other than work are actually crucial parts of our careers, but more importantly, our lives! Many of us self-employed folk make the mistake of not making time for enjoyable activities during our working weeks. Hopefully, this discussion will help you avoid this mistake. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, James & Paul talk reminisce about their own educational journeys throughout their careers in the fitness industry. Want to learn more from us? Make sure to book onto our October 2021 Level 1 Practical Camp: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/practical-camp-booking Also, make sure to head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal for 100+ hours of educational videos and early access to the podcast: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ As the guys note towards the beginning, The Muscle Mentors simply wouldn't exist if it weren't for the time, effort, and resources sunk into their education. There's a ton of things to take away from this conversation, all of which can help you become a more successful exercise professional. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, James, Paul & Ross discuss some of the stupid things they've witnessed and done during their careers. Needless to say, this was quite a fun one, that doesn't require much of a description other than to say: enjoy! Pop some of your own stories in the comments below and if you share it on your IG stories so the same there! Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul & Alex run through some of the common mistakes they see new trainers/coaches making in the early stages of their careers. We covered: - Expecting to immediately be successful - Moving into the Online Coaching realm too quickly - Overcomplicating things for clients on the gym floor and online - Imposing goals onto clients and not having an adaptable approach to training, nutrition, and communication - Being unprofessional. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Ross & Paul are back to work through some more questions from our members and followers. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Books that made us better coaches: should we only spend our time reading about mechanics and anatomy? What are the best available resources in the realms of mechanics, anatomy, psychology, philosophy? - Client Retention Strategies: how to maximise the client experience and develop a strong and long-lasting client base? Strategies for getting more clients and then making sure they stick around. - How to do 'Back-off Sets': a common training methodology nowadays, but what actually are they, and how can we actually use them optimally within our training? Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Ross, Paul, and Alex hold down the fort whilst Luke is away teaching on one of our Practical Camps. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Hip hinges and the lower back: is it possible to utilise hip hinges without significantly fatiguing the spinal erectors? What strategies are there for people who 'feel' their lower back too much during hip hinge movements? - When and how to adjust nutrition targets: can we adjust too many things at once? If our goal is extreme, how extreme do our adjustments need to be? - Body Dysmorphia and values: what can we do as coaches for our clients who struggle with body image? Tips for understanding our emotional reward systems, perceptions, and values, and how to use these to maximise our own and our clients' happiness and progress. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, James, Paul, and Ross spend some time recounting their individual journeys through the fitness industry and how they were first introduced to the topic of Exercise Mechanics, as the title suggests, in full Tolkien style. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ This was a super laidback episode with some great (and funny) insight into how each of our careers began and how they've all since evolved during our time in the fitness industry. Thanks for tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, and Ross sit down to run through some more Instagram and Education Portal community questions. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Prep vs. Offseason Programming: what are the main differences we'd need to account for when designing training programmes for clients in each phase? - Leg Presses vs. Hack Squats vs. Pendulum Squats: what are some of the important mechanical differences between these particular lower body movements, and how do they affect our training? - Loaded Stretches for Hypertrophy: what are they, and are they useful and/or appropriate for muscle gain. We also got a good old Lord of The Rings discussion in at the end too! Thanks to everyone who provided questions, and also to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, and James sit down to run through some more Instagram and Education Portal community questions. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Training Splits: Is German Body Composition training good for hypertrophy? How can we fit arms training into a Push-Pull-Legs Split? How can we fit RDLs into an Upper-Lower Split? - Optimal Body Fat for Muscle Gain: how lean do we need to be to gain muscle? Is there a perfect set-point, and can we ever get too lean? - Tips for being a Successful Personal Trainer and/or Online Coach: What are some of the best things you can do to be successful? What avenues can you go down if you're a successful PT, but DON'T want to transition online? Thanks to everyone who provided questions, and also to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome back to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, James, and Ross sit down to run through some more Instagram and Education Portal community questions. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ Today we covered: - How to analyse a Barbell RDL from a mechanical perspective - Some basic considerations for chest training: how to effectively target your uppermost pec fibres, cables vs. free weights, how your skeletal anatomy influences chest training. - A mechanical approach to programme design/exercise order: how can we order exercises to get the most from training and save our joints in the long run. - Is it necessary or wise to use bands on a leg extension machine? Thanks to everyone who provided questions, and also to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome back to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Luke, Paul, and Ross sit down to run through some questions from our Instagram and Education Portal community. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Closed Kinematic Chains & the Pre-exhaust Concept: is there a potential benefit seen in performing knee extensions prior to a closed kinematic chain lower body movement like a leg press? - Volume vs Intensity: during a dieting phase, should one be prioritised over another? How do we determine training volume at all? - The Knee vs The Elbow: how many degrees of freedom do we have available at each of these joints, and how does this translate to our training? - The importance of Time Under Tension: how useful is this for our muscle growth goals? - Star Wars vs Tolkien's works: which is the better fantasy universe...? And more. Thanks to everyone who provided questions, and also to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Welcome to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Cal, Luke and, the newest team member, Paul sit down to run through some questions from our Instagram and Education Portal community. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We covered: - Studying Tips for PTs: which subjects should coaches and trainers prioritise early on in their careers, and what's the best way to structure their learning? - How to properly band a leg press, and a comparison of reverse banding and conventional banding: how does each approach differ and what considerations do we need in place when implementing either? - The importance of hydration: how can performance and potentially muscle-building be negatively impacted by poor fluid intake? - A little bit on low-carbohydrate diets: are there any situations in which we would deem them appropriate for ourselves or clients? And more. Thanks to everyone who provided questions, and also to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Emilia Thompson PhD returns for a 3rd time to The Muscle Mentors Podcast! Want to learn more from us and access the extended version of this interview? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We're not talking about our favourite foods this time, however. This was an incredibly valuable conversation centred around Emilia's new ventures in the form of studying to become a therapist. We discussed different types of psychotherapy, the process of referring clients out, and most importantly, Emilia's top tools and tactics for safely implementing these areas within her coaching practice. This is often the hardest part to grasp, as, like many other areas, it is far too easy to start straying too far from our wheelhouse as coaches when we start looking into human behavioural science. Thank you, Emilia, for coming back onto the platform. As per usual, it was a great pleasure to chat with you and bear witness to the ton of value you brought to the podcast. We'll look forward to getting you back in the near future to hear more about your amazing personal and professional development. Make sure to follow Emilia on Instagram @emiliathompsonphd and to check out her educational work at www.eiqnutrition.com Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

IFBB Pro Joe Brightman makes it onto the podcast! Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ This was a fantastic opportunity to explore Joe's background and journey through the industry, from working a busy 9-5 job, with a ton of responsibilities and balancing required when it came to his work life and bodybuilding goals, to where he is today with a thriving and full-time online coaching business. This was yet another informative discussion with an incredibly relatable and down-to-earth human being. By listening to Joe here, you will gain a ton of valuable insight into the mindset, behaviours and actions of a highly successful and driven individual. Such an insight is invaluable for aiding you in the achievement of your own goals and aspirations, so take note. Similar to Josh last week, we also had a great discussion around Joe's current prep and how he and Cal are setting things up ready for his much-awaited pro debut. Thank you again for joining us on the podcast, Joe. You're not only a great friend to us, but an inspiration to many, and it is very clear why. We wish you the best and will look forward to getting you back on to hear about how you've continued your awesome growth (in all possible ways). If you don't already, make sure to follow Joe on Instagram @brightman_ifbbpro, and check out his YouTube @Brightman Fitness Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

In our 30th guest interview, we welcome Men's Physique Competitor, Coach and 1MR Founder, Josh Bridgman onto the podcast. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ We hope you enjoy this nice, laidback discussion centred around Josh's growth as both a competitor and an entrepreneur. We gain a fantastic insight into how the 1MR brand was born, and how the philosophy behind it has and continues to serve as the foundation of Josh's mindset and highly disciplined approach towards achieving his goals. We also used the opportunity to discuss Josh's current competition prep (which is being overseen by our very own Calum), the similarities and differences between this one and his past preps, and the many lessons he's learnt along the journey. Josh is a genuine credit to the industry. Between his incredibly inspiring work ethic and his ability to carry himself in such a relatable, down-to-earth manner, it is no wonder why he serves as a role model to so many, and we are very grateful for this opportunity to chat with him and to call him a friend. Thank you again for coming on, Josh. We hope the prep goes well, and we will look forward to speaking with you again in the near future. If you don't already, make sure to follow Josh on Instagram @joshbridgman, and to check out his 1MR line at https://www.tiveuk.com/collections/1mr Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

In this, our 29th guest interview, we were joined by Business Consultant & Founder of Hedge Socials, Mr Dan Luke. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ This was a fantastic exploration of Dan's journey over the course of his career. We got to hear about Dan's time working in the fitness industry and the many lessons taken from this time in his professional journey that helped provide the foundations for where he is today, working within the digital marketing sector. We discussed some of the key considerations required by most of us working in the fitness industry if we want to maximise the growth and scalability of our business. This included the topics of business plans, establishing consumer profiles, identifying your values and passions, and much more. Dan is a fountain of knowledge in this area and it was an absolute privilege to get the chance to sit down and gain insight into his way of thinking when it comes to business and marketing. Thank you for your time, Dan. We'll look forward to the next time you're on, sir! Make sure to follow Dan and his team on Instagram @hedgesocials, and to check out his website at https://www.hedgesocials.com/ Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

In this episode, Cal and Luke return as a duo (for the first time in quite a while) to run through some questions from our Education Portal community. Want to learn more from us and get early access to the podcast? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ The discussion was focused on: - Barbell Rows and some important considerations surrounding this movement and its use within training scenarios - What initially lead Cal and Luke into the world of coaching - The implications that longer sleep durations (>8.5-9 hours) may have on health and risk of all-cause mortality. - Some explanations for holding onto fat grips or D-handles during cuffed cable movements, and whether or not this does indeed 'increase proprioception', as many claim it does. And more. Thanks first go to those who provided questions, and secondly to the rest of you tuning in to listen. We hope you enjoy the episode and, as usual, take some value from the conversation. Here's the link to the article Luke mentions in the episode, which itself contains all the other references mentioned: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/#appendix-why-i-only-checked-chapter-1 Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Behold, the Exercise Mechanics Roundtable returns, featuring Luke and James being joined by their good friend, fellow mechanics geek and Education Portal member, Mr Paul Standell. Want to learn more from us? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ This was a really fun, and as you'll see, a very laidback and free-flowing conversation centred around Lower Body Pushing Mechanics. Luke, James and Paul spent over an hour discussing some of the main considerations around such movements, with some specific focus placed around discussing 45° Leg Presses, Barbell Squats and 4-bar-linkage-system Leg Presses. In addition to the many random tangents, the trio discussed the likes of strength and resistance profiles (and how these may differ vastly depending on various factors), key set-up considerations, the importance of controlling rep speed, and how we can make the most of our roles as exercise professionals by embracing the ability to explore things. A special thanks goes out to Paul for coming on the podcast. Paul is an asset to the fitness industry, truly epitomising what it means to be an exercise professional. For those who want to see more from Paul, check out his Instagram @bodybycontrol. There's a ton of great value on there for you to enhance your understanding of this area, whilst having a great laugh in the process. We'll be sure to get him back on in the near future, but in the meantime, sit back and enjoy the show! Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Want to learn more from us? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our community of coaches here: www.themusclementors.co.uk/ In this episode, Luke is joined by fellow Muscle Mentor, Alex Gates, in what is Alex's first-ever appearance on The Muscle Mentors Podcast. We initially spend some time getting up to speed with Alex's journey within the fitness industry, then spend the bulk of the discussion running through some questions from our epic Education Portal members. We covered: - Strategies for managing effective fat loss (and muscle gaining) phases. This included a fair amount on sleep, cardiovascular exercise, and other key strategies for ensuring optimal autonomic nervous system balance - The concept of setting up client training programmes in specific phases, and our rationale behind such an approach. - Strategies for optimising home-based training (and other scenarios in which equipment may be limited) And more. Thanks for tuning in, everyone. We hope you enjoyed the episode and, as usual, took some value from the conversation. Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Finally! Finally, we got round to getting the man himself, Mr Joe Bennett, the Hypertrophy Coach, onto The Muscle Mentors Podcast. Want to learn more from us and access the extended version of this interview? Head over to The Muscle Mentors Education Portal and join our epic community of coaches there: https://www.themusclementors.co.uk/ This was a super cool and laidback chat focused on Joe's professional journey. We got to know some of the key decisions, events, and experiences that have moulded Joe into the coach, educator, and human he is today. From his early experiences as a gym-floor-based trainer to his introduction to exercise mechanics and the greater world of continued education to his current role as a husband and father, there is SO MUCH to take away from this conversation. It goes without saying, the man has been on a journey, and it was fantastic to gain insight into it. Thank you for joining us, Joe. Until next time ;) As members of the Education Portal, you also get access to the full 30-minute Q&A session we had at the end, where we asked Joe some of the questions you put forward in the Support Group. Hopefully, you enjoy the extra geeking! Thanks to our partners & sponsors as always: Precision Prep UK Check out the epic Pro Prep Range here: https://precisionprep.uk/collections/pro-prep Use code 'musclementors15' for 15% off your first order. Then code 'musclementors' for 10% off any subsequent orders. Supplement Needs https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. RaOptics https://raoptics.com/ Use code 'musclementors' for 10% off all orders. Thanks for listening and see you on the next one! – The Muscle Mentors

Dr. Dean St Mart is welcomed back onto The Muscle Mentors Podcast to run through mould and it's implications on our health and wellbeing. Mould is not a topic typically discussed, but one that has huge implications on our health when exposed. It's very much a silent intruder and in this episode we'll give you some foundational insight to understand this topic. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. To learn more from Dean directly, head over to his social media page - https://www.instagram.com/deanstm/?hl=en Resources discussed: Jill Christa - break the mold (kill sweat bind protocol) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Mold-Tools-Conquer-Health-ebook/dp/B07HM4JQMG/ref=pd_sim_351_1/258-0780225-9950002?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HM4JQMG&pd_rd_r=b2e4ad27-3a0f-4350-9ea9-05df828d90d7&pd_rd_w=A6hEa&pd_rd_wg=NXA8R&pf_rd_p=28d0150a-d6d0-43fe-bbd6-413b2d89c30e&pf_rd_r=9EVM6SF6N04F2DJ3TZ55&psc=1&refRID=9EVM6SF6N04F2DJ3TZ55 Neil Nathan - toxic / heal your body https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Toxicity-Multiple-Sensitivities-Environmental-ebook/dp/B07H72N9RH youarethehealer.org (go to mould and toxicity tab) Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

Joe Jeffery makes a most welcomed return to The Muscle Mentors Podcast to run through the basic mechanisms and considerations around Metformin. Metformin use is a highly discussed topic in the bodybuilding and even health industries. Joe does a phenomenal job at breaking all the relevant information down for us here in a concise and easy to understand manner. We also delve into some comparisons to Berberine, a supplement that Metformin is often compared to, and highlight some key differences between the two. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. To learn more from Joe directly, head over to the content section of his website here: https://joejefferycoaching.com/all-content Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

On this weeks interview we are privileged to invite Dr. Ben Lynch onto the show for an eagerly anticipated episode! Many of you will already be familiar with Dr. Lynch and his work, but for those who are not, Dr. Lynch comes from a background in Naturopathic Medicine (graduating from Bastyr University), Author of Dirty Genes, President of Seeking Health, Creator of StrateGene. Dr. Lynch has been a leading pioneer in the epigenetics field for many years now, and he is still at the forefront of current research and application. I hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did! All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Dr. Lynch's website can be found here - https://www.drbenlynch.com Purchase your copy of Dirty Genes here - http://go.dirtygenes.com/books Social media - https://twitter.com/drbenlynch?lang=en, https://www.instagram.com/drbenlynch/?hl=en, https://www.facebook.com/drbenjaminlynch/. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

On this weeks interview we are privileged to invite Dr Scott Stevenson onto the show, for what was a very lengthy episode filled with absolute gold. Scott does not need an introduction as you probably already know who he is, the man is a legend in the realms of bodybuilding and related research. We really do recommend you check out his work, particularly 'Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach' and 'Fortitude Training', as these are invaluable resources for anyone looking to self educate themselves on any facet of bodybuilding and training. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Scott's website can be found here - https://drscottstevenson.com/index.html Social media - https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeBodybuilding/ , https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/?hl=en The entire episode is over 2 hours long here, so sit back, grab a note pad and enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

Luke and Cal are joined by Dr Mike "The Biscuit Baron" Banna (@drmikethe2nd) and Emilia "The Donut Queen" Thompson PhD (@emiliathompsonphd) to provide zero educational value and simply debate, compare and converse about our favourite foods in various categories. The aim of this episode is simply to provide a short window in which we can forget about the negative and worrying things populating our minds as of late, and shift our focus onto something a little more entertaining, joyful and funny. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who you feel could benefit from the content. Thanks for listening people :). All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

Luke, James and Lord SkinnyGaz reconvene to discuss all things related to physical culture and exercise mechanics. We delve into the various aspects associated with exercise including: the mechanics, the psychology and the emotions surrounding the different tools of exercise we have available. This is probably one of the deepest conversations concerning the debate between free-weights, machines, CrossFit, cables, and functional training etc. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who you feel could benefit from the content. Thanks for listening people :). All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

Today we invite Dr Mike Banna onto the podcast, his second appearance now, to discuss the current situation with COVID-19, the importance of 'flattening the curve' and how the NHS is working tirelessly to handle this situation. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') lodough.co

Today we invite Dr. Dean St Mart onto the podcast to discuss the recent world-wide outbreak of COVID-19. For more information on COVID-19, please visit https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus. To check out more of Deans content, please visit https://www.instagram.com/deanstm/?hl=en. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') https://medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') https://raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') https://www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') https://lodough.co

Today we invite Paddy Farrell onto the podcast, co-founder of Triage Method, to discuss 'The Academisation of the Fitness Industry Vs The Art of Coaching'. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; - Supplements Needs (discount code 'musclementors') https://www.supplementneeds.co.uk - MediChecks (discount code 'musclementors') https://medichecks.com - RaOptics (discount code 'musclementors') https://raoptics.com - APE Nutrition (discount code 'musclementors') https://www.apenutrition.co.uk - LoDough (discount code 'musclementors') https://lodough.co

This week we interview Matt Kendrick, founder of MK Health Hub, discussing key factors in business development and growth, setting up a coaching facility and much more. The Muscle Mentors educational program will be closely affiliated with MK Health Hub across 2020. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. To find out more about MK Health Hub - https://www.mkhealthhub.co.uk To contact Matt himself to discuss business mentoring options and consulting - matt.kendrick@mkhealthhub.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joe Jeffery comes back on to talk about the research behind long-term testosterone replacement therapy, and how safe it appears for human populations. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Dr Dean St Mart comes back on to give a comprehensive breakdown of all things blasting and cruising in relation to AAS usage amongst bodybuilders. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Dr Dean St Mart shares his vies on managing the post-show period when it comes to maximising body compositional improvements. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Cal and Luke shoot the sh*t after a short hiatus. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Luke is joined by fellow Muscle Mentor, James Sutton and the magnificent Gary McGowan (@SkinnyGaz) on this special, roundtable episode of the podcast to talk through the biomechanical considerations surrounding the Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL). We initially delve into some key terminology within the realms of Exercise Mechanics and the incredible RTS Programme (founded by the mighty Tom Purvis). From here, we then transition into talking about the RDL and all the differing manners in which we can apply modify the challenge throughout this movement using bands. From here it was a case of breaking down each application and then establishing how each fit into programming and if any variation is able to provide a more efficient way to challenge the hip extensors within the gym. Within this discussion we cover the infamous hip-banded RDL variation and why it may not be the best option with respect to maximising your efficiency within the gym. It was a true honour having this discussion with James and Gary, and if the response is positive, we will aim to make these a more regular occurrence. Both men possess incredible experience and insight into the area of exercise mechanics. Hopefully this was translated well over the podcast. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who you feel could benefit from the content. Thanks for listening people :).

Luke and Calum welcome the wonderful, Dr. Mike Banna (@drmikethe2nd) onto the podcast to delve deep into Mike's role as a GP within the NHS; his experience with public speaking; his journey in the fitness industry and how that has influenced his work as a GP; his views on the current medical industry, and his take on the world of Functional Medicine. We all had a lot of fun recording this episode and hope you enjoy all our laid back banter regarding this very intriguing and controversial area. Mike is perhaps one of the loveliest and most genuine figures in the industry at present and it was a true honour to have the chance to speak with him. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who you feel could benefit from the content. Thanks for listening people :).

Luke and Calum welcome fellow nerd and physique coach, Joe Jeffery, onto the podcast to cover all things related to aromatase inhibitor use in the world of physique enhancement. Joe is a wealth of knowledge on this front, and gives the research-backed lowdown on how this thoroughly misunderstood drug ought to be utilised with respect to harm prevention and physique optimisation. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Luke and Calum welcome the great Dr Hamed Kamali on to discuss all things related to the importance of getting regular blood work when utilising anabolic androgenic steroids. We also cover some very interesting avenues associated with harm prevention from Hamed's perspective as a GP within the NHS. Hamed is one of the lead doctors working with the private blood testing company, Medichecks (of which, Luke and Calum are also affiliated). After connecting at Bodypower, getting Hamed to come on air to talk about his experience and view points surrounding this controversial area was a no brainer. Thank you again to Hamed for being so generous with his time. We all hope you find this episode useful and enlightening. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who you feel could benefit from the content. Thanks for listening people :).

Nutritional Considerations For Hypertrophy Episode 1 - Protein Timing & Requirements by with The Muscle Mentors Education Team

Luke and Calum welcome fellow nerd and physique coach, Joe Jeffery, onto the podcast to cover all things related to exogenous growth hormone use in the world of physique enhancement. Joe is a wealth of knowledge on this front, and gives the research-backed lowdown on how this thoroughly misunderstood drug ought to be utilised with respect to physique optimisation. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and ought not be implemented under any circumstances without proper and legal medical supervision. Please make sure to consult your health care practitioner before implementing any of the areas discussed in this episode. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illnesses or diseases.

Luke and Cal welcome the awesome Dr. Emilia Thompson onto the podcast to discuss all things related to disordered eating within the fitness industry. Emilia shares her own experiences as a competitor and a coach in dealing with disordered eating, as well as the many strategies she employs with an aim of reestablishing psychological and physiological function in the post-show window. It was an absolute pleasure to have such a real, genuine, organic and valuable conversation with Emilia. We hope you all take a lot away from it. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes.